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Dinner With the Ducks

Connie's POV

I can't believe how nervous I am about telling the Ducks that I am having Julie and Adam's baby. It's not like they won't understand. I'm sure they will be happy for Julie and Adam. But then again, what if they're not? Julie and Adam would be crushed. Maybe I shouldn't tell them.

"Are you okay?" Guy asked me, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"I'm worried about telling the Ducks. What if they don't approve of the idea?"

"Why wouldn't they approve. They care about Julie and Adam just as much as we do. And if it were possible, I'm sure they would do the same thing for them." Guy comforted me as he rubbed my arms. He sighed as he looked at himself in the mirror. "Are you ready to go? I'm sure they are all waiting for us."

"Yeah, do I look okay?" I asked running a hand down my lavender dress. I had my hair up in a bun and the gold locket Guy had given me was around my neck.

"You look beautiful. You always do." He told me as he placed a kiss on my lips. I smiled at him as we walked out the door hand in hand.

We walked over to the house next door and everyone was waiting on the porch for us. "It's about time you guys showed up. You know I am……" Goldberg started.

"We know, we know, Goldberg." Russ interrupted him. "You are starving."

"Let's get going before Goldberg dies of starvation." Adam said and started out to the cars. We were able to fit everyone into four cars. We arrived at the restaurant nearly a half an hour later.

We were immediately taken to our seats and the waiter took our orders. "So," Charlie started. "What is this big news that you have to tell us?"

"Yeah, you have kept us waiting long enough." Luis added.

"Well," Adam began. "Julie and I got the results back from the doctor."

"So then Julie is pregnant?" Averman guessed. "Is that the big news?"

"I am not pregnant, Averman." Julie answered, her voice cracking. I could tell she was on the verge of tears.

"Actually, the doctor told us that there was nothing that could be done. Julie is producing too much insulin for her to become pregnant." Adam finished for her as Julie wiped a tear from her eye. I watched in silence as Adam embraced Julie in a hug.

The table was silent until Guy spoke up. "And that is where Connie and I come in."

"I'm confused." Dwayne spoke up.

"What else is new?" Russ smiled.

"Actually, I'm a little confused as well. What does their situation have to do with Julie and Adam not being able to consume?" Orion asked but came to his own conclusion before we had a chance to answer. "Oooh."

"What?" Charlie asked, not catching on.

"I'm pregnant." I spoke up and everyone's eyes became wide. "with Julie and Adam's baby."

"How did all of this come about?" Bombay asked still shocked by the announcement.

"Well, when Julie and Adam told us that nothing could be done because of her insulin, it got me to thinking. You know, if the insulin was the only thing stopping her from being able to conceive, then wouldn't they be able to take the baby making organ from both her and Adam and create a baby that way. That of course led me to, once it was created I could carry the baby for them." I explained trying to be nice and not mention the terms Eggs and Sperm at the dinner table.

"And the doctors just went along with that?" Portman asked as our food arrived at the table.

"Well we mentioned it and the doctor thought that it was a good idea and that it was worth a shot." Guy explained. ""However, first Connie had to be approved as a surrogate mother. Once that was over, the plan was set in motion."

"The only problem was the doctors weren't sure if the baby would be able to be created in the test tube due to the insulin already within the egg." Adam joined the conversation using one of the words that I had been avoiding. "Luckily, it worked and the baby was created."

"After that everything was simple. I went into the doctor's office and came out pregnant with their baby." I finished. "And here I am two months pregnant."

"Well, I must say." Bombay began. "I have never been prouder in all my life. Wha a wonderful thing to do."

"I agree." Orion stated. "I guess you guys really got my message about being ready for what ever strange bounces life throws your way."

"We were afraid to say anything. We didn't know how everyone would react to our news." Guy said as he looked around the table.

"How did you think we were going to react?" Charlie asked and I shrugged my shoulders. "We think that it's great that you are doing that for Julie and Adam."

"Yeah, it's really cool." Fulton agreed then looked over at Julie. "Does that mean there is any chance that you will be returning to the ice?"

"No, there isn't any chance. It's three months into the season. If I was coming back I would have done it by now." Julie said.

"Do you guys here that?" Portman asked.

"Here what?" Kenny asked.

"It's the collective NHL scorers breathing a heavy sigh of relief. We now have a chance." Portman commented and Julie smiled at him, shaking her head.

"I agree, you were nearly unstoppable. You know, you could have did this before last season and maybe the Ducks and I could have pulled out a Stanley Cup win against you guys." Charlie smiled.

"Whatever, Spazway." Julie replied.

"So Connie, when is you next doctors appointment?" Jesse asked.

"Um, it's a month from Monday." I answered.

Guy nearly spit his drink out. "You mean the 28th ?"

"Yeah, why? Is that a problem?" I asked concerned.

"Adam and I play Charlie in Anaheim on that day." Guy answered. "You can't go alone."

"It will be okay Guy." I told him. "Julie will come with me and we will make a day of it. We'll see the doctor, get some dinner, and do a little baby shopping."

"And what about little Julia? Your mom is going to be out of town that week as well."

I shrugged. "We'll just take her with us. She's old enough to walk around as long as she hold onto one of our hands."

"Alright," Guy relaxed and everything was planned out. I relaxed as well, now that I knew that the Ducks were okay with everything.

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