By Rao's Light
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Chapter 11
"Alright agent Danvers your test results are okay. It does seem that the Kryptonian influence in your bloodstream is growing. It's not worrisome but something to keep an eye on. Supergirl has mentioned that the baby is growing at a steady rate so how about we check that," the doctor said to Alex as she reached out for the ultrasound equipment.
"I'm going to have to have a conversation with Supergirl about privacy and c-raying people without permission," Alex muttered to Sam who grinned.
"I'm sure she was just being a protective aunt," Sam replied knowing Kara was over the moon about Alex's pregnancy.
"I'm sure you mean overprotective aunt," Alex grumbled.
"Alright agent Danvers if you could lift up your shirt," the doctor asked taking the ultrasound gel into her hands and waiting for Alex to lift her shirt up.
"Of course," Alex said lifting her shirt and exposing her stomach. Sam's eyes widened and she nearly groaned. Off course Alex had some serious abs and off course she was there when the doctor asked her to lift her shirt. Sam rolled her eyes at herself. She didn't use to be such a schoolgirl. It was almost pitiful how Alex Danvers had reduced her to such a mess without even trying.
While Sam was lost in thoughts Alex was watching Sam and was wondering what the other woman was thinking. Another week had passed and while they had spent a lot of time together. Ruby had usually been there and they hadn't gotten around to discussing their situation. Alex was determined to have a serious conversation with Sam today.
"There it is. Your baby," the doctor said drawing both Alex and Sam's attention. Both Sam and Alex's head had snapped towards the screen quickly.
"From what we can deduce from our previous tests I would say the growth rate of the baby is above average but not alarmingly so," the doctor said.
"What do you mean?" Sam asked worriedly ripping her eyes away from the screen and looking at the doctor. She was getting more and more used to the idea of having a baby with Alex and was already becoming attached to both the baby and Alex. She worried though. A human carrying a half Kryptonian child hadn't occurred before and there was no saying what risks were in store for Alex or their child.
"Well it's a bit of a gamble just how long Alex is pregnant but from what we know from our tests and what I can see through the ultrasound the baby is growing somewhat faster than we expected. Not at a rate alarming enough that it could be harmful for either Alex or the baby though. It's also why we're already able to take a decent ultrasound. Other than that everything looks perfect," the doctor said smiling reassuringly at a worried Sam. "You'll probably start to feel the baby move around a little bit soon," the doctor continued smiling at Alex.
"Really?" Alex asked smiling and looking excited. "I'm looking forward to that," Alex said.
"Alright so I'll print out the ultrasound for you both?" The doctor suggested making both Alex and Sam nod enthusiastically. "I'll see you next week then," the doctor continued handing them both the printout of the ultrasound.
"Thanks doctor," Alex replied carefully putting the printout in her wallet and watching Sam do the same.
"How about I take you to lunch," Sam suggested. "My treat for knocking you up as your mother keeps repeating," Sam continued rolling her eyes when she said the words 'knocking you up'.
"I won't say no to that," Alex replied grinning. Then Alex leaned in closer to Sam and whispered in her ear: "And don't pretend like you weren't scared to death of my mother."
Sam shivered and replied: "I wasn't scared."
"Sure," Alex replied taking her things and following Sam to the parking lot of the DEO. "It's your natural reaction to squeak and stutter when you're talking to people?"
"Oh shut up," Sam muttered unlocking her car and gesturing for Alex to get in. "I'll drive you back after lunch," Sam suggested.
"Sure the CFO of L Corp has time for such things?" Alex asked teasingly.
"I guess I have to make the time for the mother of my baby," Sam said grinning. "Or I think the grandmother of my baby might just come and kill me."
"I knew you were scared of my mother!" Alex exclaimed. "Don't worry I'm sure you can take her," Alex continued squeezing Sam's biceps making Sam blush and look at Alex's warm hand on her arm. She really had it bad. Alex noticed Sam's blush and the direction of her gaze and assumed Sam was uncomfortable with the contact. Alex blushed as well and quickly removed her hand. An awkward silence hung between them and both women were unsure how to break it. Alex was fidgeting with her hands and tried to think of something to say.
Finally Sam cleared her throat and asked somewhat huskily: "So what are you in the mood for?"
Immediately after posing the question Sam realized the suggestiveness of her question and became bright red. 'Oh God I did not just ask that. And my voice came out way to husky,' Sam thought to herself panicked.
Alex chose to ignore the suggestiveness figuring Sam hadn't meant it like that and grateful Sam had broken the awkward silence.
"You're paying so it's your choice," Alex replied smiling slightly.
"You're pregnant. You're choosing," Sam argued. "That way when you get sick it's your own fault."
"Oh it's like that is it?" Alex asked grinning broadly awkwardness forgotten.
"Definitely!"
"I guess I wouldn't mind Chinese food then," Alex replied.
"Chinese it is!" Sam agreed driving towards the city centre of National City.
"So we should probably talk," Alex suggested.
"We should?" Sam asked unsure what Alex wanted to talk about.
"Well we've spent a lot of time together lately but…" Alex started.
"Oh God am I spending too much time around you? I mean I know Ruby and I have been around a lot lately with the baby and all. I'm sorry I didn't realize it was becoming too much," Sam babbled.
