CHAPTER 9: SPREADING THE NEWS OF THE BABY
The next morning after a night of celebrating his 1st Anniversary with his wife, the King of Hearts found that he had woken up even earlier than usual. Still laying on his side and feeling Rain's soft hand against his chest, all was quiet as he began to think about something. Though the night before had been magical between he and his wife from their dinner to their passionate loving later that night, the something he was now thinking about and that had actually woken him up so early was the news he had been told. Becoming the Champion Gundam Fighter currently seemed like it had been extremely easy compared to the thought of taking the role of a father. 'Things are really gonna change,' Domon thought just before remembering the last big change in his life, which had been getting married.
Looking at the woman who was lost in sleep next to him, Domon was still amazed over the fact that she was his wife and that now she was carrying a part of him inside of her. 'Rain,' he thought staring at her, 'I hope that our child will take after you instead of me.' Then the thought of how their baby had come to be in the first place ran through the King of Heart's mind. If there had ever been a baby made between two people so in love, it was theirs. Because of that, Domon realized even more that the change coming into their lives was so right and not as scary as it had seemed at first hearing the news. Speaking to the baby in his head, he thought, 'Even though there are problems throughout the universe, I am more than willing to explain all that I can to you.'
Reaching out to his wife, Domon gently laid his hand on the side of her delicate face.
The sweet female awoke with a soft smile after feeling her husband's gentle caress.
"Good morning," the King of Hearts said softly causing his wife's hand, which was on his chest to start to take in the feel of him there.
"Good morning," she spoke back just as softly, but then her hand stopped moving, her smile disappeared and her eyes widened.
It was clear to Domon that his wife was about to be sick once again. At least now he was relieved to know that it was because of the pregnancy and not because something was very wrong with her health.
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Later that afternoon, Domon's father made a surprise visit to the young Kasshu's home. "Dad!" Domon exclaimed happy to see him.
"My son," his father said proudly as the two hugged and patted each other on their backs, each remembering the excited phone call made from son to father the night before. The King of Hearts had been so very happy as he exclaimed that he had found out that he was going to be a father. Now upon releasing each other, the doctor said, "I am so happy for you and Rain, Domon."
Smiling back, Domon said, "Yeah, I could tell on the phone last night that you liked the idea of becoming a Grandfather."
"Very, much so," Dr. Kasshu said as Domon moved so that his father could walk into the house. Once in, the doctor said with concern, "So, where is the expecting mother?"
"She's upstairs in bed sleeping," Domon said as he closed the door. "I can't believe how tired she gets. It's like she's exhausted."
Seeing his son's surprise over Rain's tiredness, Dr. Kasshu said, "I can see that you and I have some talking to do."
Folding his arms, the King of Hearts said, "Are you going to give me advice on pregnant women?"
Raising one eyebrow at his son, the doctor stated in a very serious voice, "Wasn't it I who gave you expert advice for your honeymoon night?"
Domon's eyes widened as his arms slipped from being folded. Hoping he wasn't blushing, the King of Hearts turned to make his way through the nearby Japanese sliding screen doors and into the Living room. The advice his father had given him for his honeymoon had made Domon's first experience with his wife totally and utterly amazing. Once again the Neo-Japan fighter realized that his father's knowledge did prove to help out tremendously. Now both in the living room, the two men sat down in the two simple, styled lounge chairs, which sat quite low to the ground. "Alright, Dad. I'm listening."
Trying not to smile just yet, Dr. Kasshu said, "I just want to warn you about a few things."
"Warn me?" Domon asked with a questioning look.
"Not that this happens to all pregnant women, but do not be surprised if Rain gets very emotional."
"What do you mean?"
"You see, her hormones may have her acting from one extreme to the other. She may seem happy one moment then sad the very next not even knowing why herself. Also, through the months she may have headaches, be exhausted, feel overweight and confused, therefore possibly causing her to become mad at you."
"At me? Why?" Domon asked with such an innocent look on his face.
"She may blame you for making her feel miserable," Dr. Kasshu said finding it so hard to keep a straight face.
"I do not plan on making her miserable," Domon said feeling that he had been a pretty good husband so far.
"No, son. What I mean is that the pregnancy may make her feel so miserable at times that she may blame you for getting her pregnant."
