Cal, Gillian, and Emily sat around the waiting room of the obstetrics unit of George Washington University Medical Center once again. The only difference between now and the end of the appointment was the fact they would know whether baby Lightman was a boy or a girl. The entire Lightman Group along with Emily had been making bets and the losers had to pitch in and buy the winners lunch. So far, most of the men thought boy other than Reynolds, who was with the women and Emily thinking girl.
"Gillian Lightman," called the receptionist.
The family stood up and headed back to the exam room. Dr. Samuel entered about fives minutes later, "Morning Gillian, Cal, Emily," she acknowledged everyone, "So congratulations on making it halfway through your pregnancy! How have you been feeling?"
"Still have bouts of morning sickness occasionally. Backache, swollen ankles, mood swings."
"All of that is perfectly normal," replied the doctor.
"Even throwing up still?" asked Gillian.
"Some women do deal with morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy," replied Dr. Samuel, "Now at this point, we should be able to observe the baby's gender. But before we start, do you guys want to know the gender or should I make sure I have you guys turn away when I check?"
Cal and Gillian looked at each other and Gillian took a deep breath and nodded, "I think we'd like to know the gender as well," said Cal.
"You're sure?" asked the doctor.
Gillian nodded, "Positive."
"Alright then," said Dr. Samuel squirting on the gel and moving the transducer over Gillian's growing abdomen. A strong heartbeat could be heard immediately. The young woman pointed out the head, arms, and legs to the expectant parents.
"He or she moving love," said Cal watching their son or daughter kick.
"Like I don't know Cal," Gillian chuckled.
"Oh sorry, forgot about that," Cal chuckled squeezing her hand.
"So the baby's nice and healthy. You're still on track to give birth around mid- November…"
"What day?" asked Gillian. She always liked to be organized.
"November 13th, give or take two weeks on either end," said Dr. Samuel, "But most mothers don't deliver on time. And most first time mother deliver after their due date." Gillian nodded her understanding, "Now if we could have a look at the um…"
"Baby's junk," smirked Cal.
"CAL!" shouted Gillian embarrassedly.
"Really Dad?" asked Emily raising her eyebrows at her father.
"What that's what it is," said Cal innocently.
"Most people would say, you know, private parts, genitals…" said Gillian.
Dr. Samuel smiled at the bantering family, "Yes, let's take a look at the baby's genitalia." She moved the transducer and revealed the gender to the family after observing it for a few moments. The family got ready to go and spent the rest of the day shopping for the baby whether it was clothing or nursery items, etc.
Lightman Group…
"Torres!" shouted Loker coming into Ria's office.
"Yeah," she answered.
"Where are Lightman and other Lightman?" asked Loker.
Ria turned around and eyed Loker, "You don't remember?" she asked jokingly.
"If I did then I wouldn't be asking now would I?" smirked Loker.
"They had an ultrasound today. And they're finding out the gender," said Ria.
"Oh that's right," said Loker. Suddenly Ria's phone buzzed. She looked down and smiled when she saw the text was from Gillian. She called the rest of the employees into her office and read the text to everyone else.
"PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT CAL AND I ARE HAVING A BABY GIRL!"