The First Appointment
Garrett's alarm went off at 7 that morning of the first doctor's appointment. He rolled over and hit the snooze and slept for another 10 minutes.
10 minutes later, the alarm went off again. He finally rolled over and grabbed his phone and got up. He looked to his left and didn't see Maggie.
"Maggie?" Garrett asked.
No answer. He went upstairs and saw her sitting at the table visiting with her parents.
"Morning." Garrett said.
Maggie looked up and went over to him.
"Hi there. Sleep good?" Maggie asked.
"I slept great. You?"
"Eh. Was up and down a little bit."
"I'm sorry. Can you eat anything before you go?"
"No. They're taking blood."
Garrett frowned.
"I will still sit and visit with you." Maggie smiled.
Garrett smiled and kissed her.
"I love you." Garrett said.
"I love you too, go eat something." Maggie said.
Maggie sat back down next to Juliet and drank her water.
"Are you guys excited?" Juliet asked.
"Yeah, scared, but excited." Maggie said.
"You don't have anything to be scared of, I promise you."
"Thanks, mom. Are the boys in town?"
"They are heading back today. They should be back for dinner."
"Can we go to dinner and bring Uncle Lassie and Aunt Karen?"
"Grandma and grandpa too?"
Maggie nodded.
"Shawn, can you call your dad?" Juliet asked.
"I sure can. Are you guys going to tell them tonight?" Shawn asked.
"We are. I just wanted to get the first appointment out of the way." Maggie said.
"Sweet. I will call them in a bit."
Juliet nodded.
Garrett finished eating and washed his plate and went over to Maggie, "I'm going to take a shower."
Maggie looked at him and nodded, "I'll be there in a minute."
Garrett nodded.
"What's that about?" Shawn asked.
"You're so nosy." Maggie asked.
"Yeah I am. I'm still your dad."
"I know, we just need to talk about something."
"Can I know?"
"Sorry dude, it's confidential."
"Jules…"
"Shawn, she's grown. Let her be." Juliet butted in.
"Thanks momma. I'm going to talk to Garrett now."
Maggie got up and started walking and then Shawn stood up in front of her and stopped her.
"I swear if you don't move I will tell mom on you." Maggie said.
"Maggie…" Shawn said.
"Mo…."
"Ok fine, I just need to know if you're ok."
"Of course I am. I still live with you guys."
Juliet laughed, "When are you moving out?"
"Not sure. Hopefully in the next year or so." Maggie said.
"Oh ok, not anytime soon then."
"Don't worry about anything."
Juliet nodded.
Maggie pushed Shawn out of the way and walked down to the basement. She opened the basement door and walked down the stairs and saw Garrett sitting on the couch.
"Babe, what's up?" Maggie asked.
"Should we call my parents?" Garrett asked.
Maggie sat down next to Garrett and grabbed his hands, "It's your parents, but I will support your decision 100 percent."
"Thank you. I love you. We are going by there after the doctor."
"Ok. Sounds good."
"Oh and don't tell your parents."
"Wasn't planning on it."
Garrett smiled and pulled Maggie into his lap, "You know, I'm actually happy we are having a baby."
"To be honest, it happened a lot sooner than I thought it would, but we're doing this together which makes me happy."
"The timing was a little sooner. Did you drink champagne at the wedding?"
"Yeah, just a little bit. I wasn't feeling well after the ceremony, so I drank water."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"You were having fun with the boys and I didn't want to bother you."
"Maggie, I don't care if I was standing in front of Matt Damon, you could've told me and I would have taken care of it."
"I didn't think anything of it, honestly."
"Ok. I love you."
"I love you too, go take a shower."
Maggie got off Garrett's lap and went upstairs to visit with Juliet before she headed to work.
"Mom!" Maggie yelled.
"Yeah?" Juliet asked.
"Where are you?"
"Trey's room."
Maggie walked upstairs to Trey's room and saw her cleaning.
"Mom, he's 16 years old, when is he going to clean his own room?" Maggie asked.
"I cleaned your room until you were at least 17." Juliet shot back.
"Fair point."
"What's on your mind?"
"You know how I drank champagne at the wedding?"
Juliet nodded.
"Do you think it hurt the baby?"
"How much did you have?"
"Like a glass and a half."
"Was it a full glass?"
