Chapter 3~!

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Baby Shower Time!

As the eighth month crept up so quickly, Conan got more and more concerned. There was no information on the organization. There were no threats, no crime, nothing.

As Conan sat up from his bed he sighed. Every morning he felt the same, nervous and scared.

He stepped out into the living room and noticed Ran was awake. She was writing something down.

"Good morning, Conan-kun."

"Good morning, Ran-neechan." He walked over and sat next to her. "What are you doing?"

"I am making a list of foods and things we need for the baby shower."

"Should Sonoko or who ever is throwing the shower, do that?" He asked. She shrugged.

"But she doesn't know what I am craving, so I am calling Kazuha, mom and Shinichi's mom to bring something to the shower."

Conan sighed and nodded. He wanted to go to the shower and be there as himself but alas, an antidote wasn't created in time.

He felt really bad, so he would have to go to the birth as himself, assuming she isn't in labor for longer than 24 hours.

Kogoro then stepped out as Ran called on her phone.

"What time is the shower?" Kogoro asked. Ran looked up.

"It's at twelve-thirty," Ran answered while she waited for someone to answer.

"Mushi-mushi,"

"Mom, could you bring some soda to the shower?"

"Yes, dear I will. Any specific kind?"

"Just get different kinds,"

Eri laughed. "Ok, I will."

"Thanks, mom. Also could you call Shinichi's mom and ask her to bring some chips?"

"Yes, what about Kazuha-chan? Do you want me to call her too?"

"If you don't mind, she can bring some brownies or something."

"Ok, we'll all see you then."

"Bye mom." Ran clicked off.

Conan looked at the time and stood up. "Ran-neechan, I'm going to Professor Agasa's house. I'll see you at the shower," he said walking towards the door.

Agasa Residence

Conan stepped foot into the house. "Professor, are you here?" He asked.

It seemed pretty quiet.

Ai stepped out of the basement. "Kudo, what are you doing here? I told you that I don't have an antidote."

"I know, I was just wondering if there is one planned for when she goes into labor…she would have my head if I wasn't there."

Ai nodded. "Yeah, the antidote will be finished soon."

Conan smiled. "Thank you, Haibara."

Agasa then stepped out. "Shinichi, what brings you here?"

"I just came to check on the antidote." He sat down on the couch. "Are you coming to the shower?"

Agasa nodded. "Yeah, Ran-kun asked me to bring the kids along. They all have something for the baby."

Conan smiled slightly. "That's nice of them."

Agasa and Ai nodded. A few seconds later, the kids came in.

"Conan-kun!" Ayumi shouted as she held a gift bag with something inside.

"Are you excited about the next few weeks?" Mitsuhiko asked him. Conan smiled.

"Yeah, the baby is gonna be here in a few weeks,"

"September 14th, to be exact." Conan said. He looked at the kids. "That's the expected date."

"It's almost time to leave," Agasa said. The kids nodded and all waited outside. Agasa went ahead so Ai could talk to Conan.

"So, how is she doing?"

"She is doing great. She's been craving many things but she is healthy and Dr. Ariade said he would be perfectly healthy when he is born, however he did say that he might come three weeks early, so we are all expecting to see him soon,"

"Well, just remember to inform me when she goes into labor," Ai said. Conan nodded and off they went.

At the shower

"Thanks for coming everyone, Ran should be here any minute. We want to make sure that all of the gifts are on that table." Sonoko said as everyone was arriving.

"Wow, this place is a nice set up to welcome a baby," Eri said. Sonoko laughed.

"You don't think it's too much?" She asked. They looked around. It was definitely well prepared. Someone outdid it on the decorating. Conan looked at his mother in the corner who was grinning.

He walked over to her.

"You did most of it...didn't you?" He asked. She looked down.

"Yes, but with Sonoko-chan's help."

There was a huge banner across the room that said, 'Congratulations, It's A Boy!" on it. Everything was painted and colored a light blue and other baby boy colors.

