Ainsley was sitting in her office when she heard her phone ring. She glanced at the cell and timidly flipped the top open.
"Hello?"
"Ainsley? It's Dr. Coleman."
"Hi."
"The test results came back."
"Oh." Ainsley felt her pulse begin to race as she listened to her doctor. "Really? You're sure? Okay. Thank you."
She shut her phone and tossed it onto her desk, then leaned back in her chair, a look of shock plastered to her face.
"Oh my God..." Ainsley leaned forward, resting her elbows on her desk as she buried her face in her hands. She let out a sigh and stood up, heading out of her office. Quickly, she made her way to the Communications bullpen and found Sam and Josh standing there talking.
"Hey." Sam smiled, seeing her in the doorway. Ainsley managed a smile and Josh turned and looked at her.
"Your husband is trying to eliminate the penny." he said.
"That's great. Can I take him for a minute?"
"Be my guest. He's turning into one of the funnel people."
Ainsley frowned, obviously confused with the statement.
"Don't worry about it." Sam said. "I'll see you later Josh."
"Yeah. Bye Ainsley."
"See you Josh."
"What's going on?" Sam asked.
"Come in here," Ainsley pointed to Sam's office and he followed her in, closing the door behind them.
"You're worrying me. What's going on?"
"My doctor called."
"Is everything okay?"
"Yeah. Everything's fine." Ainsley was surprised to hear her voice crack and Sam pulled her to him.
"You knew that's what she'd say so what's the matter?"
Ainsley mumbled something into Sam's shoulder and he froze for a minute, then pulled away from Ainsley, holding her about an arm's length away from him.
"What?"
"Did you hear what I said?"
"I want to make sure I heard what I thought I heard."
"I said she said I'm pregnant."
"That's what I thought I heard." Sam mumbled, sinking into a chair. "Oh wow."
Ainsley nodded, biting her nail as she leaned against Sam's desk.
"Is she sure?"
"Yeah."
"We're going to..."
"...have a baby." Ainsley finished. "I am feeling just as shocked as you look and I just can't believe this is happening. I mean it's not a bad thing."
"It's a very good thing." Sam said softly.
"Yes and I know we just got married but we can't do anything about it."
"Why would we do anything about it?"
"And I don't know how this could've happened. I mean, I know how it happened but I just... are you okay with this?"
"Are you kidding me? I more than okay with this!" Sam exclaimed, jumping out of his chair. "We're gonna be parents."
"Yeah..."
"There's gonna be a little one of us running around."
"That's scary."
"Are you okay with it?"
"Yes! I..." Ainsley stared down at her lap, tears dripping down onto her jeans.
"Ainse..." Sam moved over to her and cupped her face in his hands.
"I'm not upset." she whispered. "I'm just... I don't even know how to describe."
"Happy?"
"More than happy."
"Me too." Sam leaned down and kissed Ainsley softly. She moaned against his lips and wrapped her arms around him, deepening the kiss. They broke apart slightly, looked at each other for a second, then began to kiss again. "I love you so much."
"I love you too."
"You wanna go home?"
Ainsley laughed slightly and wiped her eyes.
"We can't leave now. You're eliminating the penny."
Sam snickered and shrugged.
"You can use it to be annoying in Illinois."
"Why?"
"You can pay tolls in pennies."
"Oh."
"I'm turning into a funnel person."
"Okay, even though I'm not really sure what it is and I really don't care."
"Then we can go home."
"I have to finish up some paperwork. I'll meet you in the lobby at five."
"Okay." Sam kissed Ainsley again, not willing to let her leave his office. They reluctantly broke apart and Ainsley looked up at Sam.
"Don't tell Josh about the baby. I... I don't want anyone knowing yet."
"I know. Don't you go blabbing to anyone."
"I don't blab."
"You talk a mile a minute and it'll slip out."
"I'll be a mime for the rest of the day." Ainsley smiled. "I'll see you later."
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"Hey, it's me. I'm gonna be running a little late."
"Take it easy Ainse." Sam said, cradling his phone between his shoulder and ear. "What do you got to work on?"
"Some paperwork."
"Bring it home and work on it."
"No. I'll be like... a half hour. Just go home without me. I'll be fine."
"You sure?"
"Yeah. I have my car. I'll see you when I get home."
"Okay. I'll see you later."
