That afternoon they walk into the hospital together, hand in hand. Owen doesn't even care who sees them and what conclusions they'll come to. Right now she can really use the comfort of his touch and he is more than happy to give it to her.
Besides, if they're going to make this work they have to become public at some point, so why not just show them like this by walking hand in hand?
It's still another hour until their shifts start, but they've come in early so they can do an ultrasound first. Both are nervous about it, but while Owen is nervously excited, Amelia's just plain worried and she's been fidgeting from the moment they left the trailer.
"So I texted Arizona" Owen says hesitantly, "I know you don't wanna tell anyone yet and we don't have to, but we need someone there who's qualified to read the ultrasound, and I figured we both trust her..".
It's clearly audible in his voice just how much he cares for her and Amelia wonders how she's been so blind to it until now. Then she smiles at him "It's fine Owen, I know we need someone to be there and I'm glad you chose Arizona".
"Besides" She jokes as an afterthought, "I saved Herman's life so she owes me".
They reach the elevator and Owen presses the button that'll bring them to the right floor. It doesn't really matter if anyone sees them on the maternity ward at this point. In a few weeks time it'll be impossible to hide Amelia's belly anymore anyway, even in scrubs and baggy sweatshirts, and he doubts she'll mind now that they're doing this together.
The hospital is strangely empty and they get to the right exam room without running into anyone. Arizona's already inside, and if she's surprised to see them together she doesn't show it. "Hey," She greets cheerfully, "How can I help you? Your text wasn't all that informative...".
Owen smiles at her apologetically. "Sorry about that, I didn't wanna give away too much and risk the gossip starting up. Amelia's pregnant". He hadn't meant to state it quite so bluntly, but it feels good saying it out loud. "We were hoping you could do an ultrasound, make sure everything's okay".
All this time Amelia hasn't said anything, and he understands that she's probably extremely anxious right about now, so he squeezes her hand comfortingly.
"I'll set up the equipment" Arizona says and Owen is thankful that she's not asking any questions, at least not yet. "Amelia if you take of your sweatshirt and lie down on the table, I'll get everything ready".
In slowmotion Amelia does as she was told and she pulls the sweater over her head. Owen takes it from her hands and she lies down on the exam table. He swiftly walks over to her side, taking her hand reassuringly.
Arizona wheels her stool closer to the exam table and smiles at the duo. "Alright, I'm just gonna put the gel on your stomach now, it's gonna feel a little cold". And she squirts the ultrasound gel on Amelia's protruding belly.
"Let's have a look" Says the former peds surgeon, and she moves transducer around. Amelia is actively facing the other way but Owen's eyes are glued to the screen. "Do you wanna know the sex?" Asks Robbins, and Owen nods in response. He knows that it's gonna take knowing éverything to settle Amelia's nerves, and he not against knowing himself either.
After a minute or so of searching she looks up at meets Owen's eyes. "Congratulations, you're having a girl!". He beams down at her with a face splitting smile but before he can say anything Amelia speaks up.
"Is she healthy?" She asks, voice seemingly devoid of any emotions, be he knows her well enough by now to see right through the defence mechanism.
Arizona smiles at her reassuringly. "She's absolutely fine. Ten fingers and ten toes".
But it's gonna take more than that to calm Amelia and she looks at Owen, pleading him with her eyes to confirm the health of their daughter.
He cups her face with his free hand. "She's perfect". A stray tear rolls down her cheek as she smiles faintly. "Really?". He wipes away the tear with his thumb and smiles at her. "Really". Then he bends down and kisses her.
"I'll run some blood tests" Says Arizona, who's been watching the exchange curiously, "But everything looks normal. We'll also schedule a follow up so we can monitor the two of you closely".
She been a peds surgeon for years now, and a neonatal surgeon for a year as well, so she's used to dealing with worrying parents. Whatever it is that has Amelia so on edge, is obviously serious and she'll do everything in her power to guide her colleague through this pregnancy without a glitch.
After wiping Amelia's belly clean they draw some blood and Amelia puts her sweatshirt back on.
Once they're standing in the hallway again, Amelia turns to Arizona. "Thank you, for everything". They smile at each other. "Don't mention it" Arizona replies, "If you have any questions you know where to find me" and with that she walks off.
Then Amelia turns to Owen, who's been waiting patiently behind her. "And thank you too" She says. He looks at her in confusion, "For what?".
"For being there, for holding my hand, for everything really. I couldn't have done it without you". He folds his strong arms around her waist. "Any time". And then he kisses her, not caring that they're standing there for all the hospital to see.
And she kisses him back without restraint, because she doesn't care either. He's here with her, their baby girl is healthy, and they're going to be okay. The three of them are going to be more than okay, and that's all that matters.
AN; It took a little longer than I'd anticipated but here it is never the less, chapter 3, as requested. It's also the last chapter, but be sure to check out my other stories ;) Hope you enjoyed reading and let me know! Xx