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A few days later, the Orton house was filled with guests celebrating the Christmas holiday. All of Ashley's sisters were there, along with her paternal grandparents and all of Randy's family was with them as well. Throughout out the day, everyone seemed to notice the smile on both Randy and Ashley's faces, and how they would find every reason to hug or kiss each other.
"Ok, what is up with you?" Nathan finally asked as he and Bob followed Randy into the living room. "You and Ashley are acting like love sick teenagers or something."
"What? Why can't I be in a good mood? It's Christmas, and I'm thankful for my wife and daughter. Is that so bad?" Randy asked.
"Well, no son it isn't, but I have to agree with your brother. Something is definitely up," Bob said.
Meanwhile, as some of the ladies got more candy and cookies out, they were noticing the same thing about Ashley. "Ash, Randy mentioned that you hadn't been feeling good for the last few weeks. Is everything ok?" Elaine asked.
Ashley immediately nodded. "Yep, everything is great. I am feeling alot better."
"Ok, I think something is going on," April chimed in. "Your smiling, and that smile hasn't left your face practically all day."
"Yeah, and you still haven't told me what your doctor said," Madison added.
"You went to the doctor?" Becky asked. "Is everything ok?"
Ashley giggled. "Yes everything is fine, and no, nothing is wrong. Is it such a crime to be in a good mood?" she asked.
Randy then walked into the kitchen with Kaelyn in his arms. "Mommy hungry!" she said.
"Ah, are you hungry," Ashley asked the toddler. "Randy, will you check on the turkey and I will get her started on some mashed potatoes and some other stuff."
"Sure, I can do that," he said as he gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek, both exchanging smiles.
Becky and Elaine then also exchanged smiles. "Yeah, something is definitely going on."
Soon, everyone sat down to dinner, and as everyone began putting food on their plates, Randy and Ashley glanced toward one another. "Do you think we should tell them now?" he whispered in her ear.
"They all know something is up. We might as well," she smiled.
Randy then stood up. "Ok, first of all, me and Ash just want to thank everyone for coming today. We both feel incredibly lucky to have such a great family. But, we also would like to share some great news with everyone."
"I knew something was up!" April exclaimed.
"Well, son what is it?" Bob asked.
Randy and Ashley smirked toward one another as everyone sat on the edge of their seats, waiting for the big announcement. "The other night, Ashley gave me the best Christmas present I could ask for."
"And..." Nathan trailed off.
"Let's just say July is going to be an important month," Ashley said, also standing up. "It's the month Kaelyn will become a big sister!"
The entire room filled with cheers and excitement as both Randy and Ashley were hugged and well wishes were passed around.
"So, how are you feeling?" April asked.
"Decent now that I know what is going on," Ashley smiled. "At first I just thought it was a bad case of the flu, and Madison thought it would be a good idea to see the doctor to get some medicine. I never would have imagined I was pregnant. I didn't think it would be possible."
"Kaelyn, did you hear everybody?" Randy asked his daughter as he picked her up from her high chair. "Your going to be a big sister!"
"Sisser?" she question.
Randy smirked. "Do you want a baby brother or sister?"
"Broder and sisser!" she squealed.
"Oh I don't know about that," Ashley said. "How about just one baby."
"You never know, Ashley. Twins run in our family," her grandma said.
Elaine nodded. "Twins run in our family too."
Randy and Ashley glanced toward one another, and she giggled as Randy shrugged. "Well, if we did have twins, we would definitely be acheiving our goal!"
3 Months Later
Ashley waited anxiously as she watched another person be called back by a nurse. It was the day of her sonogram appointment, and while she wished that Randy could be with her, she was just as happy to have Elaine with her.
"Don't let me forget to thank Bob again for watching Kaelyn," Ashley said, breaking the silence. "I really appreciate it."
"Oh you don't have to thank him. That little girl has him wrapped around her finger," Elaine smiled. "It's still hard to believe she is going to be 2 years old in a month!"
"I know it," Ashley agreed as her cell phone beeped.
"What did Randy have to say?"
"He asked me if I knew yet or not, and if everything is ok," Ashley replied as she began to text him back.
