Chapter 55
"Stop it." Robin was getting tired of Patrick drumming his fingers on the counter of the nurse's hub. She reached out and stilled his hand. "You keep it up and you will not be performing surgery for a long time."
Patrick took her hand in his and smiled. "Sorry – I'm just so excited to find out that we are having a boy."
Robin threw her head back laughing. "You thought Emma was a boy too."
"Have you seen her curve ball?" Robin shook her head as he pulled her close. "In all seriousness, I really do think that we are having a boy this time. You?"
Robin looked away for a moment and then back at her husband. "I have a feeling but, just like with Emma, I am not saying anything."
"No fair – I told you." Patrick stuck out his bottom lip, giving Robin a full pout. "How will I know whether you are right or not?"
"Because Robin told me what she thinks she is having." Dr. Nord, Robin's obstetrician, walked up to the couple and smiled. "I'll tell you if she is right or not in just a few minutes. Ready for the ultrasound?"
"We're just waiting for..." Patrick was interrupted by a set of arms wrapping around his legs.
"I'm here!" Emma hugged her dad and then went to her mom and hugged her belly. "I'm ready to see the baby."
"Emma, you need to slow down." Mac hurried up the hallway. "Your daughter is fast."
"Yes she is." Robin hugged her uncle hello and turned back to her daughter. "You need to go easy on Uncle Mac, he doesn't move as fast as you do."
"Hey – I can still outrun you."
"Really not much of an accomplishment considering I am 5 months pregnant." Robin lightly punched Mac in the shoulder and smiled at him. "I'm glad you're here."
Mac looked at Patrick and Robin, confused. "I thought I was just dropping off Emma."
"Well, we thought that maybe you might want to find out with us." Patrick smiled at Mac.
Tears filled Mac's eyes. "I would love to. Thank you."
Mac hugged Robin and she smiled at Dr. Nord. "Now we're ready."
Dr. Nord spread the gel on Robin's belly and slowly starting moving the wand over it. "There is the spine and the arms and legs." He pointed out the different body parts on the screen to everyone.
Moving around Robin's abdomen, Dr. Nord focused on the middle of the baby and smiled at Robin. "Well, this one is certainly not shy." He smiled at Robin. "You're two for two Dr. Scorpio-Drake."
"It is?" Robin smiled and tears filled her eyes.
"Yes it is."
Patrick couldn't take it anymore. "It is what?"
Dr. Nord nodded at Robin and she turned to Patrick. "It's a boy."
Emma jumped up and hugged her Uncle Mac. "I'm getting a brother!"
Patrick stared in awe at the screen. "We're having a son." He kissed Robin's hand and smiled at her.
"We're having a son." Robin bit her lip, smiled and turned her attention back to the screen.
"I love my girls but I'm glad to get to welcome another man into the family." Mac held Emma tight and reached over and squeezed Robin's shoulder. "Thank you for letting me share in this with you."
"I'm just so happy we can share it with you." Robin leaned her cheek on his uncle's hand while squeezing her husband's hand.
Dr. Nord smiled. "I'll print out some pictures and leave you to enjoy your miracle. Congratulations." He printed out the pictures and left the room.
Mac took his copy and looked at Emma. "What do you say we go get some ice cream while Mommy and Daddy finish up in here?"
Emma nodded and slid down from her uncle's arms. She walked up to her parents and put her hand on Robin's belly. "Does my brother want some ice cream?"
"Not right now baby. Why don't you go with Uncle Mac and we'll see you at home, okay?" Emma nodded and Robin smiled at her. "I love you."
"I love you too." Emma kissed Robin's belly and hugged her dad before taking her uncle's hand and leaving the room.
"You haven't said much." Robin looked at Patrick who was still staring at the screen.
"What is there to say – you have given me more than I could have ever hoped for. We already have a beautiful daughter and now we are having a son who I am sure will be extremely handsome, especially if he has your eyes."
"I am willing to bet that we are getting a miniature version of you – right down to that dangerous dimple and devastating smile." Robin reached over and cradled his face in her hands. "Hopefully, without the enormous ego."
Patrick laughed as he cleaned the gel off her belly. "You love my enormous ego."
"Sadly, I do - almost as much as I love you." Robin tried to stifle a yawn as she began to get off the table.
Patrick quickly put his arm around her back to help her off the table as he picked up the pictures of their son. Keeping his arm firmly around her waist, he led her to the door. "I love you too but it's time for us to head home. I think we're all ready for a nap."
Robin sighed and leaned into him. "I think you're right."
Patrick kissed the top of her head as they made their way down the hallway. "By the way, Dale is definitely on the list of baby names."