"What! It's not like she didn't thoroughly enjoy getting pregnant," the King of Hearts said just before wishing he had kept his mouth shut as he now actually felt a redness growing over his face.
Dr. Kasshu finally let out a small, controlled laugh as he watched his son try to recuperate from his outburst on his passionate love making with his sweet Rain.
"I'm sorry, Domon," the doctor said not meaning to embarrass the young man. "It's just that the news of the coming of my first Grandchild has me so very pleased."
Finding himself smiling over how happy his father was, Domon said, "I'll say." Since being reunited with his father, Domon couldn't remember him looking as happy as he looked now.
Opening up his white jacket, the doctor then pulled out a small book from a pocket inside and handed it to Domon.
"What's this," the King of Hearts asked taking it and then examining it.
Dr. Kasshu was very happy to see his son all ready beginning to flip through the pages. "I realize that you have never been around a pregnant woman before, so I got you a book that explains just what's happening to your wife and your baby each week."
'Four to six weeks pregnant,' Domon thought continuing to turn through the pages.
Pushing himself back into the lounge chair, Dr. Kasshu crossed one of his legs over the other as he examined his son who began reading one of the pages.
After about a minute or so, Domon said with amazement, "Can you believe that the baby's brain and spinal cord are already developed and that the ears are starting to develop next?"
"It seems unbelievable, but it's true. And just think, babies are born everyday," the doctor said clasping his hands together.
"Not mine and Rain's," Domon said as he started to read some more.
Dr. Kasshu found himself wishing that he had a camera to take a picture of how engrossed the gundam fighter was into the book.
"Oh, man," Domon said with worry in his voice.
"What?"
"Poor Rain may be nauseous for the next two months or even longer. And, it also says it's completely normal for her to be so tired."
"Yes, so I'm sure you'll be very understanding."
"You don't have to throw hints, Dad. I'll take good care of her," the King of Hearts said placing the book down on the small lounge table between them. He intended to always take care of his wife and be by her side.
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Later that night in their bedroom, Domon and Rain decided they should tell their friends the good news. It took a while and plenty of luck to get all of the Shuffles and their crews on the phone at the same time, but the Kasshu couple had been successful. Because of technology at the present time, many more than three people could be on the phone at the same time.
"Okay, everyone's here, right?" Domon asked facing the speakerphone, as he and his wife sat on their bed next to each other.
Sai Saici could be heard munching down on something as he mumbled, "Yeah, Bro."
Wondering what news had to be told to everyone at the same time, George said, "Princess Marie Louise and I are both here as well."
Nastasha could be heard letting out a deep breath before saying, "Argo's here with me. Now get on with it already, Kasshu."
His mind already filling with dirty thoughts, Chibodee said, "Nastasha, did Domon interrupt you and Argo in the middle of something? You sound aggravated."
Before Nastasha could tell the Neo-American fighter to shut up, Shirley said, "We're all here too," of the Neo-American crew.
"Alright, then," Domon said with a proud smile, though no one but Rain could see it, "I guess it's time to tell you all the news."
"Please do," Nastasha said running out of patience.
"Wait!" Chibodee exclaimed, "Let me guess it." Before the leader of the Shuffles could say no, Chibodee started to rattle on. "You and Rain are quitting as the Neo-Japan team."
Rolling his eyes, Domon said, "No…
Cutting Domon off, Chibodee said, "You and Rain are planning an even wilder place for us to go next month when it's time for us to get together."
"No," Domon said looking at his wife as she covered her mouth to keep from laughing at the Neo-American fighter.
Still not ready to give up, Chibodee said, "I know what it is, Domon. There's trouble in paradise because Rain now sees that you're a real pain in the ass to live with."
"What! No!" Domon exclaimed, wishing Chibodee was near so that he could let him have it.
"Just kidding," old Chib said loving how easy it was to get the Neo-Japan fighter all riled up.
"Chibodee Crocket!" Nastasha exclaimed wishing they were all together so she could make him shut-up. When the Neo-American fighter became quiet, the Russian woman calmed down and said, "Domon Kasshu, tell us the news before I guess it."
"Alright," he said happily.
