Michaela woke up from her nap with a start. She looked around, then laid back down. She hadn't had a nightmare in years! Well, there is so much going on right now, she thought. Between my parents and their house is enough for two years. Not to mention my house too, she grimaced. Suddenly, Sully came in.

"Hey. Did you sleep well?"

"Yes." Michaela replied, lying through her teeth.

Michaela rubbed her stomach, then opened her mouth to say something, but Sully held his hand up.

"Don't worry, I'll go brew some tea. "

She gave him a grateful smile, then he turned around to go downstairs. She was left to her thoughts agin, but not before she heard the children come in, they were playing outside and riding horses. Knowing she would be wantedshe started down the stairs hearing, "Where's Ma!" By her children.

"I'm right here. Did you have fun?" She asked.

They all started talking at once, but Michaela put her Hands up, the kids got the point.

"Matthew caught this biiiiiggggggg fish!" Brian rambled first.

"Over a foot long. " Matthew said proudly.

"And he wrestled it to the ground. But he won!" Colleen concluded.

For a split second, Michaela turned into doctor mode, but then relaxed. If no one was crying, she could ask later.

"So, where is this big fish?" She asked, quite interested in what they would say.

"I got it. " A deep, husky, masculine voice said. Only one man could have a voice like that. It was Sully.

"Fish okay with ya?" He asked.

Michaela nodded. "These babies wanted a change. I think they'll like it. Also, before you children leave, is anyone hurt?"

She looked around at her kids.

"I got a bruise on my arm. " Matthew told her.

"I got a small cut. " Colleen said.

"I got a splinter." Brian quietly said, hoping she wouldn't hear him, but she did.

She smiled at him and said, "Sully can you get my bag?"

"No Ma!"

"I'm sorry Brian, but we don't want it to get infected, do we?"

He shook his head.

"Can we at least wait until tomorrow?!"

"I'm afraid not." She replied.

Sully handed her the bag.

"Hold Sully's hand. "

Brian gladly complied. His small, soft hand quickly became enveloped into Sully's rough, large, tan one.

After a moment, she found the splinter and after a yell from Brian and some tears from him as well, she was done and wrapped his finger up in a bandage.

Finally, the group around her disbanded. Colleen started to set the table a bit early, and Matthew went for a drink of water. Sully still had the fish and went to go find something for it besides the table.

"Ma?" Brian asked.

"Yes Sweetheart?" She replied, snapped back into reality.

"Are the babies girls or boys?"

Matthew choked on his water, Sully froze, Colleen dropped her fork, and Michaela was taken back a bit.

Then, they all covered their mouths to muffle their laughter, all except Michaela.

Brian didn't seem to notice any of this. "Well Ma?"

"We won't know yet Brian. Not until they're born. "

"Why?" Brian added.

Matthew and Sully couldn't take it anymore and roared with laughter.

Brian shot them angry, yet confused looks and Sully led both Matthew and himself out to the barn, still laughing.

Colleen went up to her room, not old enough to understand why it was funny, but old enough to know that it wasn't simple and children shouldn't know.

"Well Brian, do you remember what Sully told you about babies?"

Brian nodded.

"Well, when the Pa gives the Ma a gift, it contains what gender the baby, or babies are. "

Mike's cheeks were pink now.

"Does Pa know?"

"No. The gift is a secret to both parents. Like a surprise. Understand?"

Brian seemed content with that answer, so he nodded.

"Good. Now, go play in your room. " Michaela said, extremely relieved.

"Sure Ma!" Brian exclaimed, happy he gets to play.

Michaela sighed a sigh of relief, then walked out to the barn where the boys were STILL trying to get themselves together.

Michaela strutted over there, one hand on her lower back the other one on her side, a fixed half glare on her face. Sully and Matthew quickly sobered up.

"He's 6." She said.

"I'm sorry Ma, but it was pretty funny."

Her lips twitched, but then were back, set in stone.

