Chapter 4
~:2 Months pregnant:~
Ichabod was now two months pregnant with the horseman's child. His belly had started to harden on the lower abdomen but it only looked like he ate a really big meal so no one was suspicious. Today he and Viktor were going to see the doctor to check on the baby. Dr. Alex Brown was now the town's only doctor due to his predecessor's demise. However Viktor seemed a bit more anxious than normal and kept fiddling with something in his pocket.
"Viktor what's the matter, sweetie?" Ichabod asked concerned.
"Nothing mein geliebtes, I am fine. Let's get Daredevil and get to the doctor" the dead German said quickly changing the subject. Brushing off his love's odd behavior, Ichabod followed Viktor to the stable inside the tree and got Daredevil ready. When the horse was saddled and ready to go Viktor helped his love onto the undead war horse and climbed on behind the policeman keeping an arm wrapped around the slimmer man so he wouldn't fall. The three them set off to the doctor's residence, using a back route so the horseman wouldn't frighten the townspeople. Now, everyone in Sleepy Hollow knew about Viktor and Ichabod being lovers, but that didn't mean they were going to forget what the German did to half the town anytime soon.
The trio soon arrived at the doctors and Viktor slid off Daredevil, helping Ichabod off to go inside. "Ichabod, so good to see you're doing okay!" Dr. Baker said happily. "Please sit on the table", the doctor instructed.
Ichabod scrambled up onto the examining table and took his shirt off. The hessian gave a little growl of jealousy. The doctor heard the little growl but decided to ignore it and proceeded to press on Ichabod's abdomen. Dr. Baker then took his stethoscope and placed it over where the baby was growing in Ichabod's stomach; he heard a low humming sound of the baby's heartbeat, and then turned to Viktor.
"Would you like to hear the heartbeat?" the doctor asked. The undead German nodded and placed the cups over his ears and soon enough he heard the low hum of the baby in Ichabod's stomach.
"That's amazing" the hessian whispered.
"Alright Mr. Crane, the baby is growing just like it should and you are perfectly healthy. Just remember to get plenty of rest and eat good food and that should keep things right on track." The doctor exclaimed happily.
"Good well I shall see you in a few weeks then?" Ichabod said hopping off the table.
"Yes. How does two weeks sound?" the doctor asked.
"Yes, that's fine. Thank you, Mr. Baker." Ichabod said getting ready to leave with his lover. The two men then left and climbed back onto Daredevil but then Viktor did something odd instead of taking a right at the river bend he took a left.
"Viktor what are you doing? The tree is back that way." Ichabod yelled over the sound of Daredevils thundering hooves.
"You'll see my little peach. It'll all be clear soon." The hessian replied then turned back to Daredevils front to resume steering his steed through the dark woods. Finally after what seemed like an eternity the trio reached a cliff overlooking the most beautiful sunset Ichabod had ever seen.
"Oh Viktor it's so lovely out here" Ichabod said incredulously turning around in wonder.
"Well not nearly as beautiful as you my peach" Viktor said wrapping his arms around Ichabod from behind. Ichabod swayed slightly and taking the hint the hessian swayed with him and soon enough they were dancing a perfect waltz with Ichabod's back in Viktor's chest. "Ich liebe dich, mein geliebtes *" Viktor muttered into Ichabod's ear. Viktor then took Ichabod by the wrist and gently led him over to a rock pushing the constable down to sit on the rock and giving him a quick peck on the lips.
"Ichabod you saved my life. You brought me from the valley of the shadows back into the warmth and light. You and this baby are my reason to get up in the morning and go to bed in your arms at night. I promise never to hurt you or this baby and I will honor your every request and stand by you through thick and thin, tough times and easy, through sickness and through health. What I really want to know is Constable Ichabod Crane", the hessian got down on one knee and pulled a silver ring engraved with something in German on the outside and asked the stunned young man in front of him, "Will you marry me?"
Ich liebe dich, mein geliebtes = I love you, my dear. (my beloved, my love)