----------------TWW--------------
Ainsley raised an eyebrow as she heard music blasting from her apartment. She glanced down the hallway, surprised the neighbors weren't complaining. Shaking her head, Ainsley unlocked the door and headed into her apartment, shedding her jacket, shoes, and briefcase at the door. She walked down the hallway to the kitchen and slapped a hand over her mouth, trying hard not to laugh. Sam was standing at the stove, making something that Ainsley hoped was edible, and singing, well screeching at the top of his lungs. Sam swerved around as he sung and his eyes landed on a very amused Ainsley. He grinned and pulled her into his arms, swaying her to the music.
"Are you drunk?" Ainsley said as Sam sang to her.
"Nope."
"What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing. Everything is perfect."
"You are insane. You know that?"
"Nah."
"Yeah."
"Maybe a tiny bit."
"Why are you singing?"
"Is it a crime to be happy? I even made dinner."
"Wow. I should be pregnant more often."
"That would be fine by me." Sam leaned down and kissed Ainsley. She smiled and kissed him back. "I still can't believe it."
"Neither can I. So is this dinner edible?"
"I happen to be a very good cook."
"Really? So you aren't inept?"
"Please. I was on my own for fourteen years. I had to learn."
"And these skills are just coming out now?" Ainsley asked.
"They'll come out more often." Sam said quickly.
"Good. I'm going to take a shower."
"I'll call you when dinner's ready."
"Okay." Ainsley leaned up and kissed Sam quickly. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her to him for a minute. They finally pulled apart and Ainsley threw Sam a smile over her shoulder as she left the room.
---------------------TWW----------------
"We need a bigger place." Ainsley said as she swallowed the spaghetti in her mouth.
"I know. I just... I don't want to buy a house and the President not get re-elected."
"Well the baby's gonna be here before the election."
"What?"
"Doctor said end of May, beginning of June."
"See, we haven't talked about this. You rushed over to my office, mumbled you were pregnant and raced out." Sam teased.
"Do you think he'll win?" Ainsley asked.
"The President? I honestly don't know."
"Did you get subpoenaed?"
"Not yet. Donna went today."
"I haven't talked to Donna in a while. I set her up with this guy I know. She never told me how it went." Ainsley said. Sam stared down at his plate and then back up at his wife.
"Did you set her up with Cliff Calley?"
"How'd you know?"
"She told Josh." Sam said, leaning back in his chair. "He called when you were still at work. Calley is on the committee working with the testimonies."
"What happened?"
"Donna was asked if she kept a diary and she said no but Calley saw one when he was at her apartment." Sam said quietly. "Why would you set her up with him?"
"I didn't know he was on the committee. I thought he worked in Ways and Means."
"Donna said he got transferred."
"Well I didn't know Sam."
"Okay. Don't bite my head off ."
"You're the one biting heads off ."
"I am not! I just asked why you would set her up with him. It's not a big deal."
"I'm not fighting with you on this." Ainsley muttered.
"Good because I'm not either." Sam said, poking at his food with a fork. "I'm sorry."
"Me too."
"Why were you trying to set Donna up with someone to begin with?"
"I figured if she dated someone Josh would get jealous."
"He does but he doesn't admit it." Sam said, a smirk on his face.
"Well I figured I'd try." Ainsley said. "But I think this time it got him pissed."
"He was just worried about Donna. Just... don't try setting Donna up anymore. Usually it backfires."
"I can see that."
"But nice try."
"Wow, that makes me feel much better about myself."
Sam smiled over his fork, then turned his attention to his food.
"You know, I don't think we should be matchmakers anymore." he said.
"Yeah. We should be worrying about ourselves." Ainsley agreed.
"Yep. Josh will soon come out of his idiotic state and see he and Donna belong together on his own."
"I don't think Josh could ever come out of his idiotic state."
"He's really a good guy."
"I know. I'm just stating the truth." Ainsley said, standing up. "Are you finished?"
"I'll do the dishes." Sam quickly stood up and took the plate from her.
"I can do them."
"I can do it."
"Sam, I'm not an invalid now."
"I... I know." he mumbled, a flustered look on his face. "I just... I figured I'd be useful for a change."
"That's sweet honey but we still have seven and a half months of this. Wait till I can't really do anything to help me." Ainsley yanked the plate back. "But until then, stay out of my way."
"Yes ma'am."