"No. I didn't feel good after the ceremony."
"Why didn't you tell us?"
"We were having fun."
"I get that, but you were pregnant before the wedding."
"Yeah and I didn't know that, so…"
"Ok, I get it. You wanted to have fun at your wedding."
"Thank you."
"Ok. I heard the water go off, so go take a shower."
"Have fun at work. We will come see you after the appointment."
"Just make sure to bring dad a smoothie."
Maggie laughed, "Of course, do you want coffee?"
"That was a silly question. Of course I do. Which means I can have your share until the baby comes."
"Did you drink coffee with us?"
"Nope."
"I was hoping you would say yes."
Juliet laughed, "Go take a shower. I love you."
"Love you too."
Maggie went back down to the basement and saw Garrett putting on boxer briefs.
"Well hello." Maggie said.
"Hey there, what's up?" Garrett asked.
"I came to take a shower."
"Well it's all yours."
"Thank you, love. Oh by the way, we need to drop by the station before we go to your parents'."
"Why?"
"I told mom I would."
"Does your dad want a smoothie."
Maggie laughed, "You know me too well."
"I hope I do, you're my wife and the mother of my child."
Maggie kissed Garrett and went and showered.
30 minutes later Maggie came upstairs dressed with makeup on and her purse in her hand.
"Ready baby?" Maggie asked.
"Yep. Got everything?" Garrett asked.
"Yes. Let's go see our baby."
Garrett got up and turned off the TV and walked out the house after Maggie, he locked up and set the alarm and then got in the car and drove to the hospital. He pulled into the hospital parking lot and let Maggie out at the entrance.
Maggie walked into the hospital and sat on the bench just on the other side of the door and waited for Garrett.
5 minutes passed and Garrett finally walked in and saw Maggie texting her mom.
"Hey." Garrett said.
"Hey, what took you so long?" Maggie asked.
"Apparently everyone wanted to come to the hospital today."
Maggie laughed.
"What's going on?"
"Nothing. Just texting mom."
"Ask her where she put the waffle iron."
"Why?"
"I want waffles when we get home."
"Ok."
Maggie texted Juliet and then Juliet called Maggie.
"Hello?" Maggie asked.
"Put Garrett on." Juliet said.
Maggie handed Garrett the phone.
"Hello?" Garrett said.
"Why do you need the waffle iron?" Juliet asked.
"Oh, I wanted waffles when we get home."
"You do know, that we are coming home for lunch right?"
"No, but that's after 1."
"Garrett, we leave for lunch at 12:15. It's 9:30 now, can you wait a little under 3 hours?"
"I'll try. You know I get hungry."
Juliet laughed, "Yes I do, go have fun. I will see you guys in a bit."
"Ok. Bye."
Garrett hung up the phone and handed it back to Maggie.
"So how was your conversation with mom?" Maggie laughed.
"Great. Did you know they were coming home for lunch?" Garrett asked.
"Yeah."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I forgot?"
"No you didn't. You're getting it later."
Maggie shook her head.
Garrett nodded and winked.
They got to the OB/GYN wing of the hospital and Maggie signed in and filled out a stack of paper that was for new patients. She sat down and filled out the stack of paperwork that took 10 minutes. She got up and walked over to the receptionist and handed her the clipboard back.
"Thank you, the doctor will be with you guys in just a minute." the receptionist said.
"Thank you." Maggie said.
Maggie walked back over to Garrett and grabbed his phone out of his hand and said, "You will get this back when we do the ultrasound."
"But…" Garrett started.
"Garrett…"
Garrett nodded and held Maggie's hand.
A few minutes later the nurse called Garrett and Maggie back to the room.
Maggie and Garrett got up and walked back to the room the nurse led them to. Maggie sat in the chair while Garrett was standing next to her holding her hand.
"Hey guys, I'm Brooklyn, I will be your nurse today." Brooklyn said.
"Hey, I'm Maggie and this is my husband Garrett." Maggie introduced.
"Nice to meet you guys. I understand that this is your first baby."
Maggie nodded.
"How long are you?"
"We came in today to see how far I am."
"When did you find out?"
"Yesterday while we were in New York on our honeymoon."
"Congratulations. That mostly likely means you were pregnant before the wedding."
"Yes we came to that conclusion."
