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22 weeks

Everything was going smooth and according to plan in the Riley house. Baby was growing at a normal rate and Gale was experiencing just about every pregnancy symptom one can imagine. Morning sickness was kicking her ass, her feet were swollen, and she had the sex drive of a 17 year old boy. Not that she was complaining, this experience was one of the best she ever had in her life, and she was barely halfway through it.

Sitting at breakfast with Dewey, Gale ran her hand over her growing bump. She smiled to herself and glanced over at Dewey, who was making himself coffee. She was just about to go back to finishing her breakfast when she felt a small fluttering inside her belly. Just what she had been waiting for. She shot out of her chair, which startled Dewey.

"Honey? Is something wrong." He asked, eyes wide with confusion.

"I...no..just...give me your hand." She replied.

Dewey did as she asked and she placed his hand on top of her belly, right where their baby was moving. Dewey was shocked, and clutched her stomach tighter.

"She's moving." Gale whispered, looking up at him, tears nearly filling her eyes. "That's the first time..I've never felt anything like that."

Dewey gathered Gale in his arms and kissed the side of her head a couple of times before whispering a quiet I love you.

"You said she...did the doctor tell you something?" he asked.

"No...I just have a feeling that it's a girl. I don't know why."

Their hands still sat on her belly, Dewey rubbing his hand back and forth trying to calm their baby that was currently going crazy inside her. He chuckled at the thought of having to deal with two Gale's before going back and finishing his coffee. Gale could still hardly believe this was happening. She felt so lucky. She had an amazing, doting husband, a beautiful home, and a perfect little baby on the way. When she was young she never thought she would have anything like this. And now she was not only going to be with the love of her life, but they were going to be parents.

Damn it. She thought, tearing up again. Damn fucking hormones.

"I think you should take my shopping so I can get some maternity clothes." Gale said, trying to stop the tears.

Dewey rolled his eyes and set down his coffee.

"The baby isn't even here yet and you're already spending up all of my money." He told her sarcastically.

"Okay well think of it as a gift for the baby. I mean since you will be clothing her mother and all." Gale loved going back and forth like this with Dewey. The constant teasing and flirting. It was hard to believe they've been married for over a decade. She still felt like she had just met him! Dewey beamed at her, before standing up from his chair at the kitchen table and setting his mug in the sink.

"Okay well if I get off work early enough then I guess I can take my gorgeous wife out to get some new clothes." He gathered her out of the chair, hugging her one last time, giving her a small peck on the lips before kissing her belly. "Gotta run, I'll call you during lunch. Maybe you could stop down and eat with me?"

"Are you sure about that? People still don't really know. Do we want them to know?" Gale asked. She was nervous about people finding out. Not only because of the small town gossip, but because this was their child. And after all they had been through their baby was going to always have to be protected. Dewey kissed her gently again.

"It's up to you. I just thought I'd offer. Plus if you come down for lunch it would be a chance to show off our little peanut to a certain someone."

Gale rolled her eyes and groaned. How could he mention her when they were having such a good morning.

"Okay. I'll meet you for lunch. But only because I want to piss her off and certainly not because I wanna sit around with you all day."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah honey. I'll see you in a little. My lunch is at one." He kissed her one final time before walking out of the door.

Gale smiled as she watched him go and ran her hand through her thick hair. She wrapped her hands around her belly once again.

"Okay my little angel what should we do until we go see Daddy?" she spoke to her belly. The baby fluttered inside her once again and Gale smiled widely.

Gale strode into the police station like she owned the place, as always. She wore a loose fitting floral dress that did emphasize her little belly and a pair of sneakers. She greeted the deputies and walked back toward the area where Dewey's office was. Of course on her way back she bumped into Judy, who was guarding Dewey's office like a watchdog.

"Oh! Good afternoon Mrs. Riley. It's very nice to see you." Judy said.

Gale watched as Judy clocked her belly, the realization dawning over her. She smirked as she saw Judy's eyes widen, her hands clenching at her sides.

"Hi Deputy Judy. It is nice to see you as well." Gale replied, her lack of interest evident in her tone.

"I didn't know you and the Sheriff were expecting! When did that happen?"

"Well I'm about 22 weeks. I think it happened around our anniversary."

Gale nearly burst out laughing as Judy cringed, it was pretty funny to rile her up.

Suddenly Dewey came out of his office, he must have heard her voice. He pulled Gale in by her waist and kissed her cheek.

"Hi honey. I didn't know you were here." he said.

"Yes I was just talking to Deputy Judy for a second. Well see you later Judy. It was nice talking to you!" Gale put on her fakest smile ever before closing the door to Dewey's office.

Gale wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly. She pulled away and giggled, their baby was moving around inside her yet again.

"What's funny?" Dewey asked.

"Little peanut keeps moving around. I think she knows you're here."

That was enough to make Dewey beam down at her. Gale chucked before references the bag of food she was holding. Dewey practically snatched it out of her hand, making Gale burst out laughing. They sat at his desk and ate their lunch in a content silence. Dewey would make small glances at Gale, admiring the way her hair shone, the prettiness of her face. She was absolutely glowing. He was sure he was the luckiest man alive.

When they finished their lunches they joked around with each other for a little before it was time for Dewey to go back to work. He pulled her in for a hug and a quick kiss, before walking her out of the station. She waved goodbye, blew him a kiss, got in her car and drove the several blocks back to their home.

Walking back into the station, he realized all the deputies were oddly quiet, before seeing they were all pretty much staring at him.

"What?" he asked.

The rest of his deputies and staff looked at each other before congratulating him. A bunch of deputies came up and shook his hand, some offering toys and other things from their children that weren't being used anymore. Dewey thanked them all, beaming brightly, glad that the secret about their baby was finally out. Now only a few more hours before he could go home and spend more time with his wife.

Dewey of course kept his promise and took Gale shopping for some new maternity clothes. All she bought were flowy or loose fitting dresses and sweatpants, but Dewey knew that she would look amazing in anything she wore. Walking around the small shopping area, Gale stopped Dewey right in front of a baby store.

"Let's go in come on." She dragged him inside the store. Dewey laughed at her eagerness.

She loosely held his hand and looked around the store. They hadn't really bought anything for the baby yet, so Gale figured the time to begin was now. They picked out a bunch of cute stuffed animals for the nursery as well as some gender neutral onesies and other small accessories. Gale looked at all the stuff she held in her hands, she already knew her baby would be so spoiled.

Checking out, the cashier rang up their items.

"Awww you guys are having a baby? Congratulations Sheriff and you too Mrs. Riley." the young cashier said.

They both beamed and thanked the young girl before leaving the store and heading home. Dewey held her hand while they drove home and Gale just stared lovingly and longingly at him.

"Thanks for everything honey. I love all the little toys we got for her." Gale told him.

"Anything for my two girls." Dewey replied, looking over and smiling at her. He reached over and rubbed her belly again, and of course the baby move inside her. Gale burst out laughing and Dewey just kept on driving, loving the sound of her laugh.