August 27th, 2004

Week 16

Life was a lot better for Sam after her little talk with Alex. It was nice knowing what was going on in her son's head. Okay, it was a little bit scary.

Sam lay in bed staring at her belly. It was growing every day. She had to admit she loved it. She was growing a life inside of her. What was not to love?

"My shift is over at five and I'll pick up some groceries." Luka said putting a tie on.

"Okay. Get milk." Sam said pulling her shirt above her belly, "And some sausage."

"Polish or Italian?" Luka asked watching Sam's eyes grow large.

"Oh my God!" She gasped. Luka rushed to her side. Panic setting in quickly.

"What? Is everything okay?" He asked. Sam began to laughed.

"Perfect." She looked at him. Her eyes were sparkling. "I just felt the baby more."

"Are you serious?" He asked.

"Yes." She chuckled as she took Luka's hands, "See if you can feel it."

"Okay." Luka said putting his hand on her stomach. Sam pressed it firmly.

"There. It happened again." Sam giggled, "It felt like bubbles."

"I didn't feel anything." Luka said.

"Right here." Sam said. Luka shook his head.
"I don't feel anything." he said. Sam sighed loudly.

"Maybe it was too light to feel on the outside." Sam said. Luka kissed her cheek.

"In a month or so, I'll be able to be it I'm sure." He said.

"Maybe." She sighed sitting up, "Have fun at work."

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Luka stumbled into the house with his arms filled with groceries.

"Help!!" Luka cried. Alex grabbed a few bags.

"Boy, you bought a few groceries." Alex snickered.

"Put them in the kitchen, Boy." Luka chuckled going into the kitchen, "Where's your mother?"

"She was really sick so she took a nap. Been knocked out for three hours." Alex said. Luka sighed softly grabbing a mug to make Sam some tea.

"Did you finish your homework?" Luka asked.

"I haven't even started it." Alex said.

"Well, start it." He told him. Alex gave him a look but grabbed him backpack anyway."

"Why is there homework during the first week of school?" Alex asked.

"Because teachers are evil." Luka said taking the mug out of the microwave, "I'm going to check on your mother."

"Have fun.' Alex rolled his eyes. Luka walked up the stairs and knocked on the door softly.

"Sam?" He walked in and found that she was still snoring. Luka sat the tea down and knelt down be the bedside. He stared at Sam's stomach and kissed it softly. "Hello, Baby. I'm your daddy." Sam began to stir.

"Alex?" She mumbled. Luka sat on the bed.

"It's me." he said. Sam yawned and opened her eyes.

"Did you buy milk?" She stretched. Luka nodded as he lay next to her, "Who were you talking to?"

"The baby. I wanted to make sure he or she knew my voice." He said. Sam smiled softly. Luka was so sweet. She couldn't wait to see the look on Luka's face when he saw the baby for the first time.

September 9th, 3004

Week 18

Luka was so nervous. There was no reason for him to be though. He should be ecstatic. He should be jumping for joy.

"Luka, are you listening to me?" Sam asked. He looked at her.

"I'm sorry. What?" he asked. Sam sighed.

"I asked from your predictions." She said. Luka shrugged.

"I'm not sure." He said.

"I'll bet you five dollars that it's a boy." Sam said. Luka couldn't help but to chuckle.
"All right. I bet you five dollars that it's a girl." Luka said. Sam smirked.

"Well, we'll see in ten minutes." She said squeezing Luka's hand, "I'm so excited."

"You are?" Luka asked.

"Of course." Sam said, "I'm excited for this whole pregnancy. I'm happy finally." Luka smiled softly at her. It made him happy to hear Sam so happy.

"Sam, I'm ready to see you now." Janet said. Sam jumped out of her seat. Luka laughed as he followed her into the office.

"I'm so excited, Janet." Sam said.
"I can tell. You're very bouncy." Janet chuckled, "Where's your son?"

"He went over a friend's house." Luka said, "It's just us."

"This is a special time for parents." Janet said. Luka's heart thumped loudly in his chest. his head was singing with joy.

"I'm a parent again." he whispered. Sam smiled at him.

"And a wonderful one at that.' She kissed his hand as she got onto the table.

"Any predictions to what the sex will be?" Janet asked pulling the ultrasound over.

"Well, I bet Luka five bucks that it will be a boy and he bet me five that it'll be a girl." Sam smiled as she laid down.

"Well, we'll see soon." Janet said pulling Sam's shirt above her bump. "How have you been feeling?"

"Great. I have gotten a new boost of energy." Sam said giving Luka the eyes. He knew exactly what she meant. Lately she couldn't seem to get enough sex.

"That's normal for this stage that you're in." Janet said smoothing the gel over Sam's belly, "Are the two of you ready?"

"Yes." Luka said taking Sam's Hand.

"Very well." Janet smiled as she begun the ultrasound. She loved doing this. Especially with coworkers, "All right. There's the spine."

"Looks healthy." Luka mumbled. Janet nodded.

"Very healthy." She said, "and there's the heartbeat."

"Wow." Sam whispered. The baby had changed so much since she saw it last.

"And there are some ovaries." Janet smiled. Luka and Sam froze.

"What?" Luka croaked out.

"You're having a girl." Janet said. Sam's eyes filled with tears.

"A girl?" She whispered.

"A very healthy girl." Janet said. "I would say she was still due January 11th."

"Wow." Luka whispered as Janet cleaned off Sam's belly. "You owe me five dollars." Sam laughed as she sat up. Luka watched tears slid down her face, "You're crying."

"I'm happy." She sniffled.

"Congratulations." Janet said handing photos, "For her baby book."

"Thank you, Dr. Coburn." Sam wiped her eyes.

"You're very welcome." Janet said. Sam wrapped her arms around Luka. He hugged her tightly.

"Thank you for making my dreams come true." Luka whispered. Sam never thought she'd be the mother of a little girl, but now she was and it was awesome.

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