Zack woke up Alex and Maggie at exactly 8am by jumping on their bed.
Maggie grabbed Zack and pulled him in for a hug, "Zack baby you need to be careful."
Zack looked at Maggie not understanding, "mama is having a baby so we can't be jumping on her because we could hurt them. Zack's bottom lip started trembling, "I'm sorry mommy."
"mmm, hi baby." Alex mumbled slowly opening her eyes, "Zack baby what's wrong?"
"I'm sorry for jumping mama."
Alex pulled Zack in for a hug, "it's okay baby. But soon my belly is going to be really big so you need to be careful okay."
Zack nodded then he pulled down the covers and kissed Alex's bump, "sorry baby."
"Zack you ready for the fishies today?"
"Yeah!" He said happy again, "and the otters!"
"That's right baby but we need to get you dressed first.
"Can I wear my Dory shirt?"
"Of course baby now go with mommy," Alex said kissing Zack's head then handing him over to Maggie.
"Why do I have to dress him?" Maggie pouted.
"Because I'm the one who has another life growing inside them and needs another hour of sleep."
"Okay you win." Maggie pecked Alex's lips before hauling Zack over her shoulder and walking out the room. Alex nuzzled Maggie's pillow and fell back asleep. An hour passes and Maggie awakes up Alex with several kisses all over Alex's face.
"Wake up sleepy head, it's time for you to get ready."
"No," Alex said grumpy like.
"Oh babe, Zack is already down stairs eating oatmeal. You have an hour to get ready and my mom and aunt will be here soon." The sound of the front door opening and shutting along with Stacy's voice yelling good morning prevents Maggie from speaking further. Alex pulls Maggie down and straddle Maggie pinning Maggie's arms to the bed and began to kiss Maggie's neck.
"Al..Alex we can't…people…don't stairs." Maggie said.
"Maggie I need you." Alex said in her low husky voice. Maggie flipped them over and kissed Maggie hard.
"Mags you have 20 minutes you better make the most of it or your sleeping on the couch." Alex said sternly. Maggie did just that, giving Alex not one or two but three orgasms. They showered together Maggie cleaning Alex's body spending extra time on her bump.
"I love you Maggie."
"I love you Alex, both of you." Maggie kissed Alex.
"Mags I think that was the best sex we've ever had."
"I agree, I got off not even touching you and that's a first." They stayed a little longer basking in each other's touch before getting out and getting changed for the aquarium. When Alex walked down the stairs she was greeted by an excited Gertie.
"Hi sweet girl," Alex said crouching down to the best of her ability with her bump and petting Gertie. Gertie pushed past Alex's hands and placed her nose on Alex's bump and her heart explodes. Alex picks up Gertie walk to the couch where she lays down putting Gertie on top of her. Gertie immediately curls herself around the bump and occasionally giving it kisses.
"You are the sweetest dog on the world Gertie."
"BARK." Alex smiles and watches Gertie. Maggie comes down minutes later and her heart explodes at the sight of the two curled up on the couch. Maggie makes Alex breakfast and has Zack bring it to Alex.
"Mama food." Zack says holding the tray.
"Come on Gertie mama has to eat." Gertie kisses Alex's face then jumps off her and follows Zack. Alex sits up and eats.
Maggie snuggles into Alex's side, "good?" Maggie says holding a small cup of vitamins for Alex to take.
Alex throws them back, "yup. Gertie is so cute. I love that puppy so damn much."
"Should I be worried?" Maggie asks playfully and Alex laughs.
Maggie rubs Alex's bump, "how are you feeling this morning?"
"Well second trimester is officially here and thank god because I hate morning sickness. It should be called all day sickness because it doesn't go away."
"Hopefully it will be over soon though."
Alex smirks, "there are positives like increased sex drive," Alex said kissing Maggie's neck causing Maggie to wiggle in her seat, "and we'll be able to feel the baby move soon."
Maggie perked up keeping her hand on Alex's bump, "really?"
"Yeah really." Maggie kissed Alex before getting up and taking the empty tray to the kitchen. Alex wasn't too far behind only because she needed her decaf coffee, and yes Maggie checked every time that it was decaf and not regular.
