A couple days later, Gabriella was working on her laptop. She was working on a case write-up. Troy walked into the kitchen and smiled.
"Hey baby, how are you feeling?" Troy asked kissing her cheek.
"A little achy and tired" Gabriella said.
"Is there anything that I can do to help?" Troy asked.
Gabriella shook her head. She patted the seat next to her. Troy sat down. Gabriella closed her laptop.
"Did you sleep last night, sweetheart?" Troy asked.
"A little bit. Not much" Gabriella said.
"Still feeling nauseated?" Troy asked.
Gabriella nodded.
"I'm sorry" Troy said.
"It's okay. It will pass" Gabriella said.
"It is significantly better than when you were pregnant with Rob" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded.
"But, you would think with twins it would be worse" Gabriella said.
Troy nodded.
"How was your meeting?" Gabriella asked.
"Fine. We got everything done. I am going to do skype calls to all the branches so that I can stay home with you" Troy said.
"Will that be okay?" Gabriella asked.
Troy nodded.
"We got everything worked out. Everything can be uploaded electronically. Documents will be emailed to me and I can approve or deny them that way" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded.
"Thank you for doing all that. I feel bad" Gabriella said.
"Don't feel bad. I wanted to do this. You shouldn't have been traveling with me last time. I want to be close to home in the event that something happens" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled slightly.
"Thank you baby. I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you too. Where's Rob?" Troy asked looking around the room.
"He's upstairs playing" Gabriella said.
Troy nodded.
"Are you going to go up there?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah. I'm going to go up and see how he's doing. I'm surprised he's not down here watching your every move" Troy joked.
"He may be your twin, but I am still his mom. I can tell him when to stop" Gabriella said.
Troy chuckled. He walked out of the room and went upstairs. Troy walked to Rob's room and knocked on the slightly open door. Robert looked up.
"Hey bud, what are you doing?" Troy asked sitting down next to his son.
"Playing with my basketball team" Robert said.
Troy smiled. Robert picked up his basketball player action figures and placed them on the plastic basketball court.
"Can I play with you?" Troy asked.
"Yeah daddy" Robert said.
Troy and Robert played with the action figures.
"Are you excited about the twins, buddy?" Troy asked.
"Yeah. I'll have people to play with" Robert said.
Troy smiled.
"Yeah, but daddy and mommy will still be able to play with you, right?" Troy said.
Robert nodded.
"Yeah. You play the best" Robert said.
Troy chuckled.
"Do you think the babies are boys or girls?" Troy asked.
"One boy and one girl. Mommy needs a girl since you have me" Robert said.
"I thought that you didn't want girls?" Troy asked.
"I don't. But, I want one for mommy" Robert said.
Troy smiled.
"That's sweet, Rob. You know that when the babies come, you are still going to be my best buddy right?" Troy said.
Robert nodded.
"You are still going to be mine" Robert said.
Troy smiled.
"And even though the babies will need mommy and I a lot of the time, we will still make time to play with you" Troy said.
Robert smiled and nodded.
"I like playing with you, daddy" Robert said.
"Me too, Rob" Troy said.
Troy and Rob continued to play for a while. Troy walked downstairs and saw Gabriella putting dishes away. Gabriella looked at Troy.
"What was he doing?" Gabriella asked.
"He was playing with his basketball team" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled.
"Did you talk to him?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah. He thinks that you are going to have a girl and a boy" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled.
"Why?" Gabriella asked.
"He said that mommy needs a girl because he has me" Troy said.
"He's so cute" Gabriella said.
"I also told him that even though the babies will take up a lot of time at the beginning, we will still make time to play with him" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded.
"Good. How did he take that?" Gabriella asked.
"He was fine. But, I don't think it will really hit until the babies are here" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded. That night, Gabriella was tossing and turning. Troy turned on his bedside lamp and sat up. He gently rubbed Gabriella's back and kissed her head softly.
"Brie" Troy called.
Gabriella opened her eyes.
"You okay?" Troy asked.
"Just trying to get comfortable. Sorry that I woke you up" Gabriella said.
"Is it your back?" Troy asked.
Gabriella shook her head.
"What's wrong baby?" Troy asked.
"Im-" Gabriella started but then got out of bed quickly and ran to the bathroom.
Troy followed Gabriella into the bathroom and held her hair as she regurgitated the remains of her stomach. Ten minutes later, Gabriella washed her face and looked at Troy. Troy wrapped his arms around Gabriella's waist.
"Let's get you back to bed" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded. The couple walked into their bedroom. Troy tucked Gabriella into bed and kissed her cheek.
