I do not own anything from DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration.

Miranda has many nightmares, how many will she be able to wake from?

Rated M for some Mirandy time.

Andréa was due for her next OB/GYN appointment. The couple waited in the exam room and Dr. Jackson once again walked in on them sharing a kiss. "What is it with you two and exam rooms?"

Andréa laughed.

"Well, our sons were conceived in an exam room." Miranda pointed out.

Tammi had to laugh at that one, "You have me there Miranda. Andrea sit up here on the table and we can do some measurements and then take some blood." After the measurements were done Tammi helped Andrea down. "Your measurements are looking good."

"I am not getting too big?"

Miranda rolled her eyes, "Really Andréa you are all belly."

Tammi smiled, "Miranda is right. You are doing fine." Andrea smiled. "We will draw some blood then let's go into my office and talk."

The three women sat. "Have you had any strange feelings around your abdomen? Any tightness or cramps?" Andrea shook her head. "Good. Now the last time you were here I asked you to think about how you would like your labor and delivery to go."

Andrea nodded, "I would like to try to do it naturally, no pain medications."

Tammi nodded and made a note in Andrea's chart. "Have you thought about what to do if you believe you need pain medication?" Andrea shook her head. Tammi laced her fingers together. "O.K. there is a certain time during labor where you will not be able to have an epidural. At the delivery I can let you know when that time comes. It will be your last chance to choose the epidural at that time." Andréa nodded. "How about if you will need a cesarean section?" Andy shook her head again. Tammi smiled, "no one wants to think about that. I am going to tell you now I do not do them on a whim. If I tell you and Miranda you need one, you do."

Andrea nodded. "What are my chances of that happening?"

Tammi nodded to Andréa's belly, "It depends on the boys."

Andrea smiled, "figures."

Tammi laughed.

Tammi looked at Miranda, "How are you doing?"

Miranda looked up, "I am fine."

Tammi smiled, "any questions? Are you scared? Any dreams or flashbacks from your delivery?"

Miranda shrugged. Andréa looked at Miranda worried, "Miranda! What is it?"

"Sweetheart, there is nothing to worry about."

Andréa looked at Tammi worried.

Tammi took a breath, "You know no two deliveries are the same. Just because you and Serena had to have a section does not mean Andréa will need one."

Miranda's eyes teared up.

"That is it isn't it Miranda? You're afraid something will happen to me."

Miranda's tears fell. "I'm sorry I do not want you to worry."

Andréa desperately looked back to the Doctor, "Miranda. Tammi please tell her she has nothing to worry about."

"I am sorry Andréa I cannot say that with one hundred percent truth. We do not know what will happen, but your chances of a non-complicated delivery is in your favor."

Andréa grabbed Miranda's hand, "see. So stop it O.K? Stop worrying."

Miranda wiped her eyes.

Tammi smiled sweetly, "Andréa do not ask her to stop worrying. She loves you, she will always worry."

Andréa gave Miranda a tiny crooked smile, "O.K. but remember what we told each other? Tell me everything O.K?"

Miranda smiled and nodded. Andréa squeezed Miranda's hand then leaned over and kissed her.

Bach at Runway Miranda walked into her inner office and there was Nigel sitting in her chair. "Well, it did not take long for you to move in." Nigel jumped, Miranda grinned, "Sit Nigel sit." Miranda spent the rest of the day going over some of the fine points to taking over Runway. Miranda soon realized there was not much she would need to teach Nigel. Silly her she should have known that.

Back home that night Miranda found Andréa sitting in the baby's room in the rocking chair with her hands caressing her belly, and she was singing the lullaby to them. Miranda smiled, she had tears in her eyes.

When Andréa was done Miranda showed herself, "how often do you do that?"

Andréa looked up and smiled, "whenever I can."

