16 Pregnant & The Mom
Ch. 8 Doctor Visit
Author's Note: Thank you so much for the review. I have decided this story will be 25 chapters. The next chapter will reveal some about Dave's family. And there will be an event. Thank you again and enjoy.
Cindy
(Dave's point of view)
Erin had an important meeting to get to. She was so upset. Today is Melissa's 12 week check up. I agreed to accompany Melissa to the Doctor's office. Erin seemed a little better after that.
Melissa seemed sort of upset. I wasn't sure if I should ask or not what was wrong. The nurse came and got Melissa. I waited and read a magazine. A nurse came and got me a short time later. She said Melissa wanted me.
"Is Melissa okay?" I asked worried.
"Oh yes we took her blood, weight, blood pressure and did a quick exam. Now she's having an ultra sound that's why she wanted you to come in." The nurse answered as we entered the room.
"Hi Sweetie." I said taking the chair next to her.
"Thanks for coming in. I love this part." Melissa explained.
"No problem." I responded truthfully.
"Well hello there." The ultra sound tech said.
"Katie this is Dave my future Step-Dad." Melissa said.
"Nice to meet you." Katie said.
"Dave can we go to lunch after this?" Melissa asked quietly.
"Sure we can." I answered.
"Okay lift your shirt. I remembered the warming gel today." Katie said to Melissa.
"Good." Melissa said.
"Okay there's the baby. The baby is looking good. Measurements are prefect." Katie said.
"Can we hear the heartbeat?" Melissa asked.
The room filled with the sound of the baby's heart beat. It seemed really fast. Melissa's eyes are watering. I was in awe. This was all new to me. Back when my son was born there wasn't any technology. I was simply amazed.
"The heart beat is nice and strong. We'll see you next month." Katie said to Melissa.
"Okay thanks." Melissa said.
"Thank you for sharing that with me." I said over whelmed.
"Oh Dave you are so welcome." Melissa said hugging me.
We left the doctor's office after Melissa scheduled her next appointment. Melissa was very quiet as we drove. I picked a diner not far away. I called Erin and left her message. I didn't want Erin to worry.
"What's good here?" Melissa asked as we sat down.
"I like the burgers." I answered.
"Dave do you think I should've gave the baby up since I'm so young and Josh doesn't want to be part of the baby's life?" Melissa asked.
"There are lots of single Mothers out there. I was raised by one. My Father died when I was young. My Mother worked all day and still had dinner on the table every night." I answered.
"Wow." Melissa said.
"I personally think you have the strength and love to raise your baby. Not to mention you have your Mom, Garret, Amber, me and my team to help you." I reassured her.
"Thank you Dave. Can I ask a huge favor?" She asked.
"Yes Melissa you can ask me anything." I said.
"Will you be a positive male influence for this baby?" Melissa asked.
"Yes of coarse I will." I answered.
"Thanks Dave." She responded.
We ate our burgers. We talked about her schooling. She asked about my work. Then we talked about Erin.
When we left I told her I wanted her to meet the team. She seemed a little nervous. We arrived at Aaron's office first. I knocked on his door. He told us to come in.
"Hello Dave." Aaron said.
"This is Melissa Strauss." I said.
"Nice to meet you Agent Hotchner." Melissa said politely.
"You can call me Aaron or Hotch. And it is nice to meet you as well." Aaron said.
"Okay Hotch." Melissa said smiling.
"How did your appointment go?" Aaron asked.
"It went very well. Thank you for asking." Melissa answered.
"I got to hear the heartbeat." I said in awe.
"Yeah that was pretty amazing huh Papa." Melissa said.
"Papa?" I questioned.
"Yeah I would make it the Italian form but that sounds like no no." Melissa said.
"I love Papa it's actually what I called my Grandfather." I responded.
"Would you like to meet the rest of our team?" Aaron asked Melissa.
"Yeah let's go." Melissa answered.
"This is Agent Jennifer Jareau she goes by JJ." Aaron said.
"Hi I'm Melissa Strauss." Melissa said shaking her hand.
"It's nice to meet you. How is your pregnant going?" JJ asked.
"It has had its ups and downs." Melissa admitted.
"My son is five so I still remember the difficulties well. Here's my card feel free to call." JJ said handing Melissa the card.
"Thank you JJ." Melissa said.
"This is Agent Emily Prentiss and Dr. Spencer Reid. They go by Emily and Reid." I said pointing to them.
"This is Melissa Strauss." I said.
"Nice to meet you." Emily said.
"You as well Emily." Melissa responded politely.
"Melissa have you started having acid indigestion yet?" Reid asked.
"Um sorry Reid I don't understand." Melissa said blushing.
"None of us understand him most of the time either." I said.
"I was asking if you are having heartburn yet?" Reid asked.
"Yes some." Melissa answered blushing again.
"That means the baby will be born with a full head of hair." JJ said.
"Actually there is no proof of the fact it is a wives tale." Reid responded.
"Hey my super heroes having a party without us?" Penelope asked as she and Derek walked up.
"Baby Girl we are the party." Derek said.
"You know it Hot Stuff." Penelope responded.
"This is Penelope Garcia our technical analyst." I said pointing to Penelope.
"I'm their sunshine." Penelope said making Melissa smile.
"Penelope this is Melissa Strauss." I said.
"So nice to meet you." Penelope said hugging her.
"You too." Melissa said with a nervous giggle.
"And this is Agent Derek Morgan." I said.
"Well hello there pretty little future Momma." Derek said kissing her hand.
"Um nice to meet you Derek." Melissa said blushing again.
"Oh Melissa, David there you are." Erin said.
"Sorry Bella I just wanted Melissa to meet the team." I said.
"A case just came to me. It needs to be looked at right away." Erin said to Penelope.
"Yes Chief." Penelope said.
"I'll come with you." Aaron said to Penelope.
"Where are we heading?" I asked Erin.
"North Dakota hope you have your coat packed." She answered.
"Why can't we ever go somewhere warm when it's winter?" Emily asked.
"Come on Melissa I want to hear about your appointment." Erin said.
"I'll come see you both before I leave." I promised.
"Melissa seems really nice." JJ said.
"She is poor kid." I said.
"Is there anything I can do to help her?" Emily said.
"Not right now but I will let you know. Thank you Emily. Thank you all." I said.
A short time later I was leaving. I went and told Erin and Melissa goodbye. I had never felt like this. It was so strange. I felt like I was leaving my family.