April, Saturday morning.

Mary woke up as her alarm went off she turned so she could hit the snooze button. 8:00 pm the clock read she sat up in bed she put on her robe and slippers then headed to the kitchen to make breakfast. Mary just put the waffle batter in the waffle maker when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist. Good morning my lovely wife Francis whispered lovingly in her ear before her a peck on the cheek. Good morning to you too my wonderful husband Mary responded and returned his peck. What's for breakfast Francis asked as he moved to pick up the cup of warm spiced milk that Mary made for him? Waffles bacon and a sunny side up egg Mary answered with a smile. Oh, one of my favorites Francis said as he took a sip of his milk. You know I will never understand why you've stopped drinking coffee these last few months Mary said teasingly. What can I say I felt like changing it up a bit Francis responded. A short while later. The two of them are sitting at the table enjoying breakfast. What's the plan for today Francis asked starting their conversation again? The usual work than coming home for dinner with my loving husband Mary answered. What about you Mary asked with a smile? I have a doctor's appointment in a few hours Francis answered. Another one Francis should I be worried Mary asked the worry clear in her voice and on her face. No no of course not there's no reason to worry my love I've just been meaning to talk to my doctor about something Francis answered quickly! Are you sure Mary asked not convinced? Yes, I promise there's nothing to worry about Francis answered assuringly. Well since you promise Mary said giving in. The couple went about their daily routine and left after giving each other a quick kiss on the lips.

The Lavendervile fertility hospital, a few hours outside of Lavendervile.

Francis Valois, I have an appointment with Dr. Blakely Francis told the lady at the desk. Oh yes please have a seat a nurse will be with you in a moment to take you to your room the lady told him after she gave him his hospital band. The lady was right it wasn't more than 2 minutes after Francis sat down a nurse came. Francis Valois the nurse asked staring at his clipboard? That's me Francis answered as he stood up. Come with me please the nurse said and began walking. Francis followed behind. You'll be in room 14 the nurse said opening the door. Francis walked into the room and looked around for a brief moment before the nurse handed him a hospital gown. I'll leave you to get changed, Dr. Blakely will be with you in a few moments the nurse said. Thank you, Francis replied. The nurse smiled and left the room. Francis took a deep a breath and then changed into the hospital gown. After Francis got changed he sat down on the bed. Just as the clock 11:00 am the door opened to reveal an older woman her blonde hair streaked with grey and her green eyes seemed to light up when she saw him. Francis, it's so good to see you again I hope you haven't been waiting long Dr. Blakely said upon entering the room. No I haven't been waiting long you're right on time and it's good to see you too Dr. Blakely it's been a long time Francis responded. Dr. Rebecca Blakely went to medical school with Francis's mother Catherine so she watched Francis grow up. Well, we'll have to catch up later, for now, I'll have to ask you some questions about you and Mary before we can wheel you in for surgery Dr. Blakely stated as she sat down on her stool and started flipping through the paperwork. Alright, Francis said and nodded for her to continue. You have regular checkups with Dr. White at the clinic correct Dr. Blakely asked? Yes, but at my last checkup, he ran a few extra tests because I told him of my intentions of getting pregnant Francis answered. And all of them came back negative Dr. Blakely asked? Yes, Francis answered. He also recommended that you change your diet to improve your chances of getting pregnant correct Dr. Blakely asked? Yes it wasn't hard Mary and I have eaten healthy and we've never drank much alcohol the only thing that was a little bit difficult was quitting coffee but warm spiced milk is a suitable replacement Francis answered. Both you and Mary are employed right Dr. Blakely asked? Yes, Mary works as a doctor at the Lavendervile clinic and I'm a 1st-grade teacher at Lavendervile elementary school Francis answered. And why do you want to have this procedure Dr. Blakely asked? Well, Mary found out she was barren a year before we got married she was 19 at the time so we decided we'd wait until we were married before discussing it any further than after we were married we considered adoption but we decided it wasn't a good time we needed to get our careers stable so we agreed we'd revisit the topic another time but she's 24 now I'm 25 our 3rd anniversary is coming up we both want children and I have a couple of friends that have had this procedure and are perfectly thrilled as they'd put it Francis answered. Alright, I'll just have to check your blood pressure and give you a quick ultrasound to make sure your womb has developed properly from your injections if everything checks out you'll be ready for surgery in 2 minutes top Dr. Blakely told him. Dr. Blakely took his blood pressure in no time at all. Perfect blood pressure now if you will lay down for me so I can give you an ultrasound Dr. Blakely said. Of course, Francis said as he laid down on the bed. Dr. Blakely undid part of Francis's gown exposing his abdomen. This might be a little cold Dr. Blakely apologized as she put the gel on the wand. Ohh Francis groaned at the coldness. It's strange to think that the next time I have an ultrasound I'll have a child growing inside me Francis said as he turned his head to see the monitor. Dr. Blakely smiled as she saw how badly Francis wants a child. Well, everything seems to be in order Dr. Blakey said as she wiped the gel off Francis's abdomen. A nurse will be here soon to wheel you into surgery Dr. Blakely said as she stood up then left to prepare for surgery. Not long after that the nurse came and started wheeling him in for surgery.

