As summer time had come, the whether temperature had rose. It was calculated from eighty to one-hundred degrees in scorching heat. People either travels to the beach or stayed in their house with their cooling air conditioner. Useless it was working or school day, little to no people wanted to be outside on this time of day.

Especially Misato, she spent most of the day walking with Shinji. Wiping the sweat off her face and waving her fan, she tried to cool herself any way possible. A beautiful women like her didn't need to take punishment from the sun unless she was on nice beach.

"Shinji it is hot. Why do we have to find a new place? We are pretty much set with one we already got." Misato complained.

Shinji stopped at his tracks and presented Misato a water bottle. "No offense Misato, but I don't think raising a child in place full of old beer cans, cigarette butts and wet animal smell is the proper place to raise a child. If we want a good home for him or her, it has to be an in more quiet and subtle environment. You should know that."

"You forgot to mention a place that is less hot." Misato said tugging collar on her shirt and continued to wave her fan.

Shinji smiled. "I will try to find place with good air conditioner for you, okay."

"And add a nice warm bath, while you're at it."

"Sure thing Misato. And I'll see to it."

Shinji and Misato looked at the first complex, near the train station. From big to small Apartment complexes, Shinji and Misato have looked for a new place to live. Most of the apartment had nice view and rooms, but the rents were not affordable on any of their salary. Others had not-so-perfect texture that seemed a bit disturbing to both of them. Other was just recycled and butchered versions of Misato's original apartment.

After spending hours of searching Misato collapsed on the park bench, while Shinji was still determined to look for an apartment. But for his women's sake, he decided to rest along with her. He even presented her a nice Iced Coffee in a can. It could not replace Misato's beer, but it was refreshing.

As Misato rested her head on Shinji's shoulder, she asked. "Shinji, aren't you at all nervous?"

"About what, you mean about being a dad?" Shinji answered.

"Yeah, I mean you barely have experience with children let alone parent idols."

"Yeah, just a little. I mean it is a major step. Not just for me but for both of us." Shinji sighed. "Sometimes, I even question myself if I'll be able to handle this at a young age. I mean you and I have very big age gaps."

"Yeah we do, but that never stopped me from falling for you."

"I guess it didn't. And whether I realized it or not, my feelings were pretty much set."

As they continued their conversation through the sun, a newspaper flew by at Shinji's face. This action had caused Misato to laugh in enjoyment, even if Misato was not one for laughing at people's misery. To Shinji's surprise as he read the paper, there was an ad for a new apartment complex that had just opened up downtown.

And many residents were being accepted at this time. Putting a smile on his face, Shinji wasted no time going to the destination of the complex. Misato didn't bother to question what was on his mind as she was being pulled away. Neither Misato nor Shinji wanted to stay in this scorching heat any longer.

"So you're interested in a room at my place huh?" The laid-back manager inquired blowing out a puff of smoke, wearing baggy pants, plain shirt, tattoos on both arms, and wearing a bandana Japan style.

"Yes, she and I want the room that is available." Shinji answered.

The Manager observed Shinji up close. "You seem a bit young for that woman to be your lover, but whatever." As he put out his cigar, he started to show them around. "Here is one of the many rooms still around at this time. One of the tenants did not pay their rent on time, so I gave them the boot. But it can be yours, depending on how much you make or are getting in income."

Shinji and Misato started looking around the room and to their surprise; it was just as they were looking for. The room was very neat and organized. Its variety was even larger then Misato's original apartment. Its Master Bedroom was the size of regular houses bedroom. And even the kitchen and living room were even the perfect set for guest.

Misato already felt at home as she passed out on the floor, feeling the warmth of the Air Conditioner. If Misato was happy, then so was Shinji. Misato's childish face had begged Shinji to get the place. "We'll take the apartment." Shinji said to the manager.

The manager led Shinji out to discuss in private. "I don't know how you did it, but kudos on getting that women." The manager whispered to Shinji. "I'm pretty sure you'll have good time."

Having been found out, Shinji blushed nervously. "Um thanks I guess."

As Shinji was unloading the boxes, Misato decided to help herself to the shower. Shinji wanted to tell Misato to help, but she was worn out after being the sun. So he has decided to let her be for now. It was nothing that he could not handle by himself.

As the water slid down Misato's bare body, Misato felt her belly, and thought about the new life she was one day going to bring into this world. It was going to be a tough job for not only her, but Shinji as well. Half of Misato was nervous on this event, but the other half was determined to bare Shinji's child.

"Aw yeah, the water is just perfect here." Misato moaned with passion in the shower.

After washing between her legs, Misato stepped out to blow dry her hair. She felt the warming dryer soothing her natural hair like a head message. Looking at her herself in the mirror felt the same, while still in her thirties. Even if she was much older than Shinji, he didn't mind nor make her feel old. Nevertheless, this was a new beginning for both of them.

As she stepped out of the bathroom, Misato went to the fridge to grab her favorite beer. Shinji was the first to notice Misato in nothing but a towel. "Shouldn't you put something on Misato?" Shinji asked.

"Oh lighten up Shinji, it's cool in here. I've been out in the sun all day because of you. And besides no one lives here but us, so you should be used to it right about now." Misato lied down besides Shinji.

Seeing the tired look on her face, Shinji conceded. "Sure Misato, whatever you say. But you're going to catch cold if you sleep like that." Even Pen-Pen just wanted to rest for today. And knowing Penguin's unfitness to the heat, it was a breath of fresh air to be in cool place.

"Don't talk down on me, I slept naked before."

"I wonder what our precious baby would be. Would it be a boy or a girl?" Misato dreamed to herself. "And what would we even name her?"

"Sometimes, your such a kid yourself Misato." Shinji said rubbing on her lovely sleeping face. He gave her kiss on the forehead, bidding her goodnight.

As Misato slept through the night, Shinji begin to go online. Shinji homework for tonight or at least the coming months was, being prepared for fatherhood. With one hand on his chin and the other on the mouse, he scrolled through picture by picture of loving-happy-family. From mothers, fathers and child's, to single parents, Shinji wanted to tackle as much information as he could for parenthood. He had even looked at the pages of teen parenthood and online videos.

Shinji knew if he was going to be a father of a daughter or son, he had to be prepared for this event. And he very well knew that raising a kid by yourself was no easy task for any adult, certainly not Misato. But as Shinji glazed at Misato, his look turned to disagreement, since Misato was not everyone's ideal parent.

Like a robot, Shinji's eyes scanned through many info of fatherhood as possible. Because lord knows for Shinji that this was not going to is a walk in the park compared to most parents. As he gave his mind and eyes a rest, he lied back in his chair to gather up all the info.

Shinji's further train of thought had been disturbed by a sudden tough on his chest, which had spooked him. "Do you have any idea what time it is? I've been waiting for you to keep my company all day." Misato reminded Shinji as she was sleep walking, or at least she was half-asleep.

"Sorry Misato, I'm just doing some research."

Misato looked at the computer Shinji was on. Already, he had a clear idea what he was working on. "Well I think you have done enough for me tonight. So please come to bed, I'm begging you." Misato pleaded while still tired. "Now come on, I need you to comfort me."

Knowing that there was still much to get done, Shinji was starting to feel tired himself, even if he insisted on staying up longer. "You sure have been demanding lately. I guess it must really be your time of the mouth."

"Shut up and come to bed already. We'll figure the rest out tomorrow morning. And I'll even keep attending those mother classes. Right now you just focus on your own thing."

"Alright Misato, it's a deal."