The word 'good' could be heard over and over making the Kasshu couple began to enjoy torturing their friends by holding back the news.
"Are you sure you're all ready to hear the news?" the King of Hearts asked.
"Yes," everyone practically yelled, including George.
"Come on, Bro," Sai said becoming frustrated.
"Alright, alright," Domon said taking his wife's hand and giving it a gentle squeeze, causing her to give him a sweet smile back. "Rain's…pregnant."
All at the same time, the Kasshu's friends let out sighs of happiness and approval.
"I knew it," Nastasha said calmly as Argo agreed with her. The two of them had been having a feeling that a baby Kasshu would be entering into their lives soon.
"Oh, George," the princess said grabbing onto his arm and hugging it. "Here comes their first baby. I think ours should be next."
Poor George turned beet red. Sure he loved his princess, but they hadn't even set a date to get married yet. And, if the princess didn't stop hanging on him so much, they might just be the next to worry about a baby entering into their lives.
"Cool, Sis! Wait till I tell Cecile," Sai Saici said happily.
"So, Domon," Chibodee said as if impressed, "You knocked up Rain!"
"Chibodee, they are married!" Shirley exclaimed making him hush. Then in a pleasant voice, she said to the happy couple, "We're all so happy for you two."
Thinking of a nicer way to put that Rain was pregnant, old Chib said, "So, you got a bun in the oven, huh, Rain?"
Both Domon and Rain looked at each other not quite knowing what to say to that.
"You are so disgusting with words!" George exclaimed. "What is happening to Rain is a beautiful thing."
"I know that, man," the Neo-American Fighter said. "Chill out, Pretty boy."
Domon could soon be heard telling his wife, "I guess they're happy for us, Rain."
"Yeah, we can't wait to see ya as a daddy," Chibodee said just before laughing as if that would be the funniest thing.
"Sis, you'll have to be tough to have Domon's child," Sai said so seriously.
Confused over just what the youngest fighter had meant, Domon said, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"I mean if that baby's rough like you, Bro, it might try to kick its way out of Sis."
"Sai," Janet said in a calm voice, "That's not true. It's a precious little baby."
Defending her husband, Rain said, "I'll have you know that my tough husband is very tender with me."
"Awe," Chibodee's girls let out causing the King of Hearts to become a bit embarrassed.
George secretly smiled imagining what a child made by the sweet, smart Rain and the rough, tough Domon Kasshu would be like.
Smiling at her love, Argo, Nastasha said, "I knew it was only a matter of time before we would hear of this news from the Neo-Japan team."
"Yes," Rain said knowing, "You did question when we would have children while we were in New Orleans."
"How pregnant are ya, Rain?" Chibodee asked trying to figure something out.
With excitement, Bunny said, "He means how far along are you, Rain?"
Putting her hand on her flat stomach, the pretty blue-eyed female smiled and said, "I'm four to six weeks pregnant."
"I knew it," Chibodee said getting the answer he wanted.
"Knew what?" Domon asked clueless to what his friend had meant.
"You and Rain probably brought more than beads back from New Orleans!" With that said, Chibodee began to laugh as his crew soon giggled along with him.
"So, the King of Hearts is having a child," Argo said sounding so very proud. "This is a proud moment."
Sounding just as proud, the Knight added, "Indeed it is."
Moved, Domon said, "Thanks, guys."
"No problem, Bro," Sai said feeling just as happy for the Kasshu couple.
Realizing that Rain would be pregnant at her and Argo's wedding, Nastasha smiled but then said in a very serious voice, "Did you two tell your commissioner yet?"
Domon and Rain looked at each other a bit stunned since it was obvious that neither of them had even given a thought to how their news was going to affect Commissioner Karato. Grunting first, the King of Hearts then said, "I'm not worried about Karato."
Not wanting Mademoiselle Rain to worry in her condition, George said, "He will be happy for you both."
"Yeah, right," Sai said not believing it for a second.
Knowing how protective Domon was of his wife, Chibodee said, "He better be happy or Domon's gonna tell him to find another gundam fighter."
"You got that right," Domon said, for once agreeing with the Neo-American fighter.
"We'll handle it," Rain said calmly as she squeezed her husband's hand to let him know that they could talk about it later.
