*~Chapter Ten~*
Todd met Marty at the hospital. She was six months pregnant with their third child. "Ready for this?" Todd asked as he took her into his arms.
"Yes, I am," she said after they heard the ultrasound technician call her name.
A few minutes later, she was lying on an exam table as they prepared to see their little one. Todd held Marty's hand as an image of their baby appeared upon the screen. Todd watched in wonder as he caught a glimpse of their baby kicking it's tiny legs.
"Well, tell us, Doc, is this one a boy or a girl?" asked Todd.
A hint of a smile came to the doctor's face as he answered Todd's question. "I am pleased to tell you that you are expecting a baby girl," answered the doctor.
"Here we go again," Todd spoke as they heard their daughter's heart beating.
Marty laughed as she pulled Todd down for a kiss. "You've loved every moment of parenthood and you know it,"she said.
"Yes, I have," he said with a grin. "The good, the bad, and the ugly."
Todd hadn't been happy when Starr had announced that she planned to start dating Marcus. Brendan and Marissa were also dating as were Joe and Megan. Despite his misgivings, Todd had kept true to his promise. He had been concentrating more on Marty and intruding less in the love-lives of his offspring.
"We've been blessed," Marty said as she squeezed Todd's hand.
"The greatest blessing I've ever had was you," Todd spoke as he gazed into her eyes.
THE END