Gabrielle and John decided to officially become a couple. They knew it would be tough due to their schedules but they didn't care. They'd been dating for the last three months. They hadn't seen each other since Gabrielle had told John about the baby but they text and called each other every day. John had gotten his vasectomy redone. Gabrielle was now five months pregnant and showing. She'd interviewed two couples about adopting the baby. One was a pastor and his wife, who were unable to conceive due to a hysterectomy. The other one was a couple who'd been trying in vitro fertilization for years with no luck. She was interviewing another couple tonight, a gay couple. Her clothes were starting to fit to tight. Even though she didn't want to she finally decided to go shopping for maternity clothes. She went with Brittney.
"Britt, all these clothes are ugly." Gabrielle said.
"They're maternity clothes Gabrielle." "What do you expect?"
"I expect something at least halfway presentable." "I can't be the first working women in history having a baby."
"You're interviewing another couple tonight right?"
"Yeah." "Their names are Matt and Todd."
"They're gay?"
"Yeah."
"When's your next doctor's appointment?"
"Tomorrow."
"John should go with you to at least one of them."
"He can't help it if he's busy." "I tell him what happens at every appointment." "I can't wait till he comes to see me in two days."
"I never thought I'd see the day where you fall in love."
"It's a great feeling."
"Do you think you'll get married?"
"No."
"You don't see a future with him?"
"I do." "Just not one where we get married." "He doesn't want to." "I don't care either way as long as we're together."
"Isn't tomorrow the appointment where you can find out what the baby is?"
"Yeah."
"Do you still not want to?"
"No."
"You're not the least bit curious?"
"I am but it's better if I don't know." She yawned.
"Tired?"
"Yeah." "I just have to put through it." "After the interview tonight I have work to do."
"Gabrielle you need to slow down a little, you're pregnant."
"I don't have time to slow down." "I have a proposal that's due tomorrow." "Just because I'm pregnant doesn't give an excuse to skimp on my job."
Later that night Matt and Todd arrived at the house. They were all sitting in the living room. Snacks were sat out.
"I'd like to start off with some questions." Gabrielle said. "What do you both do for a living?"
"I'm a personal trainer." Matt said.
"I design websites." Todd said. "My office is based from home."
"Not to get to personal but how long have you two been together?" Gabrielle said.
"Together eleven years, married for two."
"I just want to make sure the baby would be going to a stable home."
"No worries there." Matt said. "We have an unbreakable bond and all the love in the world to offer a child."
"Do you each have experience with children?"
"We both have two nieces." "We adore them." "We like to take them to the zoo or out to do something fun whenever we can."
The next day Gabrielle was at the doctor. She was hooked to the machine.
"Are you sure you don't want to know what the baby is?" Dr. Cooper asked.
"Yes."
"Would you like to see it on the screen?"
"No."
"What about the heartbeat?"
"No."
"I just thought I'd ask." "Everything is fine with the baby."
"Good."
"I am a little concerned about you though." "Your stress levels seem a little high."
"That's probably just from work."
"Maybe you should lighten your workload."
"I can't do that."
"It's not good for you to overwork yourself in your condition."
"I'll try and slow down."
The next day Gabrielle was home. The elevator dinged. John stepped out. Gabrielle got up to greet him.
"Hi honey." She said smiling.
"Hi." They kissed. "Come on." "We have to go."
"Where are we going?"
"I bought a house in San Francisco."
"You bought a house in San Francisco?" She said surprised.
"Yes." "I want to show it to you."
They went to the house. It was huge. The floors were marble. The celling had chandlers hanging from it. It had three guest bedrooms, a master suite, a pool, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor bar.
"This place is great." She said. "I love it."
"Here." He said handing her two keys and a garage door open.
"You didn't have to buy this house."
"I wanted to be closer to you." He kissed her. "I love you."
"I love you too." "Whoa." She said surprised.
"What?"
"The baby's kicking." She said smiling. "It's never done that before."
John put his hand on her stomach and felt it kick. "Wow."
"I know."