Miranda held out her hand Andréa took it and stood up. Miranda led her into their bedroom. Miranda drew Andréa close. "I love you so much." Miranda kissed her. She stripped Andréa's clothes and laid her out on the bed. Miranda climbed in beside her. Miranda made some of the tenderest love to Andréa that night multiple times. It seemed Andréa continued to crave it even more as her pregnancy progressed.

Miranda came off the elevator asking for the spread sheets. Corinne looked at Miranda.

"What is it Corinne? You look like someone just died."

"Uhm … Nigel has them in the office now."

Miranda glared at Corinne and walked on.

When she walked in the room Nigel stood up. "I have the pictures, it will be hard picking out the ones you want. Emily also dropped off the recent numbers for Teen Runway. Subscriptions are growing. They are off to a great start."

Miranda took the papers handed to her grabbed her coffee and went over to the couch and sat.

"Miranda if you are not ready for this just say so. I would understand if you have changed your mind." Nigel looked concerned.

Miranda shook her head, "No Nigel it is fine. You are right the pictures are amazing. I do not see any marks on them which ones have you chosen?"

Nigel sat with Miranda and proceeded to isolate the ones he preferred. Miranda nodded. The cover was fantastic. The women were relaxed and beaming. This issue was sure to be an award winner.

Nigel looked at Miranda, "I believe this is going to be a winner. We should do more than one printing to start."

"I agree Nigel." Just then Miranda's phone rang.

"Andréa."

"Miranda, can you come to my office."

"Andréa what's wrong?"

"I don't know, I feel funny."

Miranda stood up, "I'll be right there."

"Miranda what's wrong?"

"I don't know Nigel, I have to go."

Miranda took off. Once off the elevator Miranda raced through the halls of the Writing Department. She threw open the door to Andréa's room. Andréa was sitting on the couch holding her abdomen.

"Miranda, it's gone now."

Miranda went over to sit by Andréa. "What was it? Describe it to me."

"It hurt like severe cramps. I stood up and thought I was just sitting wrong. Then it stopped."

"How many times did it happen?"

"Twice that is when I called you." Miranda sat with her for a while, but nothing happened. "I am sorry Miranda, I feel like a fool."

Miranda took Andréa's face in her hands, "Do not ever feel like that. Remember Tammi said to call if anything different happened."

"But Miranda that was way back in my first trimester. Miranda pulled out her phone and dialed. "Miranda no."

"Hello Tammi, it is Miranda. I think Andréa is having Braxton-Hicks. Yes, we will be right there."

Miranda dialed another number, "meet Andréa and me out front. She needs to go to Dr. Jacksons." Miranda hung up, "are you O.K. to walk?"

"Miranda I am fine."

Miranda smiled, "Humor me Andréa." Andréa smiled and rolled her eyes.

Once at Dr. Jackson's office Andréa was taken right back to an exam room. She was given a gown and told to sit up on the table.

Tammi came in with a smile on her face. "So are the boys trying to make an early entrance?"

"I hope not." Andréa looked glum.

"Andréa lay down for me." Tammi pulled Andréa's gown up and started feeling around her belly. She took some measurements. "Andrea have you noticed any drainage?" Andréa shook her head. I want to do a quick exam, I just need you to try to relax." Miranda took Andréa's hand. Once Tammi was done she smiled, "Looks like Miranda was right on the money. You do not appear to be in labor." Andréa and Miranda both sighed with relief. Tammi grinned, "I have more good news. Both babies are facing with their heads down. This makes the chances for a regular delivery higher."

Andy smiled and looked at Miranda, "Did you hear that?" Miranda smiled, and nodded.

"Now for the bad news." Miranda glared. "You should probably refrain from any sexual activity for the rest of the pregnancy." Andréa frowned and Miranda blushed.

"What about work?" Miranda quickly asked,.

"I see no reason why Andrea cannot continue work. Take rest periods when you get tired and call me if anything else comes up." Andréa nodded.

Miranda glared, "you are sure?"

Tammi smiled, "I do not remember you being this difficult during your pregnancy."

