Chapter 16: Night Out

Ashley sighed as she had the nursery set up again. Even though the baby wasn't due for another six months, she was bored and wanted to get it done. She smiled as she put one of the cribs together. She was pretty sure she was pregnant with only one baby this time. "Ashley," Andros called. Ashley smiled as she went downstairs to see Andros.

Andros rubbed his forehead and threw his jacket on the chair and his keys on the coffee table. "Rough day?" She asked.

"I'm getting frustrated with one of the new scientists," he replied.

Ashley wrapped her arms around his neck. "What happened?" She asked.

"He's just a cocky ass kid who thinks he's better than anyone," he replied.

Ashley smiled. "Well, I've got an idea to get your mind off that," she commented.

"What's that?" He asked.

Ashley held onto his hand. "Night out, just you and me," she replied. Andros gave her a quizzical look. "Andros, come on, in six months another baby will be in the house and it'll be hard to get out," she insisted. She held onto his hands. "Come on what do you say?" She asked. Andros smiled.

"Yeah, sounds like fun," he replied.

"Great! Cassie and TJ already have the twins."

"You just had this all planned didn't you?"

"I need to get out o this house."

Andros kissed her cheek. "Well, I'm going to shower and change first," he informed.

"Take your time," she answered.

Andros went upstairs to shower. Ashley went into their room and she changed for her evening with Andros.

(Evening)

Ashley and Andros were sitting at a club and were enjoying the drinks they ordered. Both ordering only sodas. Ashley watched as the people danced. "Andros, could you do something for me?" She asked.

"I'd do anything," he replied.

"Dance with me."
"Except that."

"Why not?"

"I don't like dancing you know that."

Ashley stared at him. "You liar. Why is it that when we were dating you would dance but now that we're married you never want to anymore?" She asked. Andros chuckled slightly and pushed his hair out of his face. He looked up when a fast song started playing. "Come on, just one dance, besides, this song sounds like us," she insisted.

"Oh right how's that?" He asked.

"Andros, listen to the words," she replied.

They listened to the song "Ain't it Funny" by Jennifer Lopez for a few seconds. "Okay one dance," he murmured. Ashley giggled as he grabbed her hand and he led her out to the dance floor. Ashley smiled as Andros held her hand, spun her around, and he placed his hand on her waist, pulling her to him.

"Finally you see my side," she giggled.

Andros laughed slightly. Andros pressed his forehead against hers as he spun her around again. "Don't do too many spins, Andros," she cautioned.

"I'll keep that in mind," he answered.

Ashley smiled and she smiled when Andros placed his hand on her stomach. "So what are you hoping for?" He asked. Ashley sighed.

"A girl…" she replied.

Andros smiled and he kissed her forehead. "I called the doctor today," she commented.

"Yeah?" He asked.

He spun her around once and then a slow song started. "Yeah, was calling to see what we were going to have," she replied. Andros smiled and he kissed her briefly.

"Well, let's hope you get what you want," he murmured.

"You wouldn't mind if it's another girl?"

"Nope."

Ashley smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face into his neck. Andros wrapped his arms around her waist and he kissed her shoulder.

(Later that Night)

Andros and Ashley got up as the phone rang. "Karovan residence," Ashley answered. She leaned against the wall.

"Is this Mrs. Karovan?" The caller asked.

"Yes," She replied.

"This is Dr. Sawyer."

"Oh hi, doctor. So what is it?"

There was a pause on the other end. "Mrs. Karovan, I'm afraid I'm not able to hand out that kind of information yet," he replied. Ashley placed a hand on her stomach.

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"I mean that you'll have to come back for another test."

Ashley felt her heart stop. "Do you think there's something wrong with the baby?" She asked. The doctor sighed on his end.

"Possibly," he replied.

Ashley looked at Andros in shock, the fear showing on her face. "I'll come next week Wednesday," she informed.