A/N: Hey guys! I know this is a short chapter, but it is kind of a filler, but I think it is a cute chapter. I also went back and reread the last chapter and I must say, it isn't as good as I thought it was. What do you guys think? I don't know, but I still do like it. Anway, enough babble, here is chapter 38:
TRIS'S POV
"So, Mrs. Eaton, you are at 24 weeks now. That means you are still in your second trimester, so yes, sex is still safe, but when you hit your third trimester, I would cease all sexual activity because sex in the third trimester has been known to cause early labor, but of now you are fine."
"Thanks Dr. Gold. I appreciate it."
"No problem Mrs. Eaton."
"Dr. Gold, can we do an ultrasound? I haven't seen my baby yet, nor have I heard her heartbeat."
"I can do that. If you'll just excuse me for a moment, I'll be back." Dr. Gold, my OBGYN, scurries out the door and leaves me with Christina, who I had come with me today since Tobias couldn't come today.
"So it looks like you and Four can continue your fun time."
"Oh, shut it Christina. I don't want to talk about this with you."
"Oh, that reminds me, your mother came to me and told me about the little conversation she had with you two weeks ago. She wants me to be sure that you kept your promise and talked to Four."
"How much did she tell you?"
"Everything."
"Oh dear gosh. Really?"
"Yeah. She also told me to make sure you are able to talk to me about that kind of stuff from now on. Plus, we both figured you would rather have a discussion about sex with your best friend rather than your mother."
"I would rather not talk to either of you about it."
"I know, but you should. You can trust me. Now please, tell me, did you or did you not talk to Four?"
"Yes I did, and before you ask any more questions, yes, the discussion did help us, a lot."
"Good I'm glad, although I can tell you guys did talk, but I just wanted to hear it from you."
"How in the world did you know?"
"I came by your place again a few days ago. I could tell by your screams that you were enjoying yourself so much more than the last time I swung by and heard you guys."
"Damn! You heard us, again?"
"Yup, and I must say, you sound like a beast in there!"
"Shut up!"
"Come on. You have been uncomfortable with this subject for way too long. It is high time you and I talk about this."
"Fine, but not here. How about after this appointment, we go to my place and we can talk, okay?"
"Fine." Just then, Dr. Gold returns with a bottle of gel in her hands.
"Sorry it took so long. I had a patient call me about something important. I had to help her."
"It's fine. Don't worry about it."
"Alright Mrs. Eaton, just lay back and relax. I'm going to lift your shirt up a bit and put some of this gel on your abdomen. The gel helps with forming the picture. Now, it is going to be cold, so brace yourself."
"Ok." Christina then pulls out the video camera I gave her so she can show Four how this all went. Dr. Gold then lifts my shirt and squeezes the gel onto my abdomen. I feel goosebumps rise all over my body as the cold gel touches my skin. She then begins to move the wand along my abdomen. I then see something form on the screen.
"You see this bump right here," she says, pointing at it,"that's her nose, and that little oval shape thing is her hand." I can't help but let a single tear drip down my face as I can actually see my baby girl for the first time. I can't believe it; it's my baby girl, my daughter. Suddenly, I hear a thump thump over and over again.
"That is a strong heartbeat, Mrs. Eaton." I cannot believe the overwhelming joy I am feeling right now hearing her heart beat for the first time. I'm ecstatic. I reach for Christina, pull her close to me, and sob into her stomach. I can't believe how emotional I am right now. Just then, on the screen, I see my daughter open her hand and move it side to side.
"Tris," Christina breathes,"it looks like she is waving at you and saying 'hi mommy!'"
"I can feel the movement too. This is unbelievable."
"Believe it, Mrs. Eaton. You have a healthy baby girl inside of you. I'm sure she'll be happy to meet you soon."
"I can't wait to hold her in my arms."
"I'll print out a few pictures so you can show Four. I'm sure he'll want to see this."
"I'd like that. And thanks Chris for filming."
"No problem Tris." Once the pictures are printed, Dr. Gold then cleans up the gel and we head out. When we arrive at the apartment, Chris slams the door and looks at me sternly.
"Ok, now, we have to talk, and there is no way you are getting out this."
"What else is there to talk about? My mom already told me everything."
"She didn't give you any tips did she?"
"She kind of did. I mean, the whole showing and talking to him about it really did make a difference."
"You know what, fine. If you want any tips, you know where to find me."
"Hey, it sounds like those pesky pregnancy hormones are getting to you now, and you are only 8 weeks along!"
"Oh, shut up!"
"Now look who is saying shut up!"
"Just… Just… oh be quiet."
"Just breathe, Chris. Relax. Don't let those hormones make you stubborn like they did me when I was 8 weeks along."
"You're right. I'm sorry Tris."
"No need to be sorry. Just be aware, alright?"
"Alright." Just then, Tobias walks in.
"Oh hey girls, how did the appointment go?"
"Triswas a wreck!"
"Oh, shut up Christina!"
"And now it is you who is saying shut up! You are now the Shut Up Queen!"
"Shut up."
"Nah, I am a stubborn pregnant woman, so I don't feel like shutting up."
"Damn you."
"I love you too, Tris. I'll leave you two alone, oh and here is the camera. See you later!" She hands me the camera and scurries out the door.
"You and Christina are something else."
"Eh, oh well. She's my best friend, so deal with it."
"Oh, I am."
"Good, now do you want to see the video or the pictures first?"
"I'll look out those pictures."
"Ok." I then hand them to him. We then look at them together.
"You see this bump right here," I say, pointing at it,"that's her nose, and that little oval shape thing is her hand."
"Well, I'll be damned. I don't know what to say."
"How do you feel?"
"Like the luckiest man alive. I can't wait to hold her."
"Me neither. Now, do you want to see the video?"
"Yes, please." I then show him the video. Once the video is done, he looks at me, actual tears welling up in his eyes.
"That's our daughter'sheartbeat I hear?"
"Yes, it is. You are going to be her father."
"That's my baby girl?"
"It sure is."
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"Thank you for loving me and giving me a wonderful daughter."
"I wouldn't have her without you." He then pulls me in and kisses me passionately. We make out for who knows how long before I end up pushing him away.
"You and I both know that if this continues, we won't make it to dinner."
"Who needs food?"
"Um, your hungry pregnant wife who is carrying your hungry daughter."
"Oh, right. Let's go then." As we make our way down to the cafeteria, instead of discussing our daughter, we actually end up discussing what we are going to do with Bruce, Jeannine, Peter, and Eric. They do need to go under the truth serum soon. The reason why haven't done it yet is because we can't give Peter, Jeannine, or Bruce any serums because of the gun shot wounds they have. The serum would affect their body's ability to heal, and they do need time to heal. If they don't heal, they could die, and the information they have would go with them. However, they should be good to go by next week. Therefore, Tobias and I have agreed that they will all go under the serum next week, but we need to figure out exactly what we want to ask them. We continue this discussion as we sit down and begin to eat our dinner. However, we don't get to finish because our friends come and sit next to us, and we can't discuss the case in front of them because the information is confidential. In the meantime, though, we just eat, laugh, and enjoy the company of our friends. After all, other than my parents and Tobias, they are one of the few people who actually keep me sane, which is exactly what I need right now.
A/N: Let me know what you guys think of this chapter! I hope you liked it!
Also, while I do know where I want this story to go, I'm having a hard time getting there. Is there any suggestions that you guys have for the plot? I need some ideas. What do you guys think? Let me know! Thanks!