Frank thought Hazel would create an earthquake in the doctor's office. She was bouncing her left leg, the leg closest to him, so fast that he was pretty sure that she was going to be the epicenter.
"Hazel, calm down." Frank whispered to her. He took her hand and kissed it. "It's going to be fine."
"Frank, I'm the youngest one here and I could feel their judging eyes." She whispered. "I just want this over with."
Her leg kept bouncing and her right one was starting to shake. She was completely nervous and ready to run out of the waiting room once she was called.
"We'll be called soon. Just give the doctor a few more minutes." He promised. "Just think about what we get to hear today."
"I know." She sighed. "I'm actually nervous right now. This baby is going to make a huge first impression and it doesn't even know it."
Frank smiled at her, being supportive. This whole appointment scared the hell out of him. There was going to be confirmation that a growing human with his DNA had a beating heart. He was possibly just psyching himself out. This was suppose to be an amazing appointment where he got to hear his child for the first time.
But last night, his nerves got the best of him. He just wanted to forget about this appointment for a bit by going to his backyard and shooting some arrows. The calming option whenever he got nervous, hearing the arrows go through the air before striking the targets he set up. Soothing music to his ears.
"I know." Frank replied. "I am too. But we get to experience this together and that's what matters the most, right?"
"Yeah. You're right." Her right leg stopped bouncing. "Thanks for coming with me. I know how freaked out you were about all of this. It's just calming to know that you're still supporting me."
"Of course I would." He replied, shocked that she would say that in the first place. "I love you."
She smiled and leaned on him. Frank felt a bit calmer to have her on him. "I love you too."
The door opened that lead to the examination rooms. "Hazel?" The nurse called.
Hazel and Frank got up from their seats. He took her hand as they walked to the nurse, who was smiling at them. Apparently this didn't shock her at all or if it did, the nurse definitely didn't show it.
"How are you feeling today?" The nurse asked as she opened end examination room door. "Excited? Nauseous?"
"Bit of both." Hazel replied, squeezing Frank's hand.
The nurse gestured to the chair, the leg holders were moved so she could easily sit. The nurse checked her vitals before leaving so Hazel could undress and put a gown on.
"Frank, can you turn around?" Hazel asked.
Frank turned around, looking at a poster of the female organs with different stages of pregnancy. Looking at the section of a two month old baby, he couldn't believe a small thing cause Hazel so much nausea.
"Okay, you can turn around. But can you come up by my head?" She asked, even though she was still sitting up with her ankles crossed.
Frank moved by her head and took her hand. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah. I think so." She smiled.
The door opened and the doctor, Dr. Green, walked in. She was an older doctor, old enough to be either of their mom's. Hazel really liked her from the first visit. She didn't judge her for getting pregnant and was really helpful when she first visit with Nico. Dr. Green just had a calming presence around her.
"Good morning Hazel. How are you feeling today?" Dr. Green asked as she set up for the ultrasound.
"Alright. Dr. Green, this is my boyfriend, Frank. He's the baby's father." Hazel introduced.
"Hi." Frank said, wiping his free hand against his jeans. His other hand was becoming sweaty in Hazel's.
Dr. Green was set and called in a nurse to be there as she moved the leg holders. Hazel placed her feet into them and scooted closer to the edge. Her eyes went to Frank who had a small smile on his face.
Hazel closed her eyes as the wand for the ultrasound went into her. She hated that part. There was always discomfort as the wand first went in. She squeezed Frank's hand at the slight discomfort.
Frank looked down at her worried. "Are you okay?"
"Just some discomfort. I'm fine." Hazel promised. Her eyes went to the doctor. "How's the baby doing?"
"The baby is just fine so far." Dr. Green smiled. "There's going to be some pressure Hazel."
Hazel nodded and closed her eyes as the wand moved. Her eyes were squeezed shut, showing her pain and discomfort. Honestly, she couldn't wait until the doctor could put the gel on her stomach.
"Alright, everything looks good." Dr. Green told them. "Want to hear the heartbeat?"
"Yes please." Hazel grinned. "We've been waiting for this all week."
Dr. Green pressed a button and the room was filled with an irregular thumping sound. She turned the screen around where there was a circle around a small bean. "This is your baby."
Hazel stared at the screen in amazement. Her baby had a heartbeat and she could actually see it. Tears started to fill her eyes as she stared at the screen.
"F-Frank. Frank that's our baby." Her voice, thick from tears. "That's our baby."
"I see." Frank smiled. He's been smiling since he hear the first heartbeat. His nerves and worries were just washed away after that.
Maybe he could be a dad. This appointment had changed his mind on what he wanted to do once it was born. He loved that little bean with everything he had and they haven't even officially met. And to think, a month ago, he didn't want to be part of its life.
"Do you two want a recording of this? To show to your family?" Dr. Green asked.
"Yes please." Hazel choked.
Dr. Green smiled and hit some buttons on the computer. "Your baby is perfectly healthy and so are you. We will schedule an appointment next month."
Hazel bit her lip, so she wouldn't break out in tears, and nodded. She wanted this baby more than anything in the world now. This baby was hers and when she looked at Frank, she could tell that Frank wanted it too.
"Frank, I think I want to keep it." Hazel whispered once the doctor and nurse left. "I'm just so in love with our baby that I can't give it to someone else."
"I know. I don't think I can do that either." Frank told her. "So, we're going to raise a baby together?"
"If you want to. I know you want to go to college-"
"I'll go somewhere nearby. I want to be part of this baby's life." Frank told her. "We can do this. We can figure this out."
She smiled a tiny bit as she bit her lip. Reaching up, she pulled him close to kiss him. That's what she wanted to hear since the first day she told him the news, that they were in this together.