The next day they have the appointment with Dr. Lee for the sonogram. They are both equally excited as they approach the nurse's station. Bobbie is there, and she is all smiles for them. "Hey, you guys. How are you feeling Anna?" She asks. "I feel really good. Oddly no morning sickness yet." Anna says. "Well don't jinx yourself." Bobbie says laughing. "Robert, you look very excited." "Do I? Maybe its because I am." He says smiling broadly and Anna squeezes his hand.
"Ok guys can go right into Dr. Lee's office, she's waiting for you." Robert takes her hand and they walk down to the office. Bobbie smiles after them. She is so happy for her dearest friends.
Robert waits in the waiting room as Anna gets set up inside. The doctor calls him in and he sees Anna is already in her gown and is semi-reclined on the table. He goes to sit in the chair next to Anna and she grabs his hand.
The doctor comes back in. "Anna how are you feeling?" She asks. "Really good, I just feel I'm getting bigger by the minute though." She says smiling. "Yes you are bigger than the last time I saw you. So guys are we finding out today what you're having or are we waiting?" She asks getting the equipment ready and spreading the gel on Anna's stomach. Anna looks at Robert and he nods. "We want to know this time." She says. "Ok let's do this."
The doctor proceeds to apply the gel and then swipe the wand over Anna's stomach. She does it a couple of times because she is a little surprised at what she's seeing. But she immediately notices it. Anna does see it does look different and is immediately concerned. Robert has no clue.
"What is that?" Anna asks and it immediately gets Robert's attention.
Dr. Lee smiles"Well, hold on to yourselves, but it appears you guys are having twins. I see two distinct fetuses and sacks, here and here." She says pointing to the two obvious fetuses. Robert and Anna's faces both fall in shock.
"Oh my god, you're kidding?" Anna says almost on a squeak.
"Nope, you are definitely having twins."
Anna is in shock and she turns her head to Robert who looks catatonic. He looks at her with a blank stare "We're gonna need a bigger house."
They are both still in shock as they go into the doctor's outer office and Anna is still looking at the sonogram picture. The doctor comes in and smiles when she looks at them.
"So have you guys recovered yet?" She asks.
"I don't know, this is such a surprise. Twins don't run in either of our families. Are they identical?" She asks dumbfounded still.
"We won't know that until the amniocentesis, but it is a possibility." She says smiling. Anna smiles, she truly can't believe it. She will have 3 children that are the under the age of 1. She looks toward Robert who is really smiling now. He is thinking as well. They will have 4 children. Their lives just changed dramatically and for the better. But then he thinks about Anna.
"Dr Lee. My wife is very small and had some difficulty delivering our son, how will she be able to handle carrying and delivering two children." He asks. Anna smiles at him.
"Robert, we will monitor Anna very closely all the way and as we get closer to delivery, we will gauge if its better for her to have a c-section as opposed to delivering naturally. Don't worry, your wife is very, very strong, in excellent health and I have no doubt she will be able to handle this. Everything is progressing perfectly right now. Anna's levels are all good and the babies look perfect at this stage."
They both smile at that and Anna grabs Robert hand and looks at him.
"Anna I will want to keep a close eye on you. I want to see you in another week and then we will do two-week appointments until the 6th month and then we will go to once a week. I will schedule the amnio for 3 weeks from today." She says.
"Ok, that sounds good. Thank you." Anna says really smiling and still looking at the sonogram picture.
"I'll give you guys a few moments stay here for as long as you would like. Congratulations, I'm so happy for you both." She leaves and they look at each other and smile. They both start laughing.
"I can't believe it. I knew something was different, but I just figured it was a girl. I never expected this." She says looking at him. He laughs and stands up.
"Are you happy?" He asks and she stands up as well. "I'm absolutely thrilled and scared at the same time." They hug tightly.
"I can't believe it. Thank you. You have made me so happy." He says holding her.
"Don't thank me, it was your doing." She says laughing into his neck.
