Artemis sighed pleasantly as she took another sip of her mother's fine tea. It had been about 2 months since she stopped by and her mother was happy to see her. This tea had always calmed her nerves over the years. Dealing with the stress of her relationship, schooling and her 'extra-curricular activities' as her mother put it, this tea and her mother were always there calm her down and think rationally.

But this time was different, this time she made sure the tea was there to calm her mother down. Artemis had no idea how Paula would react to her news. She expected Paula to be excited for her new grandchild, but she could never tell with this retired assassin.

She was upset when Artemis didn't want to change schools. She was amused but happy when Artemis and Wally finally got together (She took a liking to the boy immediately). She had wanted Artemis to go as far as possible for college, when most mothers wanted their kids close by. She had practically pushed Artemis and her stuff out the door when she said she was moving in with Wally, most parents would have a fit. But she actually helped pay for their college apartment.

But her being pregnant. Artemis didn't know what to think.

"So Artemis, it certainly has been a while. What did you want to tell me?" Paula smiled over her teacup. Artemis saw a mischievous glint in her eye but couldn't focus on it.

Closing her eyes, Artemis put the now empty teacup down and relaxed. "I'm pregnant." She simply stated.

Opening her eyes, she saw Paula practically beaming. "I knew it." Artemis' jaw dropped. "You've that glow since you walked in the door."

"What glow?" She started to examine herself.

"That pregnancy glow. I'm so happy for you, do you know what it is?"

"Uh, no? I mean no, it's too early to tell. Besides Wally and I decided we wanted it to be a surprise." Artemis paused. "You know I honestly didn't know how you'd react. Good fake out mom." She chuckled.

"Of course I would be happy. I can help you along, like I should've with Jade." She looked down for second before continuing. "This is my second chance, I can't wait until you have it. Speaking of, how far along are you?"

"Almost 2 months along and don't worry, mom. Wally and I need all the help we can get, as much as we baby-sit Lian we have little experience. We're going to you and Wally's mom for everything." She enunciated.

Both women laughed. "I look forward to it."

"How'd it go?" Wally asked.

"It was fine, Mom said she's there for us whenever." Artemis answered. She walked down the block from her childhood home and was on her way to the Zeta beam. "Did you tell your parents?"

"Not yet." He sighed out. "Mom got the hint that it's something big, so.."

"So...?"

"She invited everyone over for dinner and so we can announce it then." Wally rushed out.

"What? Why? Ugh, why would you let her do that? Now they're going to make an event out of it."

"She's my mother! What did you expect me to do? Yell at her?" Wally snapped.

"Oh grow a pair, momma's boy."

"Hey! If I didn't we wouldn't in this situation!" Artemis rolled her eyes. "And don't roll your eyes at me, it's not a big deal."

"Well it is to me." Artemis muttered. Wally sighed.

"Don't pout. You know how excited they'll be when they find out? And not to add to the pressure but Mom was getting pretty antsy about the whole baby thing anyway."

"We're 26!" Artemis exclaimed, drawing a few weird looks from strangers on the street. She glared at them and they looked away. "Did she expect us to have it in college?"

"Well... there was that pregnancy scare when you were 19 and I was 20."

"That's different!" Artemis sighed, calming down. "Forget it. I know Mary means well."

"Exactly. Now hurry up so I can make you forget all about your troubles, babe." This got her attention.

"Are you gonna make me Wally's supreme sundae?"

"Complete with whip cream, oreo chucks, caramel and chocolate sauce. The works." Wally confirmed.

Artemis couldn't stop smiling. He knew exactly how to make her feel better. "I'm almost home."

Waiting for everyone to come to the Wests' house felt like an eternity to Artemis. It's not that she felt nervous, she just felt.. uncomfortable having to repeat the news so many times in the past week. The more she said or thought about it, the more real it became to her. She and Wally were really having a baby. A blonde hair, green eyed or grey eyed, red headed (or some other kind of combination) little person that they created. It scared her.

Just thinking about the pressure made Artemis almost throw up.

"..kay...emis.."

"Yo Artemis!" Wally snapped her out of her thoughts. "You okay?" He started to worry.

"Oh yeah, I'm fine." She adjusted herself from her position on the couch. "I just zoned out a little."

"I asked if you needed anything, you looked like you were about to throw up." Barry commented.

"Oh, no. No I'm good."

