Apollo pulled himself from his deep slumber. He glanced next to him and was shocked to see his wife of two years, Athena Justice, still slumbering next him.
That's odd. At this hour she's usually out for her morning run… Now that I think about it, I don't think I count my blessings often enough that she doesn't force me to tag along anymore.
Deciding to let the woman enjoy a another hour or so of sleep, he climbed from the bed and headed for the kitchen, planning to cook up some blueberry pancakes. Of course using the recipe he'd learned from his boss.
About an hour later, Athena wandered into the kitchen, ignoring her husband and making a beeline for the coffee machine. Apollo sipped his own coffee and looked away. His tiger bared her fangs when disturbed before her morning coffee.
Once she'd downed her first cup, (in 3 minutes no less. Not a personal best, but still admirable) Apollo felt it was safe to speak. So, up a bit late today, eh Tiger."
Athena dug into her pancakes. "Yeah, couldn't really motivate myself to get out of bed so early today."
"Really? Feeling a bit under the weather?"
Athena shook her head, swallowing her breakfast. "No, I feel perfect! More than perfect, actually!"
Apollo looked at her quizzically. "What's got you in such a good mood?"
Athena smiled mischievously. "Well, you remember how I had a doctor's appointment yesterday."
Apollo simply nodded.
"Well, he had some very good news for me."
Her horned husband finshed off his own coffee. "Oh? And do you plan to share this good news? You seemed pretty hush hush about your appointment yesterday."
Athena grinned. "That's because I need to deliver this news in a manner befitting a Justice."
Apollo quirked an eyebrow as Athena stood from her chair and balled her hands into fists. She closed her eyes and, at the top of her lungs, shouted…
"I'm Athena Justice and I'm pregnant!"