While I was having this internal conflict, Misty finally came out from behind the tree and man, I was sure I looked like an idiot, because I heard her call me at least three times to pay attention to what she was saying. Do you know those typical scenes from anime where someone beautiful appears and the background is all shiny? Misty seemed to be in a scene like that.

I confess that I'd never seen anything so beautiful in my entire life. I don't care if it's a strange thought about Misty. She was beautiful even wearing that fake belly, but thinking about it, it didn't seem so fake at all. Misty made a very convincing disguise.

"Well?" She asked, blushing nervously and looking down "I look like a complete idiot, don't I?"

Completely on the contrary, I almost said. I'd seen just a few pregnant women in my life, but I repeat that I'd never seen anything as gorgeous as this lady that was in front of me; her hair was loose and she wore a light blue lace dress. She was practically floating and her smile was a like a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day.

"I think you look… Perfect" I smiled and then Pikachu screamed an approval "Pikachu-pi!".

It seemed to take a hundred pound weight off her back, because Misty seemed to be much more calm and relaxed after hearing that she was apparently pretty. In fact, she seemed satisfied and very happy with the compliment I gave her. Yay!

We waited until Officer Jenny changed her shift with the other Officer Jenny and we finally walked towards her. On the way there, I realized that Misty was really into it. She'd apparently decided to BE a real pregnant woman, in every way. She walked with some difficulty and her back was a little curved, like the "baby" was too heavy. For some reason that made me smile and, as a good gentleman, I offered to carry her bag.

When we finally arrived, Officer Jenny told me something that almost made me fall on the floor: "Welcome to the Mother and Children Festival! Name of the father, please?"

Was she talking to me? She was really talking to me? I'd completely forgotten that if Misty was playing the mother role, then I would probably have to play the father role! I'm going to have a heart attack right now…

Misty realized that I was completely astonished with that question and like always, she helped me. I wondered if, by any chance, she already knew that I was going to be the "father" of this whole situation. And if she did, why didn't she tell me anything?

"His name is Ash Ketchum, Officer. And I'm Misty."

"Thank you so much, Mrs. Ketchum! Come in and enjoy the festival! Oh, and congratulations for the baby!"

WOW, WOW, WOW! WHAT WAS THIS THING ABOUT MRS. KETCHUM? DOES THAT MEAN THAT MISTY IS NOW CONSIDERED MY…WIFE? I KNOW WE'RE ALL PRETENDING HERE, BUT THIS IS HUGE, GUYS!

I was glad that Misty gave me a push and I could walk again. But I hadn't realized that, within five minutes, I'd gotten married and become a dad. Unfortunately, I only know a few dad jokes...

Remember when I said that I hadn't seen many pregnant women during my lifetime? I take it back. There were so many pregnant women and children in one place that I'd never seen anything like this before. Misty was in paradise. Her smile was so wide, she was practically glowing. Small tents with baby and children stuff filled the streets and there was even a small amusement park improvised in a small area.

I was feeling uncomfortable and I was still shaking because of the "dad" thing. This was something I wasn't used to, obviously. Everyone was looking at us, but of course, the one who was getting all the attention was my wif-I mean, Misty! Please, don't tell anyone, but if Misty was my real wife, I'd be very proud. She was beaming!

But I felt something was missing, though. Then, I thought: if we were pretending we were married, we needed to do it right. And couples that were about to have a baby - one of the most important steps in their life - we shouldn't walk around not holding hands, of course. But I'd rather have fifty Pokémon battles than try to hold Misty's hand. How could it be so hard?

Her tiny little hand was almost touching mine. Gosh, I was shaking more than never now. My breath was heavy and I was sweating like I ran a marathon. Man, I'd just realized how much I wanted to hold those hands and maybe, never let go. But I was afraid she didn't want to hold mine. I was afraid that if I did it, I'd screw everything up and that was the last thing I wanted today.

But shame on me! I could do it! I took a deep, very deep breath and finally… I entwined my fingers with hers. That was the best and the weirdest thing I'd done lately all at the same time. My heart leaped in my chest like I'd never felt before. Her hands were so soft and now I was sure I never wanted to let go.

To my pleasant surprise, and pure relief, she didn't say a word. She just looked at me and gave me the most beautiful smile that now I was sure she also wanted to hold hands. That made my day! People must've been thinking that I was an idiot, because I was sure I had the dumbest smile on my face.

Misty wanted to stop in a small tent to see some baby clothes and I agreed. I didn't want to counter her, but man, I'd never seen such a variety of clothes for such a small being like a baby! She pointed to the clothes she liked the most and I agreed that Misty had good taste. Our baby was so lucky-gee! How did I keep forgetting that we're not married and we're not having a real baby?

A chubby and very friendly lady came closer and said: "Congratulations to you both! What's the name of the baby?"