Wanting to change the subject, Shirley said, "I can't wait to see you next month, Rain."
Suddenly getting worried, Domon said, "I don't know if Rain should leave Neo-Japan…or…our house for that matter."
"Domon," Rain said seeing the fear on his face, "I can travel this early in pregnancy, plus, there's no way I can just stay home constantly. I'd go crazy."
"Okay, calm down," he said after seeing the worry all over his wife's face as if he was going to lock her in their house and not let her leave till the baby came.
Wanting to be ever so polite as usual, George said, "I think it's time for us to give Domon and Rain some peace till our next meeting." The Knight could tell that the Kasshu couple needed some more time alone to discuss the next few months.
After everyone said their goodbyes on the phone and hung up, Domon knew his wife wasn't in the mood to try to figure out what they should do for supper. Standing up from her side, the Neo-Japan fighter said, "Come on, Rain. I'll take you out for dinner."
Though she was glad that he was going to let her leave the house, she declined. "I don't think so. Every time I eat something, it comes right back up."
Knowing that wasn't easy to deal with, but also knowing she needed to eat, Domon's tender side came out as he knelt down in front of his wife who was still sitting on their bed. "Come on, Baby," he said putting his hands on her knees while leaning against them, "You've got someone else to feed too."
"There's some leftovers in the refrigerator for you."
"I didn't mean me," Domon said, making a sour face. But then smiling, he said, "I meant the…I mean our baby."
"Oh Domon, I know you did," she said putting her hands on his as she looked into his eyes to see such affection there.
"The baby's already putting a lot of stress on your body, Rain. You need to eat because you need all of the strength that you can get even if you can only keep something like…crackers down."
With a very surprised look on her face, Rain asked, "How do you know so much about pregnancy?"
Looking very proud of himself, the Neo-Japan fighter said, "My dad gave me a book on the subject."
"And, you're actually reading it?"
"Rain, I do know how to read, you know," Domon said turning away as if a bit hurt.
Lifting a hand, Rain turned his face back to hers and said, "You know I know you can read. It's just that you reading that book tells me even more that you really are looking forward to our baby."
"I am and I want to be there for you, Rain. Our friends are so far away most of the time and you don't have either of your parents to help, but know that you can count on me. You and this baby mean everything to me."
"Oh, Domon," Rain said as she scooted off of the bed and into her husband's arms. After pressing her lips to his for a sweet kiss, she said, "I love you, Domon."
"I love you too, Rain," he whispered before feeling all of her weight lean onto him. Slowly he began to lay back onto the floor with her in his arms as she started to kiss him with such passion. Domon knew this was definitely an over emotional part of his wife that he could handle. He could worry about getting her to eat later.
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Monday, the commissioner still wasn't aware of Rain's pregnancy when he came up with what he thought was a great idea. Upon his request, both Domon and Rain met him in his office. Sitting in the two chairs in front of the commissioner's desk in the dull, gray room, the Kasshu couple knew they had to tell the uptight man of their news. It was practically a miracle that the news hadn't all ready been leaked out to the press for him to find out.
At first, all was quiet in the gray office as the Neo-Japan team sat staring at their commissioner. Karato sensed something was different but wasn't sure what as he watched Domon turn to look at Rain, who looked so exhausted. Before the Japanese official could say anything, the King of Hearts began to speak to his wife, obviously not caring who else was in the room with them. "Rain, do you feel okay?"
"Yes," she said softly as she turned to look at the man in her life.
Not believing her, the fighter said, "I knew you should have stayed home today."
"Stayed home?" Karato whispered as if the King of Hearts was crazy since they had just gotten back from Neo-America not that long ago.
Ignoring the Japanese official, Domon said, "Take some time off, Rain."
"Time off?" Karato asked as if he was losing total control over his team. However, he realized no matter how hard he tried, he could never have control over Domon Kasshu.
"Domon," Rain said looking a little aggravated with her over protective husband, "I don't want to stay home and just sleep all day."
"Good," Karato said relieved that the female didn't seem to want to do as her husband had suggested. "We need you here, Rain."
Before Rain could even acknowledge her commissioner, Domon said, "I just don't want you to hurt yourself. Your body needs rest, remember?"