Within seconds Heiji and Kazuha entered the room.

"Gifts go over here," Sonoko said as she walked over with Kazuha. Heiji turned to see Conan.

"Kudo, you couldn't make it as yourself?" He asked walking over in a whisper.

Conan looked down. He really did feel bad. "Haibara will finish the antidote for when Ran goes into labor."

There were quite a lot of gifts on the table. It was hard to imagine it all going to the baby.

Ran and Kogoro entered soon after. Ran gasped at everything.

"This place looks amazing."

"Thanks, Shinichi's mom and I did most of it, but your mom helped a bit too." Sonoko said hugging her friend. Ran smiled.

"Ok, well I'm starving so I'm gonna eat."

"Oh don't worry we have plenty of food. We also have some games for everyone." Sonoko said. She sighed and looked around. "It's a shame Shinichi couldn't make it to his own son's shower." Ran looked down.

"He said he wanted to, but under certain circumstances, he was unable to leave the case."

She walked over and grabbed a plate full of food.

Conan watched her. It wasn't long until his son was going to be born.

Ran…

Flashback

"Sh-Shinichi!" Ran shouted as he moved his hands up and down her inner and outer thighs.

He stopped.

"We can't Shinichi. Do you know what my dad would do to you?" She asked. He snickered.

"He allowed us to date."

"Yes, to date. He doesn't even allow you to kiss me in front him…he would kill you if you did that to me."

Shinichi sighed and stood up. He walked to the window.

"Shinichi, I love you." He turned to her.

"I love you too, but I am not gonna pressure you into doing something you don't wanna do."

She stood up and walked towards him. She kissed him on the neck. "I want you."

He turned to face her with a smirk. "What about your dad?"

She kissed him slowly. He smiled under the kiss, knowing what was coming. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her really close to him.

"I love you so much, Ran."

She smiled and kissed him again pulled him with her. Without hesitation, he forced himself to the bed as well.

"He doesn't have to know about it."

Shinichi smirked and kissed her neck. 'I hope the antidote lasts…'

Earlier that day…

"This antidote will only last for twelve hours. Give yourself time to get there and to come back." Ai said as she handed him the small pill.

He nodded and took it. He looked at it with a smile.

"Thank you, Haibara!" He shouted. He had been waiting for this moment to see Ran for the third time since they started dating with her father's approval.

"Shinichi, good luck with everything," Agasa had said. Conan nodded and headed off into the bathroom to revert into his former high school self.

When he arrived at the formal dance everyone stared with excitement and shock.

"Ran," Sonoko said. Ran looked up to see Shinichi walking across the dance floor. Sonoko smiled and let the two talk alone.

"Shinichi," she said as she stood up. He smiled and took her hand.

"Yes, Ran. I am here." He kissed her hand and they both blushed. He grasped her wrist and pulled her onto the dance floor.

"I…can't believe you made it."

He snickered. "And leave you stranded?" He leaned in for a small, short kiss.

"Sonoko is having a small get-together after the dance at her place."

He leaned in for another kiss, "Then we should go. I want to talk to you alone, anyways. We can go to an empty room." She nodded.

And that brings it back too…

Ran leaned against Shinichi's chest. They were both catching their breaths.

"I can't believe that we…did that."

He snickered and kissed her on the forehead. "Please, don't tell Sonoko yet. Ok?"

"How long are you staying?" She asked. She knew he probably didn't have long.

He looked at his watch. "I have to leave soon."

"Shinichi, why can't you stay?"

"Because, Ran I—AH!"

"Shinichi, are you ok!"

He clenched his fist. "I…have to go!" He quickly rushed to grab his clothes…

"Hey, Kudo are you ok?" Heiji asked trying to get Conan's attention in a whisper.

Conan shook his head to clear his thoughts and he looked up. "I'm fine."

"Are you sure? You seemed to be thinking. Is it bothering you?" He asked.

"Hattori, I am not as thrilled as I should be. You understand, right? I am scared."

