March 15th, 2003

Week 12

Today was the day. Bug and Lily were going to see the baby for the first time. It was exciting. Their first photo in the baby album would be going in today. Lily walked up to the front desk.

"Hi. I have an eleven o'clock with Dr. White. It's Lily Lebowski." She said. The receptionist nodded and signed Lily in.

"You may go right in." She said.

"Thank you." Lily took Bug's hand, "We can go right in."

"I heard." He said nervously. Bug brought Lily's left hand to his lips and kissed her engagement ring. "We can see our little butterfly." Lily giggled softly.

"Our little butterfly in its cocoon." She smiled as she walked into the doctor's office. An older man stood up. "Good morning, Dr. White."

"Good Morn' Lily." He shook her hand; "This is your boyfriend, Bug?" Bug shook his hand.

"Fiancée now." Bug smiled.

"Congratulations." Dr. White said. "How are you feeling, Lily?"

"A lot better." She laughed, "The morning sickness has passed thankfully. I can actually eat."

"Very good." Dr. White said, "Jump up on the table and we'll take a look at the baby."

"Great." Bug helped Lily onto the table. He kissed her tattoo on her wrist. Lily winked at him. Dr. White pulled her shirt up and squirted the gel on her stomach.

"That's cold." She giggled.

"Sorry." Dr. White smiled as he started the ultrasound, "All right. Let's see what we've got here."

"A baby I hope." Lily smiled as she watched the screen in anticipation.

"There." Dr. White pointed to the screen. Bug smiled brightly.

"It's gorgeous." He said. They stared at their baby. It actually looked like a baby. Okay, an alien baby. The head was huge, but its legs and arms were moving around.

"It's swimming." Lily whispered softly. Her eyes welled up with tears. "God, that's our baby, Bug."

"Seeing it…It puts everything into prospective." He said.

"It makes everything make sense." Lily whispered.

"I'll take a couple of shots for you to take home." Dr. White said.

"When will you be able to find the sex out?" Lily asked.

"In A little more than a month probably." He said, "The baby looks perfectly healthy. The heart is strong. It's growing perfectly along schedule." Dr. White smiled as he wiped off her stomach.

"That's great news." Bug said as he helped Lily up.

"I'll see you next month to try to find the sex of the baby out all right?" Dr. White asked.

"Thank you so much, Dr. White. I appreciate everything you've done." Lily said.

"It's my job." Dr. White chuckled, "Here are your ultrasounds."

"Thank you." Bug took the photos and led Lily out. He smiled proudly as they walked out. "Our little butterfly."

"It's beautiful." Lily smiled looking at the photos along with her fiancée. "I can never thank you enough, Bug."

"What for?" He chuckled.

"For giving me Butterfly." She said, "I always knew I wanted to be a mother, but now that I am…God, the feeling is so wonderful."

"I know what you mean." He wrapped his arm around her waist as they stepped out into the snow; "I always wanted to be a father."

"Really?" Lily asked.

"Yup. One boy and one girl is what I wanted." Bug said opening the car door for her, "Now I'm half way there."

"That's what I wanted too." Lily said. Bug smiled at her.

"See? Some people may think we're moving too fast, but our destiny brought us together and we can't mess with our destiny." Lily smiled gently. Bug was so right. Everything was falling into place perfectly.

March 29th, 2003

Week 14

Lily looked around the nursery. Bug had just finished the second coat of white paint yesterday and as soon as they found the sex out, they could paint it the way they wanted it to. Lily put her hand on her stomach. It was already starting to swell. She couldn't it in some of her favourite pants, but the majority of her dresses fit. The front doorbell rang.

"Coming." Lily went to the front door. A well-dressed dark skinned woman stood there. "Maybe I help you?" The woman looked Lily over.

"Is Mahesh here?" She asked.

"No. He's at work." Lily smiled, "Who are you?"

"His mother." She said extending her hand, "Call me Mehli."

"Wow…Hi." Lily nervously shook her hand, "I d-didn't know you were in town. I w-would have cleaned more." Mehli laughed.

"No need to clean on my behalf. It's kind of nice that my son isn't here. It will give us time to talk." She said as Lily let her in. Lily was so nervous.

"Talk. Great. Can't wait." Lily said. Mehli smiled looking at the ring on her finger.

"Beautiful." She said.

"Thank you. I picked it out." She said, "I um…Would you like something to drink?"

"No I'm fine." Mehli said. "I'm glad my son is getting married. I've wanted him to do it for awhile. He is thirty after all. I wanted him to get a family soon. I'm very happy it's happening for him." Lily smiled.

"Really?" She asked.

"Really." Mehli said, "Mahesh is so happy. I am grateful to you for doing that to him." Lily blushed.

"I take it we have your blessing?" Lily asked.

"You have my blessings times a thousand." Mehli said. Lily breathed a sigh of relief. "So tell me. How old are you? Your religion? Are you close to your family? When are you due again?"

"I'm twenty-eight. I'm Jewish. I'm not terribly close with my family, but we talk every once and awhile. I'm due October 26th."

"Very good." Mehli smiled, "Welcome to the family, Lily."

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Bug yawned as he walked into the apartment.

"Lily and Butterfly?" He called out; "I'm home." Lily stepped out of the kitchen.

"Great. We've been waiting for you." She smiled. Bug kissed her softly and bent down to kiss her belly.

"How has everything been?" He asked.

"Interesting." Lily chuckled.

"How so?" Bug asked.

"Good evening, Mahesh." Mehli stepped out of the kitchen. Bug's eyes widened and a large smile came across his face.

"Mother!" he raced over and hugged her, "What are you doing here?" Mehli laughed.

"I just wanted to come by and check up on you and Lily." Mehli smiled. Bug ran his hand through his hair.

"We don't need to be checked up upon." He said, "Did you eat? I can make you some pasta or a sandwich or whatever you want."

"I'm fine, Mahesh." Mehli smiled. "I need to get going, but I really did enjoy pending time with you, Lily."

"The honour was mine. I had a blast." Lily said. Mehli smiled and kissed his son's cheek.

"Let me know when you start your wedding plans, Mahesh and I will help out. Make sure you eat a little more. You look like you've lost a little weight. Get some sleep too. You look tired." She said kissing his cheek. "I love you."

"I love you too." Bug grinned brightly. He loved it when his mother was here.