"Ok, well just sit back and I will take your blood and then the doctor will be in shortly."
Brooklyn took blood from Maggie and then left.
10 minutes later a tall man with black hair knocked and walked in.
"Hi there, my name is Dana Case and I will be your doctor for your entire pregnancy." Dana said.
"Hi there, I'm Garrett and that is Maggie, my wife." Garrett said.
Maggie looked up at Garrett.
Garrett looked down at Maggie and glared at Dana.
"So first off, congratulations on your baby." Dana started.
"Thank you. This is our first." Maggie said.
"Exciting. Now do you mind if I do a quick exam?"
Maggie looked up at Garrett and he said go ahead.
"Nope, go ahead." Garrett said.
The doctor did a quick exam and he said, "Everything is fine, do you guys want to see your baby?"
Maggie and Garrett nodded.
"So we will find out how far you are based on this ultrasound. Depending on how far along you are, we may be able to hear the heartbeat." Dana said.
"Ok." Maggie said.
"Now this gel is cold, not like chilly, I mean cold."
Maggie laughed and pulled the gown up over her stomach.
Dr. Case put the gel on Maggie's stomach and Maggie winced at the coldness.
"Told you." Case laughed.
Dr. Case put the wand on Maggie's belly and started to look around.
"Ok, Garrett, you see that little peanut shape?" Dr. Case asked.
"Yeah." Garrett responded.
"That is your baby. You look like you're two months along."
"Can we hear the heartbeat?" Maggie asked.
"Absolutely. Dad, are you getting this on video?" Case asked.
"Of course." Garrett said.
Garrett got his phone out of Maggie's purse and pressed record on the phone. Garrett signaled for the doctor to turn on the sound.
Dr. Case pushed a button that turned on the sound.
The sound of the heartbeat filled the room and Maggie looked at Garrett with tears in her eyes. Garrett bent down and handed the phone to Dr. Case and said, "Hey baby, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. It's just real. Our baby has a heart." Maggie whispered.
"Oh baby, come here."
Garrett pulled Maggie into a hug and kissed her.
Dr. Case got a few pictures of the monitor and of Garrett and Maggie.
"Ok guys, do you want pictures?" Dana asked.
"Can we have like 10?" Maggie asked.
"Of course, you have a big family?"
"You could say that."
Garrett laughed.
Dr. Case printed 10 copies of the ultrasound and handed them to Maggie to put in her notebook.
"Maggie, you should start taking your prenatal vitamins and cutting out caffeine and alcohol." Dana said.
"I stopped caffeine this morning." Maggie said.
Garrett laughed.
"Oh and Garrett, I wouldn't drink around your wife. If she can't have it for 9 months, you can't either."
"That's not fair."
"Well son, it's not fair to your wife, who is carrying your child, to drink in front of her."
"Ok. I'll cut back."
"Ok. Now I want to see Maggie back in about 3 weeks."
"When will we find out the gender?" Maggie asked.
"In the next visit or two."
"Babe, this is really happening." Garrett said.
"Yes it is. Thank you so much, Dr. Case. I will set up my appointment over the phone." Maggie said.
"Of course. See you soon." Dr. Case said.
Maggie and Garrett walked out of the hospital and down to the car. Garrett and Maggie got in the car and Garrett drove to Jamba Juice to get Shawn a smoothie and then he swung in Starbucks to get Juliet a coffee.
"Do you want something to eat?" Garrett asked.
"No, I should be fine until lunch." Maggie answered.
"No you're not, I'm getting you a breakfast sandwich."
"You take such good care of me."
"Yes, I do."
Garrett ordered a breakfast sandwich while they were in line at Starbucks. They pulled out of the drive-thru and headed to the station.
"Garrett, give me the bag." Maggie said.
Garrett handed Maggie the brown paper bag that the food came in.
Maggie took the bag and threw up.
Garrett quickly pulled into the station's parking lot and got out and went and checked on Maggie.
"Baby are you ok?" Garrett asked.
"Run inside and grab mom." Maggie said.
Garrett ran inside and saw Juliet at the copier.
"Hey Garrett." Juliet said.
"Can you come outside real quick?" Garrett asked.
Garrett and Juliet ran outside and Juliet ran to Maggie.
"Baby, what's wrong?" Juliet asked.
