Chapter 9:

'Sophie...SOPHIE'…whispered Robert. Sophie opened her eyes, startled.

'Robert!' she smiled. ' I have news...I'm pregnant!'

'We know Soph, it's fab news! We're going to be parents!' Robert suddenly melted into a dreamy haze, imagining every little detail of their baby girl. She would have Sophie's beautiful emerald green eyes, and thick brown locks, with a spicy tinge of red; as well as Sophie's button nose. She could have Robert's long legs and she would share both of their brains, mathematics, codes, everything!

'ROBERT' yelled a hoarse Sophie. Robert jumped.

'Sorry…but it's going to be so wonderful!'

After 10 minutes of discussing the much looked forward to baby; Marie rushed into the room.

"Sophie, Sophie my baby! I'm so proud of you, thank you so much for giving me the chance to help you look after a great granddaughter!" Marie repeatedly kissed Sophie's face, in true French style. Robert looked on at them in amusement. He could see Sophie was pleased her Grandmother was proud, but he could also see her slight sense of embarrassment at the fuss Marie was making over her!

Robert and Marie had been sat with Sophie for about 40 minutes when Doctor Jerome entered the room; except with him he had a wheelchair.

"Sophie, this has been measured to fit you. You will be allowed to go home in this tomorrow but must come back every month so we can check on your progress."

"Thank you" replied Sophie, eyeing the blue chair that looked rather cushiony. Robert smiled down at Sophie

"Princess…you are truly brave." He leant down and embraced her.