I do not own anything from DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration.
The next day the couple found themselves in Dr. Jackson's office for the first time sitting across from her.
She smiled, "Well, Miranda are you glad it is not you this time?"
Miranda smiled, "I would not have mind being pregnant again, but this is nice too."
Tammi looked at Andréa, "So how have you been feeling?"
Andréa shrugged, "Great."
"No morning sickness?"
"No."
"Have you felt any movement yet?"
Andréa shook her head frowning, "Maybe I do not know. Should I have?" Miranda reached over and took Andréa's hand.
Tammi smiled, "No, some do not feel anything until well into their second trimester especially with the first pregnancy." Andréa was relieved. Tammi flipped through the chart Dr. Edwards sent over. "I am sorry about your first try, and losing the baby."
Andy tried to smile and placed a protective hand over her midsection, "Thank you."
Tammi smiled sweetly noting Andrea's movements, "Well, I am not going to sugar coat things. Your pregnancy is a little higher risk because of the miscarriage, but considering you are already into your second trimester the chances are better for you to carry to full term. Shall we see if we can tell if they share a placenta, or have their own?"
Andrea grinned brightly, "Yes, but I know they are identical."
Miranda laughed, "She is also sure they are boys."
Tammi arched an eyebrow, "Miranda Priestly with two boys?" Andréa broke out laughing. Tammi led Andrea and Miranda into the exam room, "Hop up on the table Andrea and unbutton you pants." Tammi readied the ultrasound. "You have a nice little baby bump started."
Andrea grinned. She took Miranda's hand and placed it on the side of her abdomen. Miranda smiled back.
Tammi grinned, "Has anyone told you two how cute you are together?" Miranda rolled her eyes and Andréa giggled. Tammi studied the ultrasound closely, "Everything looks fine." Andy let out a sigh of relief. Tammi smiled, "and I believe our Mother is right. It looks like there is just one placenta."
"Told you so." Andréa looked at Miranda beaming.
Miranda rolled her eyes, then bent down and kissed Andréa sweetly.
"Miranda how are the girls doing? Andrea did Miranda tell you she breast feed the girls while she was still on the table?"
Andrea nodded, "It does not surprise me."
Tammi cleaned Andrea's belly off and helped her up from the table. "Come back with me to my office. Now here is some information on what to expect in your second trimester. I do not see any reason for you to take any kind of precautions. If anything abnormal happens I want you to call me on my cell immediately. Do you understand? I do not care what time of day or night it is."
Andy smiled and nodded, "Now I know why Miranda likes you so much. You sound just like her."
Tammi giggled, "Enjoy the pregnancy, and I will see you next month."
Andréa was on cloud nine on the way to Runway. "I want ice cream!"
Miranda rolled her eyes, "Are you going to be like this the whole pregnancy?"
"Maybe."
Miranda laughed. They stopped off at a Basken Robins.
"Two scoops strawberry banana please." Andréa announced.
Miranda grinned.
As soon as Miranda came off the elevator Cecelia informed her the board would meet with her at two. Miranda nodded, walked into her inner office and a coffee was waiting for her. Corinne looked from the side and saw Miranda smile.
At one forty-five Miranda walked into the large meeting room and sat at the head of the table. As the board members filed in Miranda acknowledged them. Once they were all settled Miranda presented to them the start of Teen Runway and the need for office space and a budget. She presented them with the financial stats for the issue that Runway put out then for Teen Runway's first issue. She also presented them with the initial subscription numbers. The board was blown away. They voted to approve the budget and told Miranda to take what free offices there were on the fourth floor. She then presented them with her next big issue idea for plus size designers. She handed out fact sheets on the money spent on plus size clothing. After a long deliberation the board also approved the issue.
As they deliberated Miranda noticed John's uncle and Glenda's younger brother sitting side by side. They had conversed multiple times during the meeting. Miranda knew between the two of them they held over half the votes on the board.
After the meeting Miranda walked into her office, "Get me Emily. Now!"
Emily came running into Miranda's office.