Her eyes shifted to her husband.

"Sorry 'Chaela. I didn't mean to hurt your and Brian's feelings. It was just hard to resist."

Her half glare softened a little, but it didn't disappear. Instead of telling them off, she strutted off just like before.

Sully couldn't imagine what he was in for tonight.

Dinner was a semi-awkward affair, some light conversation, and some heavy silences. Poor Brian, he was just wondering. Despite Sully's tries to make up with his wife and his youngest son, they resisted all throughout dinner. Colleen was the only person that everybody liked and she liked everybody.

"Good fish, Matthew." Colleen remarked.

"Yeah it's tasty!" Brian added

Matthew nodded in thanks.

Michaela stopped eating long enough to thank him, and Sully gave him a manly nod.

Out of all of them, he appreciated Sully's the most. A father's approval is always Prized in Matthew's mind and many other adolescent boy's minds.

However, that was one of the very few things that happened at dinner.

Instead of hanging out after dinner and homework like they usually did, the Sully children stayed upstairs after they finished. Sully drew out the chores longer, and Michaela, well she had her nose in a medical textbook like usual, but tonight, no one interrupted her.

She needed to go to town tomorrow and have a chat with her friends. Dorothy had children. She should know what she is going to. She sighed. She didn't want to wait any longer for anyone to join her in front of the fire. She stood up, stayed in front of the fire for a couple seconds more, savoring the heat, then left for bed, stopping in all her children's bedrooms to kiss them goodnight. It was the usual response from all of them, except Brian.

"Night Ma, love ya. " (Matthew)

"Night Ma, I love you. " (Colleen)

"Night Ma, love you lots. " (Brian).

As Michaela turned to leave, Brian stopped her.

"Ma, I'm sorry that I made you mad. "

Michaela's heart filled with love for her youngest son.

"Oh Brian, you didn't make me mad. You didn't make anyone mad. Pa and Matthew were just being silly."

"Oh. Well g' night!" Brian chirped with his last bit of energy.

She kissed him once more and said, "I love you so much Brian. Never forget that. "

With that, she left his room and walked towards her own, dreading this night.

She got ready and climbed into bed, suddenly letting the day hit her. As she drifted off to sleep she had one last thought: Why was I mad at Sully again... Oh well, stupid hormones

Sully thought he got out easy, no such luck. Michaela remembered at breakfast the next morning. As soon as she remembered, she slammed her fork down. She forgave Matthew last night, he is her son, NOT her husband.

The children were happy to get into town. The tension was too much between their parents, but everyone, even Brian, knew that Michaela is/ has always been on edge since she's been pregnant. Just stay away.

Sully helped her down from the wagon, much to Michaela's dismay. If she wasn't pregnant she would've gotten down by herself, but carrying two babies and jumping down from a wagon doesn't mix.

Once she stepped foot in the clinic her door slammed shut and she went to go check her schedule. Good, she thought, I don't have an appointment for two hours. I can go see Dorothy.

Poor Dorothy, thought Sully as he trudged to the reservation. He knew she would go see her, it was just a matter of time. What if she goes to see Snowbird too? He shuddered at that thought. He loved his Heartsong more than anything in the world, without her, his meaning of life would be gone. However, a moody, pregnant wife, isn't amazing and he would like to comfort her, not be yelled at. He approached the reservation and sighed, home away from home.

"Dorothy! Are you busy?" Michaela asked.

"Nope. Got everything done. What d' ya need Michaela?" Dorothy replied.

"Why are men idiots?"

Dorothy snorted. she knew this was her hormones speaking.

"Michaela, what did Sully do?"

Mike sighed. "He aggravated me and upset Brian. "

"How?" Dorothy urged.

Michaela's cheeks reddened. "Brian...ummm. Asked some questions about the babies..like if they were girls or boys and why we didn't know. "

It took all Dorothy had to NOT laugh out loud. All she said was,"Mmmm. I understand. "

Michaela gave her a strained expression.

