The next morning, Apple and Raven were in the castletiera for breakfast.
"I'm glad you're feeling better this morning, but since when do you like ketchup on your eggs?" whispered Apple as the two sat alone.
"I don't, but I've been craving them thanks to our little surprise," whispered Raven, causing a smile to appear on the princess's face.
"Oh no, you two are whispering, that's never a good sign," said Briar as she, Faybelle, Cerise, and Cedar approached.
"And since when did you eat eggs with ketchup, Raven?" asked Cerise.
"Well, there's a reason behind that that we have to tell you about," said Apple. Both girls were trying not to laugh at the thought of what their reactions would be. However, the conversation was cut off there as the intercom sounded.
"Raven Queen and Apple White, report to Headmaster Grimm's office," said the voice over the intercom.
"Looks like this will have to wait till later," said Raven before taking a few more bites of her eggs and leaving with Apple.
[Okay, you're crazier than I thought,] said Maddie as she stood by the doors to the castletiera.
[Oh, just wait and see what else I have planned for them,] said the author. A few minutes later, Raven and Apple were in Headmaster Grimm's office.
"I take it that Healer Tammatha told you," said Raven as they sat before her grandfather and Queen Snow White.
"She did," said Headmaster Grimm.
"We had planned to tell you today along with our friends," said Apple who was nervous.
"No need to be so nervous, Apple, neither of us are mad," said Queen Snow White as she smiled at her daughter.
"On the contrary, she's so happy that she went out and bought a crib and clothes without even knowing the baby's gender," said Headmaster Grimm.
"Says the man who bought how many stuffed animals?" asked Queen Snow White.
"Not that I want to ruin such a funny moment," said Apple as she tried not to laugh at them.
"But has anyone figured out when the due date is for the baby?" asked Apple.
"I figured it out last night, yesterday was March 31 and I was already 8 weeks along, ten normal days equals 8 weeks with a magical pregnancy so the due date should be May 9," said Raven.
"Good math, that's exactly what Healer Tammatha told me," said Headmaster Grimm.
"Ever since I got out of Home Evilnomics I've been doing better in Crownculus," said Raven.
"Why don't you two go back to your room and get the baby stuff we bought you where you want it?" asked Queen Snow White.
"I'll tell your teachers that something came up and to excuse you for the day," said Headmaster Grimm.
"We still have to tell our friends about this," said Apple as she and Raven stood up.
"Just invite them over when classes are over, I think they'll clue in when they see the crib," said Raven as she let a small chuckle out.