Once back in the car Miranda instructed Roy to take Andréa to the townhome and her to Runway. "Miranda I was instructed by Nigel to take you both back to the townhome he is sending a car with both your belongings."

Miranda smiled. "I guess we are off to the townhome Roy." Just then Miranda's phone rang. "Nigel."

"Miranda, I just got a message the board wants to meet with you tomorrow at two." There was silence.

"What about?"

"I do not know Miranda, Leslie would not tell me."

"Leslie?"

"Yes Miranda."

"O.K. and thank you Nigel." She hung up.

"Miranda what was that all about?"

"We'll talk at the townhome."

Once inside Miranda ordered Andréa upstairs to rest.

Andréa started up the steps then turned, "You are coming up too right? Then you are going to tell me what that phone call was all about."

Miranda glared, "Yes, I am going to fix something for you to eat and I will be up."

Andréa smiled, "I love you Miranda."

Miranda softened, "I love you to Andréa now, tomorrow and forever." Andréa continued up the stairs.

Miranda walked into the bedroom and found Andréa fast asleep. She watched Andréa breathe. This person had changed her world. Miranda would never have dreamed her life would take this turn. She laid a throw over Andréa then went over to the chair picked up a book and sat. Soon Miranda was yawning and Andréa still had not woken up. Miranda contemplated whether to waken her or not. She finally decide to let her sleep. Miranda went to get ready for bed and slid in beside her love. Andréa turned and snuggled close to Miranda or as close as she could get with her ever-growing abdomen.

The next morning Andréa awoke starving, and her stomach announced it.

Miranda yawned, "Does your body have to be so loud Andréa?" Andréa laughed. Miranda leaned over and kissed her lips then kissed her belly, "Are my boys behaving today? Remember you have four weeks left."

Andréa giggled, "You are too cute Miranda."

Miranda rolled her eyes, "shall we shower first or get breakfast first?"

Andréa yawned, "Breakfast. I am starving." In the car on the way to Runway Andréa remembered, "You were going to tell me what that phone call was about last night."

Miranda smiled, "But you fell asleep my love. I promise I will tell you tonight. I should know more about what is going on by then."

Miranda paced in the office most of the morning to the point she was driving Nigel crazy, "I am going back to my old office. Call me if you need me Miranda."

Miranda must have had five cups of coffee before one thirty that afternoon. Miranda headed off to the meeting room. She squared her shoulders and glared at the two assistants as she passed their desk. She was in full Dragon mode. The meeting lasted two hours. When Miranda came out the Ice Queen had joined the Dragon. She walked past the assistants' desks into her inner lair.

"Where is my coffee?" She sat at her desk and turned the chair toward the window, "If it is not here in …"

"Here Miranda. S-S-Sor …"

Miranda turned and glared. The first assistant turned and ran. Miranda turned back to the window. She closed her eyes, took a sip of the coffee and swallowed. What had just happened? She had no idea. No one had ever been able to pull something like this on her before.

That night while in bed Miranda told Andréa everything. Andréa was hanging on every word as Miranda recounted the events of the meeting.

"You had no idea Miranda?"

Miranda shook her head, "I guess thinking back there were some hints, but I was completely caught by surprise."

Andréa could not believe it. Andréa leaned in and kissed Miranda.

Miranda smiled, "what was that for?"

"I am so proud of you." Andréa was caressed her belly.

Miranda smiled. "Come here."

Miranda caressed Andréa's belly. "I cannot believe it is almost time for us to meet." Miranda felt a kick.

Andréa laughed, "I am so screwed, and I know the three of you will have me tied around your fingers."

Miranda smiled sweetly at Andréa, "I have a feely they will have both of us tied around their fingers."

Andréa turned and kissed Miranda passionately. Andréa ran her hand over Miranda's check and neck. She nuzzled Miranda's neck and ran her hand down over a breast. Miranda moaned then removed Andréa's hand. "Did you forget what Tammi said?"