"Sully probably just wasn't thinking, you know how men are. "

Michaela's expression softened and Dorothy knew her angry mood swing was over.

"You're right, Dorothy. Thank you. I really appreciate it."

Dorothy nodded. "Anytime Michaela. That's what friends are for. "

Michaela left her after a hug and went to the clinic.

She treated patients in a much better mood than before. Many colds and flus were coming to her this week, especially children.

She finally decided that as soon as Sully came back from the reservation, she would apologize to her husband. However, something got in her way first.

"Ma! Ma!" She heard Brian's voice yell, running thought town.

She grabbed her bag and as quickly as possible, with her stomach of course, rushed out the door.

"What is it, Brian?!"

"Mrs. Teresa!"

That was all it took for Michaela half running to the schoolhouse.

She walked in and saw some of the children running around, some in their seats, and some in their seats yelling and whispering. Matthew was helping Mrs. Slicker to her seat and Colleen by her side.

"Children! Children!" They all froze, seeing their prized doctor in the schoolhouse. All was silent and calm.

She walked towards Mrs. Slicker and set her bag down on her desk.

it was dead silent in there, and Michaela looked hopelessly at Matthew.

"Hey. We were doing numbers!" He yelled, trying to get the class back in order.

The children quickly re-continued using their slates and paper to do arithmetic.

Now, it was more comfortable in the room with the scratching of chalk and rustling of papers.

"Mrs. Slicker, what happened?"

Teresa sighed.

Michaela looked towards Colleen for help.

"She wasn't feeling well yesterday, and she was even worse today. She said she was feeling light-headed and Matthew got up 'cause she was swaying and he caught her. She woke up a couple seconds later and Matthew started to slowly bring her back to her chair."

Michaela scanned Teresa, and knew exactly what it was, but she knew what she should do.

"Dr. Sully, what do you think?"

Colleen was taken back a bit, but recovered quickly.

"Well, Dr. Mike, l believe she is suffering from a bad fever.

"Congrats, Dr. Sully, that is the correct diagnosis."

Colleen was ecstatic.

"Colleen, go get me some medicine from the clinic, you know which one it is. Brian, go tell Mr. Slicker that he needs to take his wife home. "

Both quickly complied.

Mrs. Slicker talked out loud now. "Children, I normally wouldn't do this, but it is a Friday. You may leave school early today. Class dismissed."

The children rushed out of the schoolroom and Colleen came back in, handing the bottle of medicine to her mother. Brian wasn't far behind.

"What's wrong?!" Jake half yelled, rushing to his wife.

Michaela had to stifle her laugh.

"She has a bad fever. Giver her liquids, THIS medicine twice a day, one teaspoon only, and lots of liquids. "

Jake nodded, but looked frazzled.

"I got it. Thank you Dr. Mike. " Teresa said.

Dr. Mike nodded and watched Jake help his wife out of the schoolhouse.

Her children ran out the door behind them, making use of this great weather, their mother behind, but only going to the clinic. Maybe she could get a nap in!

Sully didn't come home until after dinner, but when he did dinner was ready and his wife and children were at the table.

"What's this?!" He asked.

"Just a nice dinner for my husband. "

Sully knew her mood swing was straightened out.

He sat down and the family said Grace. As soon as Sully put the first bite on his fork, he forgot something. Michaela couldn't cook when she first came. She's gotten better, but she isn't perfect. He slowly chewed with his wife watching him. It honestly was delicious.

"This is great, 'Chaela!"

She smiled shyly.

Dinner was light conversation, and Michaela had to add something.

"Today Mrs. Slicker wasn't feeling well, and Colleen gave her first diagnosis today, and it was correct. "

The entire table congratulated her and Colleen blushed.

The rest of the dinner conversation was light, but the children caught on quickly, finishing their dinner and clearing what they could of the table fast, before scampering upstairs.

