Hi everyone! I am so so sorry about the delay! I've been very busy. I just got a new job and school started so I have been adjusting to that. I plan on finishing this fic within the month and writing other fics as well so be on the lookout! As always please review and tell me what you think either on here or on twitter screamkwean
26 weeks
If Gale told anyone pregnancy was fun and comfortable, she would be lying. Her body was constantly stretching, making room for peanut. She had heartburn constantly and the body aches were awful. Not to mention the kicking, little peanut was constantly moving around and kicking at her insides, especially when Dewey was around. Baby seemed to either somehow sense his presence or just was overly active when he was there. Baby went absolutely crazy when she heard his voice.
However she was not one to complain. Her pregnancy regardless of the changes to her body was going great. Dewey was being so sweet with her and always made sure she was feeling okay. He would check in on her every hour while he worked at the station, which made Gale roll her eyes at his dramatics, but she found it especially sweet knowing how much he already loved their baby and her.
She and Dewey were extra excited because at their OB appointment today they were set to find out the gender of their baby. Gale was sure it was a little girl, she didn't know why but it just seemed right for them to have a daughter. Dewey was indifferent. He didn't care either way, and was just happy if their baby was healthy.
She held Dewey's hand as Dr. Russo went through the standard ultrasound procedure.
"Okay heart rate is still strong and healthy so that is good," Dr Russo moved the wand around her belly and their tiny baby popped up on the screen, "I think you're correct Mrs. Riley! Looks like you're having a little girl."
Gale's face immediately formed into a huge smile, she clasped her hand over her mouth to keep from laughing, and crying. Dr. Russo kept talking about what the next few weeks in her pregnancy would look like, but Gale just kept her eyes on the little screen. She couldn't believe she of all people would be a mother. Reluctantly she moved her focus from her baby and to Dewey, who was looking at her lovingly. She smiled at him and squeezed his hand, the joy on his face so clear.
"Just keep doing what you're doing and I'll see you here in 2 weeks!" With that Dr. Russo left the room, leaving the expecting parents alone.
Gale of course was the first to speak.
"I told you it was a little girl!" she said as he helped her up from the patients chair. She pulled down the sweatshirt she wore and Dewey pulled her in for a big hug, kissing her on the mouth and holding her sweetly in his arms.
"Now I have to deal with two of you." He sighed out as he pulled back. Gale giggled as he led them out of the office. The couple drove home and decided to take a few moments to relax together.
The couple cuddled together on the couch, Gale settled into his side and Dewey with his arm around her, one hand on top of her protruding belly. Gale placed her hand on top of his and he looked at her and smiled.
"How is the nursery going?" Gale asked.
Dewey had planned to try and set up the whole nursery by himself. Of course it was a little more complicated than anyone led on, and he did realize he needed some help, but he would get it done before their baby got there. He had recruited a few deputies to help him build the furniture and paint the walls a pretty soft yellow. He absolutely forbade Gale from going inside the nursery. He wanted it to be a special surprise for her and their little girl.
"Little girl." he thought to himself, that was the first time his brain registered it in his head. He would be lying to himself if he said he wasn't excited. He loved everything about Gale, attitude included even when it was directed at him. Having a daughter would be an amazing, new experience for both of them and he was very excited to see his daughter for the first time and hold her in his arms.
"Walls are all finished, the furniture is almost done too. You'll be able to see it soon I promise." He knew Gale was anxious to see what he had set up. And Gale being Gale, he was surprised she even made it this far without peaking in the nursery.
"Speaking of which I forgot to show you what I picked up on the way home from work the other day."
Dewey softly got up from his seat on the couch and walked the short way to the nursery. When he returned his hands were full with stuffed animals and small toys.
"Aren't they so cute?" Gale saw his honest excitement and burst out laughing. She couldn't wait to see Dewey as a father. Their daughter was going to love him and his goofy self so much. Gale took one of the stuffed animals, a soft plush cat and held it close to her belly. Their daughter suddenly kicked very hard and knocked the wind out of Gale.
Dewey immediately had his hand on her belly, rubbing slowly back and forth to try and soothe their child.
"Hey, baby girl why don't you leave mommy alone for awhile, huh?" he asked. Peanut softly kicked against his hand this time, and Gale and Dewey both laughed out.
"She loves you." Gale said softly.
"I love her, I love you. I can't wait to hold her and just see her little face. I hope she looks just like you."
With that Gale all but burst into tears. Pregnancy was making her way softer than usual. She looked at Dewey with tears in her eyes and he put his hand on her face to wipe away the one tear that had moved in to softly kiss her, the kiss slowly progressing until he moved to lay her back on the couch. He kissed her from her lips all the way down to her belly and when he got there kissed every inch. He rested his head on her belly, sighing out as Gale ran her fingers through his hair. The couple relaxed there, happy to be in each other's arms with their baby randomly kicking every few moments.
