2 months later
Franky and Bridget are at the clinic today for an ultrasound. They were told by Ms Williams that if everything goes smoothly, they will most probably know the gender of their baby today. Both Franky and Bridget can't wait to find out if they're gonna have a princess or a prince.
While waiting for their turn at the clinic, Bridget seems to be in her own world, her own train of thoughts. Franky noticed that as early as they were in the car.
"Penny for your thoughts?" Franky tapped the tip of Bridget's nose.
"I'm just thinking about stuff." Bridget smiles tiredly.
"About what?"
"What if our child gets questioned about his or her sexuality? Because we are lesbians, and some people are not gonna be comfortable with it. What if our child questions his or her gender and doesn't know how to define himself or herself?"
"Babe⦠Shh. You're thinking too much. Who cares, honestly? We'll educate our child. I grew up without a father figure. I wasn't lucky enough to have a loving mom. But our child? He or she is lucky enough to have two moms, and that's great, Gidget." Franky gives Bridget's shoulder a firm squeeze, telling her everything will be fine.
After what seem like an eternity, it was finally their turn. Bridget lay on the bed next to the ultrasound scan machine and Franky next to her.
Ms Williams started the scan, and slowly they could see their baby. Even though they can't tell if it's a boy or girl, both Franky and Bridget are already smiling from ear to ear.
"It's a boy." Ms Williams smiled widely at them, and Franky smiled even wider, if that's even possible. Bridget is so happy she's in tears.
"We have a prince, Gidget." Franky place a kiss on Bridget's forehead, and then touched Bridget's abdomen. "I'll make sure you grow up to be a nice young man, and that you'll always love your Mommies."
After the ultrasound scan is completed, they are told to return next month for their next scan to make sure that their baby boy is growing well. As they passed by the usual baby shop that they always pass by, Franky didn't hesitate to step into the shop this time. Bridget could tell that Franky has been waiting for this moment.
The moment Franky grabs the shopping bag, she started shoving everything in sight into the bag. Bridget had to even take out some and hand it over to the staff secretly. But if Franky finds out, she'll put it back into the bag.
"Franky, you're buying too many things." Bridget point at the fully filled shopping bag.
"It's not much Gidge! These are things that our baby needs!" Franky proceeded to pay for the stuff and Bridget could've swore she saw tears swelling in Franky's eyes.
"I hope our baby takes after my sporty side. I'd love to wrestle him some day." Franky can't stop laughing at Bridget's stunned face. She knew the older woman wouldn't let that happen. "Don't worry, I'll always let him win. Promise."
They reached home and Franky is going to cook them lunch while Bridget unpacks the stuff that they bought for their baby. While unpacking, Bridget remembered that they haven't pick a name for their baby yet. They have several names for both genders, but they've not really settled on one yet.
"We need to name our baby." Bridget said after having a mouthful of mushroom soup.
"I'm thinking of Daniel Westfall-Doyle. What do ya think?"
Bridget laughs, "I think it's great. I love it."
"So Daniel then?" Bridget nodded, and Franky is once again smiling from ear to ear. Bridget realised that Franky haven't really stopped smiling since the moment they found out they're having a baby boy. And seeing Franky so happy makes Bridget's heart warm.
After having lunch and popping the dishes into the dishwasher, Franky goes into the bedroom and took out papers and colourful pens. Bridget smiled at the younger woman, looking at how Franky is so excited about the baby's birth.
Franky notice Bridget standing by the door, and gestured for her to go over. The younger woman pat on the empty space next to her, and Bridget laid down next to her lover.
"What are you doing this time, baby?"
"I'm writing a letter to Daniel, so that when he's old enough to read words, he'll know how much joy he brought us. And, I'm writing down my expectations for him." Franky took something from the bedside table and handed it to Bridget. "This is for you to list down all the people that we're gonna call and announce after Daniel's birth." Bridget couldn't stop laughing this time, she seldom sees Franky this enthusiastic. She must be really elated then.
Bridget didn't really have a list of people. Vera, her mentor David, and her best friend Jay was all that she's going to inform. Franky had told Bridget to list down her family in Wentworth, her father Alan and her little sister Tess but there was one person Bridget wasn't sure if she should include. As much as she didn't like the fact that Franky had a past with her, if she is important to Franky, then she will include it.
"Do you want to include Erica?" Franky froze at that name. She stoned there for a while, not sure what to do or say. Does she want to tell Erica? Will she hurt Erica then, because she knows Bridget is pregnant yet Franky doesn't want to inform her of Daniel's birth? Will she invite more problems after telling Erica?
"Nuh." Franky replied, and then go back to her letter.
"Franky, it's fine if you want to tell her. I don't mind."
"I don't want to tell her, Gidget." Franky said in a firm tone without looking at Bridget. The older woman nodded, even though Franky can't see it.
After 10 minutes have passed, Franky is done with her letter, she even went as far as to decorate it using stickers and small drawings.
"Can I read the letter?"
"Yeah, 'course."
To: Daniel Oliver Westfall-Doyle
Hi, Daniel, it's your Mommy F. You also have another mom, Mommy B. You've brought us so much joy it's almost impossible. I haven't felt this happy since the day I met your Mommy B. You're our little prince, 'kay? Don't be afraid to live life to the fullest just because your family is different from others. I promise I'll be your mom and your dad.
These are my expectations for you:
1. Be kind to people
2. Be generous to people
3. Never be rude to Mommy B
4. Protect Mommy B when you grow up
5. Be respectful towards people around you
Many love,
Mommy F
"What is 'never be rude to Mommy B'?"
"Never be rude to you?"
"Daniel's gonna go through puberty and he'll definitely be rebellious for a while."
"Nuh. No way. He can be rude to me, but he can't ever be rude to you. You're the one who carried him for nine months!"
Bridget let out a laugh and keeps the letter safely in an envelope.
