Six months later Lillian Deville turned over in her bed and smiled.

"Good morning, sleepy head." Tommy said softly as he pulled her close and kissed the top of her head.

"Mmm." Lil moaned. "Good morning."

Tommy twisted Lil's hair gently through his fingers.

"I still can't believe...that I'm sleeping in the same bed as the most beautiful..."

Tommy kissed Lil on the cheek.

"...kind..." Tommy kissed her on the opposite cheek. "...smart..." he kissed her again on the nose. "...and absolutely amazing woman in the world." Tommy finished, finding his way to Lil's lips.

"Tommy." Lil finally said, breaking the kiss. "What did I tell you about kissing me first thing in the morning? Ever hear of a little thing called morning breath?"

Tommy grinned. "Your breath smells fine, sweetie. I mean, you could use a mint, but..."

Lil interrupted him with a wap in the face of her pillow.

"I wasn't talking about my breath." She protested, jumping out of bed.

"Where are you going?" Tommy asked, squinting and shielding his eyes from the sunlight that now lit the room as Lil opened the blinds in their apartment.

"What do you mean?" Lil asked.

Tommy turned and looked at the alarm clock on the side table. He frowned.

"It's only seven-o-clock."

"I know, but I have a doctor's appointment at eight. You can go back to sleep, though, sweetie. I just have to take a shower."

Lil grabbed some clothes that were neatly folded in the bureau that the two shared. She took her hair down.

Tommy's eyes widened and he sat up in bed.

"I'm up now. And you know, if we're both going to take a shower this morning, there's no point in wasting hot water..." Tommy's voice trailed off and his eyes had a spark when he looked up at Lil.

Lil laughed and walked over to him. She wrapped her arms tenderly around his neck.

"Are you suggesting something?" She asked, seductively.

Tommy placed his hands on Lil's hips. The single touch sent a tingling sensation

throughout Lil's entire body.

"I think so." Tommy replied, anxiety riding his eyes.

Within the next fifteen minutes, the only sound that could be heard in that apartment was

running water and giggling.

"This is nice." Tommy said as the two of them stood together in the steamy

bathroom. Lil was standing in front of the mirror in her robe and Tommy had his chin

rested on her shoulder. His strong arms were wrapped around her small waist. Lil slipped

her fingers through his and Tommy rocked back and forth.

"Tommy?" Lil asked softly.

"Hmm?"

"I...I love you."

"I know... I love you too."

Lil smiled and Tommy wrapped his arms tighter around her.

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Lil sat in the doctor's office waiting for the doctor to see her.

As she was flipping through a magazine the door opened. A tall, elderly man entered the

room, carrying with him a clipboard.

"Lillian! How are you?"

Lil smiled timidly. "I'm fine. How are you?"

The doctor nodded. "Good. Good. So, you're not sick, are you? No broken bones?"

Lil shook her head and looked down at her feet. "Um...I actually came here to have a

pregnancy test done."

The doctor nodded again. "Alright. Come with me."