"Alright let's go before we get too comfy." Alex says grabbing Zack's jacket to help him put it on. The drive there was a little under an hour. Erin drove while Stacy sat in the passenger seat. Alex and Maggie cuddled together while Zack was asleep next to them. Stacy was the first to stop the sign, "we're here!" She said clapping her hands. Stacy was so excited to go to an aquarium but Erin on the other hand had been a nervous wreck. She had come out to Alex and Maggie no problem but Stacy was another story. She knew that Stacy would accept her because she accepted Maggie but she still had this feeling in the pit of her stomach that had caused her to chicken out over the past week. So she decided to take Stacy aside during one point in the tour to talk hoping that the positive and happy environment could help both sides.
Once they entered, Zack was in awe. There were so many different species of fish from fresh water to salt water. From small fish like guppies to big creatures like sharks. They started at the stingray exhibit where Maggie gave Zack money to buy fish food and feed the fish.
Alex and Maggie were holding hands watching Zack when Alex whispers to Maggie, "did you know that stingrays don't use their eyes to find prey, they use electro-sensors."
Maggie looked Alex like she had to heads, before smiling, "you really are the biggest nerd aren't you."
Alex shrugged, "I have my moments."
Maggie did her famous head tilt that always caused Alex to melt, "let me guess you know facts about almost every fish in the place."
Alex kissed Maggie's cheek, "wait and find out." Maggie rolled her eyes as Zack came back with the biggest smile plastered on his face.
"Mommy, mama that was so cool."
Next they went to the Clownfish and Anemone, "NEMO!" Zack squealed with excitement, Kara and Lena had joined them. They apologized for being late but they all knew why. Zack pulled at their hands. Alex, Maggie, Stacy, and Erin laughed at the trio.
"Did you know that clown fish are extremely territorial and aggressive by nature."
Maggie laughs, "Danvers everyone knows that because of Marlin from Nemo."
"Well did you know that all eggs hatch as males. When the female in the group dies, dominant male undergoes sex change and turns into female."
Maggie raises her eyebrows, "well that's a new one. Seems like some human beings need to study up on other species to show that there is more than just hetero-bullshit out there."
"JAR!" Zack yells catching Maggie saying a bad word.
"Damn it," Maggie mutters under her breath but load enough for Zack to catch it.
"JAR!" Zack yells again.
"Babe if you keep using bad words our son is going to become a millionaire."
Maggie ducks her head, "sorry, it's just… you know how I feel about it."
"I do babe and I love your passion and I know it s-u-c-k-s." Alex pulled Maggie in for a hug kissing her head.
"Love you babe."
"Love you too Mags."
Next they got to the Alligators, but don't stay for long because of how scared Stacy is of them.
"Cuddlefish, my favorite!" Kara says dragging Zack this time.
"Of course," Lena says chuckling and shaking her head. She decided to take a step back and stand by Alex while Maggie talked to her mom.
"How you been Alex, I feel like it's been a while since I've seen you."
Alex responded putting her hands on her bump, "this one has had a lot of my attention recently, especially since I fully stepped back. It sucks not being able to be in the lab as much or spar with the recruits, but if I'm being honest, I wouldn't trade it for the world."
Lena was shocked at how open Alex was, "really? I never thought the almighty bad-ass special agent would become so… domesticated."
Alex laughed, "yeah well I didn't either until I met Maggie, she truly has changed my life. When I was pregnant with Zack, I constantly doubted myself. Eventually I gave into my insecurities and put him up for adoption. It was the worst mistake I have ever made, but with Maggie. She saw past all them and despite them she loves me. This time she is with me every step of the way, not matter how annoying it gets that she checks to make sure my coffee is decaf. She makes sure I eat enough and get rest. She is absolutely incredible and I don't think I could do this without her."
Lena smiles, "you know if you could change like that then maybe there is hope for me after all."
Alex turns to Lena, "do you see Kara over there. Do you see how happy she is?"
Lena looks to Kara who is currently laughing at something Zack said. Kara turns to Lena, there eyes meet for just a split second but that moment feels like everything and nothing at the same time. Lena's knees go weak and her body gets flooded with warmth and the sense of safety that nobody has ever given her. Lena nods to Alex's question.
"She is like that because of you. I have lived with her, her whole life here and I have never seen her more carefree than she is when she's with you. You both bring out the best in each other like Maggie and I do."
Lena feels tears well up in her eyes, "I love her Alex, like really love her. I know it's been just over six months but we've been friends for a few years and I can't imagine what live would be without her."