"It was your egg that split." He says and she laughs out loud. "We don't know that yet." She looks at him and they kiss sweetly. "Ugh we have a lot to do." She says.
"Yeah like look for a bigger house in Port Charles." He says. "Yeah, but I love our house. Maybe we can just add on, we have plenty of room to do that." She says.
"A bigger car. I think we need a van now." Robert says laughing. "Oh I love my car. I'm NOT giving it up" She says laughing poking him in the chest.
"I love you." He says looking at her. "I love you too. Lets go home and tell Robin." She says.
The decide to stop at Kelly's for lunch first since Robin won't be home from dance class for another hour or so. They are laughing and talking about how their lives just changed dramatically and what they are going to do. Felicia walks in with Maxie and sees them and smiles. She knows Anna had her sonogram appointment today and is curious as to what they are having. Maxie immediately sees Anna and calls her name. Anna turns around and smiles. She immediately takes her from Felicia and sits down. Maxie turns to Robert and puts her hand on his face and smiles.
"I think she's in love." Felicia says.
"Yeah I think so too." Anna says laughing.
"So guys how did it go today? Oh let me see." She sees the sonogram picture on the table. Anna looks at Robert and smiles. Felicia looks at it and immediately sees it. She looks up at the both of them.
"No way."
Anna laughs out loud at that.
"Oh my god, I cant believe it." And Felicia starts really laughing. "Oh my god." she says again looking at the picture.
"Keeping saying that for another hour and you'll be where we are right now." Robert says smiling as he takes Maxie from Anna.
"You guys look very happy. This is a wonderful surprise, but I'm sure you're overwhelmed right now with all of it." Felicia says thinking how she would react.
"Yeah that's exactly where we are." Anna says. "How is everything though?" Felicia asks. "We're all healthy and progressing perfectly so far." Anna says.
They leave Kelly's and return home and Mrs. Bingham tells them William is down for his nap after having his bottle. They tell her she can take the rest of the day off and that they will see her tomorrow. They get comfortable on the couch and just think.
"I have to go back to work tomorrow. I've been off way too long with everything that has gone on the past few months. I really don't want to but I have to." He says.
"I know that. The babies won't be here for a while so we have to make the money." She says smiling.
"Plus I'll be going back on Monday, so it's going to be business as usual for awhile."
"True." He says. He turns to her and places his hand on her stomach. "I can't believe there are two babies in there." He says looking at her.
She looks down and says "I can't believe it either. You are really happy about this aren't you?" She asks him smiling.
"I'm over the moon about it. I'm just worried about you that's all. You're so tiny and you'll be carrying around two babies." He says.
"Robert first of all don't worry. I'm going to take care of myself and second of all, I'm not tiny." She says looking pointedly at him.
"Well you are to me."
"Robert don't hover and suffocate me through this or I will kill you this time." She says with a glare.
"I make no promises." He says. She laughs and kisses him. Robin walks in and sees them and she smiles.
"Hi."
"Hey, how was class?" Anna asks. "Really good. You remember there is a recital in mid-January, right?" Robin says.
"Yes, I remember and we are looking forward to it." Anna says.
"How did it go today, so what are we having?" She asks all excited. They both look at each other and smile.
"Come sit down." Anna says and Robin's face falls.
"What's the matter?" She asks very concerned.
"Nothing is the matter everything is fine." Anna says.
"So what is it?"
"Well." Anna pauses. "We're having twins." Anna says. Robin is in shock and Robert laughs at her face.
"Get out." She says smiling.
"It's true. We wont know the genders until I take the amnio or maybe with another sonogram." Anna says.
"This is crazy. We're gonna need a bigger house." She says. Robert really laughs at that.
"That's my girl."
"So what do you think?" Anna asks now concerned about her reaction.
"I think its amazing Mom. I just can't believe it. We have a lot to do." She says.
"You always said she was the best combination of both of us." Robert says sitting there with his hand on Anna's thigh. Robin goes and hugs both her parents tightly. "This is so great." She says. Anna is beyond thrilled that she is happy.
