Ch. 10 Baby Shower
In June, Lu went on maternity leave. Lana figured that now was the perfect time to throw a baby shower for Lu.
"Alright everybody!" Lana hollered as everyone shuffled about, " Lu is going to be here any minute. I want all of the presents in, on, or around the stroller sitting at my right. Then, I want everyone to stand over there," Lana said, pointing to her left.
She just wanted everything to be perfect for her best friends baby shower.
Just then, Kayla saw Lu walk into the clinic.
"She's here!" she called.
Everyone quickly got into place.
"Lana! What's the emer..." Lu trailed off.
"Surprise!" everyone shouted.
"Oh my gosh!" Lu exclaimed. "You guys really didn't have to do this."
"Yes we did!" a familiar voice called from the back.
"Who was that?" Lu asked.
As the woman stepped forward, Lu tried her hardest to fight back tears.
"Dana!" Lu cried as she quickly went to give her friend a hug. "When did you get in?" Lu asked, still fighting back tears.
"Just this morning," Dana replied.
"I'm glad you came," Lu said.
"Me too," Dana replied, giving her friend another hug.
The shower went on just as Lana had planned.
"Alright everyone! It's time for Lu to open her gifts," Lana hollerd.
Lu received and assortment of things. From blankets to clothes. Rattles to bottles. Even the stroller with a car seat. After the shower was over, and all of the guests had gone, Lu stuck around and talked with Lana, Dana, Kayla, Peter, and Andy.
"So, do you have any names picked out yet?" Dana asked as she sipped some punch.
"Actually, Jonas and I already narrowed it down to two. Isabel Marie and Madison Nicole. Maddie for short."
"Those are beautiful names," Kayla said.
"Beautiful names for a beautiful baby!" Andy said. " Lu and Jonas had a 3-D ultrasound done. This kid already deserves a modeling career!"
Everyone laughed and continued to talk about the baby and catching up on each other's lives. When they had all had their fill of the baby shower, everyone helped Lu take the gifts to her car.