"Damn it Lena you better not cry because then I will I won't be able to stop." Alex says wiping her eyes. Lena pulls Alex over to the corner of the exhibit and hugs her tight.
"Thank you Alex."
Alex reciprocates the hug, "no need for thanks Lena."
"Yes there is because you don't get enough. You do so much for everyone and you barely get thanks in return. So as a sort of thank you I did something." Alex looked to Lena with confusion as she lead against the wall, "I bought your company because I know how much you care about it. I couldn't imagine selling mine after all the work it put in it, so I bought yours before the low life Lord could snatch it up. Now it can, in some weird way, stay in the family. I want to give you a high ranking position so you still have a say without all the administrative work."
Alex was crying and hugging Lena again, "thank you Lena, this means so much." Alex wiped her eyes as Kara and Maggie made their way over, "and you are family Lena so please don't ever think you aren't. Even if by any change, which hopefully will never happen, you and Kara break-up, you will still be family."
Lena is crying again, "god we need to stop this cry fest."
"Hey you two is everything alright?" Maggie asked concerned so she began to rub Alex back who melted at the touch.
"yea we were just…" Lena said not knowing what to say.
"Bonding. Lena and I were bonding." Alex smiled at Lena then looked to Kara.
"Mama can I bring aunties to see the jellyfish?" Zack asked.
"Yeah sweetie I think that's a good idea. We will follow right behind you okay. Bring grandma and Auntie Erin too." Maggie said staying tight to Alex's side. Lena and Kara nodded before grabbing Zack hands and walking towards the exhibit. Maggie pulled Alex into a quiet exhibit, where they sat down straddling the bench facing each other. Maggie pulled Alex in, Alex resting in the crook of Maggie's neck. Maggie gave Alex some time to calm down from the emotional overload. Alex lifted her head off Maggie's neck and looked at Maggie a few inches from her face.
Alex peck Maggie's lips, "I love you Mags. I love you so freakin much."
"I love you to Alex. You okay?" Maggie rubbed Alex's upper arms. Alex laid back down on Maggie and nodded, "Lena and I talked."
"Uh huh."
"We talked about you and Kara. Then she told me that she bought my company and is giving me a position to keep me updated and some say while forgoing the administrative work."
"Babe that's amazing!"
"I know, I hated giving it up but I knew I had to. I know Lena is perfect person to give it to. On some level, Lena and I have a lot in common, which I never thought I would admit but it's true. We just understand each other and both know how hard it was to find somebody special. I guess it was an emotional overload. God I don't cry in public."
"Hey, it's okay to cry, there is no weakness in it and it's good that you and Lena are connecting I know Kara was still a little worried about that."
Alex closed her eyes and sighed, breathing in Maggie's scent.
"I'm thinking we should stop for lunch soon. You need to eat and it will also give you more energy."
Alex nodded, "god I shouldn't feel tired right now."
"Al you do and that's okay."
Alex huffed in annoyance.
"Babe you have this little one right here, which is more than enough of a reason and on top of that you just felt several emotions run through your body and that's taxing."
Alex barely nodded in Maggie's neck, "babe are you falling asleep on me?" Maggie asked.
Once again Alex nodded.
"Babe if you're going to nap maybe we should change positions, like maybe you should lay down on the bench with your head in my lap." Alex slowly moved lying down just like Maggie said. Maggie ran her fingers through Alex's hair and Alex hummed with content. Maggie texted Kara saying that Alex needed a quick nap and would meet for lunch in thirty. Maggie was thankful that nobody entered this part of the exhibit. Maggie place her left hand on the bump and rubbed it, "please be nice to your mommy. She has a ways to go before you come out. We love you."
By the time Alex and Maggie joined the rest of the crew, Alex felt much better and more energized.
"Hey sis," Kara said as Alex sat down next to her with a plate full of food.
"Hey Kara how was the jellyfish?"
With a full mouth Kara said, "they move so hipster like, they go with the flow you know." Kara nudge Alex.
"Kara that wasn't funny."
"What I like to rhyme and that's not a crime."
Maggie had to stop Kara, "please Kara for the sake over everyone."
"Darling, would you like the rest of my lunch, I can't finish it." Lena said knowing that that would stop Kara from talking for a little.
Lena leaned behind Kara to face Alex, "you okay?" Lena mouthed.
Alex nodded, "I just needed a nap, that's all."