"Door, sit. We have a lot to do and we need to get it all done before the board changes their mind." Emily looked dumbfounded at Miranda, then pulled out a pad and pen. "I received … I should say we received approval to officially start Teen Runway. Congratulations Emily you are now Editor in Chief." Emily dropped her pen. Miranda looked up and gave one of her slightest smile that very few people could pick out. "As soon as we are done here I will be putting in the change of title and salary to HR." Emily remained quiet. "It will be a large increase in salary. I suggest if you do not already have one get a good lawyer and accountant. I can give you the name of mine if you would like."
Emily just stared, "Uhm … yes, thank you Miranda."
Miranda smiled again. "Now about your offices you are to take Patricia, Alina, and either Corinne or Cecelia to the fourth floor and pick out the offices you are going to need to get Teen Runway off the ground." Emily's mouth hung open. "Emily this is not going to be an easy thing to do, so if you are smart you will ask Nigel and I to help with anything. I was lucky when I came here Runway was already up and running, I just had to improve it. You are to take either Corinne or Cecelia as your assistant."
For the first time Emily spoke, "But Miranda you need them."
Miranda smiled, "If you take Cecilia Corinne will become my first assistant, she is ready. Either girl I believe will work hard for you. My first assistant will just have to find a new second assistant. This is nothing new." Emily grinned. "Once you have your offices let HR know so they can get furniture, supplies, and equipment for you. Hold the March issue and restart it for May, you are not going to have enough time to finish it now." Emily nodded. "Do you have any questions?"
"What about employees?"
"Have HR interview prospects and hire what you need. I would hope you have the beginnings of a budget lined out." Emily handed her a packet. Miranda pursued it and looked at Emily, "Very good. Take it to HR and have them put it in place." Miranda handed Emily signed papers from the board approving it all. "That's all."
Emily sat for a few minutes gathering her strength, then stood up turned to leave, then turned back. "Miranda I cannot thank you enough."
Miranda gave her a sweet smile, "You earned it and you are welcome."
Emily smiled walked out looked at Cecelia, "You are now my first assistant."
Cecelia stared. Emily glared at her, "Well, what are you waiting for?"
Then Emily left. Cecelia raced to grab a few things and took off after her. Miranda smiled the new Dragon Lady has emerged.
Miranda got up walked out to Corinne. "Congratulations you are now my first assistant your first job to find a new second assistant." Miranda turned and went back to her desk, "but first I need coffee."
Corinne sat for just a second. What the hell just happened? Miranda was back at her desk smirking. She compiled all the paper work need for the change in status of everyone involved, and to acquire everything need to get Teen Runway up and running. She put the packet on Corinne's new desk.
When Corinne returned with the coffee she went back to her original desk. "I believe you are in the wrong place Corinne."
Corinne jumped, stared then walked over to the first assistant's desk. She saw the piled of work on it and began. Miranda smiled, and Corinne saw it.
Emily walked into Nigel's office and announced, "Patricia is mine now."
Nigel grinned, "Yes Emily, and congratulations."
Emily smiled, and looked at Patricia, "Well, what are you waiting for?" Patricia jumped and took off after the new Editor in Chief. Nigel busted out laughing a new Dragon Lady to content with.
Once the four women had the offices scoped out they went back to the Art Department and Emily gave them their assignments. She went to both Nigel and Miranda for some input on thoughts she had. Both were very impressed and acknowledged she should proceed with them.
The next day Miranda called together everyone involved with the plus size shoot. Everyone had confirmed all the models and designers.
"I want the shoot scheduled for the first part of March it will be our April issue." Everyone nodded. "I want the designs on my desk tomorrow morning."
John spoke up, "I have them right here if you would like to see them now."
Miranda glared and held out her hand. As she went through the sketches she handed them to Nigel. She directed all her comments to Nigel. Miranda nodded her head when she was done then stood up and left.
John just followed her out with his eyes, "will she ever trust me again?"
"Yes."
John looked at Nigel, "How do you know?"
"She did not fire you."
