Time has passed and they are moved into their new home. Emily and the babies are as healthy as they can be. She is exactly twenty weeks along and has a biweekly appointment. Waddling like a duck into the pristine white room Emily exclaims to Derek, "How much larger can I get?"
He laughs and helps her hop on the table, "You look beautiful."
"I look like a whale, nay, a pregnant whale who ate an elephant who was also pregnant," Emily huffs.
A light knock on the door is made by the doctor. Greeting the pair Doctor Stone says, "How are my favorite incoming triplet parents doing?" Derek smiles as Emily squints her eyes with unamusement. "I know we have not discussed whether or not you would like to know the sex of the babies, but this is around the time when we would find out. Are you two interested in knowing?"
Both blurt out simultaneously, "Yes." They look at each other in dismay.
Stone washes his hands and grabs the doppler, "Let's have a look see." The usual routine happens fairly quickly, he turns the computer to face Emily and Derek. "Every now and then my patients like to guess what the sex is, what are your guesses?"
Emily sits up to see the screen better, "I am going to say…" Prentiss trails off and scans the ultrasound once more. "Two girls and one boy, final answer." Prentiss lays back down comfortably, "My family is renowned for having girls, but I am not too sure that I want to consider the possibility of three girls."
Derek nods in agreement, "I am going to have to guess, two boys and one girl. Just to switch it up a bit."
Prentiss and Morgan turn their attention to Doctor Stone who is grinning, "One of you is right on the money." He pauses for dramatic effect, "You are having…"
Author here, I want to say sorry for the cliffhanger right there, you are going to find out later in this chapter. I am still looking for some names, I have the middle names picked out, but I have not decided on the first names. I hope you are enjoying the story so far. I love reading comments, so if you have any critiques, questions or suggestions, just comment them on the comment section. I check instagram, but not as frequently as my comment section here. I hope you enjoy the rest of the chapter.
The next weekend Prentiss and Morgan plan a baby party- Emily does not want to call it a baby shower, it seems too formal. A door swishes open revealing almost all of the team. Rossi, Spencer and Garcia step inside. Garcia is in awe, "Em, I know I have been in your house before, but everytime I walk in it is like a brand new experience."
"I don't think I will get used to it either," Emily chuckles and motions to take their jackets. Rossi pulls away and gathers the coats. Emily sighs, "Dave, I can lift three coats."
Dave smiles as he hangs them on the coat rack near the door, "I know."
As the group gathers around the couch Morgan announces, "We have food ready if any of you are hungry."
The group starts to settle in as the doorbell rings again. In step JJ and Aaron. Aaron hangs his coat up and rushes to the couch to sit in the lounge chair. "Emily, you look amazing," JJ says.
"I look like a-" Prentiss is cut off.
Jennifer waves her finger, "What did we talk about the other day?"
Emily sighs, "Three good things." Jennifer nods and is ready for Emily to proceed, "I am bringing three people into this world. I am more than halfway done with my pregnancy; and I just finished a tub of ice cream before the party." JJ looks proud.
They all sit down together. Moving on throughout the night they show off the finished nursery. Everyone played the basic baby shower games all through the night. The time had arrived to reveal the sexes of the babies and eat cake simultaneously; but the team is unaware. The team gathers around a half sheet of cake. Morgan asks, "Who wants the first slice?"
Of course Garcia's hand raises instantly as she squeals with excitement, "It looks so cute!" Morgan cuts the cake and places it on the thin paper plate. Garcia jams her fork into the center of her slice, "Why is it-" Penelope almost chokes. She exclaims, "You guys did not just do that?"
Spencer is oblivious, "What did they do?"
Penelope showcases her slice, "It's the sex of the baby!"
The team turns in reassurance to the pair. Emily cheers, "Nice job, Pen." The team still stares at her for a definitive answer. She announces and points to the three layered cake, "We are having two boys and one girl!" The team cheers with excitement. Eating cake the rest of the night flies by.
As everyone is leaving Garcia sticks around after to help clean up. Garcia pulls aside Morgan for a quick chat, "I am so happy for you."
Morgan furrows his brow, he is silent waiting for Garcia to finish, "Was that it?"
"No," Penelope states. She adds, "I am so happy for you and I can't wait to see your little munchkin babies. I am going to give them so many toys and… That is not what I pulled you aside for." Penelope takes a deep breath, "You're going to have a baby girl and when she comes I won't be your 'Baby Girl' anymore."
Derek lifts Penelope's chin up, "You will always be my 'Baby Girl.'"
Penelope retorts, "What are you going to call her, 'Tiny Child', or 'Little Lady', or maybe even 'Miniscule Infant?"
"I like the sound of the last one," Derek laughs while Penelope punches him in the shoulder. "I will figure it out when she is here, but for now, you have nothing to worry about."
Garcia nods, "You are going to be a great father." Morgan and Garcia hug.
The hug is interrupted by the smoke alarm. Derek rushes into the kitchen where Emily stands waving a towel in the air to clear the smoke. Garcia opens the window as Derek checks on Emily, "What happened?"
Emily smiles and laughs, "I was making a grilled cheese and it caught on fire." Leaning into Derek she pats him on the shoulder, "How did I even do that?"
They laugh together while Penelope quickly stampers in, "What is so funny?"
Derek speaks up, "Her grilled cheese caught on fire."
"How?" Garcia asks. Derek shrugs and Emily continues to wave the towel to get rid of the smoke. "You really scared me."
Emily stops fanning the smoke and walks over to Penelope. Leaning into a hug Emily barely reaches her arms around Garcia as her belly restricts her reach, "I am sorry. Next timeI want a grilled cheese sandwich I will call you."
Garcia nods in agreement, "I guess that will do, but I swear on all the puppies and kitties on this planet if you ever- and I mean ever, set fire to anything, I will set you on fire." Emily's eyes widen in disbelief. Garcia retracts her statement, "That is not true. I would never do anything to hurt you or my little baby friends. Just don't start fires."
Emily agrees to Penelope's terms and conditions. When Penelope finally leaves Morgan and Prentiss dramatically fall onto the couch in exhaustion. Emily looks at Derek, "We are having three babies."
Derek looks back at her, "You are just realizing that?"
Emily responds, "No, it is just sinking in that we have to take care of three other humans."
"We are going to be outnumbered," Derek replies. Derek thinks out loud, "What are we going to do."
"I have absolutely no idea," Emily says as she snuggles into Derek's arms. "Oh, I forgot to tell you. I felt a kick the other day. I think it was A but it could have been B. I don't know if he is going to do it, but do you want to feel it. It feels weird, but in a good way."
Derek places his hand just above the center of her abdomen, "You are right, that is weird. Looks like we are going to have a soccer player." Both of them fall asleep on the couch cuddled together.
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