A/N – Once again, the characters aren't mine. If they were they would be together now, and then some. I am planning 2 more chapters after this one and I am planning on finishing this story before Season 10. During season 10, my plan is to stick to one-shots which will most likely be missing scenes or following up to something that happens in an episode. I am open to requests for one-shots, so feel free to send me some! As for this chapter, I hope you all like it. Either way, please tell me what you think! Feedback helps me improve my writing! I hope you enjoy it!
A very pregnant April Kepner sat amongst her coworkers, sisters, female relatives, her mother and mother-in-law in a sea of yellow and green at her baby shower. She was slightly uncomfortable and everyone fawning over her was making her a little irritated.
She had been asked all sorts of questions. What were her career plans once she was a mom? How much maternity leave was she going to take? Did she have any names picked out?
Her head was spinning. She wasn't enjoying this at all. She really wanted to enjoy the party. Her sisters and Meredith did a wonderful job of planning it and so many of her friends were able to come and celebrate with her.
"So, April, are you looking forward to being a mom?" Meredith asked noticing April was uncomfortable and trying to distract her from some of her nosier guests.
April's hormones got the best of her and she burst into tears.
April was lying on the table at her four month ultrasound with Jackson at her side. The doctor hadn't yet come in so they were just enjoying the private time.
"Jackson, do you want to find out the gender?" April asked him, hoping for a specific answer. She was prepared to pout a little if it wasn't the one she wanted.
"I guess so. Would you like to find out?" Jackson responded half expecting an affirmative answer.
"I really would. It would make painting the baby's room so much easier. As pretty as greens and yellows are, I'd really like to get to decorate the room more specifically to the baby. What do you want it to be?" April responded before adding another question.
"Healthy. As long as he or she is healthy, I'll be happy," Jackson responded, subconsciously wanting a son to do the things with he never got to do with his own dad.
"Such a politically correct answer," April teased, lightly whacking his ribs, as she always did when she teased him.
After some time, the doctor walked in and interrupted their banter. "How are you feeling today?"
"Fat," April answered with a chuckle.
"That just means you have a very healthy baby," the doctor answered, "Let's take a listen to the heartbeat."
Hand in hand they watched as the doctor squirted the jelly onto her belly. After a few moments they were able to hear the heart rate on the ultrasound machine.
"The heart beat is very strong," The doctor began as she examined the screen, "Your baby is growing very well. Would you like to know the gender?"
Jackson and April looked at each other. "I think it would be nice to know," April answered, nodding.
"Okay. Well, do you see that right there?" The doctor asked, causing Jackson to smile instantly while April caught on after a moment, before continuing, "Congratulations! You're having a boy!"
After a few moments Jackson and April noticed a serious look on her face.
"What is it? What's wrong?" April asked trying not to panic.
"I'm not sure. There is something a little unusual here," she responded focusing on the screen and moving the wand around her belly before adding, "It appears you are having a girl."
"What? So it's not a boy?" April asked, looking at Jackson who shared the confused expression on her face.
"You're having a boy, but it looks like his little sister has been hiding behind him. You are having twins!" the doctor answered her.
"Twins?" Jackson said stunned by the news as April squeezed his hand.
"You're sure?" April asked, not convinced
"Definitely," the doctor answered as she moved the wand around and pointed to each baby, "This is your son,…and this is your daughter."
Tears formed in April's eyes as she reached for the screen.
"We can do this. Me and You, remember? " Jackson said as her gaze met his, squeezing her other hand.
"Me and You," she nodded before leaning up to kiss him.
"April, what's wrong?" Meredith asked, regretting that she ever asked the question.
"I'm just remembering when we found out we were having twins," April answered, "but am I really looking forward to being a mom."
"It's natural to be overwhelmed," Meredith reassured her.
"We weren't expecting twins at all, so I'm still adjusting to the idea of two," April responded still catching her breath.
It was time for April to open gifts and she had just a little bit more energy for that, but then she'd be done.
She received some beautiful gifs. Meredith gave her a really nice playpen. "It will be a lifesaver once they start crawling," Meredith told her when she opened it.
Most of the gifts were blur of onesies and baby towels, baby slings and rompers. Alice gave her a diaper back pack at the suggestion of Alex.
"Thanks so much, Alice. Jackson will love this," April told her little sister.
April opened the rest of the gifts and showed her appreciation for each and every one.
After a moment she made an announcement, "I really appreciate this party everyone, and all your gifts were wonderful but I am exhausted. Th-thanks so much f-for coming." April's hormones were getting the best of her as she once again fought the urge to lose it.
After all the guests had left, Jackson returned home to find April. She was sitting on the couch in sweats and her favorite t-shirt of his. It barely fit her now, but she was somehow able to stretch it over her much larger bump.
"Hey! How was the baby shower?" Jackson asked as he walked in. Once he saw her tear stained cheeks he was worried. "What happened?"
April pointed to her large belly. Before she could say anything she burst into tears. Jackson was more than used to April's hormonal episodes.
Jackson walked over to her and put his arms around her from behind, rubbing her belly. "Again?" he asked. She nodded through the tears bringing a small smile to his face.
After April calmed down, she admitted, "I'm sick of being so big! I'm huge!" Her exasperation was evident.
"You're not huge April! You are a beautiful woman that will soon be the mother of a son and a daughter. It's very sexy actually," Jackson responded, turning her to face him, "To me you are always the most beautiful woman." Jackson kissed her softly before offering, "How about I give you a back rub? I'm sure you are sore after the long day you had."
"That would be nice. Thank you, Jackson," April responded as she took his hand and followed him to their bedroom.
April and Jackson sat down on the bed, April with her back to him. He slid his hands slightly up the back of her shirt rubbing his thumbs in circles on her lower back. As she relaxed her body, he slowly worked his way up her back. Eventually, he pulled his hands back from under her shirt and began to rub her shoulders.
"Hang on," April stopped him as she lifted her shirt above her head and laid it on the bed.
"Are you sure?" Jackson asked, a little surprised by her actions.
"Yes," April answered. She sat there holding her belly, admiring it, as he continued to rub her back, now moving freely up and down her spine. He lightly kissed her neck while he rubbed her shoulders.
It had been a few months since April felt about herself the way Jackson did. He told her she was beautiful often but she didn't really feel it. In this moment, as he soothed her aches with his hands, she was finally ready to feel about herself the way he did.
Jackson was fully enamored with her beauty as they sat in silence for a few moments. His hands lightly followed the curves of her shoulders and back, as he took the sight of each of them in.
"I think it's time for bed," April said, looking at Jackson, as she scooted off the edge of the bed. She removed her bottoms and slid under the covers.
After a brief hesitation on his part, Jackson removed his own clothes and laid down next to his wife, holding her back to his chest. Every inch of him was touching every inch of her.
Understanding how hormonal the pregnancy made his wife, he was willing to wait for her to be ready to have sex again. Touching her now, however, he wanted it more than ever.
She could feel his heartbeat race though his body. She rolled over, awkwardly adjusting her belly, so she was facing him and kissed him passionately. In Jackson's arms, feeling his touch, and tasting his kiss, she finally felt as beautiful as he saw her to be.