So this was supposed to go with part 1 but for some reason I've been having a problem uploading it and I've been trying fort the last day or two. Sorry about the delay it was a technical error.
It was the day of Eliza's birthday and Alex was not feeling the greatest. She had thrown up a couple times that morning and could only keep bland foods down. She sipped on ginger ale the entire car ride to Midvale. Maggie looked over every few minutes to check on Alex. She felt bad about how crappy Alex was feeling but knew there was nothing she could do but be there for her. Half way through the drive Alex fell asleep and remained asleep for the rest of the way. Maggie was thankful because Alex needed the sleep. Gertie slept on Alex's lap the whole way and refused to stay anywhere else in the car. Gertie has grown twice the size making it a tight fit. Gertie laid her head against Alex's stomach. Right before they reach Eliza's house, Alex woke up. She looked to the back of the car and everyone else was asleep too. She looked down and Gertie who just woke up as well. They looked at each other then Gertie licked Alex's stomach.
"Babe do you think she can sense it?" Maggie asked watched Gertie closely.
"I know animals do have a sense for this but typically not this early. Maybe because she is still a puppy her sense is stronger."
"That is so cute, Gertie is totally going to be your guard dog I love it." Maggie said as they pulled into the driveway. Gertie tries to bark in response but it comes out high-pitched and wakes up the whole car. Alex and Maggie laugh.
Everyone gets out the car and Gertie stays by Alex's legs scared of the new place. Zack stands on the other side of Gertie occasionally petting her and telling her that she is okay. Eliza welcomes them all happily but holds Alex longer than the others, "I'm so happy you're here sweetheart."
"Happy birthday mom."
"Alright let's get your stuff insides and put away. I have some refreshments ready."
"But you didn't cook right because Maggie and I are cooking dinner."
"You're cooking dinner?" Eliza says shocked.
"Yes mom, I've been taking cooking classes. You can ask anybody I'm a good cook now."
"I believe you sweetie but it's just. You're so domesticated to lovely to see. You're married and have a child. I only worry because your job is so dangerous."
Alex forgot that she never told her mom about her new placement. Alex quickly ended that conversation and went off to find Maggie so they could start prepping the food. They were making a veggie lasagna with salad and garlic bread and brought tiramisu and cake for dessert.
Everyone was in the living room talking when Alex got out all the ingredients while letting the pasta cook. Maggie was cutting up the onion and Alex could barely handle the smell of it. It got so bad Alex excused herself from the kitchen and went outside for fresh air. Once Maggie finished and washed her hands, she followed Alex.
"Babe you okay?"
Alex turned to see a worried Maggie, "oh uh yeah it was just the smell of the onions. It was making me really nauseous."
Maggie hugged Alex, "I'm sorry Al."
"It's fine I just didn't want to say anything inside or worry you."
"How are you feeling now?"
"Better, the air helps."
"Okay I'll go back inside and get started and once their being cooked I'll come and get you or you could come back in in like 10 minutes."
"I'll come back in in 10 minutes." There was a scratching at the door, it was Gertie. Maggie opened the door and Gertie jumped out and ran to Alex.
"Told you, guard dog." Maggie laughed as she closed the door. Alex played with Gertie for a while before helping Maggie with the rest of dinner. Dinner went off without a hitch. The food was fantastic and Alex and Maggie were commended on their cooking skills. After dinner everyone sat around the living room watching a movie. Zack sat next to Alex who had Gertie on her lap. On the other side was Maggie. Kara sat on the floor while the others sat on the other couch. Half way through the movie, Alex began to fall asleep. Alex was so tired she decided to call it a night.
"I'm going to bed," Alex kissed Maggie.
"I'm going to bed I will see you all tomorrow morning." Alex left to go upstairs. Kara frowned, Alex never went to bed early.
"Hey Maggie, is Alex okay?"