Later, Anna goes upstairs to check on William. She sees him sleeping soundly and looks at her watch, he should be getting up soon. She doesn't want him to sleep too long or he'll be up all night. She turns on the light and plays the music. He begins to stir. He brings his little hands to his face and she watches him and smiles. He is so sweet, she thinks. She watches as he rolls from side to side and then he rolls over. It's the first time he rolls over from his back to his stomach. She squeals a little and he immediately hears her and looks up from his stomach and smiles groggily when he sees her. She has tears in her eyes as she watches him.
"You are such a smart boy, baby look at you." He giggles at her and then lays his head down.
"Come on let's go show daddy how smart you are." She rolls him over again to see if he'll do it again, but then he starts to get annoyed and starts complaining. She picks him up laughing and brings him to the changing table to change him. He is smiling at her as she is making him laugh and she thinks I'm going to be doing this for 3 children in 6 months and she momentarily panics. It's a huge realization. She smiles after a while thinking about it as she looks at her little boy who she loves with all her heart.
He is definitely sick though she thinks, he is more congested than he was this morning. She has a feeling they are going to be up all night with him. She gives him his medicine which he hates and then he begins to cry. She picks him up to comfort him and he calms down and she wipes his little nose because it is running again. She figures he must have caught a cold being around everyone at Christmas.
She goes downstairs and doesn't see either of them but then hears them laughing. She goes into the office and there they are playing a racing video game. They don't even notice her as they are too busy with the game, laughing and telling each other that they are going to win. Finally Robert does win and rubs it in.
"Dad you're a sore winner." Robin says hitting him. He sticks his tongue out at her and she laughs.
"Robert you're a child." Anna says. "Here take your son, while I get his dinner ready." Robert takes him happily and he makes him laugh immediately.
"Love, he's really congested, he doesn't sound good. Should we take him to the doctor."
"Sweetheart, it's just a little cold, he'll be fine. Oh and by the way your son just rolled over for the first time." Anna says proudly.
"Wow he did. I want to see it." Robert says smiling at him.
"Ok, let him digest the medicine first. Just don't bounce…."She doesn't finish her sentence because at that moment William releases a huge sneeze and Robert is covered in heavy mucus and then William throws up all the red medicine and basically everything he had in his stomach all over Robert's face and shirt.
Anna is stunned for a couple of seconds and so is Robin. Then Anna starts to laugh as she quickly wipes Williams face with a cloth diaper and then grabs him from Robert. Luckily the baby is smiling and doesn't seem fazed by it at all. Robert on the other hand is frozen, not knowing what to do.
After Anna takes William, he lets out a girly little yelp and runs to the bathroom. Both Robin and Anna burst out laughing. They hear him making noises as he scrubs his face and rips off his shirt.
"Are you ok in there?" Anna asks still laughing. He makes that sound again. And then they hear. "So gross, so gross." They are both hysterical now and then the doorbell rings. "Come on let's go see who's at the door." Robin and Anna walk through the living room still laughing and open the door to Jodi and her mother.
"Hi Barbra, hi Jodi. What brings you here?" Anna asks already knowing the answer.
"Jodi wanted to talk to Robin and she wasn't sure if she would be open to talking now if I didn't come along." Barbra says. Robin has a look on her face like whatever and she lets out a little huf and Anna elbows her slightly.
"Sure come on in." Anna says still holding William "Hi." Jodi says to Robin. "Hi." Robin replies. Anna rolls her eyes and thinks it would probably be better if they went upstairs. "Robin why don't you guys go up to your room and talk." Robin agrees. Anna whispers in her ear, "Remember what I said." And Robin nods and they proceed upstairs.
"Girls, so much drama." Barbra says.
"Yes, I hope boys are easier." Anna says smiling. "Oh, I almost forgot. Jodi told me the news. Congratulations to both you and Robert. You are going to have your hands full with another baby pretty soon." She says.
