A/N: HAPPY TMP TUESDAY WOOHOO! THE DAY IS HERE, THE SUN IS OUT, THE MINDY PROJECT IS ON TONIGHT WITH TWO NEW EPISODES. For shame if you miss these new episodes.

Here's the new chapter! I personally feel like it's meh, but I guess you can say it's a transitional chapter because the next two chapters is where the good stuff is. I don't mean smut by the way lol Also I have like zero knowledge on what happens during ultrasounds, etc, etc, so I'm sorry if this is inaccurate. If it is, let me know and I'll try to fix it (:

Anyways, have fun watching TMP tonight! You guys are amazing, I'm so happy to be a part of this fandom (:

Mindy was clad in a hospital gown, sitting on the edge of the exam table, legs swinging back and forth.

"Stop swinging your legs, Min. You're making me nervous."

"I'm nervous, okay? Tom may or may not be coming, and this 12 week scan is important. You of all people should know that."

Before Danny could respond, they heard a light knock on the door.

"Come in!" They simultaneously said, locking eyes and exchanging a small chuckle.

Tom peaked through the crack of the door.

Mindy straightened her posture. "Tom. You're here."

He hesitantly walked in. "Hey, Mindy. Yeah, it didn't feel right not being here, so I figured I'd come."

"Oh...well. I'm glad you're here. You remember Danny?"

Danny stood up to shake hands with Tom. "Tom, nice to see you."

"Yeah, you too. So...are you guys together or something?"

Mindy was hoping she could avoid this topic. She started to stammer, but Danny cut her off. "Yeah, I'm her boyfriend, and I'm going to help her raise the baby."

"Hm, figures."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing, Danny. Just let it go," Mindy interrupted.

They heard a knock on the door, and Dr. Riley walked in. "Good afternoon, Dr. Lahiri. Oh, who do you have with you today?"

"Well, this is Danny, my boyfriend, who's also an OB/GYN. And that's Tom, the father." They each respectively shook hands with Dr. Riley.

"Pleasure to meet you both. So, how are you feeling, Dr. Lahiri? Any nausea? Discomfort?"

"Sometimes. My morning sickness has been mild, but nothing out of the ordinary."

"Perfect. Well, why don't we get started on your gynecological exam and then the ultrasound?"

"Great!" Mindy shifted her body to get comfortable on the exam table. Even though she knew the routine of the exam as she had conducted it numerous times, she was still nervous. She obviously wanted the baby to be healthy, but she was mostly nervous about Danny and Tom being in the same room. The atmosphere was getting awkward and tense.

Danny held her hand and stood beside her the entire time while Tom sat in a chair a little behind Mindy's head. When Dr. Riley started the ultrasound, moving the wand over Mindy's small baby bump, the baby's heartbeat echoed throughout he room.

Mindy gasped in delight upon hearing the heartbeat and seeing the fetus on the monitor. She didn't need Dr. Riley to say a thing when Mindy exclaimed, "Danny, look! Look at the small limbs and the heart!"

"It's unbelievable, Min." He really couldn't believe it. He'd seen so many ultrasounds, he couldn't keep count. But this one he'll never forget it. This baby isn't even his, and he felt so much love for it. The warmth pooled in his chest as he kissed Mindy's temple.

"Well, Dr. Lahiri, Danny, Tom, looks like the baby is just fine. I'll take some screenshots and give each of you a copy of the ultrasound. I'll be back."

Mindy breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Dr. Riley."

Tom felt excluded and unattached. Mindy and Danny seemed like the perfect little family, and he was just there. He wasn't sure about coming here today and seeing Mindy and Danny together just solidified his attitude towards Mindy's pregnancy.

"Listen…" Mindy and Danny looked at Tom questioningly. "I don't think I can be part of this. I'm sorry. I really tried you guys. I just don't feel like I can belong in this particular family. I think you two are more well suited to raise this baby than I could be. I definitely want to be a part of the baby's life, but as the father? I don't think I'm ready for that, I'm sorry."

Mindy looked a little disappointed, but honestly, she was relieved. Including Tom in this three way parent-ship would be overwhelming and complicated.

"Oh...I'm sorry to hear that, Tom, but I'm glad you were honest. I'm happy you came. I really am, despite everything we've been through."

"Thanks, Mindy." He gave Mindy a brief hug.

Dr. Riley came back with the copies of the ultrasound and gave them to Mindy, Danny, and Tom. "Thanks for coming in. I'll see you soon, Dr. Lahiri. Take as much time as you need to get ready."

"Thank you, doctor." Mindy faced Tom again. "So, um, can I update you occasionally about the baby?"

"Yeah, I'd love that. Bye, Mindy. Danny." Tom gave them a small nod and a smile and left the exam room.

Mindy released a long sigh. "How do you feel, Danny?"

He laughed. "Honestly, I feel happy, relieved, surprised, love."

"Me too." She leaned in to capture his lips. He responded hungrily, cupping her face and stroking her cheek. He released her lips, resting his forehead on hers. They breathed each other in momentarily.

Danny smiled his widest grin. "I love you so much, Min."

It seemed like a reflex to Mindy, smiling wide and saying, "I love you too, Danny."

They were on cloud nine.