Though settling into their new house was hard, especially for Nicholas who now had to start a new school and make new friends? However he seemed to like having a large yard to run around in, with Samantha. Luckily, the pool was gated which good thing with having kids was playing nearby. While the kids were outside, both Eddie and Lilly unpacked.
Now they had much better dishes, since she had gotten a lot of kitchenware as bridal gifts. Having a large kitchen was pretty nice; especially for Eddie who liked to cook. Perhaps this house was truly meant for their family, "Did you ask my dad for some of the money"?
"He offered, but he wanted you to live in something nicer than what you grew up in", which had Lilly glaring at him. Eddie knew that her own mother had never done this for her; or anyone else, "I mostly paid, but your boss helped as well. When they heard about you getting pregnant; it was the only thing logical to do".
Lilly's emotions then quickly drew to calm, "So you did it for the baby", she asked. Eddie moved closer, "I did it for you and our family, give them everything that we both didn't have growing up".
His eyes looked into hers deeply, "Besides, you and I needed more space in our bedroom", which signaled what was going to go on later.
For now, the two just watched both Nicholas and Samantha running around, but deep down Lilly couldn't wait for her second daughter to be born. For the time being, her pregnancy had seemed be going rather smoothly this time. For one thing, she let herself relax; rather than pay attention to how big that her stomach was getting.
When Lilly had returned to work, following the move; Scotty was chucking at her stomach, "That a boy in there", he asked, "You been getting pretty big".
She groaned, "Nope another little girl", feeling happy about announcing it. He chuckled in amusement, "The docs could be wrong, you're carrying the same way that you did with Nicholas".
Lilly paused for a second, "What would you know about pregnancy Scotty", before heading into the break room to get out a bottle of water out of the fridge. He looked at her amused, by the fact that she was once again pregnant, "I just know that a particular blonde woman, called me up asking for a large tuna sandwich with onion rings in the middle of the night".
For that she laughed softly, "Nicholas was one hungry baby, has an appetite like his dad. On the other hand, this little one she seems to be just happy kicking inside of me".
He shook his head, "I still say that's a boy", looking down at her stomach, "No way that it's another girl".
With a groan, Lilly then shifted her attention back to the case; until she noticed a baby name and gender with her name on it. She groaned knowing that the guys just loved to make any kind of bet; including Vera.
Throughout the entire day, Scotty was practically making constant runs for Lilly. He always hated when she was pregnant; due to her unique food cravings. Somehow after coming back with a smoothie, she seemed to be alright.
However her attention then shifted onto, the men standing by the Rush/Saccardo baby name and sex chart that was on the wall. She couldn't understand why they were hording around it, as if this was her first baby, when in reality it wasn't. Even Kat looked at Vera with an odd look, but it made Lilly just rolls her eyes.
"You do know that it's a girl", seeing how Jefferies also grinned, "They could be wrong", which now made her turn away. She knew that there was a little girl inside of her, but however being constantly asked about if it was a boy; now was aggravating her to no end.
Later on that night, after attending a prenatal yoga class; Lilly finally lay down on the bed. Eddie then rolled over; while gently caressing her stomach, "I bet she's beautiful like you", before planting a kiss there, "Having another daughter does bring me joy".
Her smile dropped, "What if it's a boy, like they said"? Eddie moved closer, "The doctor would have seen it, if it was. Plus she is a girl", as he then rested his head down lightly on her stomach.
Letting out a breath, Lilly then heard him softly speaking to their daughter. Closing her eyes, she then drifted into a very deep sleep. A few weeks later, Kat had thrown Lilly a huge baby shower. This time it was limited to just the squad, but having the guys over proved to be a bad mistake on her part.
Upon opening one gift, Lilly sighed as Eddie looked over, "We're having a girl, not a boy", placing his hand over his wife's stomach, protectively. Vera made another comment but was ignored, as Samantha then picked up a box.
With Lilly's assistance, the contents were now revealed; which turned out to be a beautiful pink lacy blanket. Right away, Samantha held onto it not wanting to let it go. That was clearly understood, but however hated the fact that Vera brought her so much Tupperware.
Changing the subject, Scotty then cleared his throat, "So you two thought of any names yet"?
Both Eddie and Lilly each exchanged looks at one another, "We actually haven't thought of a name, been so busy with the house and them". Those both knew that they needed to come up with one; before the birth of their daughter.
However she couldn't think of a good name, but wanted the middle name to be Lynn; since it was also shared by her mother. For the time being, she continued to open up more presents. Though the shower was pretty relaxed, until Vera kept on jawing on and on until several of the men got into a fight.
That's went the party then ended, though Lilly wasn't upset; it had bothered Eddie that her baby shower didn't go as planned. Somehow he took his family down to the bowling alley later on, as usual Lilly was bowling shark.
"Stop Bowling shark, Mommy", yelled Nicholas, "You always get strikes".
Eddie leaned downward, "Either Mommy's got talent or she's purposely dong that", which immediately got the attention of Lilly, "You could say that I have that, and the fact that she", motioning to her stomach, "Is giving me the luck".
He shook his head, before grabbing a bowling ball, "Let's just see about that, lady".
"Doesn't be such a sore sport", as the ball ascending down towards the pins. However it only managed to knock down two, which had him looking directly as his wife, "This ain't over until it's over".
As Lilly then slowly taught Samantha how to play, she then slowly pushed the ball. However it landed in the gutter, but that was expected. Though the one year old seemed pleased with her, Nicholas then bowled a strike.
Eddie shook his head in wonder, but when Lilly stepped up again; he then decide to mock her.
"Will she or won't see beat her husband again", causing her to smile, "You mean me winning again, I have a technique", while slowly thinking out how to bowl another strike. However she missed this time; seeing the reaction on his face, "Shut it, I'm still winning".
He glanced at her stomach, "I think she did a good job of making you miss", as Nicholas seemed to be amused in his parent's little banters, "So what just bowl Daddy", he called out.
Somehow Lilly won the game, but to her it was just for fun. Though he made several faces, he knew that he liked going bowling with her. However Eddie then revealed a small pink bowling bowl, which he had specifically ordered just for Samantha. Though Nicholas has his own, Lilly then saw a purple one for their unborn daughter
"You didn't", she said, "What did we both agree on, you're going back on our agreement".
Eddie shrugged, "I was going to get you one, with a giant case box on it", causing a smile to break onto her face before both of her hands went to her stomach. While sitting down, Lilly took in a several long deep breaths.
Somehow it turned out to be nothing, " I think she was positioned funny, she's moving now", feeling Eddie's hand on her stomach, " You scare me Lil, but I'm glad she isn't ready to come out".
"Don't worry she isn't, and I'm fine", giving him a smile.
However things were about to get interesting by the time that Lilly had gone into labor...