"Thank you, yes but I think we already do." Anna says not really wanting to tell her they are actually having twins. Robert then comes out of the office with no shirt on and his pants unbuckled calling for Anna.
"Anna, did the cleaners drop off our clothes today? I think this shirt is totally ruined." He then sees them both standing there. Anna immediately sees Barbra's reaction and rolls her eyes.
"Oh, hi Barbra I didn't know you were here. I'm sorry." He says smiling and re-buckling his pants.
"That's quite alright. I'm sorry did we interrupt anything?" She asks looking him over with a smile. Anna is laughing internally now.
"Ummm no, the baby just threw up on him. He's used to it. Yes hon, I think Louise put everything in the laundry room." Anna says.
"Thanks love. Nice seeing you again Barbra." He says as he goes to the kitchen. Anna watches as Barbra watches him walk away. She is starting to reach her limit.
"I'm sorry Barbra, you kinda did catch us at a bad time. William is not feeling well and I need to take him upstairs." She says.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I just wanted to bring Jodi over so that the girls can resolve this problem."
"I appreciate that and I hope they do.I'll send Jodi home once they finish talking." Anna says hoping to get her to leave.
"Ok thank you. I'll see you soon and again congratulations. Oh, I forgot to tell Robert." She says as she is about to go to the kitchen.
"Don't worry Barbra, Ill convey the message." She says with a tinge of bite and narrowed eyes.
Barbra gets her meaning when she sees her face and says. "Well ok, goodbye."
Anna laughs after she leaves and she closes the door. Robert comes out buttoning his shirt and carrying all their cleaning.
"So what's going on? Why was she here?"
"A couple of reasons. Have you recovered?" She asks chuckling.
"Barely, that was..ugh." Robert says. Anna laughs at him.
"I'm glad you found that amusing." He says smiling at her. "I'm sorry but I did." She says. He kisses her soundly. "What was that for?" She asks recovering. "No reason." He says walking away up to the stairs and she smiles after him.
Robert comes down a half hour later and sees Anna feeding William his dinner. Robert caresses his son's head and then kisses his forehead.
"How's he doing?'
"He seems fine now, obviously he was very hungry. I think he sneezed out everything he had." She says laughing. "And them some." Robert says.
"What about tomorrow night? Its New Year's Eve. Do you think we should still go?" He asks.
"I think so, Mrs. Bingham is staying late, and Olin is staying overnight, so I don't think it will be a problem. Plus, we're only 10 minutes away and we can come home if he's giving them trouble. Robin is really looking forward to it, so I don't want to disappoint her. We both bought new dresses and my dress probably won't fit me next week." She says rambling because she really wants to go.
"Ok, I'll do whatever you want. I might be a little late though. Can you and Robin go there, and I'll meet you there? You know how New Year's Eve is, I have to make sure the department is on top of everything." Robert says. She is disappointed, but she understands.
"Yeah that's fine, but don't forget to bring your tux to the office tomorrow so you can change there." She says.
"Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. So, what are we eating tonight for dinner?" He asks.
"I have no idea, I think there are leftovers in there." She says. He finds what he's looking for and starts to cook. Anna is done feeding William and he is very content in his seater playing with his mobile. She goes over and sees what Robert is doing.
"Hmmm that looks good." She says. "Thank you." He says smiling. She turns him around and wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him.
"Now what was that for?" He asks. "No reason." She says smiling at him. Robin and Jodi come into the kitchen and see them. Robin rolls her eyes thinking there will be another discussion about this. Anna sees them and then takes her arms from around Robert.
"So is everything ok?" She asks. "We're good Mom." Robin says smiling.
"I'm happy to hear that. Jodi do you want to stay for dinner?" Anna says.
"Thank you, Mrs. Scorpio, I wish I could, but I have to go home tonight." Jodi says. "Ok some other time." Anna says "Bye and thank you for letting me come over today." Jodi says and leaves and Robin walks her to the door.
"What was that all about?" Robert asks as he's cooking. "Oh, girl issues no big deal." Anna says not wanting to get into that conversation right now.