"I think I had my first morning sickness case." Maggie whispered.
Juliet bent down and looked Maggie in the eye, "Look at me, that's normal. It happened with all 6 kids."
"I think it just scared me. I never get sick."
"I know. It will be over soon. I got over it when I was 4-5 months pregnant."
"I have 3 more months of this?"
"I'm sorry what?"
"Oh yeah, I'm 2 months pregnant."
Juliet pulled Maggie into a hug and kissed her cheek.
"Come on inside and visit with me and daddy." Juliet said.
Maggie nodded. She grabbed Juliet's coffee and Shawn's smoothie and walked into the station.
Garrett followed them after he locked the car up.
Juliet and Maggie walked into the station and walked straight to her office.
Shawn saw the door open and said, "Hello."
"Hey daddy." Maggie said.
"How was the visit?"
"Great. I am 2 months pregnant."
"That far?"
Maggie nodded.
"Did you hear the heartbeat?"
Garrett took out his phone and stepped out and scheduled a mass email that would go to all the people that are going to dinner tonight.
"Maggie, come here please." Garrett said.
Maggie got up and stepped out of the office.
"Yes?" Maggie asked.
"I just scheduled a mass email to be sent at 7:45 tonight to everyone coming to dinner."
"What is it?"
"The heartbeat."
"You are the sweetest husband ever."
"I know."
Maggie and Garrett walked back in and sat down and visited with Shawn and Juliet.
Garrett looked at his watch and saw that it was 10:45.
"Hey, we need to get going." Garrett whispered.
"Ok." Maggie nodded.
"Where do you guys have to be?" Juliet asked.
"We are meeting Danny and his girlfriend for a little bit." Maggie said.
"Ok. We will see you later."
"Love you guys."
"Love you too."
Garrett and Maggie left the station and headed to Garrett's parents'.
Garrett pulled into the driveway and got out and helped Maggie out of the car. They walked up the walkway and Garrett knocked on the door.
Laura came to the door and saw Garrett and Maggie.
"Hey mom." Garrett said.
"Hello Garrett. Hey Maggie." Laura said.
"Can we come in?"
Laura stepped out of the way and let the couple inside and then sat down in the chair facing the TV.
"Where is dad?" Garrett asked.
"Upstairs." Laura said.
"Dad!"
William came down the stairs and saw Garrett and Maggie.
"Hey guys. How are you guys?" William asked.
"We are great. We came over to tell you guys something." Garrett said.
"Go ahead."
"We are having a baby." Maggie said.
"Are you serious?" Laura asked.
"Why would we joke about that?" Garrett asked.
Laura didn't answer.
"How far along?" William asked.
"2 months." Maggie answered.
"You were pregnant before the wedding?!" Laura yelled.
Garrett got up, "You need to stop! I'm serious. We wanted you to be included in the baby's life, but I guess your mind is already made up. Yes Maggie was pregnant before the wedding, but we just found out yesterday. We flew home early to tell her parents."
"Why didn't you come by here?"
"Because you're acting like a bitch!"
"Garrett David, I am still your mother…"
"No, I'm 21, so I am cutting all ties with you."
"Really?"
"Yeah. I can't have you yelling at Maggie for something so precious."
"Well you're cut off."
"I got a job programming computers. We are moving out of Santa Barbra."
"You got the job?" Maggie asked.
Garrett turned around and smiled, "Yeah I did. I wanted to surprise you tonight, but it just slipped."
Maggie jumped into Garrett's arms and kissed him.
"I'm beyond proud of you." Maggie said.
"Thank you." Garrett said.
Garrett put Maggie down and said, "We are going to get going. I'll talk to you later, dad."
William shook his head.
"Not you." Garrett yelled.
Garrett grabbed Maggie's hand and walked to the car and drove home to the Spencer's. He pulled into the driveway and parked.
"Baby, are you ok?" Maggie whispered.
Garrett shook his head.
"Let's go inside."
Maggie got out and went over to Garrett and helped him out of the truck. She grabbed the keys out his hands and unlocked the door and led him inside. They went straight for the couch.
Maggie set Garrett on the couch and then sat down so he could put his head in her lap.
"Maggie, I just lost my entire family." Garrett whispered.
"Don't say that. I'm your family. We're your family now." Maggie said.
