A/N – "Thoughts"

Chapter 5 – Tired Of Being Pregnant

Miranda sat at her desk in the office at the back of the shop trying to focus on her latest design. Between the baby being restless and her own attention constantly wondering, she just wanted to go home. Slamming her pencil down on her drawing board, she sat up and felt her back snap. Turning a little side to side, she tried to get her back to loosen up. After rubbing her eyes, she glanced up at the clock and decided to call it a day.

As she stood up and started to put away her drawing supplies, she heard a little baby giggle.

Looking over near Lizzie's desk, she saw five-month-old Rebecca sitting in her playpen talking gibberish and watching Miranda with a smile. With their new staff working in the store, Miranda and Lizzie spent most of their time in the office working on designs and creations. So instead of dealing with daycare or babysitters, they decided to put a playpen in the office so they could have their babies with them while they worked. Plus, it was a nice distraction during the day.

"Hey cutie," Miranda said as she walked over and gently stroked the baby's head. The baby giggled again and reached out for the bracelet that was on Miranda's wrist. "Sorry honey, that's not a toy." she said pulling her hand back. With her other hand, she reached into the playpen and grabbing a stuffed tiger, handed it to Rebecca. She giggled as she clutched the stuffed animal to herself, Miranda smiled as she watched her.

Hearing the door open, they both looked over and saw Lizzie walk in. Turning, Rebecca reached her arms up at her mom.

Lizzie smiled as she picked up her daughter. "Hi Becky," she said to her. Rebecca nestled into her mother's arms and still clutching her stuffed tiger, closed her eyes.

Setting her daughter into a comfortable position, she looked at Miranda, "You calling it a day?"

"Yea. My back is killing me," Miranda said as she gently rubbed her lower back.

"Why don't you take some time off? I can handle the stuff back here and you can work from home," Lizzie offered.

Miranda snickered, "I would but I'd be bouncing off the walls all alone." They both started laughing.

"What's Gordo doing?" Lizzie asked as she adjusted Becky in her arms.

"He's got a few more commercial shoots and a project with Larry to finish. Afterwards he's gonna take the final month off and then he's gonna work a reduced schedule when the baby is born."

"Must be nice having him around. Todd is constantly working."

Miranda smirked. "Please. He's constantly mothering me and won't let me lift a finger to do anything. You know how obsessed he becomes about stuff." As they both laughed again, Miranda grabbed her bag. "I'll see you tomorrow," she said as she headed out. "Bye Becky."

As Miranda walked into her home, she instantly dropped her bag by the front door and walked upstairs. Quickly changing into a pair of baggy sweats, she headed back downstairs to the kitchen. She was tired of having Gordo do everything and was going to surprise him by making dinner.

As she walked through the kitchen, the phone rang. Picking it up, "Hello?"

"Miranda, its Ethan."

"Hey Ethan, what's up?"

"Kate had the baby."

Miranda's mouth dropped for a moment and then broke into a huge smile. "Oohh. What she have?"

"It's a girl, Amanda."

"That's great Ethan. How's Kate?"

"Tired but happy. She'd been in labor since last night," Ethan told her.

Miranda winced a little, as the image of being in labor for a couple of hours flashed through her mind. Pushing it aside, "How's Caitlyn like being a big sister?" she asked.

Ethan chuckled, "She's not exactly thrilled with having to share our attention but I think she likes the idea of having a little sister."

"When can we see them?" Miranda asked. She wanted to see how Kate and the new baby were doing.

"If everything is ok, we'll be taking her home at the end of the week. Just call, I'm sure Kate would love to see you. I gotta get back, talk to ya soon."

"Sure Ethan. Bye."

"Bye Miranda."

As she hung up, Gordo came home. Walking into the kitchen, he found her gently rubbing her stomach.

"Hey baby." he said gently kissing her cheek. "What's up?" Gordo asked her a little concerned.

Miranda looked up at him with a small smile. "Kate had her baby."

"Oh?"

"A girl, Amanda," Miranda told him.

Gordo smiled and then studied her for a moment. "Jealous?" he asked with a smirk.

Miranda looked at him for a minute, a little surprised. "A little," she finally said, "I'm just tired of being pregnant."

Gordo wrapped her in a hug, "It's only four more months," he said into her ear.

Miranda closed her eyes and rested her head against Gordo's shoulder. Being with Gordo like this made her feel a little better but she was still a little jealous of her friends who now had babies and she was still stuck with a big stomach.

Sighing, she disentangled herself from Gordo's arms and walked to the refrigerator. "Hungry?" Gordo asked her as he watched her.

"Yea. I was thinking of making pasta," Miranda said as she rummaged through the refrigerator.

"I'll make it, go sit down and watch tv," Gordo suggested as he walked towards her and the fridge.

Miranda whirled around on him and glared at him. "Enough! Stop treating me like an invalid. I know I have to take it easy and I can't do everything that I normally do but I'm not gonna be over exerting myself making dinner," she said as she poked him in the chest. "So back off," Miranda warned him in a low tone.

"I know you can," Gordo said as he held up his hands defensively. "I'm just worried about you and the baby that's all."

Letting out a small sigh, Miranda's face softened, "I know." She then leaned forward and kissed Gordo's forehead. "I appreciate it, to a point. But you gotta stop smothering me."

"I'll try," Gordo said.

Miranda smirked. "Good. Now you go and watch tv and stay out of my way while I make dinner," Gordo chuckled and gave her a small kiss before walking away.