"Yes, and believe me I'm being very careful. I'm not hurting...anything," she said meaning their baby. "I won't always look this tired…well not till the end I believe."
"I just don't want you to push it," Domon said with worry in his voice causing Karato to become more and more confused.
Reaching for her husband's hand, the pretty blue-eyed female took it and said, "I promise I'm not pushing myself. My job isn't that physical."
"Well," Karato said finally forcing a word in, "Maybe if you push yourself, Rain, you wouldn't look so tired."
"What!" Domon exclaimed in a defensive voice, as he placed his angry eyes on the commissioner.
Wanting to introduce his idea, Karato said somewhat excited, "Rain just needs to get her blood pumping again and I know how."
Rain squeezed her husband's hand causing him to look back at her to see her wide eyes saying something to him.
Looking into her eyes, Domon was reminded that Karato had no idea of her pregnancy. Trying to calm the deadly glare he knew he had given Karato, Domon said as he looked back at the man, "And, how do you plan to get Rain's…blood pumping?"
Leaning forward, while putting his arms on his desk, the commissioner said, "I'll tell you that in a second. First, I will tell you that I'd like to see you piloting the Burning Gundam in a test match. Wouldn't you like that, Domon?"
"You mean a practice fight?" the fighter asked looking quite interested but not as much as the commissioner had hoped. Domon just had better things on his mind for now."
"Yes," the commissioner said. "You can see where all of your recent training has gotten you in a test match."
Very curious, Domon asked, "And, who's gundam would I fight?"
Staring at Domon, the commissioner then looked at Rain then back at Domon again, just before saying, "I thought that Rising Gundam would be perfect to practice against."
"What!" both Domon and Rain exclaimed at the same time.
"Rising Gundam!" Karato repeated with more excitement in his voice and a big smile on his face as if he had come up with the most fantastic idea.
Gritting his teeth together cause he was already pretty sure what the answer was going to be, Domon asked, "And who do you expect to pilot the Rising Gundam?"
"Why Rain, of course," the Japanese official said as if Domon had asked the craziest question.
"Rain!" Domon exclaimed as he stood up out of his chair making Rain stand up and grab onto his arm to try to calm him down.
Seeing that Domon was not happy with this idea, the commissioner didn't understand why as he said, "I know Rain's not an official gundam fighter, but she is able to handle the Rising Gundam. After all, she's done it before."
With a fire in his eyes, the King of Hearts said, "There's no way I'm going to fight my wife, especially in her condition."
"Her condition?" the commissioner asked with a puzzled look.
"Baby, calm down," Rain said not loosening her grip on her husband's arm.
Not wanting his wife to get more upset, Domon forced himself to calm down as he looked back at her.
"Domon," Rain said very seriously, "I know I definitely can't do something like that in my condition."
Confused even further, Karato said, "You both said condition. What condition is Rain in?"
Completely calmed down, Domon put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said to her, "I guess we should tell him the news before he makes you Neo-Japan's gundam fighter for the 14th Gundam fight."
Letting out a small laugh at her husband's crazy statement, Rain said, "Though I am tough enough to handle the Rising Gundam, you know I'm not a fighter, Domon." She knew her husband was the gifted fighter and her gifts were in other things.
Smiling back at his lady, the woman he had fallen deeply in love with, Domon said, "I wouldn't change a thing about you, Rain."
"Alright, alright," Karato said frustrated. "Enough with your…display of affection. Please tell me what the hell's going on!"
Both spinning their heads to look at Karato, Domon then said very seriously, "Commissioner Karato, I think you should sit down."
"Oh, no," the commissioner whispered as he sat down resting his arms on the arms of the chair. He looked quite worried about what the news could be.
Sitting down as well in the chairs in front of the desk once again, Domon and Rain kept their hands linked together. A bit afraid of what the commissioner's reaction would be, Rain nodded to Domon that he shouldn't keep their commissioner waiting any longer.
Nodding back at his wife, Domon turned to Karato and said very seriously, "Rain is pregnant."
"What?" Karato asked not expecting that news at all. "How did that happen?"
Giving his wife a very strange look, Domon then turned back to Karato and said, "Do you want me to buy a book that explains?"
