Then next day Jeremy and Jessica rushed back to the adoption office. They told them everything that Jeremy had gotten a job and that they where moving into a better apartment out of the city. Mrs. Oliver smiled and said that they were now eligible to be placed on a list to receive a child.
Jessica squealed. "When will we get the baby?"
Mrs. Oliver frowned. "The adoption process can take many years. A lot of people want to adopt but there are not enough babies to go around. You may be lucky and get one by the end of the year or you may have to wait up to five years."
Jeremy looked at Jessica who looked crushed. "Is there anyway we could get one sooner?"
Mrs. Oliver shook her head. "I'm sorry. There's nothing else I can do."

* * * * *

One month later Jessica and Jeremy were sitting down for breakfast. Their new apartment was beautiful and they already had the nursery set up. Everyday they hoped they would call saying that they would have a baby for them. But everyday was the same. Nothing. Jeremy knew Jessica was upset and often went to their room and cried. Jeremy knew that a child would improve on Jessica's life.

That afternoon at the office he picked up his phone and called the doctor's office. He made an appointment for Jessica. Then that evening as he and Jessica were getting ready for the office party for Valentine's Day he told Jessica that they were going to the doctor the next week.
"Why?" Jessica said.
"Because I want to see why you can't have kids. They have never told us why. I mean, maybe it was a mistake."
"Yeah right Jeremy. I have never been pregnant and we've been married for like three years!"
"Whatever Jess. Maybe we just weren't doing it at the right time."
"Fine Jeremy. But I won't go."
Jeremy leaned over and kissed her. She checked out to see what she was wearing. A long red dress with a plunging neckline and a long slit up the side. Jeremy knew he had the most beautiful wife inside and out.

* * * * *

That evening after the party around one in the morning Jessica and Jeremy tumbled back into the apartment. Jessica giggled and ran into the bathroom. When she came out Jeremy was laying in their bed. She had changed into a red baby doll nightie. She joined him in bed and whispered, Happy Valentine's day sweetie."

* * * * *

Two weeks later Jeremy walked in the door from work. Jessica ran up to him and kissed him. "Jeremy guess what? The adoption agency called and they have a child for us!"
Jeremy broke out into a grin and twirled Jessica around.
"But I told them no."
Jeremy looked down at her and said, "Jessica! Why?"
"Why cheat some other couple out of one when we have one of our own."
"But Jess. How?"
Remember Valentine's Day? Well I guess I could have a child. I'm pregnant."
"Oh Jessica. You got your wish. We're going to have a little Aames."
Jessica smiled and leaned across his chest. Now our future and lives can start."