A Big Surprise
It had been two months since Dick was injured in their fight with Professor Ivo, and Amazo. His back had healed fine but there was some scaring, but to Artemis it just showed how strong and brave her fiancé was. The past couple of weeks had been absolutely crazy; they decided to have the wedding on December 20th which sent everyone around them in a frenzy, even though the date is a year away. Most of the wedding was already planned they just needed to find a dress, and get a cater for the reception and a cake decorator. Her mom, Barbara, and Zatanna were driving her insane about all of the details. And to add to it Artemis hasn't been feeling very well, she was constantly moody her boobs were killing her, and she felt nauseous all the time and had horrid heart burn. Dick had convinced her to go to the doctor when she had woke up for the sixth time this week throwing up.
So her she was sitting in a doctor's office waiting to see her doctor after he had taken blood tests and was waiting for the results from the lab. She had just finished her crappy magazine when the doctor came in.
"Your labs came back and everything is fine, no viruses or anything like that. But I do have big news for you" her doctor said.
Artemis nodded her head "Okay what is it?"
"Well the blood results show that your five weeks pregnant" the doctor said.
Artemis blinked completely shocked how the hell could she be pregnant she and Dick were always careful. "How… How?" Artemis said.
The doctor smiled "That's not really something that I can answer. But I'm guessing that your birth control failed".
Artemis let out a breath she didn't even know she was holding "Umm what know?"
"Well I'm going to prescribe you some prenatal vitamins and if you would like we can do an ultrasound today. Would you like to call your fiancé and have him be here?"
Artemis was still in shook and just nodded her head the doctor placed her hand on her shoulder "I'll go call your fiancé and tell him to come here".
"Thank you" Artemis said weakly. The doctor left the room leaving Artemis to think. She and Dick were only engaged, and now she's a little over a month pregnant, which would mean she would be a mother before she was even married. She had no idea, her period was always irregular. Oh God what was her mother going to say, what about Ollie, would he be disappointed in her, he was her only father figure, what was Bruce going to say. Oh shit what about Dick, he always wanted kids but was he ready for one now, before they were even married. Artemis didn't have much time to herself, fifteen minutes after the doctor left a frantic and breathing hard Dick came in the room.
"Artemis" Dick breathed in relief and quickly pulled her into a hug. "The doctor called and said that you wanted me here, what's wrong 'Mis?" Dick asked worried.
Artemis pulled away from the hug "It's nothing bad but maybe you should sit down". Dick furrowed his eyebrows and sat down in the chair "Okay so you know how I haven't been feeling well and stuff" Dick nodded his head "Well the doctor did a blood test, and it's because I'm… because I'm five weeks pregnant".
Dick just stared at her for a little bit before he broke out in a huge smile, he jumped up from his chair and wrapped his arms around her lifting her in the air and spinning her around. Finally he set her down and kissed her hard on the mouth, when he pulled away he still had a smile on his face "Your pregnant were having a baby?" he asked excitedly.
Artemis nodded her head a small smile breaking onto her face "Yes were having a baby in a little less than eight months".
Dick smiled even bigger; something Artemis didn't think could happen "You have made me the happiest man on the earth".
Artemis smiled "Are you sure? I mean were not even married yet, what is Bruce going to think?"
Dick just pulled her tighter into his chest "Of course I'm sure 'Mis, I don't care if we aren't married yet, we can wait until after the baby is born, and I love Bruce he took me in when I needed him most but I honestly don't care what he thinks I'm a grown man and I think you being pregnant is the best thing to happen to me since the day I first meet you".
By the time Dick was done talking Artemis had tears in her eyes "I was so scared you wouldn't be happy".
Dick lifted her chin up so that she was looking at him "Of course I'm happy Artemis, I love you and I can't wait to have a family with you, and I know it's early but I am over the moon excited, I want to tell everyone about this right now, its super hard not to pull out my phone and call everyone in the contacts and not tell them".
Artemis laughed "What did I do to deserve you?"
Dick smiled and lightly kissed her "I think the right question is what did I do to deserve you? Now come on I want to see a picture of our baby, even if it is smaller than my fist".
Artemis smiled "Okay let's get the doctor back in" Dick opened the door and the doctor came back in telling Artemis to sit on the table and lift her shirt up. She put the warm jelly on her stomach as she spread it around with the device.
Soon the doctor pointed to the screen at a little white thing on the screen "That's your baby, and this over here is the heart beat" Artemis looked at Dick who was staring at the screen with tears in his eyes; Artemis had tears in her eyes as well.