Michaela blushed, then opened her mouth. "I'm sorry I got so mad at you yesterday. I guess I'm just hormonal. " She said as she started to cry.

Sully got up and went over to her. He wasn't annoyed with her this time, when she cries, his heart breaks.

"'Chalea it's okay. I should've been more mature. "

She sniffed.

"I love you,Sully."

He he lifted her chin up and kissed her, it was salty with her tears.

"And I love you too."

He helped her up from her chair and escorted her to the door. Before they went out, Michaela stopped.

"What about the children?"

"They'll be fine. Matthew will watch them. They're probably listening on the stairs anyway. "

They heard a muffled laugh.

"True." Michaela responded.

Sully lead her out of the house once she grabbed a shawl. He helped her down the porch and just walked along the path.

"We won't get another chance to do this for a while." Michaela said.

"Yes, but at first it will be because we will be surrounded by family, and then it will be because we have two new additions." Sully replied.

Michaela smiled, loving her husbands wisdom.

"And you know I'm going to be as big as a whale. Or bigger, there are two babies."

Sully chuckled, then stopped walking.

"Michaela. You will still be the most gorgeous woman in the world and you WON'T be fat, only pregnant. How many times will I need to tell you that?"

"More and more the farther I get along." She replied.

They started to walk again, and continued talking. They eventually turned around and came back home. When they did, the table was completley cleared now and the house was cleaner.

"We truly have some of the best children in the world." Michaela remarked.

"And two more on the way." Sully added.

They both smiled and tucked their children in, and got ready for bed themselves.

Michaela had a very peaceful Saturday, but she had another nightmare from Saturday to Sunday night. Unfortunately, Sully knew she was up.

"Ya okay?" He asked, half asleep, but fully concerned.

"Yeah, a baby just kicked me hard."

Sully nodded, then settled back down again to sleep.

Michaela stayed sitting up, and worried.

Why the heck am I having these nightmares? Oh right, I have two houses to get ready and two parents and two babies. She sighed. She was exhausted and it would take her another hour to get back asleep. So much for enough sleep, she thought as she laid back down.

Sully had to wake up the entire family for church.

"But I JUST got comfortable!" Michaela insisted.

At Church, Michaela struggled to keep awake, and she was glad that there weren't any other doctors in this town, because if there were, they would demand her to go back to bed, or examine her. She had an appointment today, and she couldn't disappoint her family by staying in bed all day.

Brian came up to her after church.

"Are we gonna have a picnic, Ma?"

She shook her head. "Not today Brian. You and Matthew are going to help out at the house where your grandparents are going to stay."

He nodded, then hugged her. "Bye Ma!" He yelled as he ran towards Sully and his older brother.

Michaela couldn't help but smile.

She wanted to get into the clinic before Dorothy or another woman realized she was doing poorly, but Colleen stopped her first.

"Ma, what am I doin'?"

Dr. Mike smiled. "You're going to work in the clinic with me."

Colleen had a huge smile on her face.

Michaela gestured towards the clinic, and Colleen skipped towards it, Michaela walked behind her, happily escaping to her sanctuary.

Her patient had a slight cold and was over-working himself, so Dr. Mike advised him to take it easy and stay in bed. He reluctantly agreed, and Dr. Mike told him to come back in a week or so. He gruffly nodded, then left. Dr. Mike collapsed in her chair.

"You okay, Ma?" Colleen asked.

"Yes, I'm fine. Will you clean up for me?"

"Sure Ma!" Colleen happily replied.

Dr. Mike trudged up the stairs,wanting to rest for a little while.

Just as she expected, she fell asleep, but woke up from a nightmare again.

She quickly got out of bed and made herself look presentable before going downstairs where her daughter was, organizing the medicine cabinet.

Dr. Mike smiled and chuckled at what was in front of her.

"Come on Sweetie, let's go."

Colleen skipped behind her mother, role model, idol, and hero, delighted she got to spend time with her.

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