Maggie saw Zack sleeping too so she used him as an excuse, "yeah she is fine but Zack has been having nightmares recently and has been staying up with him because work has been really difficult for me. Thankfully the difficult part is over so we can finally switch off like we normally do but Alex has been a real trooper recently. I think it's finally caught up to her." Kara bought it and turned back to the TV.
Alex woke up at 5am feeling nauseous like she had the last two days. Not able to fall back asleep she went down stairs to watch the sun rise but her mom was sitting at the kitchen table with a coffee in her hand.
"Hey sweetie."
"Hi mom." Alex said sitting new to her mother.
"I made coffee if you're interested."
"Okay, I was thinking about going for a walk on the beach first." Alex said
"Could I, uh, could I join you?" Eliza asked vulnerably.
"Of course." Alex said as Gertie stopped at her feet.
"Good morning girl. Wanna go for a walk."
"BARK!" Alex put Gertie's leash on and they headed out the door.
They headed out and started to walk down the beach.
"How are things between you and Maggie?"
"Things are really good. Maggie loves her new job but it's been a bit of a rough start. Zack's been having some nightmares recently and we are slowly training Gertie. No accidents in the house thankfully."
"Wow that sounds like a lot."
"It's not really but I sleep when I can." Alex wants to tell her mom so bad but she promised Maggie she wouldn't.
"So there isn't a reason why you didn't go straight for the coffee?" Eliza said smirking. Alex froze and looked at her mom.
"You know?" Alex realized
Eliza hugged Alex, "of course I know Alex. From the moment you stepped out of the car there were signs plus I did have to be pregnant to have you. Congratulations sweetie."
Alex squeezed her mom tighter and felt tears escape her eyes, "I've never been so happy mom."
"I know sweetie."
Alex pulled away and wiped her eyes, "I, uh, I stepped down at the DEO officially."
Eliza looked stunned, "are you serious."
"Yea I've been talking to Maggie and Kara about it. But um I thought a lot about why I joined the DEO, which was to protect Kara but Kara has her own life with Lena and I've trained her so well she can't learn any more with me. Plus Lena and I have created a suit for Kara that is Kryptonite and tear resistant so she will be safe. Now that I have Maggie and Zack and another baby soon, I can't go out in the field anymore. So I've officially transferred to head lab analysis and head of new operative training."
"Wow Alex that's, I'm really happy for you. It seems like Gertie knows about the baby too." Eliza said.
"That's exactly what Maggie said in the car. Gertie refused to sit anywhere but my lap on the car ride here."
"Just wait until you're showing then she will not leave your side. Wow another baby. I'm ganna be a grandma again."
"Yeah mom," Alex dug in her pocket and took out the photo, "It's early but we had our first appointment the other day. I'm only eight weeks so we're not supposed to tell anyone. If Maggie finds out I told you she'll kill me."
"You're secret is safe with me. I'm surprised Kara hasn't heard the heartbeat yet."
"You and me both. Once she finds out the whole world will know." Alex said as her stomach grumbled.
Alex flushed with embarrassment but Eliza laughed and said, "I remember those times with you. Lets go get you some toast and egg whites. I'm guessing you woke up to morning sickness this morning?"
"How did you know?"
"It happened with you. I would wake up really early and be sick then couldn't go back to sleep."
"That sounds about right. It was the same with Zack."
"I'll make a pot of decaf too."
"Uh you're the best."
Alex and Eliza ate peacefully and chatted until the others came down. Maggie was the first and glared at her mug but Alex told her it was decaf. Next it was Stacy. Kara came down last. The family decided to go down to the beach and have a relaxing day. Alex and Maggie enjoyed cuddling on a towel watching Zack and Gertie play together. Erin was reading while Stacy and Eliza were talking. Kara was in the water swimming and floating.
"Babe," Maggie said as she looked up to Alex from were she was resting on Alex's chest.
"mmm," was all a relax Alex could muster.
Maggie whispered in Alex's ear, "I love you."
Alex smiled, "love you too Mags."
"I love your family and I love sweet pea."
Alex looked confused so Maggie explained, "you know," Maggie caressed her stomach slightly.
