Chapter 45
"The Child Within"
Deanna, Will and Lily are sitting at the table putting together one of Lily's puzzles. Deanna groans softly as she shifts her position. She was now 25 weeks pregnant she was beginning to show. The morning sickness is over but the backaches remain.
"Your back hurting again?"
"Yeah, I think the baby is laying on my spine. I hope she changes positions soon."
"Mommy, why don't you ask daddy to back rub. He is the best you know."
"Yes, I do know that. It wouldn't be the first back rub I got from your father."
"I have the magic touch Lily."
"Man, I starting to think I have a strangers body. I can't wait until the baby's born."
"Me neither, cuz Emilee is gonna be staying in my room and I get a big girls room."
Deanna and Will laugh she was already calling the baby Emilee and Deanna still had 4 months to go until the birth. Deanna stops mid laugh and lets out a sharp gasp placing her hand across her bulging middle. Will naturally panics and jumps up from the table.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, the baby just kicked me for the first time that's all. It was amazing!"
"Come on you want to feel her?"
Will smiles along with Lily who each place their hands on Deanna's.
"There did you feel it? She's going to be a great athlete."
Will and Lily light up with happiness as Emilee continues to kick Deanna.
"Doesn't that feel weird mommy having something moving inside your stomach?"
"Not really it feels like butterflies flapping their wings."
The family continue to share the moment as Will gives Deanna a kiss.
"Thanks for everything."
"Well Will you has a big part in this remember or have you forgotten where babies come from?"
"Come on Deanna I'm over 40 years old I think I know where baby's come from. I just want to thank you for dealing with everything, you are very strong."
"Comes from my mother."
Will laughs as Lily places her hear on her mother's stomach. It was a priceless moment but it was beautiful as well.
TBC...Chapter 46