"I know that, but I just lost everything that I grew up with."
"I know baby. You have my family now. We are much cooler."
Garrett chuckled.
"Why don't you take a nap?" Maggie suggested.
"Will you stay right here with me?" Garrett asked.
"Of course I will."
Maggie turned on the TV and watched TV until she fell asleep.
At 12:30 Shawn and Juliet walked in the house for lunch.
"Jules, you didn't see Gus' face." Shawn said loudly."
Juliet saw Maggie and Garrett sleeping.
"Shawn shut up." Juliet whispered.
Shawn saw Maggie asleep.
Juliet went over to Maggie and woke her up.
"Hey mom." Maggie said.
"Everything ok?" Juliet asked.
"Yeah. I'll tell you everything tonight."
"You didn't go meet Danny and his girlfriend did you?"
"No."
"You went to his parents'."
"Damn you're a good detective."
"Thanks baby girl."
Maggie woke Garrett up.
"Hey mom and dad are here." Maggie said.
Garrett opened his eyes and saw Juliet and Shawn.
"Hey guys. When did you get here?" Garrett asked.
"A few minutes ago. Shawn wanted some pizza." Juliet said.
"Yep. I got my pizza now we can go back to work." Shawn said.
"You're leaving already?" Maggie asked.
"We are swamped with paperwork today." Juliet said.
"Ok. We will see you at dinner."
"Where are we going?"
"Outback?"
"What time?"
"Um…shoot for 7:45."
"That late?"
"Yeah. We are running errands."
"Ok. Bye. Love you guys."
"Bye."
Shawn and Juliet left the house and went back to the station to finish up their paperwork.
At 7:30
Maggie walked into the back and saw Garrett doing his hair.
"Hey, handsome." Maggie said.
"Hello, gorgeous." Garrett said.
"Ready to go?"
"Yep. Just need a kiss then we can go."
Maggie gave Garrett a kiss and then went out to the car.
They go into the car and drove to Outback. Garrett got there last.
They walked into the restaurant and saw everyone waiting for them.
"Sorry we're late." Garrett said.
"It's fine. Ready to get a table?" Juliet asked.
Maggie nodded.
The host walked them to their table and sat them down and took their drink orders.
It was 7:45.
"Guys, Garrett set up a mass email to everyone at the table tonight. Go outside and listen to it." Maggie said.
Everyone got up and walked outside. As soon as the door shut, Maggie took out the ultrasound pictures and placed one at every spot.
A few minutes later, everyone walked in and didn't see the couple, but saw the pictures.
Juliet picked up the ultrasound and looked at Shawn.
"Shawn, our baby is having a baby." Juliet cried.
Shawn quickly pulled Juliet into a hug and kissed her.
"I know. She's going to be an amazing mom, because she has the best mom in the world." Shawn whispered.
A few minutes later, Garrett and Maggie walked back to the table and saw tears in everyone's eyes.
"So what do you guys think?" Maggie asked.
Maddie, Karen, and Juliet got up and ran to hug Maggie.
"We are so happy for you, baby girl. I know that thing last year scared you." Juliet said.
"Thank you guys. I couldn't have done it without you."
"Yes you could've."
"Mom, I was talking about going to the doctor to get tests done."
"I know. I'm sure dad is crying."
Maggie pulled away and went over to Shawn.
"Daddy." Maggie said.
"It has a heartbeat." Shawn said.
"It has a heartbeat, dad. It's a person."
"My baby is having a baby."
"Dad, I will always be your first girl and your little girl."
"Hey!" Emily said.
"Not now, Em. This is hard on dad, let me talk." Maggie said.
Emily nodded and sat back down.
"Garrett and I have to talk to you guys before the night ends." Maggie said.
"Is everything ok?" Shawn asked.
Maggie shook her head.
"Oh."
"Don't think like that."
"Sorry. Will I be happy for you guys?"
"Of course."
"Ok. Let's order and then you can tell me."
"I was going to tell everyone at the table."
"Ok."
Shawn and Maggie walked back to the table.
Garrett saw Maggie walking back to the table, he got up and pulled her chair out and pushed it back in when she sat back down.
Maggie leaned over to Garrett and whispered, "I'm ready to tell them."
Garrett nodded.
"Guys we have some news for you." Garrett said.
