Baby Shower

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For taking in the rain when I'm feeling so dry
For giving me the answers when I'm asking you why
My oh my
For that
I thank you

For taking in the sun when I feel so cold
For giving me a child when my body is old
And don't you know
That I need you
-Meatloaf

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A month later

"So this is it?" Logan asked looking around at the small house right outside of London.

"This is the one she likes," Pete said. "What do you think?"

"It's perfect for a family just starting out," Logan nodded as Pete gave him the tour. "It's a nice place."

"I figure its close enough to the city for me to drive back and forth to work, but far enough away for Kitty's peace of mind," Pete said. "I wanted to see what you thought before making an offer."

"Isn't it beautiful?" Kitty gushed coming in with the others. "Do you like it, Mr. Logan?"

"It's great, kiddo," Logan nodded. Pete walked away from the group and got on his cell phone.

"I was thinking of putting a swing set in the back yard, maybe a sand box," Kitty said.

"Sounds good," Logan nodded.

"We've got it," Pete announced. Kitty looked at him, cocking her head to one side. "I just got off the phone with the realtor. He accepted our offer." Kitty squealed hugging him tightly. Pete hugged her back, being careful not to squeeze her swelling belly.

It was only a week later that they were all moved in. Pete was at work one day when Kitty received a knock on the door. She hobbled to her feet and walked to the door. In walked all the women in Excalibur carrying loads of presents. "Oh, guys!" Kitty cried.

"Sit, woman," Rogue scolded. "We knew you couldn't come to a party so we brought the party to you."

"You are the best friends ever," Kitty sniffled. Five tissues were thrust at her. Kitty took Amanda's which was closest. "You guys are great."

"We really are," Amanda smiled. "There's some others who want to see you." Meggan opened the door and let Tabby, Amara, Jean, and Ororo in. They were also carrying boxes and baskets.

"Wow, Kitty, you're huge," Tabby smiled.

"Gee, thanks, Tabs," Kitty quipped. "I hadn't noticed."

"Are you sure there's just two in there?" Jean teased.

"There'd better be," Kitty said. "It's great to see you guys."

"Enough sappiness," Rogue said. "Let's open the presents." The day sped by as the girls helped Kitty set up the babies' nursery gossiping all the while. Between all of them they had supplied her with everything you could possibly need.

"I love you guys," Kitty said wiping away a tear as she looked at the room which had a Noah's Ark theme.

"We love you too, Kit," Rogue said.

"What in the bloody hell is going on here?" a bewildered male voice said.

"Pete, look," Kitty said taking her boyfriend's hand and pulling him into the nursery. "It's amazing. We have the best friends."

"Of course we do, luv," Pete said. "Now, what's going on?"

"We're having a baby shower," Meggan smiled.

"No men allowed," Amanda scolded.

"Out," Rogue ordered. "The guys are in the backyard."

"Trust me, I don't want to be the lone male in the estrogen pool," Pete said. He gave Kitty a kiss. "You need anything, luv?"

"I'm fine," Kitty smiled. Ororo watched the couple closely. Pete left going to the backyard where Logan was overseeing the men as they put together a swing set.

"Kitty's goin' to love this," Pete smiled.

"If it doesn't fall apart," Logan sighed. "That part goes there, Ramsey, not there."

"Sorry, Mr. Logan," Doug said.

"Your girl started a bad habit," Logan sighed. "So, what took you so long?"

"I was picking something up," Pete said. "Can I talk to you, Logan?"

"Sure, Wisdom," Logan said. "What's on your mind?"

"Just so you know this is just a formality, I'm going to ask no matter what," Pete said. "You're the closest thing Kitty has to a father now, I wanted your blessing. I was going to ask her to marry me."

"It's about damn time!" Logan exclaimed clasping Pete on the shoulder so hard he stumbled forward. "I'm glad to hear it, runt."

"Thanks," Pete smiled. "We'd better help them."

"Kitty, I wanted to talk to you," Ororo said sitting next to her.

"Sure, what's on your mind?" Kitty asked.

"I just wanted to apologize," Ororo said. "I overreacted, but I can see how happy you are. Your happiness is all I could ever hope for."

"Thanks," Kitty said hugging her. "Ooh! They're kicking. Want to feel?" Smiling Ororo put her hand to Kitty's belly gasping when she felt one of the babies kick.

"Kit, the guys want you," Rogue called. Ororo helped Kitty to her feet. They walked out into the yard. Kitty gasped seeing the swing set, jungle gym and sandbox.

"This is incredible," Kitty said crying again. "Thank you guys so much." Kitty hugged each of them.

"We have to get back," Jean said twenty minutes later.

"Thanks again," Kitty said.

"Yeah, thank you," Pete said wrapping an arm around Kitty as everyone filed out. "Hungry?" he asked once they were alone.

"You know the answer to that," Kitty smiled. "I'm always hungry."

He chuckled. "I'll start dinner. Sit down and relax."

"Yes sir," Kitty said with a smile. "How was your day?"

"Exhausting," Pete said. "One of those kids almost blew my head off with his science experiment."

"What happened?" Kitty asked, worried.

"He made a... bloody hell, I don't even know what it was supposed to do, what it did do, however was blow up," Pete sighed.

"Are you okay?"

"The pieces missed me, not by much but they missed me."

"Poor baby," Kitty cooed.

"It was awful," he pouted for her benefit.

"I'd give you a hug but that would totally interrupt the food preparation," Kitty said.

"Don't worry, I know better than to delay a pregnant lady's food," he grinned.