Chapter 25
"I don't care, it'll all be worth it just to hold our baby in my arms," Krystal smiled up into Tom's face. "Just think, darling, our baby, a little boy or girl for us to love."
"Yep, good buddy, and one for you to change diapers, walk the floor, and get up at mid-night with colic," chucked AJ. "There are all kinds of wonderful things you have to look forward to experiencing."
"Colic, I can help with, but I have enough diapers to change, you're on your own there!" Krista advised, just as the doctor came back into the room.
Smiling, Dr. Steinman, sat down behind her desk, "Krista, I see that you were indeed correct, the test was negative. So we can proceed as scheduled. Admiral and Mrs. Boone, you have your appointment for tomorrow and we'll go from there. I wish everyone here good luck and we'll all keep our fingers crossed. Now if you all will excuse me I need to regain control of my office."
They all got up and left the office, talking about going to dinner together, before parting for the night. "What about Callisto's? Tom suggested.
"That's a lovely thought, Tom. Such a wonderful way to celebrate our making a baby," Krystal smiled snuggled close. "After all, that's where you proposed to me."
"Callisto's is fine with me," replied AJ, holding Rose and helping Krista in the car with Lilac. "Is that alright with you Darlin'?"
"Great," she answered with a smile.
The trip to the restaurant was pleasant. Everyone was happy and excited that things were proceeding according to plan. Well maybe not everyone. AJ was just a little frustrated but had high hopes that Krista wouldn't have any trouble. After all she had gotten pregnant on the first try with Lilac and Rose. Once inside and everyone seated the waiter came over and ask, "Would anyone care for something to drink?"
"Well, if I am going to be pregnant soon I guess I should have my wine now!" Krista grinned and ordered a glass of red wine.
"That sounds good to me, I'll have a glass too," smiled Krystal. "After all we're celebrating."
"Make that three waiter," laughed AJ thinking that Krystal would be lying in her plate before the first
glass was finished. "We should've ordered champagne."
Tom smiled and agreed, "Why don't you bring us a bottle, waiter?"
The champagne was brought, and poured. Then AJ told Tom, "I think we should have a toast, Tom. Since this is your baby, suppose you toast it? Make it good, buddy."
"Let's not jinx it by toasting the baby, how about this instead," he lifted his glass and waited until all three of the others had too. "To the best friend and sister in law in the world, may they forever be as blessed as they have made us feel today!"
"Oh, Tom, that was beautiful, and so very true," smiled Krystal taking a sip of her champagne. "To AJ and Kris from us with love."
"You two know it works both ways," grinned AJ swallowing a drink. "We're all family now and we'll always be. Families are there for each other in the good times and bad because they love each other."
"To family," Krystal lifted her glass in toast and took as sip.
"I think we'd better get the waiter over here and order soon, Tom, before she drinks her dinner," laughed AJ.
Taking the glass from his wife's hand he said, "Darling, you don't want your eggs to be hung over tomorrow do you?"
Krista almost spit her champagne across the table at that question.
Grinning sheepishly Krystal replied, "Sorry, I was so happy I got a little carried away."
"Waiter, were ready to order please," AJ waved the waiter over and everyone placed their order and waited enjoying each other's company until it came. After dinner they parted promising to keep each other in the loop as to each step of things happening.
To be continued…