"That's not what a meant!" the commissioner exclaimed insulted. Calming down cause he wasn't sure just what this news meant to the Neo-Japan gundam fight team as of yet, he said, "I meant that I had no idea that you and Rain were planning to have children at this time."
"Commissioner Karato," Rain said wanting him to relax, "When we found out the news, we were just as surprised as you are… but now we are very happy about it."
Looking at Rain, the Japanese official said, "Does that mean that you will be resigning from the team?"
"No," she said very calmly, though her husband was a nervous wreck over her working for now. "But…the minute I think that my job is putting a strain on the baby I will stop immediately. The very last thing that I would ever want to do is hurt this baby. Believe it or not, I already love this child so much."
Smiling at his wife, the mother of his child, Domon then turned to Karato and said, "Now you see why Rain cannot pilot the Rising Gundam."
"Yes, yes…why of course," the commissioner said, "But, Domon, you will remain our gundam fighter, right?"
"Yes," the King of Hearts said wondering why Karato would think he wouldn't. "I'm not the one who is actually pregnant."
"Kasshu, don't make me wish that you could go through the labor pains," Karato said pushing himself back into his chair. "It's just that…Oh, I don't want to say it."
"What?" Domon asked wanting to know.
Looking at Domon, the commissioner said, "I don't want to sound selfish, but I'm worried that now that you're going to have…a little family, that you won't fight your best."
"Um…in a way you're right," Domon said surprising Rain.
"Yes, but please explain," Karato said in a surprisingly calm manner.
Nodding back to Karato that he would, Domon said, "Obviously you know that my wife and now our baby means more to me than the gundam fight. But, being that I am the King of Hearts, I will fight my absolute best for Neo-Japan. However, I will only lay down my life for my wife and the baby."
The commissioner didn't reply. After a few seconds he stood up and said, "Fair enough." Bowing his head to Domon, Karato then said, "I wouldn't want you to lay down your life in a gundam fight. All I can ask is that you continue to fight your best. And, Rain…when things get too hard, I'll arrange an assistant to help you. Who knows, you could be carrying the next Neo-Japan champion gundam fighter."
"Or," Domon said looking at the female, "a very caring person like my wife."
"Yes, that would only do our universe good," Karato said looking at the smart, caring female. "Congratulations, Rain."
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Later that night, Han brought Hoy and Ming over to the Kasshu's home. Han had been told the night before on the phone about Rain's pregnancy while Hoy and Ming were sound asleep and thought it best that Domon and Rain tell the children in person.
When Domon answered the door for his guest, he appeared to be a bit aggravated.
Not seeing Rain, but seeing the frustration written all over the fighter's face, the older man said, "Is Rain sick again?"
"Yes," Domon said feeling useless. "I hate seeing her going through this."
Coming out of the bathroom, Rain tried to act as if nothing was wrong as she smiled at her young guest.
Seeing his wife's forced smile, Domon whispered to Han, "I don't know why they call it morning sickness. She's sick throughout the day."
Han patted the King of Hearts on the back easily understanding how hard it was to see the woman you love feeling so sick and thinking that there's nothing you can do for her. "Just be there for her, Domon."
"I know," the Neo-Japan fighter said as he watched Ming and Hoy happily begin to run over to his wife. But then, Domon sounded like he was going to go off the deep end as he yelled, "No, Hoy, Ming! Don't jump on Rain! You could hurt her!" Before Rain could tell her overly nervous husband to calm down, he exclaimed, "Rain's pregnant!"
With that, the two children stopped immediately and looked up at the pretty blue-eyed female with a look of shock on their faces. As the two small children looked at each other digesting what was just said, they both exclaimed, "Wow!"
Jumping up and down, Ming said, "Rain's going to be a Mommy."
Thinking of the man he so admired, Hoy could see the King of Hearts clearly in his head fighting in the Burning gundam. In awe, he whispered, "The pilot of the Burning gundam is going to be a daddy."
Walking over to his wife, Domon caught the, you better calm down look, in her eyes just before he gave her the, I'm sorry smile. Putting his arm around her shoulders he said as he looked down below at Hoy and Ming who were hugging his wife, "So guys, you're happy about the baby?"
"Yes," Ming said with a huge smile.