"What is it?" Henry asked.
"I got a job in Malibu. I will be programming computers." Garrett said.
"You're moving?"
"Yeah. I found out yesterday on the way home from the airport. I wanted to tell Maggie tonight at dinner and surprise her, but her surprise beat my surprise by a long shot."
Maggie smiled.
"When will you be moving?" Juliet asked.
"I start training in Santa Barbra next week. The training will last 2 years, so we will be in Santa Barbra for the next 2 years. I didn't mean to scare you guys, I should have started with the training part."
"Maybe. I'm so happy for you guys. Will this interfere with school and baseball?'
"No. I will still go to school and play ball, and become a dad in all of that."
"You're excite to be a dad?" Henry asked.
"Yes sir. I didn't see myself with kids, until I met Maggie."
"Sound just like her daddy."
Maggie laughed.
They ate dinner and enjoyed their night.
Garrett and Maggie stood up and said, "Thank you for coming tonight. That picture I set down is for all of you. Keep that email. We will be updating you guys every appointment."
"I'm very happy for you guys." Karen said.
"Maggie, come here please." Carlton said.
Maggie walked over to Carlton and sat down next to him on the bench outside.
"Maggie, I'm serious about this. If he hurts you or the baby call me. I'm sure he won't, but I want you to have a backup plan. I know your parents are first, but if you can't reach them, I'm here." Carlton said.
"Thank you, Uncle Lassie. You're gonna be Great Uncle Lassie." Maggie said.
"Hush."
Maggie laughed and hugged Carlton.
They walked back and then dispersed into their own vehicles and ended their night.
Garrett and Maggie got home before Shawn and Juliet. They went downstairs and got ready for bed.
Garrett put the ultrasound on top of the mirror in the bedroom.
Maggie walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Are you ready to become a daddy?" Maggie asked.
"Yes I am. I have the best partner in crime to raise a child with." Garrett said.
"I'm so lucky."
"Damn right, now come here."
Garrett pulled Maggie to his chest and kissed her.
"I love you. I love you too, little one." Garrett said.
Garrett bent down and kissed Maggie's belly.
Maggie put her hands into Garrett's hair and held him there for a little bit.
The alarm sound went off and Maggie and Garrett went upstairs and saw Shawn and Juliet come in with Aaron, Cole, and Brice.
"Hey bubs." Maggie said.
"Hey Maggie. How are you?" Aaron asked.
"Good. Tell me this…how does Uncle Aaron sound to you?"
"Are you serious?"
Maggie nodded.
"I'm gonna be an uncle?"
"Yes you are, Aaron."
"Come here."
Aaron pulled Maggie into a hug and kissed her head.
"Did you get Garrett's email?" Maggie asked.
"No. I haven't checked it today." Aaron said.
Garrett ran downstairs and grabbed 3 more copies of the ultrasound and ran back upstairs.
Aaron pulled up Garrett's email and listened to it. Aaron looked up at Garrett and Maggie.
Garrett took out the copies and handed them to Maggie's brothers.
"How far along are you?" Cole asked.
"2 months." Maggie answered.
"He got you pregnant before the wedding?"
"Cole, calm down. We both want kids. It was bound to happen sooner or later, and this just happened sooner."
Garrett put his back up against the wall.
"Garrett get your ass over here." Cole said.
Garrett walked over to Cole and Cole pulled him into a hug.
"Congratulations guys." Cole said.
"Thanks CJ. So you're Uncle CJ, Brice is Bubba, and Aaron is just Uncle Aaron." Maggie said.
"Perfect. I love you guys."
"We love you too."
Everyone got ready to go to bed and then went to bed.
Garrett got in bed with Maggie and said, "Thanks for coming over to my parents' today."
"You're welcome. I'm sorry all that happened with them today." Maggie said.
Garrett pulled Maggie closer, "I have you and you are carrying our child. I'm happy, and that's all I need."
"I love you. You're going to be the best daddy ever."
"I love you too. You are going to be one hell of a mom. You already have the coolest mom ever."
"Thanks baby. I will tell her that tomorrow."
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
Garrett gave Maggie a kiss and then fell asleep.
That was a long one! This is the last chapter about Garrett and Maggie for a while. The next few chapters will be about Shawn and Juliet without kids.