Casey is now 28 weeks along in her pregnancy

At the Venturi house

Derek: Casey are you ready yet?

Casey: Almost…I'm in kind of a predicament right now in case you haven't noticed

Derek Rolls his eyes

Derek: we're going to be late if we don't leave in the next 5 minutes

Casey: Derek Hello, I can't see my feet, I can't bend down, and everything makes me nauseous so will you please chill out we'll get there okay. D

erek: I know but I want to make sure we get a good table. Besides everyone else is probably already at the restaurant.

Casey: Okay I think I am ready now.

Derek looks down at Casey's feet

Casey: Now What?

Derek: Honey, Your shoes don't match

Casey: (lets out a sigh) well your putting my shoes on my feet this time

Derek lets out a chuckle

Casey: It wouldn't be funny to you if it were your feet that were swollen and you with a huge belly in your way of seeing them

Derek: its okay Casey, the swollen feet won't last forever

Casey: Thankfully.

Derek helped Casey change her shoes and off they went to eat dinner out with their siblings and parents

AT THE RESTAURANT

Casey: There they are

Lizzie: Hi Casey you look so beautiful

Casey: I sure don't feel that way. I feel like "Shamu" L

izzie: yeah but there is a beautiful little baby in there (she pats Casey's stomach)

Casey: Lets hope "peanut" will let mommy enjoy dinner tonight

Nora: Are you still having morning sickness Casey? Shouldn't that have been over already?

Casey: Yes mom and I would've thought so too, but each pregnancy is different. but you see I have MORNING, NOON, and ALL NIGHT sickness Things I used to love I can't stand and things I never would've eaten before I crave, it's weird…and annoying. I can't wear perfume and my dogs make me cringe when they haven't been bathed for a few days. (Looks over at Derek) Right honey

Derek: I'll bathe them tomorrow "Sweetie"

Casey: Thanks you're such a dear (rolls her eyes)

Lizzie, Marti, Edwin, Krista, Nick, and David just look at each other then at Derek who just shrugs his shoulders

George: How do you feel now?

Casey: Okay haven't felt this great since before I got pregnant.

Lizzie: Good to hear

David: How are the boys?

Derek Okay but they've been getting trouble at school lately so they are grounded right now. Logan is still homeschooled

(Casey elbows Derek) Owe what was that for? (He whispered glaring his eyes)

Nora: Casey you told me you were putting him back at the Academy

CASEY LOOKED OVER AT DEREK and mouthed "That's why"

Casey: Mom after he got hurt and they didn't notify me they were lucky I didn't do more than withdrawal him from there along with the other 4.

Lizzie: Casey they apologized besides it's the best school around.

Casey: Can we not talk about this...its giving me heart burn thinking about it

Lizzie: Fine, but eventually you'll have to put Logan back in school.

Casey: I know, but not until things improve a little.

David: Anyways, When's your next appointment with Dr. Charleston?

Derek mouths "Thank You" to David and he nods his head.

Casey: In a couple of days.

David: That's good

Derek: Yeah I still wish Casey would let us find out what we're having

Casey: Not to make my heartburn and indigestion worse, but I told you there are few surprises in life and we knew with all the boys why not let this baby be a surprise until its born. SO please except that and wait until the baby comes to find out.

Derek: Fine sorry I brought it up

Casey: Not as sorry as I am ( she lets out a huff)

Lizzie: Anyways, Casey, do you still want to do the baby shower where everyone brings DIAPERS and bath things, and neutral stuff

Casey: That sounds great

Lizzie: Okay well I will let you know when we're going to have it

David: Okay not to change subjects, but I am ready to order

George: Me too

Derek: I agree

They all order their food and chitchat some more about the kids and work and other things

3 days later Casey and Derek go to her doctor for her checkup and ultrasound

Dr. Charleston: Hi Casey how are you feeling?

Casey: Okay I have my good days and bad

Dr. Charleston: Are you still having a lot of movement

Casey: Yes a very active baby

Dr. Charleston: Good to hear; I am going to do an ultrasound, some blood work and then an internal exam.

Casey: Okay

Dr. Charleston performed an ultrasound; the baby looks really good Casey. A little on the small side-you may have a smaller baby then you have had previously but you still have 12 weeks left also so there is time to get the babies weight up.

Casey: So it's healthy Dr. C: Yes your baby is healthy. Your blood pressure is somewhat elevated but unless you start feeling really bad like headache, dizziness, blurry vision then I will want to induce you but if not then you should be okay. I want to check internal to have a full assessment.

Casey: Okay The nurse wipes off the gel from Casey's belly and then sets up the stirrups for the next exam. Dr. Charleston, after draping Casey with a sheet puts on a pair of gloves and starts to exam her. Casey starts to tense up

Dr C: Relax Casey I'm almost done.

Dr. Charleston finishes and removes his gloves and washes his hands

Derek: Well

Dr. C: Well Casey your cervix has started to change slightly and it appears that the baby is lower than last time.

Casey: What does that mean?

Dr.C: You are probably going to go before your due date more than likely and with your previous deliveries I expect you will go pretty quick

Casey: How much is slightly?

Dr.C: You are about ½ cm dilated and 10% effaced Casey: I'm only 28 weeks.

Dr.C: I know but it is not uncommon for woman to start dilating even before labor has started. Don't worry I want you to go home and rest and let Derek pamper and take care of you. If you start having any pain or spotting I want you to call me and go to the ER

Casey: Okay, Thank you Doctor Charleston

She and Derek leave

IN THE CAR ON THE WAY HOME Derek: Are you okay Casey?

Casey: Yeah I'm fine (wiping the tears from her eyes)

Derek: Liar you are not.

Casey: Don't call me a liar Derek

Derek: You know I mean Casey, just tell me whats wrong? Please

Casey: Everythings wrong. I dont know what to do anymore. I'm stressed, sick, worried, miserable

Derek Didn't know what to say to what Casey had just said.

He just let her cry on his shoulder when the were stopped in the driveway. She cried herself to sleep once they got inside and Derek let her sleep.