Now moving to hug Domon's leg, Hoy said, "Now we'll have someone else to play with."
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I hope to have time to write the next chapter soon and I hope I've kept your interest.
Thanks for the reviews since my last post you wonderful reviewers:
GoldAngel2-(I know you're busy, so don't worry about getting back to me.) I do like to believe Domon and Rain were inseparable as children, especially since their parents were friends at the time. And, I'm trying to keep some Japanese culture through out this, though I'm not the best, so thanks. In my first G Gundam story I had fun writing about a flashback Domon had of Master Asia speaking to him about women. I'm glad you liked when Domon was worried that he could hurt the baby. LOL! Thanks for a terrific review, KSF!
Redlion-Yes, I can see Domon being very sweet to Rain and I really see him only being that sweet to her. She's the only one he can really let all the walls down with. Thanks for letting me know I'm not over doing the sweetness. And, your reasons on why you think they make a great couple are right on! Very well said! Thanks!
Ryan-LOL! Yes, Domon is going to drive poor Rain a bit crazy. Thanks for your nice words about the mushiness. I'm looking forward to writing about the Shuffles and their crews next reunion. Old Chib may drive Domon crazy. Thanks for the wonderful review!
Cuz I Can-Don't worry, I think I'll have Domon fainting at some point in this story. LOL! You are so right in saying the stronger they are the harder they fall! Thanks for your loyal reviews!
Squeekers-Yes, Domon's turning into Jell-O a bit! And, stay single till you find the right guy. It's better to be single than being with the wrong one! Your prince will come along soon enough. Hope you enjoyed how everyone took the news!
Black Joker Lady-"Three Times a Lady" really is a beautiful song. As for old Chib driving Domon crazy, I think I should have a reunion very soon for the Shuffles and their crew. They still need to talk about Argo and Nastasha's wedding!
Saber Wolf-Thanks for reviewing and I hope you liked how everyone reacted to the news!!
The Notorious Cat-I hope you enjoyed the above chapter and especially your vacation! Thanks!
Cat and her alter ego Henry-Domon's really getting into how he will raise his child. He wants him or her to…understand life better than he did when he was feeling such sorrow. I know, I should shut up. Anyway, thanks for saying the chapter before the one above rocked! I love that!
Jessi-You didn't sound pushy or controlling at all. You're a wonderful reviewer and believe me I've had some hard reviews in the past and yours are far from it. They're very sweet. And, Rain should be getting bigger and bigger soon enough. I'm still thinking about names for the baby. Thanks faithful reviewer!
Kidbuux256-Thanks for reviewing! I truly thank you for the very nice complement!
Turtle Lover-I hope you're busy cause you're enjoying your summer! I'm thrilled that you found time to read my story. Domon will be very supportive when he's not driving his wife crazy with worry. LOL!
Fang-I'm glad you like what I did in the chapter before the one above. Nice ideas you gave for the baby's name. Your idea of Rain getting sick on Domon cracked me up.
Secretperson/ShadowLiger-Chibodee did connect the baby news to New Orleans! Sorry I didn't put all that much about Han. Thanks again for the review!
Koto Juri-I'm glad you enjoyed Domon's reaction in the chapter before the one above and…I hope you enjoyed the one above as well!
Shawn Provoncha-Really great?—Thanks!
GoLfChiCk-Thanks for reviewing! I'm still working on names. I would never mind you putting me on your favorite's list. I'm honored anytime someone does that. Thank you very much. Lord knows I'm far from the best but I try to do the best I can. Thanks!
Sock her-chick 101-I'm thrilled that you like my story so much! I hope you liked Chibodee's reaction on the phone. I'm looking forward to writing about another reunion!
Ani-Bravo?—Wow! Thanks! After the baby's born, I have a lot of thinking to do about another G Gundam story!
Gemini-LOL! I'm glad you don't feel you look like a chipmunk any longer. I've had stitches in my lip before, but from a fall. Luckily everything worked out. I think I'll have fun writing about Domon being with a pregnant wife. And, I love mush too! (Guess that's no surprise.) Hope I didn't keep you counting too long till the above chapter came out. Thanks for such a nice review!
Franciso Bonilla-I hope you liked what happened next! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Thanks again to all reading and reviewing! Jen