"No, I remember and I am making love to you. Not the other way around." Andréa placed her hand back on Miranda's breast and rubbed the hardened nipple.

"Andréa."

"Shhh, Miranda lay back and enjoy." Andréa pressed a kiss to Miranda's lips again, and Miranda moaned. "I love you Miranda." Andréa lean in and took the nipple in her mouth. Andréa's tongue played with the nipple until Miranda begged for more. Andréa's hand slid down Miranda's abdomen and caressed the scar. She could feel Miranda tremble as her fingers slid over the wet folds. Miranda's clit was hard. All Andréa had to do was slid two fingers inside and Miranda came. Andréa smiled brightly as she watched Miranda orgasm, she was so beautiful.

The next night Andréa was home, the girls were upstairs in their rooms doing homework and Miranda was at Runway. No matter what she did she could not get comfortable. Sitting, laying in bed, nothing. So she paced.

Next week the Newswomen issue would come out and she was nervous. Nervous for Miranda. It would be her last hurrah as Editor in Chief for Runway. Miranda was making this issue the last time she would write an editorial. She was going to turn that over to Nigel next month. She knew Miranda had been trying to write it for the last two months. She was hungry but could not eat. She was caressing the boys and stared out the window. She did not hear Miranda come home or sensed that she was standing in the door way.

Miranda watched the woman, the love of her life next to her children. So much was going to change for them in the next few months. Miranda smiled. Andréa had both arms around her middle.

The boys were running a marathon. "Shh little ones. We really need to find names for you two." She felt a good kick and laughed. "You two think that is a good idea also."

Miranda was filled with so much love listening to Andréa talking to the boys. "I think that sounds like a good idea too."

Andréa turned around, and smiled. "When did you get home I never heard you."

Miranda grinned, "You were in deep conversation with two handsome boys."

"Woo, yes your Mother is home."

Miranda laughed, she walked over to Andréa and laid a hand on the boys. "Now, now treat your Mom nice." Andréa giggled as she felt a wave of movement.

"It is late why are you not in bed?"

Andréa shrugged, "I cannot get comfortable."

Miranda smiled as she played with the rings on Andréa's left hand. Come with me. Miranda led Andréa upstairs to the bedroom. She laid Andréa on the bed on her right side and propped pillows around her abdomen and between her legs. Miranda crawled in behind her and laid a protective arm on the boys. Miranda began to sing softly into Andréa's ear and soon Andréa was fast asleep. Miranda lightly kissed Andréa on the cheek. Miranda mused, Ice Queen indeed. The workers at Runway would drop dead if they could see her now.

Miranda climbed out of bed. She went to the study and retrieved her laptop. Back in the bedroom she sat watching Andréa sleep. She popped it open and began to write:

Runway has gone through many changes in the past year, and there are many more to come. This issue will be my last here at Runway. I am happy to be passing this gem on to Nigel our former Art Director. My life will be taking on more challenges as the year passes. I have had the pleasure of helping to develop many designers, models, and photographers over the years. I have even been able to bring a new magazine to light. For everyone that worked under the Dragon Lady and the Ice Queen and survived should be proud of themselves. The work was hard and it was difficult and those that survived have gone on to do remarkable things. I am not saying goodbye as I will be helping with Runway and Teen Runway from time to time. So for now I will just say "a plus tard (see you later)."

The next morning Miranda handed in her sealed editorial as she stepped off the elevator. "I want to see the entire mock-up before I leave today."

She walked into her office and once again found Nigel behind the desk looking at spread sheets. "You better be careful Nigel. You know how assistants hate coming into work early. You will develop a reputation."

Nigel looked up, "Would that be so bad?"

Miranda smirked and shrugged. "I handed in my last Editorial." She walked over to the window and stared out. "I am going to miss this office. It would be stupid for me to deny that."

Nigel was quiet, "Are you sure you are ready to step away?"

Miranda turned, "It is time." Both turned as they heard cups of coffee being sat on the desk.