Lena smiled and curled into Kara's side.
"Mommy, can we see the turtles and sharks next." Zack asked finishing his fries getting ketchup all over his face.
"Yes baby we can," Alex said wiping Zack's face clean. Zack gave Alex a full teeth smile, then crawled up on her lap.
"How do you like the aquarium Zack?" Alex asked.
His face lit up, "it's so cool, so many fishies and colors. The Jellyfish are so pretty and you can see through them!"
"That's right, and who is your favorite turtle?"
"Squirt!" Zack said looking to Maggie with his mischievous eyes
"Fin," Maggie said holding out her hand for Zack to hi-five.
"Noggin," Maggie leaned forward for Zack to tap his head with hers.
They both said together, "dude." Alex smiled kissing both their heads.
Stacy and Erin were holding in their laughs with hands on their mouths.
"What?" Maggie looked at them.
Erin gave in, "hahaha I'm sorry but how are you a cop and you a special agent yet you're like this. It's like you're an egg, hard on the outside and soft and gushy on the inside."
Everyone at the table laughed as Alex and Maggie pouted.
"Laugh all you want but Maggie and I could kick all your behinds."
"I don't doubt that," Lena said in between laughs.
Alex was getting frustrated, "okay enough making fun of Maggie and the pregnant lady before we leave you all here."
"I could easily fly us home, I don't see how that's punishment."
Alex was pissed now, "Zack baby why don't we go see the turtles now."
Zack got off Alex's lap, Alex picked up their trays and left the table. Everyone was at a loss for words at what just happened, "uh, I'm gonna follow them. Keep phones on and loud." Maggie said running after Alex and Zack.
Lena and Kara looked at each other and smirked, "we're gonna go off and see some fish. Bye." They ran off too leaving leaving Erin and Stacy by themselves.
"Wanna roam around like old times." Stacy said smiling.
"Yeah I'd like that." Erin said getting up and leaving the table with Stacy. They walked to the koi pond exhibit. Erin was so nervous, her palms were sweating and she could feel the pit stains forming on her shirt.
"Is everything alright?" Stacy asked picking up on how nervous Erin was.
"Uh yeah I just, there's something I wanted to talk to you about." Erin said stuffing her hands in her pockets.
"Okay, you know you can tell me anything right. I know I haven't been the greatest sister but I'm trying to be better."
"No I know… it's just… I met someone," Erin blurted out.
"Met someone? Like…"
"Dating met someone." Erin said.
Stacy perks up, "oh that is amazing who is this person, have I met them yet? Do you have a picture of them?"
Erin immediately noticed the pronouns that Stacy used, "person? Them?"
Stacy blushes, "well yeah I didn't want falsely label this person. I've been doing research about different sexualities and genders, it's really enlightening. I've learned to not judge people and let them, if they want, express who they are when their ready. I was actually thinking about working at the NC community center. Alex was talking about it the other day and said that her and Maggie were planning to stop by this coming week so I asked if I could go with them. Enough about me sidetracking, so who is this lucky person."
Erin hugged Stacy tight and quickly release keeping hold of her hand. Erin smiled, "her name is Jessica and she owns one of the restaurants in the city. She came to my shop with her car. That's how we met." Erin blushed.
Stacy hugged Erin again, "Oh Erin I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad you found someone, you are such an amazing woman and you deserved to be treated as such."
"Thanks Stace," Erin said sitting on the side of the koi pond, "we actually went out together already. She took me on a tour of the city then we ate at her restaurant. It was all amazing but we agreed to postpone dating so that I could come out to everyone and be okay with who I am. That being gay is okay, despite how mom and dad raised us."
"E I'm sorry that you had to hide yourself for so long, I wish Blue Springs could have been better for you. Heck I wish it could have been better for all us Sawyer women. But anyway tell me about Jessica." Erin said excited for some gossip as if she as a teenager in high school. They sat there for an hour discussing Erin's impending love live and everything that has happened. Kara and Lena as well as Alex, Maggie, and Zack found their way to the koi pond. Alex and Maggie knew by the relief and happiness on Erin's face what the two sisters had talked about. Maggie held Alex close going on her tip toes to kiss her.
"I love our family." Maggie said kissing Alex again.
"Ew mama…" Zack said causing the adults to laugh. It was a relief to see that after so much negativity, The Danvers-Sawyer family could come together feeling nothing but love and happiness.