"Lilian Anne Batista, would you put that box down?"

"Yeah, Lilian, what the heck are you thinking? Dave is going to kill you!"

"Trish, Steph, it's just three pounds, if that!"

"What's three pounds?"

"The box Lilian is carrying."

"What box?"

Lilian smacked her forehead, shaking her head at the same time. "Looks like I'm busted," she said wryly. "Look, guys, I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine."

"Lilian, please," Dave started, taking the box from her, "Please don't strain yourself. There are plenty of people here to work and bring in the boxes."

"But Dave-" Lilian started, sending a glare over to Stephanie and Trish who were leaning in a doorway,

"Don't 'but, Dave' me, missy," Dave said to his wife, tapping her on the nose affectionately as he mocked her whiny tone. "I want everything to be okay with Angel, okay?"

"Okay, Dave… but I hate feeling useless," Lilian said with a pout. "Isn't there anything I can do without getting in trouble?"

"Um," Dave thought aloud, trying to think of a way to tactfully suggest she just sit there and watch the action going on in her house.

"And don't even tell me I can sit there and relax," Lilian warned, knowing that was what he was getting ready to suggest.

"Of course not, sweetie," Dave lied. "How about you make a list of things that we need for Baby's room?"

Lilian's eyes lit up slightly as she thought about the possible ways to decorate the baby's room. "That's a good idea, Dave," Lilian admitted, settling down on the soft couch.

"Ah, you know, I'm good for some things," Dave said with a shrug.

"Shut up, Dave," Lilian said with a shake of her head, laughing as he turned away, heading away from the room to unload some more boxes. "Oh, don't forget we have Lamaze class later this afternoon!"

Dave froze, glaring at Trish and Stephanie as they started snickering. "I remembered, sweetie," Dave told her with a tight smile, whipping around to give Stephanie and Trish another nasty look. "Do you two mind telling me what is so damned funny?" he asked, blushing.

"It's nothing," Trish said, snorting loudly as she covered her mouth.

"Obviously, it's something if you're giggling," Lilian pointed out, bemused.

"It's just… I'm having this image of Dave doing the Mr. Belding breathing from Saved by the Bell," Trish said, laughing loudly.

"Oh, God! He he he who… he he he who," Lilian gasped, imitating Mr. Belding's breathing and giggling loudly as she watched Stephanie grabbing Trish's arm to hold herself up.

"Just don't give birth to the baby in an elevator!" Stephanie exclaimed, laughing loudly. "It would probably be the first time someone laughed while giving birth!"

Dave simply shook his head, looking between the three laughing females for a moment before turning and walking out of the room. "You girls are nuts," he muttered, going off to find Randy, Ric, and Hunter.

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Lilian and Dave walked to the suite where they're Lamaze class was being held. Dave glanced at Lilian when she started giggling. "What's so funny, Sugar?" he asked, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. She just continued to giggle, and Dave asked, "Having images of me breathing like Mr. Belding again?" When she laughed harder, he simply shook his head again.

They entered the room together, Dave holding the door open for Lilian as she ducked under his arm. "Hello," a woman at the front desk greeted them with a warm smile. "Mr. and Mrs. Batista?"

"Yes, ma'am," Lilian said shyly, taking Dave's hand as she glanced around the room, seeing several posters and baby related materials.

"Okay, if you want to take a seat, class will be starting in ten minutes or so. Please feel free to speak to other expectant parents. There are a few couples here who already have children but the majority of the couples here are first time parents. We often find that talking amongst your peers may help ease some anxiety you have about the Lamaze classes," the lady said, smiling kindly at a nervous Lilian, who was clinging to Dave's hand like a scared child.

"Okay, thank you," Dave said, gently guiding Lilian away from a table and to a chair. "Are you okay, sweetie?" he asked, concerned as he watched as Lilian's eyes dart across the room, the green orbs taking in every poster and doll in the room.

"Yeah… I think so," Lilian said slowly. "I just… I'm a little overwhelmed, that's all."

"I can understand that," Dave said with a slight grin, settling down next to her and squeezing her hand. "I'm nervous too."

"Really? How come?"

"Cause I know the second I start doing the deep breathing you're going to lose it and I'm gonna be the one explaining your obsession with Saved by the Bell," Dave said with a small smirk, relieved when Lilian started giggling.

"Dave! I can't help it… just the idea of you concentrating on breathing makes me laugh!" Lilian said, placing a hand over her swollen belly.

"Um, hello," a timid female voice spoke up, and Lilian looked up to see two young couples standing in front of them nervously.

"Hello," Lilian replied, struggling to stand up.

"No, please, don't," the other female said, holding her hand up to stop Lilian. "Um, we just wanted to introduce ourselves and tell you two how big of fans we are."