"Really sweet pea."
"Why not it's cute." Alex laughed okay.
"Mommy, Mama! Look!" Alex and Maggie get up to see the sand castle.
"Sweetie that is so good."
"It's our house mama. This is your room, my room, grandma, aunty Erin, and baby sissy."
Alex and Maggie looked confused, "baby sister?"
"mommy I wanna a sissy like aunty Kara has you."
"One day soon sweetie, okay."
"Okay mommy. Can we go inside, I'm tired." Zack said holding his arms out for Alex to pick him up.
"Hey mom we're going inside, Zack's tired so we're going to put him down for a nap." Maggie said.
"Okay I think Eliza and I are going to stay out here for a little longer." Stacy said.
Alex and Maggie walked in side by side. Alex went to put Zack down but he stuck to her neck.
Alex chuckled, "looks like I'm laying down with the little one." Alex laid down with Zack on top of her and Maggie lifted a blanket on the both of them.
"I think it's a good thing. Babe you should nap too I know you were up early."
Alex hummed and closed her eyes. Maggie went to the bathroom and by the time she came back, Gertie was laying right underneath the two asleep as well. Maggie took a photo and went back outside. She found Eliza by herself.
"Your aunt and mom went for a walk on the beach."
"Okay mind if I sit."
"Not at all." Eliza said as Maggie sat down. It took seconds for Eliza to break because she saw the fear on Maggie's face.
"Maggie sweetie there is something I wanted to talk to you about." Eliza said.
"Okay shoot."
"First I want you to know that I know about the secret between you and Alex."
"Uh?"
Eliza dug the picture out of her pocket that Alex gave to her earlier.
"I had a feeling when she got out the car yesterday and everything since then proved my theory."
"Oh, did she tell you?"
Eliza shook her head, "I saw Alex leave the kitchen and nearly throw up while making dinner plus she woke up extra early this morning and didn't go straight for the coffee. I have never seen Alex without coffee in the morning."
Maggie hung her head, "I guess it's hard to keep things from you huh?"
"I know I wasn't the greatest mother but I do know my daughter. I promised Alex I wouldn't tell you but I wanted to know how you are doing. This is the first time for you and I know it can be scary. I'm here if you want to talk."
Maggie laughed wetly as tears fall down her face, "I've never been more excited and terrified in my life. I see how morning sickness and the exhaustion is taking a toll on here and she is barely eight weeks."
"Oh Maggie…" Eliza hugs Maggie, "this will be a hard year for the two of you but I have all the faith in the world you will be okay. The love you two have for each other is unbreakable. Pregnancy isn't something easy and I think you're now realizing it. Alex told me she took a step back with her job and that was really smart. You also have your mom and aunt, which I'm so happy for you. You deserve to have your family and your mom is wonderful."
"Thank you Eliza," Maggie squeezed a little tighter.
"Now where is that other daughter of mine?"
"Zack refused to let go of she so she laid down with Zack and immediately fell asleep to. Then Gertie joined the two of them."
"Ah Alex's new guard puppy."
"That's what I say."
"So how are you feeling about everything?" Eliza returned to subject.
"I'm thankful for my promotion but it's harder than I thought it would be. The hours are better but there's more paper work."
"Would you prefer to stay a detective?"
"Honestly no. I'm still so knew to this position but it brings me home to my family earlier and it gives me more responsibility in making the tough decisions that I know I can make. I just wish everyone at the NCPD respected me."
"Nothing ever comes easy and if anyone understands that phrase it's you. You have been through so much and it's made you so strong so are you going to let some egotistical men take away the position that you deserve. You beat them out for it, you put in the hard work and it shows. Don't count yourself out."
"Maggie dear." Stacy said as she walked to the blanket Maggie put the picture in her pocket.
"Hi mom."
Stacy was a little out of breath, "this place is beautiful and so much different than Blue Springs. I'd love to visit more often."
"We will mom, I promise."
"You are always welcome Stacy whenever you want." Eliza said.