In the surgery room.

Francis was wheeled into the surgery room they gave him an iv so they could give him numbing medicine then they used a machine to elevate his legs. You doing ok Francis Dr. Blakely asked upon seeing the look on his face? I'm just nervous is all it's like it didn't hit me until now Francis answered quickly! It's not uncommon for people to feel like that but there's nothing to be nervous about I've done this plenty of times you'll be up and out of here in a matter of hours after your vagina is settled and we can inseminate you with Mary's sample that our doctors altered so that it works like sperm Dr. Blakely explained. Francis smiled clearly feeling assured. Francis's numbing medicine took effect so Dr. Blakely proceeded with the surgery. About 1 hour later. Francis are you ready for your insemination Dr. Blakely asked as she prepared to inseminate him? Yes, I've been dying for this Francis answered excitedly! Ohh Francis gasped as Dr. Blakely inseminated him! Another 3 hours later Francis changed back into his clothes and took off his hospital band when Dr. Blakely walked back in. I just wanted to see how you were doing again Dr. Blakely said as she walked into the room. I'm doing fine Dr. Blakely thank you, Francis, responded with a smile. Francis, I know your parents taught you to be proper but you can always call me Rebecca Rebecca stated. Sorry, Rebecca, it's a habit Francis shrugged when all of the sudden she gave him a big hug. What was that about Francis asked curiously? Francis, I've known you since you were born and now look you you're married and going to have children of your own Rebecca answered with tears in her eyes. True but just remember you can come by anytime Francis said as he gave her another hug. Thanks for the offer Francis Rebecca said she dried her tears. Like I said anytime now I've gonna go to the store and pick up something for dinner or Mary will kill me Francis said then left.

Back at home.

Francis walked into the house with the groceries and went straight to the kitchen. Francis had just finished putting the groceries away when he heard the doggie door open and close. Scotty Mary and Francis's black Scottish terrier came into the kitchen and started barking like crazy when he saw Francis! I'm happy to see you too boy Francis said trying to quiet the young dog. Did you have fun chasing that squirrel in the backyard Francis asked as he poured Scotty some food and water? Scotty ran up to the food and began eating. There you go boy Francis said giving him a scratch behind the ear. Francis looked at the clock he saw that it was 6:30 pm so he started dinner. At 7:00 pm Mary came home from work and was greeted by a very excited Scotty. Ok down boy Mary said as she struggled to get around Scotty and into the kitchen! Mary somehow made it into the kitchen safely and saw Francis setting the table. Good evening my love Francis said coming over to give her a kiss on the lips. Good evening how was your appointment Mary asked curiously? It went perfectly Mary now come sit down and eat you've been on your feet all day Francis answered gesturing to her chair. Alright, what's for dinner Mary asked as the two of them sat down beside each other? Grilled chicken salad Francis answered. It looks delicious Mary said. Thank you, I try Francis responded. The couple enjoyed their meal then headed upstairs to bed they changed into their pajamas and climbed into bed. Good night Francis Mary said with a light smile as the two of them laid in bed together looking into each other's eyes. Good night Mary Francis responded and gave her a kiss on the forehead before they both drifted off to sleep.