the usual disclaimer applies. you know the drill.

When they woke up, the mediwitch came in with a wheel chair for Hermione and then Severus wheeled her out.

"I can't wait to introduce the kids to Zacharie."

"They'll love him."

"Especially Jocelyn."

"I was actually going to say Severus Junior."

"He'll love him too."

"Everybody will love him."

"Well of course they will. He's precious."

"We brood an awful lot."

"Yes we do."

"But that isn't exactly news…"

"God we're a strange couple."

"Amen to that, brother."

"Bad image."

SMACK

"Get your mind out of the gutter, Severus!"

"Whuteva."

"How ambitious are you feeling, Sevvie?"

"Depends."

"Race ya home!"

"But Hermione, it's 200 blocks!"

"Run fast."

With that, Hermione wheeled herself off and Severus started running as fast as he could. Hermione SO beat him home.

"How do you always manage to beat me?"

"I'm good like that. Now let's go in."

Severus unlocked the door and they went inside to find a surprise welcome-home baby shower.

"SURPRISE!"

"Good lord Harry, did you arrange this all by yourself?"

"Maybe."

"Oh Harry it's grand."

"Yep."

A little cliffie never hurt anyone. Until next time.

johnnydepp'snumbaonefan

p.s.

the plot bunny did a better job tonight.