Starscream wanted Optimus to be seen by a medic. Optimus tried to get out of it, but no dice as Starscream sked the medic to make a house call. Optimus merely grumped a bit as the medic scanned.
"He's carrying triplets" the medic stated before leaving.
Optimus sighed. He hated being sparked as it made his mood extremely unpredictable and he got really dizzy.
"Now, now" stated Screamer, trying to soothe Optimus. It wasn't working.
"Now, now, nothing" Optimus retorted as his systems had hit a sour mood. Starscream hadn't expected this.
"Behave. They will come out soon enough" Starscream stated, "besides, Taurus is going to stop by with Wingspan and I don't want you to be a grump in front of them, got it?"
Optimus lowered his helm and sighed before nodding. He just wanted to hide until he felt better. Starscream gave his mate a hug.
Meanwhile, unaware that Taurus and Wingspan were coming over, Hotshot brought Raven. He had figured that she would love another chance to see her grandparents. Hotshot arrived at the same time as Taurus and Wingspan.
"Who are they, daddy?" Raven asked as the four met outside the door.
"I don't know who they are, sweetheart" Hotshot replied. "Who are you and what are you doing here?"
"I am Taurus, Optimus was my bearer. Wingspan is…. My close personal friend" Taurus stated, figuring Raven was a little too young to know about bots "dating" and "about to be bonded." Wingspan nodded and Hotshot was relieved to hear what Taurus said as Hotshot was not ready to explain about "the sparks and the sparklings" to Raven. Raven just smiled.
Hotshot knock and Starscream opened the door. "Welcome all, do please come in" Starscream said, ushering all four in.
Optimus tried to put a smile on his face, and it was helped when he saw Raven. Raven raced over to grandpa Optimus. The others thought it was cute. Optimus hugged her tightly. Wingspan watched, seeing that Optimus really was a good bot. "Wingspan, it is a pleasure to meet you" Optimus said even as he held Raven. She snuggled close.
"Nice to meet you too, sir" Wingspan replied.
"No 'sirs' here, Optimus will do" Optimus stated. Wingspan smiled. Once again, he had been accepted by bots he hardly knew. Taurus was relieved, as he hoped this meant that Optimus liked Wingspan enough for Taurus to make the young seeker a part of the family. All Sat down and enjoyed the ensuing conversation.