"I'm Susan, and this is my husband Michael," one of the women said, gesturing to the gentleman who was standing next to her.

"And I'm Kristen. This is my husband John," the other female filled in.

"I'm Lilian, and this is my husband Dave," Lilian said. "But I have a feeling you already know that."

"Mrs. Garcia… uh, Batista, we are huge fans," Michael added. "I drag my wife out to the shows every time the WWE comes to Washington."

"Yeah, I haven't missed a DC show since 1992," John added quietly.

"Oh, really?" Dave asked, stepping aside to talk to the two men.

"So, is this your first child?" Lilian asked the two ladies.

"No, this is my second," Susan replied. "I gave birth to a son, Michael Jr., two years ago."

"This is my first child, too," Kristen said with a shy grin. "See, Lilian and I have something in common," she said to her friend.

"Hey, don't brag," Susan shot back, running a hand over her stomach. "When are you due, Mrs. Batista?"

"Please, call me Lilian," Lilian said. "Mrs. Batista makes me feel old."

"Okay, Lilian," Susan said with a shrug.

"I'm due April 10th," Lilian answered. "How about you two?"

"We're actually both due May 19th," Kristen replied with a slight laugh. "She always has to copy me," the younger woman said.

"Hey, shush," Susan chastised her friend.

"How old are you gals?" Lilian asked curiously.

"I'm 25, and Susan is 30," Kristen replied for her friend. "We-"

"All right, ladies and gentleman," the Lamaze director said before Kristen could finish her sentence. "How about we get started?" She waited until all the couples had settled down. "My name is Katy Johnson. Tonight, we begin the first Lamaze session. For all of the first time parents, welcome. In this class, you can expect many things that will help you prepare for the birth of your baby. For example, you can expect to see videos of childbirth, how to be active and informed during childbirth, ways to focus on your breathing, ways for the gentlemen to help the ladies focus on their breathing," Katy said, not noticing that Lilian suddenly had a wide smile on her face and Dave was shaking his head, "Possible complications during birth, early interaction with your babies, breastfeeding, and emergency methods when it comes to babies."

"We always begin the first session by having everyone introduce themselves, even though it is guaranteed that no one will remember names," Katy continued with a smile. "So, it you want to state your names, occupations, number of kids, whatever you want to talk about, please go ahead."

Once introductions were made, Katy put in a fairly long video about childbirth. "Oh, gag," Dave muttered, resisting the urge to turn his head when the video showed the woman actually giving birth. "Lil, please tell me you don't want to have your birth videotaped," he whispered, squeezing her hand gently.

"Let's put it this way," Lilian whispered back. "If you even think of bringing a camera of any sorts into the delivery room, I will kill you."

"Completely understood, ma'am," Dave replied softly, saluting her sarcastically yet lovingly.

"Okay, that's it for tonight," Katy spoke up, stopping the tape when the credits began rolling. "Our next meeting is Thursday night at the same time. I sincerely suggest that you exchange numbers with some of your peers," the young teacher suggested as all the couples stood up. "It is good to build a support group, especially with the new parents. You may find that parents with one child can be very helpful in the childbirth process."

"So, do you want to meet for lunch sometime?" Lilian asked Susan and Kristen, pulling out her cell phone so she could program their names into the phone.

"Absolutely!" Kristen exclaimed, looking as if she was going to faint at the prospect of eating lunch with Lilian.

"Absolutely," Susan added, pulling her own phone out.

After numbers had been exchanged, Lilian and Dave left the suite, tired but elated. "So, what did you think?" Dave asked Lilian, taking her hand in his.

"I think these classes, along with the pregnancy, will be a breeze," Lilian replied, standing on her toes so she could kiss him on the cheek as they waited for the elevator.

"Absolutely. Nothing but a breeze," Dave agreed.

"Yeah…" Lilian trailed off, glancing up at her husband. "Um, Dave?"

"Yes, dear?"

"Would you mind stopping at Dairy Queen on the way home?"

"Absolutely not," Dave replied with a confused smile, guiding Lilian into the empty elevator when the doors quietly slid open. "Why would I mind?"

"I don't know," Lilian answered with a sigh. "I just feel like I ask so much of you."

"Hey," Dave said, cupping her cheek with his hand, gently forcing his tiny wife to look at him. "Lilian. You will never ask too much of me. I never want you to feel that way. Okay?" he said softly.

"Okay," Lilian repeated, laying her head against his chest. "I love you do much. I don't know what I did to deserve you."

Dave shrugged, pulling the small blonde close to him, running a hand over her swollen belly. "I love you so much, Lilian. Nothing can ever change that, and I hope you know that."

"I know."

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End Part 4.1