Heiji nodded. "I don't blame you."

"Ok, now it's time for the gifts!" Sonoko shouted. Ran sighed and stood up to stretch.

"Ran-neechan, take it easy." Conan said in a very concerned voice.

She looked at him. "It's ok, Conan. I am just stretching."

Sonoko looked over at Ran. "You can sit in this rocking chair!" She shouted. Ran sighed and walked over to sit down. "The rocking chair is actually gift from me to you."

"Thank you, Sonoko."

Sonoko smiled and nodded.

"This is from Kazuha and Heiji." Sonoko said handing her friend a gift bag.

Ran opened it up and pulled out a teddy bear and a soft blanket for him.

"Thank you," Ran said.

"We were gonna have it custom made but you said you didn't know what you were naming him," Kazuha said. Ran smiled.

"It's ok, really."

There were a lot of gifts from everyone. It took awhile to open them all up. It was kinda exciting to see all the gifts that their friends and families had given them.

"Thank, everyone." Ran said.

"You're welcome, Ran-neechan." Ayumi said. Ran smiled at her and rubbed head.

"I think we're set for the firs few years, actually." Ran said looking at all the clothes and blankets and other things. She set her hand on her belly. "In a few more weeks, little guy. You'd be able to see everything that our friends and family got for you. You are very lucky to have caring grandparents."

Conan smiled weakly and looked down. His bangs covered his face. He felt guilty for not being at his own son's shower. He turned and started walking towards the door.

Yusaku looked up and followed him out.

"Shinichi, what's wrong?" He asked, taking out his cigarette and lighting it.

Conan sighed and looked up at him. "I just needed some air. It's not like I didn't wanna be here," he said looking up at the sky.

"But you are here; at least you bothered to show up. You know, if you tell her, after everything, she will be grateful that you really did stick by her through all of this, especially now when she needs you the most."

He smiled and nodded. "Yeah, she would."

"Some teen fathers leave and want nothing to do with the baby. You have proved that you care, your son will grow up knowing both of his parents love him very much."

"Thanks, dad."

Yusaku nodded. "Now get back," he said. Conan nodded and made his way through, passing Kogoro on the way in.

Kogoro stepped out and took out his cigarette. He tried to light it but his lighter failed. He groaned.

Yusaku handed him his lighter. "Thanks," Kogoro said. They both looked off. It was silent. "Are you nervous?"

Yusaku turned to Kogoro. "Yeah,"

"I am too. I should have reacted differently."

"It's not easy, Mouri,"

"No, it's not. Not at all."

Yusaku looked off again. "I mean, it's not the happiest thing when your seventeen year old tells you that you're gonna be a grandparent."

Kogoro nodded. "Tell me about it. But I suppose it's harder on the women," he looked back through the window. Yusaku laughed.

"Women take more offense when they are older…for some reason, they can't accept it, as much as men do." He sighed and put his cigarette out. He opened the door and turned back to Kogoro. "Are you coming in?" He asked.

"I will in a few minutes, I still need to think." Yusaku nodded and walked in.

Yukiko ran to him immediately. "Yusaku! Do you know what I think?" She asked. He sighed.

"Oh, jeez,"

Conan looked over at them curiously. She shut him out when she was talking with Eri for some odd reason. It was bothering him and he wanted to know what they were talking about.

Yukiko looked at Conan. "Conan, go away please. This isn't meant for your ears." She grinned. Conan groaned and mumbled as he walked away to stand next to Heiji.

"What were they talking about?" Heiji asked. Conan shrugged.

"I don't know." He glared at them from across the room. "Something concerning me, Ran and the baby, I'm sure."

"You don't suppose they are talking about…"

"No."

"But they just might, Kudo."

"Hattori," he looked up at the other detective. "Would you…marry her if you were in my situation?"

Heiji didn't respond. He froze. He let out a sigh and looked down. "I think…I would. I would tell her everything of course."

Conan nodded and just looked back ahead. What were they talking about?

~End of Chapter

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