Chapter 21
Diana was into her 6th month and had finally given up work. Jimmy had gotten to work on the nursery the day after the argument and luckily for him, he was rewarded planning permission to knock down the wall. Diana had been out shopping with Molly and Siobhan when they arrived back just before 4pm. Jimmy had finally put the finishing touches to the nursery and waited patiently for them to return home. He jumped up from the couch when he heard the door, Diana smiled at him as he approached her and placed a kiss on her lips.
"Well it's lovely to see you too." She smiled.
"Hey Siobhan."
"Hi Jimmy, good day."
"The best, come on you lot, I've got something I want to show you." He beamed.
Diana gave him a quizzical look before following him through. Siobhan and Molly followed, curious about what was going on.
"Jimmy, what is it."
"I've done it."
"Done what." Diana asked, confused.
"The nursery, I finally finished it. The dividing wall as you can see is up and we now have the door, it is decorated and fully furnished. Open the door."
They all stood quietly in the hallway as Diana slowly opened the door to the nursery. She felt the tears suddenly appearing in her eyes as she took in her surroundings. The room was painted yellow with small pictures of green and blue ducks. The crib was in the corner as well as a changing table along the side. He had placed a rocking chair beside the crib and in the corner was a small shelf filled to the brim with stuffed toys and clothes galore. Jimmy came up behind Diana and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into him. Her hands came to rest on top of Jimmy's as he placed a small kiss on the side of her neck.
"Well, what do you think."
"Oh Jimmy, it's beautiful. You've done a wonderful job, you actually finished it." She cried.
She turned around in his arms and placed her head on his chest as she cried. He hushed soothing words to her and he rubbed small circles on the small of her back.
"It wasn't supposed to upset you love." He smiled.
"I'm not upset, I'm happy. Thank you so much for doing this."
"I love you so much, you've made me so damn happy."
She leaned in as he kissed her firmly on the lips. Molly and Siobhan were standing feeling slightly awkward.
"Erm, guys. We're still here you know." Molly said.
"Oh right, sorry love. Well, what do you both think."
"Yeah Dad, you did a good job. You actually followed through with it."
"Geez, thanks. Siobhan, do you like it."
"I love it Jimmy, really love it. The baby will love it too." She smiled.
"All round thumbs up then, no bad huh." He smiled, turning back to Diana.
"Listen, I'm gonna take off. Bobby needs me tonight so I'd better get going."
"Okay Siobhna, thank you so much for your help today." Diana said.
"Don't mention it. Molly, I'll see you soon."
"See you later Siobhan." She smiled.
Siobhan left and Molly excused herself and went upstairs. Jimmy took hold of Diana's hand and they went through and sat down on the sofa. He put his arm around her as she leaned into him.
"So did you have a good day shopping with Molly and Siobhan."
"Yes, it was lovely. Very tiring though."
"So what did you buy?"
"Just some more clothes, I think perhaps I've bought a little too much."
"Just a little."
"Jimmy."
"Well, with the amount of baby clothes you've bought, you could set up your own shop."
"I have went a little overboard I suppose, oh but Jimmy…she's worth it."
"Yeah she is." He smiled.
"Are you remembering we have a scan tomorrow."
"How could I forget."
"I hope everything's alright."
"Diana don't"
"What."
"You're starting to worry again. Everytime we go for a scan, you start to panic. You have done everything asked of you and you've had no problems apart from that small scare at the beginning. You'll be fine."
"I know you're right, I suppose I just like you to reassure me."
"Shall I make a start on dinner."
"Would you."
"No problem, you rest up."
He got up and gave her a kiss before heading towards the kitchen. Diana leaned back against the sofa and closed her eyes, deciding Jimmy was right and to stop worrying.
They sat outside the Doctor's office at 10am the next morning waiting for their appointment. Diana was sitting looking anxious as Jimmy held her hand, keeping her as calm as he could.
"Diana…you okay."
"I'm fine."
"Stop worrying."
"Jimmy I…"
"Diana, Jimmy. Would you like to come through."
They looked up to see Dr Clarkson standing waiting for them. They got up and followed her through to the office. They took a seat as Dr Clarkson looked over Diana's file.
"Well Diana, going by your chart everything seems to be in order. How have you been feeling."
"Alright, tired but I keep being told that's to be expected."
"Are you missing work."
"Surprisingly no, I rather like being a kept woman." She smiled, looking at Jimmy.
"Well that's good….right then, do you want to pop up onto the table and we'll get this scan completed." She smiled.
Diana got up and walked over to the examination table. She got up and leaned back onto it. Jimmy came over to stand beside her as Dr Clarkson got the ultrasound ready.
"Okay Diana, the gel might be a little cold when I first apply it okay."
"It's alright, I remember from the last time."
"Of course."
Diana smiled at her as she applied the gel, causing Diana to let out a small gasp. Jimmy grabbed hold of her hand as the Doctor began moving the ultrasound. Jimmy's eyes were fixated on Diana as she watched the screen, looking worried when they couldn't hear anything, it took a few moments before the sound of the baby's heartbeat became clear. They heard a sigh of relief from Diana when she heard it.
"Is everything alright Dr Clarkson." She asked.
"Diana, everything seems fine. She seems perfectly healthy."
"Oh thank god, thank you so much."
"Not at all."
Diana looked up at Jimmy who's face was fixed on the screen.
"Jimmy, are you alright."
"It's just so amazing."
"What."
"Just, all of this. She's perfect and so are you." He said, looking back at her.
He leaned down and kissed her before helping her to wipe the gel from her stomach.
To Be Continued…