"Are you guys leaning toward a boy or girl?"
"Deep down, I think Randy wants a boy, but I know he would be happy with either," Ashley replied. "I'm just happy it's been a normal, problem free pregnancy this far, and would also be happy with either."
"Ashley Orton," a nurse called.
Ashley and Elaine then followed the nurse through the doors and into a small examination room. The nurse then instructed Ashley to hop on the table as carefully as possible and then put that cold goo stuff on her belly.
"So, Ashley, how have you been feeling?" the nurse asked.
"Pretty good. Very excited for today!"
The nurse nodded as she took several pictures, and pointing out various body parts. She then froze on a particular picture. "Oh...oh my."
Elaine and Ashley exchanged glances. "Is something the matter with my baby?"
"No nothing is wrong, but if you see right there, that is your baby's head," the nurse pointed out. "But, do you see that spot right there?"
Ashley nodded. "Yeah, what is that?"
"That is your other baby's head. Congratulations, your having twins! And from the looks of it, your having a boy and girl."
Ashley's jaw literally dropped. "Are you sure it's twins?"
"I'm positive. Like I said, there is one head and there is the other," the nurse said. "Everything is looking great."
After her appointment, Ashley picked up Kaelyn, and once home, she laid her down for a nap. Ashley then went over to the computer, and scannned the photos from the sonogram, including the one with arrows pointing to each of the babies. After emailing them to Randy, she logged on her Myspace page, and was excited to see Randy already on there.
AshleyO: Hey baby.
While waiting for a response, she went to grab a glass of water, and smiled when she returned to the computer. RandalKeithOrton: Hey! How is everyone?
AshleyO: Everyone is good. Kaelyn and I just got home not too long ago, and she's already napping. Your dad really wore her out.
RandalKeithOrton: Haha, that's funny. She definitely has dad wrapped around her finger. So...how was your apt? Everything good w/ the baby?
AshleyO: Do you have time to check your email? I scanned pictures from the sonogram & emailed them to you. One is particuarly interesting.
RandalKeithOrton: Interesting? Is everything ok?
AshleyO: Yeah, everything is good. Just go check them out.
RandalKeithOrton: Ok I will. Be right back...
As she waited for Randy's response, she re-filled her glass of water and checked on Kaelyn, who was still fast asleep. When she returned to her computer, Ashley's heart sank when she saw that Randy signed out of Myspace.
"Oh no, he's mad at me," she sighed as her phone rang. It was Randy.
"H-Hello."
"Twins, huh?" he smirked. "Those pictures weren't wrong were they?"
"No they aren't wrong. Did you see the one with the arrows pointing to each head?"
Randy smirked. "Yeah I saw it, and baby I'm so excited!"
Ashley was surprised. "You are? When I saw you signed out of myspace, I thought you were mad or something."
"Why would I be mad? I signed out because I wanted to talk to you over the phone. If I told you over the computer how excited I am, that doesn't mean anything. Both babies are healthy, and your healthy. What more could I ask for?"
"I'm so glad to hear you say that. I have to admit...I'm a little nervous about the babies."
Even though Ashley couldn't see it, Randy scrunched his face. "Why are you nervous? It's not like we have to worry mixing them up or geting them confused. Yeah, it's going to be an extra baby to take care of, but Ash you are the strongest person I know. You can handle anything that comes your way, and I know we are going to do great with these babies. And, don't forget-I'm by your side no matter what!"
Ashley had a few tears running down her face as she listened to Randy talk. "Thanks Randy. I needed to hear that."
"Your welcome," he replied as his friend John Cena came into the hotel room they shared. "Hey Cena, you'll never believe it. Ashley and I are expecting twins!"
Ashley giggled as she continued listening to the guys talk. "Congrats Ash!" she heard John call.
"Tell John I said thank you," she said to Randy. "Listen, I will let you and John get back to your little love fest, and I will talk to you later, ok?"
"Alright sounds good, and by the way, it's not a love fest," he smirked. "I love you baby."
"I love you too Randy. Bye," Ashley said as she hung up the phone.
