Chapter 16

It was now July 4th, exactly six weeks since the graduation party and four weeks since Sportacus and Robbie had been shot. Everyone in LazyTown was getting together for a big Independence Day celebration. Robbie was still using a cane to walk around but soon he would be rid of it. Sportacus was getting better but he still couldn't do the flips, jumps, somersaults, or any of the usual fun things he used to.

Stephanie still hadn't found a way to tell him what was happening. Being pregnant had gone on the back burner, while she tried to help her husband recover. No one seemed to notice the few pounds that Stephanie put on. Now was the perfect time to tell Sportacus. It had been so nice that LazyTown had been so quiet.

If Stephanie had only known what was really going on. Ra's had arrived in LazyTown two weeks ago. He had noticed that his men had done quite a bit of damage, but not nearly enough. Sportacus was not yet at full strength and it would've been easy to get rid of him. However, Ra's didn't operate that way. The only way to truly know how much trouble the above-average hero was to fight him when he was full recovered. Ra's hoped that that day would be soon.

The Mayor called everyone together. He gave them a rundown of everything that was going on today.

"We'll have games and rides on the sports field in about an hour. Lunch will be served at noon down at the fire hall. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, potato and macaroni salads, lettuce salads, potato chips, baked beans, and of course, homemade desserts. The craft show will be here in the town square at one o'clock. Dinner will be served at six, again at the fire hall. There will be barbequed chicken, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, and more desserts. At ten o'clock we'll set off the fireworks. See the schedule at the sports field for a break down of the games and contests. All right everyone lets have some fun!" The crowd dispersed.

Trixie and Stingy played the water hose game. The two were trying to get the water level to the top before anyone else did. Stingy won and picked out a stuffed frog. He started to give it to Trixie but suddenly changed his mind.

"Its MMMIIIIIIIINE!" He shouted. Trixie chased after him. Pixel and Ziggy watched the whole thing and were soon rolling on the ground, laughing. After all these years, Stingy was still well, Stingy.

Amanda and Robbie had their weight guessed. The man was way off for Amanda and she claimed her prize. It was a big fuzzy doggy. Robbie, however, wasn't so fortunate. The guesser got his weight right on the nose. Amanda teased that it was the cast that added so much weight. Robbie laughed and said that if his cane didn't help her cast wasn't going to. He had come along way in his recovery process both mentally and physically. Amanda was glad to see him becoming the Robbie Rotten she knew and loved.

Stephanie and Sportacus were having fun just walking around and watching everyone. Since her husband couldn't really do any of the physical games, Stephanie was just content to hold his hand and walk around with him.

They got to a section where there was a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel, and one of those big yellow slides. Stephanie loved the slide and wanted to go on it but wasn't sure if Sportacus would be up to it. Her husband knew she wanted to go and figured that he should try it. The two got in line and soon were climbing the stairs up to the top. This is where Sportacus got a little surprise.

The couple hadn't been sleeping in the same bed because Stephanie was afraid that she might accidentally hit him in her sleep. Sportacus had objected but she wanted to make sure that he wasn't going to get hurt. It was for that reason he didn't notice the small bump.

Stephanie sat down first and Sportacus sat behind her. Wrapping his arms around her midsection, he felt something. Before he could say anything the ride attendant gave them a push and they were off down the slide.

Mayor Meanswell and Bessie were setting up their craft tent. Bessie was actually pretty handy with crocheting needles. She made hats, mittens, blankets, scarves, and potholders. Milford had been constantly running out to the fabric store to buy her more yarn.

The fire hall siren sounded bringing everyone to lunch. Sportacus wanted to sit with Stephanie alone but Amanda, Robbie, Trixie, Stingy, Pixel, and Ziggy had saved them seats near the group. Soon everyone was enjoying their hot dogs, hamburgers, and the multitude of sides.

The group had hung out together the rest of the day. Sportacus was kind of upset that he couldn't get Stephanie alone. It was sometime after dinner that the whole bunch separated into their little groups to watch the fireworks.

Stephanie turned to her husband and saw that his Icelandic baby blues were staring right back at her. She couldn't decide what he was thinking but she decided to tell him.

"I have something important to tell you and I don't want you to get upset. I waited this long because I wanted you to get healthy before I said anything. Remember about four weeks ago, when we went to Dr. Feels Good's office? He called and told me the results the next day and…" she stopped.

"What is going on? You're not really sick are you?" The questions just blurted out of Sportacus' mouth.

"I'm not really sick. Something wonderful is going on." She smiled. "I'm pregnant." Sportacus' eyes went wide. Stephanie was unsure of what to do at this reaction. Her husband then wrapped his big muscular arms around her. They parted from the embrace and kissed. The fireworks began to explode as the couple created some of their own fireworks.

To Be Continued…