Okay I think this may be the last chapter, I'm really not too sure yet. Let me know what you think or if you have any further ideas (the birth?) please either review them or pm me :). I would appreciate anything. Oh and i've moved the time scale on just a little.
It was half way through shore leave and Kate and Mike had decided they weren't going to tell anyone about the pregnancy until it had been confirmed by a doctor, she decided to go to a private practice. Mike was stuck at navcom, the last place he wanted to be especially today. As per usual Maxine was pushing him to take a promotion, he had always had a close relationship with Maxine, maybe at times too close. He had always felt since their one night stand she had kept a flame for him and in a way he will always have a connection with her, but nothing would ever come close to how he felt about the woman who was carrying his child, the love of his life.
Kate sat waiting to be called in, she was feeling so excited, she already knew she was pregnant. When her name got called she walked into the office. She had told him of her symptoms and the positive pregnancy test, he made her pee in a pot and then took another test, there it was, the positive sign. The doctor congratulated her and told her to make an appointment at the naval hospital to see how far gone she was.
As soon as she had left she took his advice and rang up, it was her lucky day, they had a slot in half an hour, she really hoped she would be able to get Mike to join her. Getting her phone out she rang him.
"Hello sweetheart, how was the doctors..?" Mike answered happy to finally hear from her.
"It was good, he said I should make an appointment at the hospital, I have one in half an hour. Would you be able to come?.". She really wanted him there, it could be the first time they see their baby.
"I'll make sure I can make it, I'm almost done here so i'll meet you there.."
After speaking for a few more moments Kate went to the shop, bought a couple of bottles of water, she was told that if a scan was done it was best for her to have a full bladder. She still had twenty minutes or so until her appointment, as she was already by some shops she decided to take a look around. She instantly into a clothing store and went to the baby section, picking up little baby grows, shoes and hats all made her feel so happy. She placed a hand on her stomach and smiled. She was carrying a baby, a little human being was being created in her, by her.
She sat in the waiting area, her mind thinking over what sex would the baby would be, who would 'it' look like. What colour hair would it have, would 'it' have her eyes or Mike's. What names would they come up with. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Turning she saw Mike, a huge smile appeared on her face. They couldn't be too touchy with each other but she squeezed his hand.
"How did it go at navcom?." Kate asked as she leant her body slightly more toward him.
"Commander White would like me to take a promotion.". Mike didn't know what to reply to Maxine, his head was in a mess.
"McGregor".. Was announced before she could ask him any questions. They both stood up and went into the room.
After making the introductions the doctor asked her to lay on the bed, pull her shirt up slightly so he could get the gel on her and start roaming to see the baby. Kate held onto Mike's hand, both staring at the screen for any sign of the baby. "There it is.." The doctor said smiling, "There is your baby. I would say looking from this and the dates you had given, you're around 8 weeks". The couldn't take their eyes away from the screen, there in front of them was a little baby, a little human form.
Kate's eyes has teared up, she looked at Mike "That's our baby..", she bit her lip and looked at the screen more intently. She didn't know she could love something so much.
Mike felt a lump in his throat, and pride in his chest. He stroked Kate's arm. He was so proud of her.
After talking to the doctors about follow up appointments with the midwife and collecting the scan pictures they headed out.
"We have so much to think about and organise" It was all now dawning on her, they had created a life, they were going to have decided where to live, what to do about their careers, what to name their child and so much more.
Mike nodded, he knew she was right. A lot was going to change, they needed to start preparing, telling family members and friends. "Lets head back to yours and we can start figuring out some things.".
She nodded and followed him to her house. Once inside she held the scan in her hand and was staring at it, she had a smile on her face. Mike came in with a couple of brews. He smiled sitting next to her, looking at the baby. "What do you think it is?.." He didn't have a preference to what he wanted, he hoped that one day they could have one of each or more.
"I think it'll be a girl. I mean I don't mind if it isn't." She was quick to reply.
"Katie, I think it would be best if I moved in, what do you think?" He wasn't trying to invite himself to live with her but he knew she had only just bought the place and had decorated it to how she liked.
"I think that's a wonderful idea, what about your place?." She would feel guilty for him leaving his home but a home together would be so nice.
"I'll sell, i'm sure I could fit my things in nicely". He sipped his brew. "When do you think you'll tell Maxine about the pregnancy?". He wasn't pressuring her, he just knew that he would worry sick if she was on the boat with boardings and even light duties.
"I'll tell her before the week is up.." She said a little sadly, she knew she would have to take a shore draft but boats where her life, her livelihood. Now her life was this baby and the sacrifice was worth it all.
"Well I suppose we should think about names.." Mike suggested.
"Well I may have already thought of some, of course if you don't like them we can think again". Mike nodded for her to continue. "I was thinking for a boy maybe Oscar or Archie, for a girl Evie or Ella..".
Mike thought for a moment, "I like all of them, they're perfect.". When the time was closer they would obviously pick the ones to keep.
Mike was to spend the night at Kate's, laying in bed they were both wrapped up on each others arms. "Katie, you have made me the happiest man alive, I can't believe I'm having a family with you, you are going to make such a wonderful mother, you're such a beautiful loving person and i'm so lucky to be with you." He kissed her on the forehead and placed his hand on her stomach.
She had never felt so loved until that moment, he truly was the love of his life. She really wouldn't want this with anyone else but him. "You're going to be a great father Mike, our child is going to be so lucky to have you as a dad. I love you, our baby loves you.." She placed her hand over his and intwined their fingers, she never wanted this night to end.
Okay so this isn't going to be the last chapter at all… I have thought of the plot for the next one. I'm sorry if this was short. Please review, muchas gracias. x