When Dick looked at her he smiled and kissed her head and whispered "That's our baby".
Artemis nodded her head "That's our baby".
The doctor smiled and said "Everything looks great, a strong heartbeat, and the baby seems to be about the right size" the doctor wiped off her stomach and handed her a prescription script for the prenatal vitamins. "Would you two like a copy of the ultra sound?" Both Artemis and Dick nodded their heads, the doctor printed out a copy and handed it to the couple "Come back in four weeks for another cheek up" and with that the doctor walked out the door.
Dick and Artemis soon followed hand in hand "I took the rest of the day off when the doctor called, what do you want to do? We can go tell your mom first if you'd like?"
Artemis nodded her head "I think that would be good, I want to tell people as soon as possible so that we can get the yelling and everything over with".
Dick stopped on the side walk "No one is going to yell at us, yeah their going to be disappointed but were engaged and were adults. Yes I might have to run from Ollie but you know he loves kids and he will be happy for you, it's just going to take some time for them to get used to".
Artemis nodded her head "Okay let's go visit my mom".
They got in Artemis' car and drove to downtown Gotham to Paula's apartment. Once on the doorstep Artemis took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Dick squeezed her hand resaurignly and smiled at her. Her mom opened the door "Artemis, Dick what are you two doing here? It's the middle of the day".
Artemis smiled and bent down to hug her mom "We wanted to come see you, we both had the day off".
Dick bent down and hugged her as well and kissed her on the cheek "Plus we have some big news we want to tell you" Dick said.
Paula moved from the door way with the two following her "I hope it's good news".
Artemis smiled "We think it is".
Paula smiled and watched her daughter and fiancé sit down together on the couch Artemis was holding onto Dick's hand so tightly her knuckles were turning white. Paula furrowed her eyebrows "Artemis why do you have a death grip on Dick's hand?"
Artemis smiled sheepishly and let go of Dick's hand causing him to sigh in relief and shake his hand out "Well I went to the doctor today because I haven't been feeling well" Artemis said.
"Is everything okay?" Her mom asked worriedly.
Artemis smiled "Yes, everything is fine, the doctor did a blood test and it showed that I'm five weeks pregnant" Artemis said looking down.
Dick smiled sheepishly and then winced in pain when Artemis grabbed his already bruised hand and squeezed even harder than last time. Paula sat their wide eyed for a little bit before she broke out in a huge grin and tears started welling in her eyes. "Oh my God my baby is pregnant".
Artemis laughed and moved to her knees on the floor so she could embrace her mom who was now crying "Oh I'm going to be a grandma again" Paula looked up at Dick and waved her hand for him to join their hug. Smiling Dick got on his knees next to Artemis and joined the mother and daughter in a hug. When they pulled away Artemis had tears running down her cheeks but was smiling. Paula smiled at them and put a hand on each of their cheek's "You two will be amazing parents".
"Thank you mom" Artemis said.
Paula smiled "What does this mean for the wedding though?"
Artemis and Dick moved to sit on the couch again "We haven't thought about it, we just wanted to tell everyone first and then we'll figure everything out" Artemis said.
Paula smiled "I understand. Dick how do you think Bruce will take it?"
"I don't know, I think he'll be disappointed that we aren't married yet, but he knows we love each other and that's all that matters" Dick said.
Paula nodded her head "When do you get an ultra sound picture?"
"We have one now that we just got from the doctor" Artemis said pulling the picture out of her purse and handing it to her mom.
Looking at the picture Paula got teary eyed again "When do you have another appointment?"
"In four weeks, we were wondering if you wanted to go with us?" Artemis said.
Paula looked up completely shocked "You want me to go with you?"
Dick nodded his head "Of course we do, neither of us have ever really been around children or anything and since my mom isn't here I would love it if you could come with us and be a part of everything".
Paula had tears in her eyes again and nodded her head "I would love to go with you two".
Artemis smiled "I'm going to be calling you a lot for advice mom".
Paula just smiled "You will do just fine sweetie".
After that the three of them ordered take out and sat in the old apartment talking and laughing about baby stories of Jade and Artemis, and things to expect while pregnant. Dick and Artemis left later that evening with smiles on their faces and filled with the most happiness either one of them had ever felt. That night Dick kissed Artemis' still flat stomach and whispered "I love you little baby, I can't wait to meet you" before kissing Artemis and saying "I love you so much soon to be Mrs. Artemis Grayson".
Artemis smiled "I love you to Mr. Grayson; I can't wait for all of us to be a family". And with that the two fell asleep dreaming of their soon to be family.