In two months, Bulma had worked herself exhausted. She was having odd mood swings and she was sick every morning. She attributed to over working and lack of sleep.
Her parents had returned from their cruise a few days after Vegeta had left and they had noticed the change. Bulma ignored their pleadings to rest and continued working. When she slept, which wasn't often she would sleep in his bed. Her parents did not ask her about her behaviour, only that she look after herself better.
It wasn't until one sweltering day down in the labs did she think something was wrong with her. She had terrible heart burn and she felt sick and dizzy. Her father walked in just in time to watch his daughter pass out.
They rushed her to the doctor who ran a few tests. After several hours of waiting the doctor returned with a happy smile on his face.
"Miss Brief, I am happy to report that other than being exhausted you are completely fine." A look of relief fell across their faces.
"So was it the exhaustion that was causing the nausea?" Bulma asked. The Doctors grin did not fade.
"No, the reason why you were feeling ill and dizzy was because you are going to a mommy." Bulma froze.
Her parents were grinning happily.
She knew exactly who the father was and it made angry to even think about him. She turned to her parents who beamed at her.
"To tell the truth Bulma dear, your father and I had an inkling." Bulma glared at them sharply and tears welled up in her eyes. The doctor smiled warily at her.
"You will have to tell the father the good news." He said. Bulma was going to explode with rage, but she found she was too tired. Her parents took her home and put her to bed.
Over the next few months, Bulma was a mess. Her parents made sure she was healthy and though she looked after her baby she took her anger out on those around her. Her parents did not hold her anger against her. Though they had assumed the baby was not Yamchas, they didn't dare confirm their theories.
After a few months of trying to console her, they decided it was time for drastic measures. They called Chichi.
"Good morning Chichi" Dr Brief greeted. "We are looking for Goku, is he at home?"
"No, he went out training with Gohan and Piccolo this morning." Chichi said. "What is this for?"
"We need his opinion on something that has just come up. His input is vital." Dr Brief said. Chichi sighed.
"Well," Chichi sighed, "I can get him if you like. It is doubtful he will come though."
"Tell him Bulma needs him." Dr Brief replied.
"Okay," She said. "I'll get him." The phone on the other end hung up and Chichi sighed. "The things I do." She trudged out of the house and went to where she thought Goku would be training.
Goku and Gohan were having a break when Chichi arrived. Truthfully, they were training very intensely but Goku sensed Chichi and didn't want her to become over protective and take Gohan home.
"Chichi!" Goku said giving her a kiss. "Come to check on us?" He asked grinning.
"No, apparently you're needed at Capsule Corp. Dr Brief just called and he says he needs your input."
Goku looked at her completely nonplussed.
"Dr Brief needs me?"
"No, he says Bulma needs your help." She said. Goku froze, the image of the purple haired boy flitted across his mind. Trunks, he thought.
"I'll be back later; I'm going to find out what this is about. Gohan, take your mother home; you can study for the rest of the afternoon. Don't forget to inform Piccolo." Goku vanished using Instant transmission. He arrived in the kitchen while Dr Brief was having a coffee. If Dr Brief was startled by Gokus sudden appearance he didn't show it.
"Things are not well, Goku." He said. "Bulma is not well." Goku nodded.
"Where is she?" He asked.
"She's in the Lab. It takes two of us to coax her to sleep. She has been there for 10 hours straight."
Goku walked to the lab and opened the door.
"I'm too busy to sleep!" Came a strained voice which only just resembled Bulmas. Goku followed the sound and saw her hunched over a desk under a fluorescent lamp. She had dark circles under her eyes and she was clearly far along in the pregnancy. Goku felt his heart go out to her.
When Goku did not say anything she turned to face him. Her face twisted in confusion, relief and horror all at once.
Goku said nothing, only opening his arms wide inviting a hug. Bulma stood up immediately and threw her arms around him. Goku held her tightly and felt his shoulder grow damp with her tears. He patted her head. She looked up at her long time friend and smiled.
"It's his." She said quietly. Goku already knew, he had known before she did.
"Where is he?" Goku asked quietly. Bulma shrugged.
"Vanished, gone, may come back, may not. I don't know. I can't sense him like you can." She said. "He may not even be on earth anymore." Without asking her he sensed around to locate the rogue princes whereabouts. He had no intention of forcing Vegeta to come back, but he had to know how close or how far away he was.
He located Vegeta. He was not in Space, and he wasn't too far away.
"Do want me to find him?" Goku asked. Bulma shook her head.
"If he comes back, he comes back. I have stopped hoping that he will." She said. The tears were gone, and remnants of the old Bulma were back. Goku's brow furrowed. Bulma pulled away from him and she ran her hands over her stomach.
"How long?" He asked.
"7 months." She said. Goku nodded.
"Does he know?" Goku asked. Bulma shook her head.
"He left before I even knew." She replied.
"Do you want him to know?" Bulma sat down.
"If he comes back, he'll know. If not, why burden him?" Goku sighed.
"I know I'd want to know." Goku said.
"You are different Goku." She said smirking. "You married Chichi. Do you really think Vegeta will come back and marry me?"
"I guess not." Goku said truthfully.
"And it's not like any of us can make him come back." Bulma said.
"He is a temperamental guy. I'm actually surprised he stayed around so long." Bulma's face was unreadable. "Maybe he does really care about you, as much as he can."
"I don't know Goku. I'm not going to go out and find him and show him his son and demand he come back. I've resigned myself to wait for him."
"What if he is waiting for you?"
"Then we are both doomed to wander the earth alone." She replied. Goku sighed.
"It's good to see you Bulma." He said. "Please get some rest."
"Thanks Goku." She said yawning. A strange expression crossed her face and she grabbed Goku's hand. Goku looked at her in confusion and she placed his hand on her stomach. She chuckled through tears.
"Can you feel him kicking?" She said. Goku beamed at her as he felt the movement.
"Yeah." He said grinning. "He seems strong."
"Takes after his father, but I pray every day he doesn't get his fathers looks." She laughed. Goku grinned.
"I'm going to head off now," He said. "Keep in touch yeah." She nodded and stood up slowly. Goku led her up to her room and watched her lie down. He then used instant transmission to head home. Before he disappeared he decided to make a small detour on Bulma's behalf.
