December 24, 2001
Week 32


Snowflakes begun to fall down from the sky onto their
red car. The roads were covered with ice, but Randi a
felt a few contractions so they went to the hospital.
They were just braxton hicks contractions. A soft
sheet of snow covered the scenery. Randi sighed
softly.
"Dave, I'm sorry." She said. Dave looked at her.
"Sorry for what?"
"For thinking it was time again. I know we have
awhile yet, it's just...It felt like it." Randi said.
Dave put his hand on her stomach and rubbed gently.
"It's all right. It happens." He said looking out the
window.
"I suppose." The fact that she was getting
contractions scared her. She wasn't scared about the
birth or the pain...She was scared what will happen
after the birth. She was scared about giving her
daughter up. She knew the Cabotts were nice people,
but she wasn't sure if they were nice enough to be her
daughters parents. Randi looked down at her ring
finger and stared at the diamond ring that sat there.
"Dave, you really want to marry me right?"
"Of course I do." Dave said, "I wouldn't have
proposed if I did want you as my wife."
"Okay." She said. Dave glanced at her out the side of
his eye.
"Why did you even asked that?" Randi shrugged.
"I don't know. I was just making sure you didn't ask
me because you felt like you had to." Randi said.
"I love you, Randi. I want to spend the rest of my
life with you end of story." Dave said a little mad
that she would even question his intentions. Randi
bite her lip.
"I'm sorry for asking." She said.
"It's okay." Dave took her hand as he drove. He was
excited to marry Randi. he was excited to have a
family with her. he wished this daughter...His
daughter was going to be the start of it. Randi
squeezed his hand tightly cutting off the circulation.
"Ow." He glanced over at Randi who was having a
contraction. "You okay?"
"Fuck." She breathed as it ended. "If these are just
false contractions, I hate to know what the real ones
feel like." Dave kissed her hand.
"You sure youre okay?" He asked. She nodded.
"I'm fine." Randi rubbed her stomach. She wondered if
she'd ever be able to get her figure back.
"I was thinking we should buy a house." Dave said.
"Like a real house with a fenced in yard and stuff?"
Randi asked with a soft smiled. Dave nodded.
"Exactly what I mean." He said.
"I would love that." Randi said. Dave smiled softly.
"Maybe we can get a cat or something." Dave
suggested.
"I'm allergic." She said.
"Okay...How about a dog?" Dave asked. She nodded.
"I can do a dog." Randi said, "Maybe a black lab or
something like that?"
"A golden Lab. I like those better." Dave said. Randi
leaned back and smiled softly. A soft came from with
in her. Randi chuckled.
"I think someone agrees with the golden lab
decision." She took Dave's hand and placed it where
she felt the baby's kick only moments ago. "I've been
thinking on what to name her."
"You have?" Dave asked as the baby kicked again. He
smiled brightly. He loved that feeling.
"I don't want her to have a common name. I
want...something special...Something not many people
have.:" Randi said.
"So, Sarah, Tiffany, Amber, and Elizabeth are out of
the question?"
"Ew! Way out of the question." Randi said, "I want
exotic name...Like a place name. I think place names
are cool."
"Me too." Dave said, "We still have a while before we
need to name her yet so don't worry."
"I know. I'm just starting to think." Randi leaned
back, "I don't like snow. I mean, I like the look of
it but I hate being gout in it."
"I know. I've already hit a few ice patches." He
said, "I hate driving white knuckled." Randi nodded in
agreement. Soon, Dave was in a parking space in front
of the apartment building. He had The biggest smile on
his face which led Randi to believe he was up to
something. Dave helped her out of the car and up the
stairs. When they got in front of their door, Dave
made her stop. "Close your eyes."
"Um...okay." Randi chuckled and did as she was told.
last time he told her that, He filled the livingroom
with daises and confessed his love to her. Dave opened
the door an led her in. Randi could hear him turn on
the lights. soon the soft sound of Christmas carols
filled her ears.
"Okay. Open them." He said. Randi opened her eyes and
a huge smile spread across her face.
"Oh Dave! It's beautiful!" The whole room was
decorated in Christmas lights. The newly decorated
Christmas tree had a lot of presents beneath it. On
the table was a beautiful dinner.
"I wanted you to have a wonderful Christmas." He said
softly.
"Oh I am! I love it." She wrapped her arms around his
neck pressing her large belly into him. He smiled and
kissed her head.
"I'm glad you like it." He said.
"How'd you get this done?" Randi asked
"I told Amira to come by and do it. I had the stuff
all ready in the game room." he said. Randi shook her
head.
"You're unbelievable Dave."

* * *

Dave and Randi laid in bed trying to think of places
that were names.
"Asia, China, Dakota, Montana, and uh...London." Dave
said. Randi chuckled.
"Tara, Ireland, Paris, Carolina, Cheyenne, Everett-"
"Everett for a girl?" Dave asked.
"Hey! Why not?" Randi giggled putting Dave's hand on
her stomach.
"I guess It'll work...How about Yonkers?" He asked
with a laugh.
"No No No!" Randi cried. "I'd rather have her be
Everett. I'll know what her name is when I see her."
"I know." He said kissing Randi's cheek. "Merry
Christmas, My love."
"Merry Christmas." Randi said.