A/N: Because a little angst is good for the soul (shout-outs to welshcwtch and happymisa!), this chapter is a mix of fluff and serious for Vindy. Things do get a little steamy, too- so be sure to check out their M-Rated add-on in Pink & Blue: Deleted Scenes! Thanks, everyone, for reading- and please keep those reviews coming!

Admittedly, Andy Flynn had been a less than stellar father the first time around. He was a drunk, and quite frankly too young to be the kind of parental figure that was needed to help raise two beautiful children.

But this time around, the lieutenant vowed to do everything right...

So when Virginia asked him to join her for a prenatal yoga class, on their rare joint day off, he could hardly say no!

Yoga was far from Andy's thing, but he knew that Dr. Dixon found it to be very beneficial in her life- not just physically, but also grounding her mentally. She said it would be good for their growing baby, the birth process, her postpartum well-being, and in Andy's case- his bad back!

The studio space was your typical 'granola' locale- exposed brick walls, bamboo flooring, and Zen music playing softly in the background. Lt. Provenza would've hated it, but Andy kinda liked it.

Except for the male yogi with a man-bun...

With all apologies and due credit to OB-GYNs who were men, what did a guy know about growing and birthing a happy baby?!

Which was why Andy was reading every baby book and blog he could cram in the remaining months, and even watching some horrifying birth videos on YouTube.

And why he was here, with the love of his life...

They began with the Standing Mountain pose, which made Andy feel like he was about to do a jumping jack, but refrained from saying so.

Virginia, however, was made for yoga.

She may have stood side-by-side, next to him, yet her mind was clearly elsewhere. Completely focused on her body's systems- her heart, breathing, and of course the ever-growing child within her, Virginia Dixon was a statuesque human work of art- with her feet flat on the floor and her arms and hands raised heavenward.

"Andrew- Supported Triangle, please."

The lieutenant nodded dutifully at Yogi Man-Bun, and copied Virginia's next pose, albeit less beautifully, of course. Andy had trouble taking his eyes off her, as Dr. Dixon was just that beautiful, but by now the teacher and the rest of the class were staring at him- and no doubt judging, so he did his best to copy the next move.

And, continue to breathe all the while...

Actually, this yoga thing was pretty cool...

He liked it, and heard Virginia hum beside him.

"You are doing very well, Leftenant."

Andy couldn't help but smile at Virginia's whispered praise.

The next move was the Supported Squat, which had to be the easiest, by far. Yogi Man-Bun explained that this exercise would be very beneficial in preparation for labor, as it would help in relaxing the pelvic floor. Andy could see that would be so, in Virginia's case, but for him it was just a really comfy way to sit. He was actually liking this Yoga thing, quite a bit- as it was actually helping to make his bad back feel almost like new!

They next moved into the Cat/Cow sequences, which was also supposed to be good for labor. Those moves then lead into the Child's Pose, which was also good for labor.

All three positions made Virginia's bottom, clad in shape friendly yoga pants, look absolutely delicious...

However true, Andy kept that thought to himself!

The final move was Belly Breathing, another one that was rather superfluous for Andy, but he did it anyway. Somehow he managed to fold himself onto a pillow in the Lotus position, and found that he had a bigger tummy than he thought he had, and vowed to do more sit ups before the baby came.

But there was tremendous upside to the belly breathing, or ujai pranayama, as it- like Lamaze, which Virginia and Andy were already signed up for- would help greatly ease the pain and discomfort of labor's contractions.

They finished with Standing Mountain, once again, and then the teacher congratulated everyone in attendance for a good session. It was a small, intimate class, and all in attendance were very excited to meet their babies in the coming months.

But none of them were nearly excited as Andy and Virginia!

Once they re-dressed in their casual day-off street clothes, Virginia insisted to Andy that they next do something that he'd enjoy.

So, after grabbing some wrap sandwiches and bottled waters from a nearby cafe, they hit the beach for an impromptu picnic.

It was there that Virginia voiced her own continued worries for her impending motherhood.

"What if he doesn't like me?"

Andy paused in mid-chew, as he dug into his lunch. He knew that he needed to proceed cautiously, as he knew that Virginia was dead serious, but also terribly adorable.

He swallowed, put his food down, and took her hands in his.

"Of course our kid's going to like you. He's going to love you!"

Virginia pulled away, crossed her arms, and stared out at the ocean. In the beginning of her pregnancy, the thought of their child seemed more hypothetical than a reality, and it was all fun and silliness. But now that the baby was moving inside her, and reacting to outside stimuli, Virginia was very much aware that this was an actual human being that would someday be a member of society- and that was scaring the shit out of her!

After a few beats, she finally spoke.

"I am very good with babies, as they do not judge. It is older children, that do not like me. I know this because when I was thirteen, I wanted nothing more than to babysit the twin girls who lived next door to my family. They were six, and very mature."

