Author's Note: This chapter didn't come out as quickly because I had the other two written. With my schoolwork, I will try as best I can to put chapters out, but I will probably only get two out a week or so.

A Camden Pregnancy Chapter 3

Time passed quickly for the Camdens. The school aged went to school, Annie did the housework, Eric went to the church to do counseling, etc. After about two weeks of Mary/Carlos' departure, Annie received an unexpected phone call from Sarah.

(Phone rings)

"Hello?"

"Hi, Sarah. Good to hear from you. What's the occasion?"

"Well, Matt and I were thinking, and we decided to move to Glenoak."

"Why is that?"

"Well, with the news of two pregnancies (pauses for a moment) in the family, we thought it would be a good idea to be close to the family when the new children come"

"How thoughtful"

"We also have another surprise for you, but you'll just have to wait until we are settled"

"Okay. When are you guys moving here?"

"We put our house on the market a week ago, and already we've had a few good offers. We're going to wait another week to see if any more offers come in, but if not we're going to sell our house. We'll need the family to come out here over the kids' spring break to help us pack, and then we've hired a moving company to move our stuff out west."

"Oh, good. It'll be so nice to have our family so close together again, but what'll you do about jobs?"

"Matt and I will go out for jobs at Glenoak Hospital once we're settled."

"That's good. Call us when you've sold your house. Bye"

Annie told the rest of the family that night at dinner the news of Matt and Sarah.

In about a week (a week before the kids' spring break), Matt called and told them to make plane reservations for the family for Spring break to help them pack. Eric did that immediately made the reservations, and the rest of the week was spent in suspense on how Matt and Sarah were doing.

On the first day of spring break, the family got up bright and early and packed, and was on their way to the airport by 6:30 for an 8:30 flight. The check-in and security line went smoothly, and soon the Camdens were waiting in the waiting room of Gate 4

(Flight Attendant) – First boarding call for Flight 375 to LaGuardia.

"That's us, everybody!" Eric yelled quietly.

Everybody got up and proceeded to the flight attendant by the gate to check their boarding pass and go down the jet way to the plane. Kevin and Eric found their seats, and the rest of the family filed behind. Eric and Annie and Kevin put everybody's bags above the seats that they would not need.

The plane ride was a smooth and uneventful. Matt and Sarah were waiting just outside the gate when the Camdens stepped into the airport.

Sarah said," Hi everybody. Come here. Matt and I have missed you and need hugs."

Everyone went up and hugged Sarah and Matt. Then they picked up their carry-ons and walked to the baggage claim area.

Annie said, "Now everybody look for your bag. They should all have a big piece of red yarn around the handles, but just look carefully"

Everybody's luggage came around at the same time, and they picked it up and went out to rent a van and car for the family.

Once all the signatures had been made and the keys were handed over, the Camdens went out to the rental car lot, and found their cars. They all piled in, and were on their way to Matt and Sarah's dwelling.

When everybody got to Matt and Sarah's place, they went in and put their luggage down and took off their coats. Sarah got beverages out, and the family sat around talking for a while. It was about 5:00 when Matt spoke up.

"Now, since our place is definitely not big enough for all of you guys, we got a room for Mom and Dad, a room for Lucy and Kevin, a room for Ruthie, Sam, and David, and an extra room at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott. Since it's almost dinnertime, why don't we go over there so you guys can check in and put your luggage down, and then go get something to eat", Matt said.

With that, everybody got their coats, luggage, and purses/carry-ons.

Once everyone was checked in and stuff was put in rooms, everybody got in their cars and went to the nearby casual dining restaurant. They all ordered and then talked. Then their food came, they ate, talked some more, paid the bill, and left.

It was still 8:00, so everybody went back to Matt and Sarah's place for an hour before returning to the hotel for the night.

The next morning, everybody got up bright and early and got ready for the day. This is the day they would begin to pack Matt/Sarah's stuff. When everybody was ready, Ruthie gathered the whole group out on the walkway. They all went down to get breakfast at the hotel's continental breakfast. Everybody ate their fill, and then went over to Matt and Sarah's place.

Annie went up and knocked on the door of the apartment. Matt answered, and ushered them all inside. He immediately gave everybody instructions.

"Lucy, what I want you and Sarah to do is pack up the cd.'s. Annie and Ruthie, I want you to pack up the kitchen items that will not be needed until we get into our new home. Dad, you and I will go down to the storage unit to pack things up there. Kevin, I want you to stay here and oversee everything. Sarah is up here, if you have any questions about location. The moving company is coming in three days. Everybody, work as hard as you can, because we're trying to pinch pennies here by us packing."

Everybody did work hard for the rest of the time there, and by the time the movers got to the apartment, everything was ready for them to just carry out. With one last look, Matt and Sarah said good-bye to their NY life and hello to their CA life. The Camdens spent a few days at the monuments and zoo, and then boarded a plane back to Glenoak.

