Few hours later Henry and Elizabeth were on their way back home. Henry had the envelope in one hand. Elizabeth tried grabbing but Henry held it up. "Henry come on! I can look, we won't tell the kids "She pouted.
Henry chuckled shaking his head. "Babe, no come on! It will be more fun this way." She sighed folding her arms "Find. But this pregnancy is already surprise and shock." Henry smiled holding her hand and looked at her lovingly. "I think it's more of a blessing".
Elizabeth broke out into a smile; Henry always knew how to calm her nerves. "oooh you're good."
The motorcade arrived as Henry and Elizabeth walked into their living room, they looked around shocked. Ali had managed to decorate the place with pink and blue balloons. It was simple but elegant. The dining table had Chinese and Elizabeth favorite cupcakes.
"Wow, Ali how did you manage to do this is!? It looks lovely." Elizabeth exclaimed. She walked over to her middle child, enveloping her in a hug. Meanwhile Henry gave Stevie the envelope, and she headed out the door to get the balloons.
"Mom, I love planning parties, plus this is special!". Henry walked back to the room, adoring the interaction between Ali and his wife. Jason who was playing video games upstairs, came down too and complemented Ali on the decorations as well.
Elizabeth who was about to sit down, but Ali grabbed her hand to stop. "Mom, you have to wear something cute, I have a dress laid out for you upstairs".
Elizabeth wanted to protest that what she was wearing was fine, but seeing Ali excitement she gave in. There was a mauve, flowy dress on the bed, that came just below her knees, with short sleeves. Elizabeth put it on, struggling to zip it when Henry came from behind. He starts helping her zip it up.
"Babe, you look gorgeous" he said pulling her into a hug and kissed her temple. Elizabeth smiled, looking in the mirror. Her hand resting on her small bump. She took a deep breath, "You ready, to find out professor".
When they walked downstairs Stevie was already there with two black balloons. One was labeled Twin A and the other Twin B. Jason got the camera out to video tape the whole thing.
Ali excitedly handed the pin to pop the balloon, as Henry took the first balloon. "Waittt we can't do this here! Henry it will be so messy"! Elizabet said frowning.
Stevie chimed in immediately, to eager to hold her excitement "Mom it's fine! we will clean up, come on hurry we are dying to know!"
"Yea, lets hurry, I have to get back to my video game" Jason said behind the camera.
Henry grabbed the balloon, and Elizabeth grabbed the other one, while the kids counting to three, as soon they both popped it at the same time, pink confetti came flying everywhere, landing on Elizabeth and Henry.
Ali and Stevie jumping up and down with excitement, while Jason groaned in displeasure about more sisters. Henry immediately pulled Elizabeth in to a hug, unable to contain his excitement. Elizabeth matched his smile as well, as Henry leaned in to kiss her. He took few pieces of pink paper out of her hair, tucking it behind her ear, pulling her in for another hug.
"Henry, two more girls!" she said, leaning against his chest. Seeing Elizabeth smile, Henry felt so overrun with love, he placed a kiss on her cheek, forehead and lips. Stevie and Ali gave their parents a few moments but became impatient.
"Okay, dad come on! We want to hug mom as well". Ali exclaimed, as she and Stevie walked over, Henry reluctantly let her go. Jase also joined the hug. The rest of them found his displeasure funny. "Buddy, be prepared for two more sisters" Henry joked.
Few hours later when Henry and Elizabeth, were in their own room, Elizabeth was snuggled to with Henry, while he was reading a book, when suddenly she got up, 'We have to tell Will and your family".
Henry put the book down facing towards his wife who looked concerned. "Babe, you don't have to worry about my family, I will tell them. And you can just tell Will".
Elizabeth fell back on the bed, putting the pillow overhead. "Maureen probably has something sarcastic to say".
Henry sighed, removing the pillow, and kissing her forehead. He hated how Maureen treated Elizabeth sometimes. "I don't care what she thinks, so don't stress about it. Plus, Erin and Shane will be happy and Will as well."
Elizabeth nodded, she turned the side of the lamp of and dozed off to sleep while Henry finished reading his book and closed the lights 30 min after. He woke up in the middle of the night panicking, looking at the clock realized it 3 am. The nightmare had stopped for a while but there was still happening. He turned to see Elizabeth curled up sleeping next to him. He placed a kiss to hair, reassurance she was alive and with him.
The next few days Elizabeth notice Henry was being more attentive and coddling her. Henry also insisted on no takeout anymore, even the kids were starting to get annoyed. Elizabeth knew Henry was just worried, so as much as the constant nagging was annoying her to she let him have it. That morning the kids had left for school, Henry was in the kitchen, making breakfast when Elizabeth walked down. She grabbed the plate, smiling, before continuing. "So, I am actually going to London for few days. I am going to have Blake pick up my stuff.." But before she could finish, Henry walked over to her, folding his arms, in disagreement.
"What? No, you can't travel, Elizabeth, you are not going" he said sternly.
Elizabeth sighed; she had a feeling this would be an issue. "Henry, I have to, it is important. And if it wasn't safe for me to, I would not do it. I have done this before, remember".
Henry shook his head, he was not giving in. "Yeah, well this time it is different, the whole damn world knows you, it is not safe".
Elizabeth got up from the table, leaning against the counter as she washed her mug. "It is part of my job, Henry and I am only 16 weeks, I can still travel". She was trying to keep her anger down as well.
"Elizabeth, no you aren't going, that's final". That was the last straw for Elizabeth, if one thing she hated was someone telling her what she can and shouldn't do, especially a man.
She folded her arms, looking at him with annoyance. "Seriously Henry, you do realize, ever since I started this job you have put yourself in more danger than I have been? And I have never said anything because you love the job and now you aren't supporting me on my job."
Henry sighed he also knew Elizabeth was not the one to back down. "I am not saying quit your job, but just take it easy, don't travel".
"Henry, I.." she paused halfway, frozen on the spot. Henry noticed the immediate change on the face and walked over to her. "Babe what's wrong are you okay?"
Elizabeth took a moment, before breaking out into a smile. She took one of Henry hand, placing it on her stomach. She felt the flutters before, but this was the first time, Henry could feel it as well. Elizabeth looked up to meet his soft hazel eyes. "Wow, this feels surreal, babe". Elizabeth put her hand on top of his, she moved it to the other side.
She looked up at Henry again "I think they are trying to say mom and dad stop fighting". Henry pulled her into a hug. "I am sorry, babe I didn't mean to argue with you."
Henry pulled back, rubbing her arm. "I have been having these nightmares about something happening to you." He admitted.
It was then Elizabeth realized why Henry had been acting the way he was. He was scared to lose her. She took his hand squeezing it. "Henry, why didn't you tell me sooner."
"It is not something you should worry about, I am working on it, I promise, I decided to see my therapist for it. But for now, I just need to know you are safe."
Elizabeth nodded in agreement, hearing the worry and desperation in his voice broke her heart a little. "Okay fine, If me not going will make you worry less, I won't go, I will get deputy secretary to. But I have one condition".
"Anything you want, babe". He said pulling her closer, placing kisses down her neck. "I am tired of all this healthy eating; I want dumplings for dinner". Henry laughed in agreement. "Okay deal".