"It's not too much," Alex interjected quietly. "Really Sam, it's not," she continued taking Sam's hand in her own. "I just wanted to say we haven't really had the time to sit down and talk about the situation even though we've been spending a lot of time together. It's not that I think you're around too much. Is it becoming too much for you?" Alex asked seriously. She knew that the situation was everything but normal and feared it would become too much for Sam. After all the other brunette hadn't asked for this.
"No!" Sam replied a little too loud. "No," she said again lowering her voice. "No, it's not too much. I like spending time with you and I know Ruby likes it too. What did you want to discuss about the situation?"
"I guess I just wanted to know your thoughts about everything. I mean I know it's not exactly a normal situation and neither of us expected this and I know you didn't ask for this.."
"No it's not really a normal situation," Sam agreed.
"You can tell me if it's too much for you," Alex replied thinking Sam meant she was struggling with the situation.
"It's really not too much Alex. I mean I admit I was shocked at first and I never expected any of this to happen but I'm not unhappy with the situation. I mean I never planned to have any more kids but now that the option is there… Now that I know that in a few months we'll have a baby I can't really imagine the future without him or her. And Alex I couldn't imagine a better co parent to raise this baby with than you," Sam said earnestly looking into Alex's eyes. But when Alex's eyes started to fill with tears she panicked fearing she had said too much.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry but you asked and I …"
"It's okay," Alex interjected pulling herself together. "I was just moved by what you said. Thank you Sam. I feel the same way about you just so you know. You're doing a fantastic job at raising Ruby by yourself and I'm so grateful I'll have you to raise this kid with."
Alex then cleared her throat and said: "Let's just say the tears were caused by pregnancy hormones."
Sam laughed and said: "I promise I won't tell anyone the tough as nails agent Danvers cried in my presence."
"You better not or I'll sic my mother on you," Alex warned smiling as well.
"So we're both happy with this even though we never expected it?" Sam asked to verify.
"Very happy," Alex agreed.
"And was there anything else you would like to talk about now that we're alone?"
"Well it's just something my mother said…" Alex started.
"That can't be good," Sam joked.
"I'll tell her you said that," Alex said grinning. "No she asked about how we were going to arrange raising a child together. We haven't really talked about that."
"No we haven't," Sam agreed. "But I expect it's probably going to be somewhat similar to what we're doing now. I mean we see each other often now too and you watch Ruby most of the times when I'm working so when the baby's here that could maybe be similar?"
"That I watch the baby and Ruby when you're working and you watch the baby and Ruby when I'm working?" Alex asked smiling slightly happy that Sam trusted her enough to watch over Ruby often.
"Yes? I mean I want you to know that you have no obligation towards Ruby and if it gets to be too much you should tell me…"
"Sam I love Ruby. Watching over her when you're working is hardly a chore and besides she'll be this baby's sister so off course she should get to see him or her often as well," Alex interjected.
"Alright. Ruby loves you too by the way," Sam replied knowing that it was somewhat of an understatement. Sam was starting to wonder if her daughter had a case of hero worship towards Alex.
"Okay. Do you think we should make any other arrangements or a schedule or something?" Alex asked.
"I think that we'll handle any other hurdle together and that we can make arrangements about them when it's needed. As for a schedule I think that's not really possible given our lives and our jobs."
Alex nodded and said: "Yeah you're right. So that's settled."
Just then the waiter came with their food.
"We're all talked out just in time," Alex said grinning.
"Well actually I wanted to discuss something with you as well," Sam said suddenly nervous making Alex turn serious again.
"Tell me."
"Well you know that Lena and I have been working on the arrangements for that fundraiser that's coming up in two weeks," Sam started and Alex nodded. "Well Lena decided a few days ago that we should both bring dates to the event. I'm pretty sure she's doing it to tease me since she has Kara and she knows I'm not really dating right now. She's already made it clear that I can't bring Ruby as my date as well. So.. I was wondering if you would maybe like to come as my date?"
"Well…" Alex said pausing for effect. "Off course I'll come as your date. Even though I'm obviously your second choice," Alex continued winking at Sam.
"Great," Sam breathed out relieved. She had barely gathered up the courage to ask Alex but since Lena had really insisted on her bringing a proper date and given she hadn't wanted to bring anyone other than Alex she had had no choice but to ask.
"But you're going to owe me big time," Alex said pointing her fork towards Sam. "I can't even drink at this thing so if it's boring I'm going to be attached to your arm annoying the hell out of you," Alex warned.
"I'm fine with that," Sam replied smiling. The thought of having Alex hanging on her arm for an entire evening not an unpleasant one.
"I bet Lena will be annoyed though," Alex remarked grinning. "I'm pretty sure I'm not what she had in mind when she suggested you bring a date."
Sam nodded but wasn't so sure of that herself. She knew her friend had realized Sam had a crush on Alex.
"I'll have to check if I still fit in any of the dresses I own though," Alex said frowning.
"I'm sure you will," Sam replied. Alex had hardly gained any weight since they found out she was pregnant. She wasn't showing yet either.
"You'd be surprised," Alex said. "You coming to help me choose when I try out those dresses though. I hate trying on clothes."
"Okay," Sam responded gulping a little at the prospect.
Alex smiled remaining unaware.
TBC