When everybody got back home, they were welcomed by a clean house and Martin, who was back for the weekend from college. Everybody was tired from a busy week, so they went into the living room to watch TV. Matt and Sarah brought their suitcases upstairs before joining everybody else.

The next day was Sunday, and Easter, so everybody got all dressed up, and Annie handed out corsages and the male equivalent. They all got in Annie's van and Kevin's SUV. The Easter service was wonderful. When everybody got home they changed into casual clothing and sat down at the table for lunch. Today, lunch was nothing special, just sandwiches and chips, because of the big dinner. Then Ruthie took Sam and David out to the garage while Easter eggs were hidden. Then Sam and David came back inside and had a time of finding them all. Soon Annie started dinner and put everyone to the task of different dinner related jobs.

When dinner was ready, everyone sat down, and Matt said grace. It was a tradition that the eldest son at home would say grace on Easter, and the youngest at Christmas. Everybody dug in, and said the meal was wonderful. Everyone chatted, then cleaned up and sat in the living room with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. It was getting late, and the kids had school tomorrow, so everybody went their separate ways to their rooms at 8:00. Everyone was in bed by 11:00.

Monday morning, Matt and Sarah went to Glenoak hospital to get jobs there. As it turned out, Glenoak was short on OB-GYN's, so both Matt and Sarah got a high-ranking job as an OB-GYN. They had lunch in the hospital cafeteria, and then went out looking for homes that they liked. By the end of the day, they had made an offer on the home they especially liked. Their furniture had arrived that very same day.

On Wednesday night, so many people had things to do that Annie said it was a do your own dinner night. Matt and Sarah went to the pool hall with Lucy and Kevin, but they got their own table. Halfway through eating, Matt got a call on his cell.

(Phone rings)

Sarah, I'll be right back. Matt went to the corner of the restaurant.

"Hello, I'm Andrew Goodman. Are you Matt Camden?"

"Yes, I am. Hey, aren't you the man whom I made the house offer with?"

"Yes, indeed. That's why I'm calling. You've got the house. We can close tomorrow if you'd like."

"You really mean it?"

"Yes. Why don't you and your wife come over right now for final arrangements?"

"Okay. We'll do that."

He walked back to the table. He sat down. "Sarah, I've got really good news. We got the house!"

"We did? Hurray! Let's go tell Lucy and Kevin."

"Yes. Why don't you go do that, while I pay the bill and get our coats. We're going over to do the final arrangements, and closing tomorrow."

"Good. That's great."

Lucy and Kevin were ecstatic too.

Matt and Sarah did all the final arrangements, and set up a meeting at 10:00 the next morning for closing the house.

The next morning, everything went smoothly and the movers were to come tomorrow, Friday.

On Friday, Annie, Eric, and Lucy went over to help Matt and Sarah greet the movers and get a little bit settled. Martin had agreed to drive everybody over to Matt and Sarah's after school. With everybody there, things went faster, but it was dinnertime soon, so everybody went to the pool hall. Kevin met them there, after driving from the Police station. When everybody was done eating, they all went back over to Matt and Sarah's to finish up the moving in. They agreed to spend a relaxing Saturday, and then meet at 4:00 for chat and dinner at the main house.

Matt and Sarah were prompt, arriving at 4:00 on the dot. Ruthie went to get Lucy and Kevin, and everybody went to the back yard for a game of catch or to chat.

Annie and Lucy and Sarah and Ruthie went inside at about 5:30 to get dinner ready. Nothing special, just oven baked chicken, corn, and biscuits. Dinner was ready at 6:23, and everybody was washed up and seated by 6:30. Eric said grace, and everybody ate in silence. Ruthie and Sarah cleared, and then Annie helped them bring the dessert stuff in. Everybody sat around talking, until Sarah cleared her throat.

drum roll please—

Everyone, Matt and I have a wonderful announcement to make. You have heard this a few times before, but this is the first from us. Everyone, I'm pregnant. I'm due in early-mid October, like Mary and Lucy. We wanted to wait a little while to let everyone know. We wanted to be totally sure. Now we are sure. Matt and Kevin have an announcement to make.

Kevin said, " Would it be right to just let 3 pregnant women in the same family go about their lives normally? No. That is why Matt and I together have booked 3 week-long spots at the Spa for Pregnant women in Iowa. We asked Annie, and she said this was the best in the country. We booked this for late April. Have fun, Lucy and Sarah, and Mary will have fun with you guys I'm sure.

No one could speak any more, after the news of 3 pregnancies in the same family. Everybody just decided to excuse themselves or leave. Annie and Eric cleaned everything up and then went to bed, as it was 10:00.

Author's Note: I'm sorry this is a long chapter, but I had had it shorter earlier and then elaborated on the details. I think its way better though. I hope you liked it. Remember when reviewing, NO Flames, please. Constructive criticism is welcome.

Here's a blast from the future:

Ch 5(not next chap): Adjusting to pregnant life

Ch 6: The Spa trip