"Wake me up if you need to throw up again, okay?" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded. Troy then walked to his side of the bed and got in. Gabriella snuggled into Troy's chest and fell asleep. The next morning, Gabriella felt little hands snuggling into her. She opened her eyes and saw Robert trying to get closer to her. Gabriella opened her arms and Robert moved closer to her.
"Morning baby" Gabriella said.
"Morning mommy. Daddy said that you were sick" Robert said.
"I got sick last night. But, I'm okay. I don't want you to worry about me" Gabriella said.
Robert and Gabriella lied in bed in silence. Robert then sat up.
"I'll come check on you in a little while, mommy" Robert said.
"Okay, baby. Thank you" Gabriella said.
Robert got off the bed and walked out of the room. An hour later, Robert returned to the bedroom. He climbed onto the bed.
"What is that, bud?" Gabriella asked.
"I drew you a picture to make you feel better" Robert said.
Gabriella took the picture and looked at it. She smiled. It was a picture of her, Troy, Robert and the babies.
"Thank you honey. I love it" Gabriella said.
Robert smiled.
"I am going to get up and come downstairs" Gabriella said.
"Okay" Robert said.
Gabriella got out of bed and held her hand out to her son. Robert took her hand and they walked out of the room and went downstairs. Troy was in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee when Gabriella and Robert came in.
"Hey guys" Troy said.
"Daddy I drew mommy a picture of us and the babies" Robert said.
Gabriella handed the picture to Troy.
"This is so good, Rob. Let's put it on the fridge, okay?" Troy said.
Robert walked to the refrigerator and put the picture on it. Troy looked at Gabriella, who looked significantly better than last night.
"How are you feeling, Brie?" Troy asked.
"Better. I just feel really tired and nauseous" Gabriella said.
"Is there anything I can do?" Troy asked.
Gabriella shook her head. She walked closer to Troy and wrapped her arms around him.
"I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you too" Troy said.
Gabriella leaned in and kissed Troy's lips. Troy looked down at Gabriella.
"What?" Gabriella asked.
Troy put his hand on Gabriella's stomach and smiled.
"Babies are showing early" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled.
"Or I am just bloated" Gabriella said.
Troy placed his hand on Gabriella's stomach.
"I think those are babies" Troy said.
Gabriella pulled her shirt up a little bit. She looked down and smiled.
"What do you think?" Troy asked.
"Babies" Gabriella said.
Troy smiled.
"That's a good thing, right?" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded.
"I'm just kind of in shock that it happened so fast" Gabriella said.
"There are two babies in there. You'll probably grow much faster than with just one" Troy said.
"Yeah" Gabriella said as she brushed her hand over her stomach.
Gabriella let her shirt fall down over her stomach.
"What's the plan today?" Troy asked.
"I have to go into the office today" Gabriella said.
"Okay, anything else?" Troy asked.
"We need to figure out preschools for Rob" Gabriella said.
"Okay. How about while I am at my office I call preschools?" Troy suggested.
"Okay" Gabriella said.
"Just to take some of the pressure off" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled.
"Thanks, babe. I really appreciate it" Gabriella said kissing Troy's lips.
Troy pulled away slowly.
"No problem. I want to help as much as I can" Troy said.
Gabriella smiled.
"I'm going to go get ready to go" Gabriella said.
"Okay" Troy said kissing Gabriella's lips one last time.
Gabriella walked upstairs and got ready for work. A couple weeks later, Gabriella's bump had grown significantly. One day, Robert walked downstairs to the kitchen. Gabriella was cutting up fruit and putting it into a bowl for him.
"Here you go, Rob" Gabriella said.
Robert took the bowl of fruit but stood next to Gabriella. Gabriella looked at Robert.
"Is something wrong, bud?" Gabriella asked.
"Mommy your belly" Robert said.
Gabriella looked at her four-year-old son who looked completely freaked out. She then looked down and realized that he was still trying to what was happening. Gabriella motioned for Robert to come sit with her at the table. Gabriella and Robert sat down at the table.
"Rob remember when daddy and I talked to you about the babies?" Gabriella asked.
Robert nodded.
"Remember how we told you that the babies are going to grow in mommy's tummy until they are healthy and strong enough to come out?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah" Robert said as he ate a piece of his fruit.
"That's what's happening, sweetheart. The babies are growing in my tummy, which makes my tummy grow too" Gabriella said.
"Oh" Robert said.
Gabriella smiled.
"Do you understand what's happening to mommy?" Gabriella asked.
Robert nodded.
"Sorry for looking at you weird mommy" Robert said.
Gabriella smiled.
"It's okay baby. If I saw someone's belly growing and I didn't know what was happening, I would be scared too. But there is nothing to be scared of, right? Even though the babies are growing and I may look different, I am still your mommy" Gabriella said.