"Uh oh."

Virginia hummed in affirmation to Andy's note. "Emma was very agreeable- in the beginning, but Lizzie was less so- and dominated her sister into double-teaming me."

Virginia needed to say no more, and didn't, and Andy could imagine what had unfolded all on his own. His heart ached for his love, as she held herself while remembering that very bad moment in time.

"Doc-"

Virginia shrugged Andy off, and wiped away the tears that had started to form in her eyes. And her words began to flow, once again.

"They... they said I was dumb... and too tall. So... I told them that they were horrible, horrible demons spawned from the depths of hell. And then... they ran off, and locked themselves in their room. I had to call my mother to coax them out, and I never babysat again... until Sharon and Martin's Kacey, that is."

Andy swallowed as Virginia tapped into her deep belly breathing, taught in the yoga class earlier in the day. He'd seen her do so in the past, and now understood where the routine came from. He was grateful when she allowed him to embrace her, and help take away some of her upset.

"That's not going to happen, with our kid. I promise you, Virginia. On my life, I promise you..."

"How... how can y-you?"

Andy turned her so that she could face him and see the assurance in his eyes.

"Because I know you, Doc- and I know what kind of strong and loving person you are. You are doing everything humanly possible to grow a happy and healthy little being inside you. He- or she, is gonna love their mommy so much it's not even funny."

Virginia hummed, as she dared to touch Andy's arm. "That is what Martin says."

The lieutenant raised a brow. "You've talked to Castillo about this?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

Virginia folded her hands together in much the same fashion as her cousin, Sharon, and knew that she said something that perhaps she shouldn't have. Her damn honesty was always getting her in trouble, and now it was going to potentially hurt the man she loved more than anything.

"Why did you go to him about this, instead of coming to me with your fears?"

Andy's words were tinged with pain, and his face showed enough emotion that Virginia knew without a doubt what he was thinking- and feeling. She didn't always get others, but she always got him- and that's what counted most of all.

"Sometimes it is easier," Virginia stated plainly. "Talking to Martin is like talking to Sharon- except for the pedestal that she puts me on. My cousin loves me like no other, but sometimes she is too perfect. And so are you..."

Ouch.

Andy nodded thoughtfully at Virginia's words. Her eyes were moist, and so were his.

"Please do not be jealous, Leftenant. Martin Castillo is not the man for me- you are, and nothing will ever change that."

"I get what you're saying. Truly," Andy responded thoughtfully. "To be honest, I talk to Sharon sometimes. I know that you know that she and I were... but it's not like that anymore. We're friends, and... she's not afraid to kick my ass when it's needed."

Virginia smiled sweetly, and felt their baby move within her. "I am glad, Leftenant. I know you talk with her, and I am glad you do. It does bother me sometimes, as you are my man, and yet she has known you longer than I have. But then I know how Sharon loves Martin, and most importantly- how you love me, and then I know there is nothing to fear."

To add emphasis to her words, Virginia reached out and pulled Andy to her, and then pressed her lips to his. Their kiss started tentative and gentle, but then as both parties' tensions relaxed, it heated up greatly, and they ended up sprawled on their beach blanket in a full-on make-out session!

A small group of tourists started snapping pictures of the amorous couple, and it was their happy giggles that finally interceded in their play...

That, and the happy baby kicking inside Virginia's tummy!

Andy chuckled, as he felt a tiny jab to his own gut, and that made Virginia smile beneath him.

Andy's own smile grinned his eyes. "Whatcha say we go home and continue this- but without the paparazzi?"

"Yes, please!"

"Now I know how you stay so limber."

Andy's statement elicited a happy and contented hum from Virginia, as she dipped her spoon into the open pint of Ben & Jerry's they shared in their post coitus/pre-dinner snack, while in bed and snuggled together. She'd been craving ice cream, a lot lately- not to mention sex, and the two went together nicely, and it went without saying that Andy provided her with both whenever possible!

"Yoga is very good for the body, as it has a host of benefits that bring joy."

"You bring me joy, Doc."

"As you do me, Leftenant."

They kissed, and warmed their cold ice cream tongues together amid shared giggles.

"Do you think the kid in there, is happy?"

Virginia giggled again, as she loved Andy so much, and patted her belly beneath the bed sheet.

"Oh yes, he's very happy!"

Andy chuckled, as he secretly was hoping for a little girl- a Mini Me of Virginia, who he loved more than life itself.

Hopefully they would find out soon, as they were scheduled for the super real, 4-D ultrasound, where they'd get to see what the baby actually looked like, and if they were lucky- what sex the little tyke is!

But either way, boy or girl, their child was going to be the most adored on the planet- and Andy & Virginia couldn't wait for their arrival!

A/N #2: My thanks and credit to the website fitPREGNANCY, for the prenatal yoga moves... I'm learning as much as Andy is, by writing this story!