Baby Baby

By Crazy4Cocopuffs

Chapter Three

One Week Later

Serena and Darien were running through the hallway of a small clinic. They were late. It was time for Serena's seventh-month checkup and for some reason, Serena was feeling nervous.

"Darien, what time is is?" She asked breathlessly as they arrived at their doctor's waiting room. She had one hand on her belly and the other over her heart, trying to catch her breath. She looked at Darien, who was guiding her to a seat.

"It's twelve-twenty, we're only five minutes late. You sit here and I'm going to go sigh you in."

"Okay, Darry." She replied, sitting in the chair he had led her to. She still held his hand in her smaller one.

Darien placed a kiss on her forehead, gently released his grip, and walked over to the receptionist desk.

Serena picked up a magazine from the chair next to her and began to flip through it. She smiled as she notices an article called "How to get your man to do anything for you". 'I already know how to do that!' Serena thought, amused.

Darien sat back down next to her and put an arm across her shoulders. Serena put the magazine down and leaned against him, snuggling her head against his shoulder.

Darien kissed the top of her head and told her, "The receptionist said that it would be a few more minutes."

Serena smiled and replied, "That's okay. I'm fine just where I am."

They stayed that way for ten minutes, eyes closed and arms around each other, until the doctor, Dr. Amy Anderson, came out of her office to get them. She smiled and quietly said, "Sere, Dare, time to get up." She gently shook Darien's shoulder.

"Wh-what?" Darien jumped slightly and looked up at Amy. "Oh, hey Amy. It's time already?" Amy nodded as he gently brushed Serena's bangs out the way, the light touch waking her.

" Darry? What is it?" Serena asked, then looked and spotted Amy. She pushed herself up and managed to stand. She went to Amy and gave her a big hug. "AMY! I haven't seen you in..."

"A week." Amy laughed. "But it's always good to see you, Sere. How are you?"

Serena laughed. "Pregnant!"

Amy laughed as well, "I would say so. Are you ready for your appointment?"

Darien came up behind her as she answered, "Yep. We're ready."

Amy led them into an exam room and had Serena lay on the table. Darien was seated on a chair next to the table and was holding Serena's hand.

"Okay, Sere," Amy said. "I'm just going to make sure the baby's in the correct position." She lifted Serena's shirt to expose her belly and began to feel for the position of the baby. After a moment, Amy backed away from Serena and said, "Oh my..."

Serena began to worry. "What is it, Amy?" she asked as Darien came up next to her and pulled her close.

"It's just that- but it can't- I- I'll be right back." Amy practically ran out of the room.

"Darien?" Serena asked tearfully. "What is it? Do you think something's wrong with the baby?"

Darien hugged her tightly. "I don't know, honey. I just don't know."

Serena buried her face in his chest and held him tightly. They stayed that way, both wondering if something was seriously wrong, for almost ten minutes before Amy returned, towing a ultrasound machine behind her.

Taking in the picture before her, Amy said, "Sorry to worry you both. I want to do an ultrasound to... check."

Turning to face Amy, Serena asked, "Check what?"

Darien added, "What's wrong with our baby, Amy?"

"I don't know for sure yet, but an ultrasound should answer any questions." Amy said, setting up the machine.

Serena laid back down, still holding Darien's hand tightly. Darien stayed right where he was, one hand holding Serena's and the other place comfortingly on her shoulder.

The lights were turned off, and Amy began the ultrasound. First she put a gel on Serena's exposed belly, ("Oh that's COLD!" Serena squeaked.) then she placed the ultrasound projector against Serena's skin and reached over to turn on the monotor. Almost immediately, Amy noticed what she had thought was 'different'.

"Well, Dare, Sere, I have good news. Everything is fine." She told them, watching their reactions. Serena began to grin, but Darien smiled absently and asked, "Is the baby really okay?"

She smiled at Darien and replied, "The babies are just fine."

Serena gently pushed Darien and teased, "See, Dare, the babies are just fine. Nothing to- wait a second! Babies?" She whipped her head to face Amy, shock written all over her face. "What do you mean by BABIES?"

Darien, coming out of his state of shock, asked, "I know the babies would be fine- wait! Babies? BABIES?"

Amy looked at the shock and awe on her friends' faces and couldn't help but laugh. She managed to say, "That's right, you two. You're going to have twins!"

Serena and Darien looked at each other and promptly passed out.

AN: I LOVE MY REVIEWERS! YOU GUYS ROCK! Here's the reviewers who made my day: -Ishq: Thanks for your review!
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Sorry it took so long. I'm already working on the next chapter, so keep reading and, as always, review! Let me know if you think that one of the babies should be Rini or just make them her older siblings. Plus I need help with NAMES! Suggestions would save me from hours and hours of thinking. Please save my poor brain and help!