When they arrived about an hour ago, they were greeted by Barry who had come to help Mary move some things around house for a new décor. The woman in question had stepped out to do some grocery shopping for tonight. Rudy was still at work and Iris was taking care the twins at home. So to pass the time, Wally had offered to help his uncle while Artemis watched TV.

"Well, I'm just making sure. Anyway, I'm going out to throw this old recliner and patio furniture out. Mary can't stand the sight out of them now. Then I'll going back home to Iris." Barry explained.

"That's fine with us." Wally said, crossing his arms. Artemis stared at her husband. 'When did he change into that shirt?'

"I'll see you guys later." Barry shrugged on his jacket and walked out to his car.

"Looks like it'll be just the two of us for a while." Wally stated. She didn't know what it was, but seeing Wally in that too tight t-shirt, defining his muscles with every move he made, made Artemis want to jump his bones. Maybe it was hormones? She had no idea and right now she didn't really care.

Artemis pressed herself against Wally, making sure her chest was flat against his.

"So what do you say we go to your room and.." Artemis trailed off.

"What? No, we can't. Barry just left he'll be back." Wally said.

"Come on, Wally. It'll be fun." Artemis persuaded while gently pulling him into his old room.

"It's comments like that, that got us into this mess." Wally said as he closed the door behind him. Artemis chuckled lightly in response.

About 20 minutes later Barry walked in rubbing his forehead.

"Wally! I forgot the patio table, help me get it to the car!" He called out. "Hey Wally." Still no answer. "He's probably in his room bragging about his Flash and KF dolls again." Barry smirked when he thought how Wally would yell at him for calling them dolls.

Barry walked up the stairs and closed in on Wally's bedroom door. As he got closer to the door, he heard Artemis chuckling or giggling. 'Probably laughing at how serious he is about his dolls.' Barry thought.

Well, when he put his hand on the doorknob and turned it, he expected to see Wally and Artemis in Wally's room, but he didn't expect what they were doing would be so horrorifying to see.

Barry had walked in on Artemis and Wally.

"Uncle Barry!" Wally shouted. Barry walked away from the door, looking very pale with a shocked expression. Not a minute later they came out with embarrassed looks on their faces. Wally had thrown on some baggy pants while Artemis threw on one of his big t-shirts.

"Do you guys just do it whenever you feel like it? I mean come on, wait until you know I've left!" Barry yelled at them.

"Well you see-"

"Have some self control! You keep doing this and she'll be knocked up."

"Well..." Wally tried to say. Barry stop yelling and realized the expression they shared when he said that.

"Y-you're trying, aren't you?"

"Yes and no." Artemis said.

"Well, get back in there!" He shoved them into the doorway.

"Wait! We can't-"

"Is it the position? Cause from what I saw in there, it looked like it could work but.." Barry started to think.

"Stop talking!"

"It could improve. But Wally, you need to make sure she's ready-"

"For the love of-!"

"And it helps if she has an orgasm." Barry continued.

"Oh my god! Uncle Barry stop talking!" Artemis said as she waved her hands around in disgust.

"Uncle B, we're not trying to get pregnant." Wally said as he and Artemis calmed down.

"I already am." Artemis finished. Barry's jaw dropped.

"YES! I'm getting a new Xbox!" He cheered.

"What?" Wally and Artemis said in unison.

"Iris and I bet each other a while back that you'd get pregnant in certain amount of years and I won." Barry explained.

"Wow."

"Yeah. I wish I took part of the bet." Artemis looked at Wally. "What, everyone else does it." Artemis rolled her eyes.

"Congrads though. This is great!" Barry grinned. Artemis and Wally smiled at his child like attitude.

"So now that everyone is here and fat and full. What did you two want to say?" Mary smiled toward her son and his wife.

Wally, who was stuffing face with his favorite ice cream, mint chocolate chip, stopped eating and swallowed hard.

Artemis watched her husband choke on his ice cream, she shook her head and looked at the rest of the family. They waited patiently for the young couple to say something. As Artemis' eyes landed on Barry, he gave her a small thumbs up and a nod in support. That small gesture made her feel so much better.

With a small smile, she twiddled with her fingers on the table. "We're having a baby."

Somewhere between the hugs and -in Wally's case- a few slaps on the back. Artemis felt ready. That she could do it, with this warm family, her mother and the crazy assortment of friends they call family by their side, Artemis felt like she couldn't lose.