Robert nodded.
"I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you too" Robert said.
Robert and Gabriella finished their fruit. Robert handed his bowl to Gabriella and walked upstairs. Troy came downstairs a couple minutes later.
"I officially freaked out our son" Gabriella said.
"Why?" Troy asked.
"The bump is growing and he stood there like he had seen a ghost. I talked to him about it and he understands what's happening" Gabriella said.
"It's just different" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded.
"When are you going to the office?" Troy asked.
"As soon as I get dressed" Gabriella said.
"Okay" Troy said.
Gabriella walked upstairs and got dressed. She then came downstairs and went into the living room.
"I'll be back in a little while" Gabriella said.
"Okay. Be safe" Troy said.
"I will. Love you" Gabriella said kissing Troy's lips.
"Love you too. Rob, say goodbye to mommy" Troy said.
Robert walked quickly over to Gabriella. Gabriella kneeled down and opened her arms. Robert walked into them.
"Bye baby. I'll be back soon. I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you" Robert said.
Troy smiled. Gabriella left the house. That afternoon, Gabriella opened the front door and walked into the house. She smiled when she saw Taylor and Eli sitting on the couch with Robert.
"Hey guys" Gabriella said.
"Mommy" Robert said.
"Hi baby, did you have fun with Auntie Tay and Eli? When did Troy leave, Tay?" Gabriella asked.
"He left an hour ago. He said that he was going to try and be home soon" Taylor said.
Gabriella nodded.
"How are you feeling?" Taylor asked.
Gabriella turned dark red.
"Tay" Gabriella started.
"Chad said that Troy told him by accident. I'm not mad" Taylor said.
Gabriella sighed in relief.
"I'm nauseated and exhausted way more than I was when I was pregnant with Rob" Gabriella said.
Taylor nodded.
"Did the doctor say when you will be able to find out the sexes?" Taylor asked.
Gabriella shook her head.
"We will ask at the next appointment. I think we want to know before they are born this time around" Gabriella said.
"That's exciting. What are you hoping for?" Taylor asked.
"I honestly don't care as long as they are both healthy. Troy has the same mindset too. Rob wants one of each" Gabriella said.
"You want a brother and a sister, Rob?" Taylor asked.
"Yeah" Robert said.
Gabriella smiled.
"He said that because Troy has him, we need a girl for me" Gabriella said.
"That's so cute" Taylor said.
The two women talked for a while until Taylor and Eli left the house.
"Did you have fun with Auntie Tay and Eli, bud?" Gabriella asked.
"Yeah. Is daddy still at work?" Robert asked.
"Yeah, he will be home soon" Gabriella said.
Gabriella felt a wave of nausea come over her. She quickly walked upstairs and into the bathroom. Gabriella sat in front of the toilet and released the remains of her stomach. Meanwhile, Robert was downstairs. He heard the front door open and saw Troy.
"Daddy, I think mommy is sick" Robert said.
Troy grew concerned instantly.
"Where is she at, Rob?" Troy asked.
"Upstairs" Robert said.
Troy jogged upstairs with Robert following him. Troy walked into the bedroom and went into the bathroom. He saw Gabriella hovering over the toilet. Troy grabbed a hair tie and pulled his wife's hair back. He rubbed her back soothingly. A couple minutes later, Gabriella moved away from the toilet.
"You okay, baby?" Troy asked.
Gabriella nodded shakily.
"How did you know I was up here?" Gabriella asked.
"Rob told me that you were sick and he looked really freaked out when I walked into the house. I assumed that you were up here throwing up" Troy said.
Gabriella took a deep breath and released it. Troy helped Gabriella stand up. He flushed the toilet. Gabriella went to the sink and brushed her teeth. The couple opened the bathroom door a little more and saw Robert sitting on their bed waiting for Gabriella.
"Mommy, are you okay?" Robert asked.
Gabriella opened her arms. Robert walked into them.
"I'm okay. Thank you for telling daddy that I was up here, bud" Gabriella said.
"It scared me" Robert said.
"I know and I am sorry. But, I am okay now" Gabriella said.
"Really?" Robert asked.
Gabriella nodded.
"I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you too. Mommy don't scare me like that anymore" Robert said.
Troy and Gabriella smiled.
"I'll try not to baby. Are you okay?" Gabriella asked.
Robert nodded.
"Okay. Go play" Gabriella said.
Robert left the room. Gabriella stood up and looked at Troy.
"You okay?" Troy asked.
"I feel bad that he saw me like that" Gabriella said.
"Me too. But, I'm glad that he came and told me when I got home" Troy said.
Gabriella nodded. The rest of the day, the little family tried to come to terms that there would be two babies joining their family very soon.