July, 16 weeks pregnant.

Francis is sitting on the couch with Scotty when the phone started ringing. Hello, Francis said as he answered the phone. Hey, Francis how are you Charles asked? (Charles Parcells is one of Emily's dads and a close friend to Francis not to mention his neighbor.) I'm good Charles how are you Francis asked? I'm good hey listen, Alan and I are going to that new fancy seafood place tonight we were wondering if you wanted to come celebrate with us since all three of us are pregnant Charles told him. Sure I'd love too what time Francis asked? Say 6:00 pm Charles answered. Sounds good I'll see you then bye Francis said. Bye Charles said then he hung up. Francis hung up the phone and looked down at his belly. Bien petit on dirait que nous sortons Francis told his bump. ( It's French for well little one it looks like we are going out.) Francis decided that since it was still early afternoon he'd take Scotty for a walk. So he got up off the couch and got Scotty's leash plus his favorite ball so they could go to the park and play fetch. Francis came back to the living room with both in hand and Scotty started going crazy! Do you wanna go to the park boy Francis asked? Francis somehow managed to get Scotty's leash on him and out the door.

The Lavendervile park.

Francis and Scotty made it to the park Francis found a comfy bench and sat down. He pulled out Scotty's ball and started shaking it. You want the ball boy do ya do ya Francis asked happily as he continued to wave the ball around?! Scotty responded by barking up a storm! Ok, go get it Francis said as he threw the ball as hard as he could! Scotty ran as fast as his short legs could take him (which was pretty fast!) after his ball! Scotty caught his ball and ran back to Francis wanting him to throw it again! Good boy do ya want the ball do ya Francis asked happily as Scotty started barking and jumping all around?! Ok, go get it Francis said as he threw the ball as hard as he could once again! Scotty ran after his ball happily he caught his ball and brought it back to Francis! They continued their game for a little while before it was time to head home.

Back in Mary and Francis's house.

Francis and Scotty walked back into the house Scotty appeared to be tired from their walk and game because it was easy to get his leash off. Francis fed and watered Scotty then headed upstairs for a shower. After Francis finished his shower then put on his robe and headed downstairs to make dinner for Mary. Francis finished making dinner and sat it down on the counter then looked at the clock 5:40 pm so he headed back upstairs to get ready. Francis finished putting on his maternity tux and brushing his hair then headed downstairs to his car.

At the seafood restaurant.

The three friends met up in front of the restaurant. We were worried you weren't going to show up Alan joked. (Alan Roberts close friend and co-worker to Francis.). Ha, ha very funny I'm right on time Alan Francis replied faking annoyance. Well, gentlemen shall we go inside Charles asked the two of them happily? We shall Francis and Alan answered at the same time. The three of them laughed then went inside. Once the three of them sat down and ordered their non-alcoholic red wine they started talking. So Charles, how far along are you Alan asked curiously? 19 weeks Charles answered as he rested one of his hands on top of his bump. I'm only 17 weeks and found out that there's a baby boy in here Alan replied looking down at his bump. I've got a baby boy in here to Charles said with a chuckle. How far along are you Francis you've been quiet ever since we came inside Alan asked poking fun at Francis? Sorry, you two know I've always been the quiet one out of the three of us but to answer your question Alan I'm 16 weeks today and I have a feeling that I've got a baby girl in here heck Mary and I have a bet going on about the gender Francis answered as he gently rubbed his bump. Yeah, that sounds like Mary Charles said laughingly. I think the only reason she thinks we're having a boy is that she's hoping for a boy that looks just like me Francis replied with a chuckle. Tony is hoping for our son to have his red hair and my green eyes Charles said with a smile. Joel is hoping for our son to have my black hair and his blue eyes Alan added in right before the waiter came by. After the waiter came by with their food Charles proposed a toast. To us and are our growing families who would have thought we'd all be fathers within weeks of each other Charles proposed as he raised his glass. Cheers, Francis and Alan said at the same time as three of them gently tapped glasses. The three friends enjoyed their food and headed home.

Three days later, at Starfire's birth center.

Everything seems to be in order now let's get you ready for your ultrasound Starfire said with a smile. I can't wait Francis said as Starfire put the gel on the ultrasound probe. Starfire moved the probe around his abdomen looking for the heartbeat. That's what we like to hear Starfire said looking the screen. Thank God I've been worried about the fact that I haven't felt any movements Francis confessed looking at his baby on the screen. There's nothing to worry about just pay close attention to any feelings you have in your abdomen when you're sitting or lying Starfire said assuringly. Francis smiled clearly feeling assured. Now, I'm assuming you want to know the gender Starfire said with a smirk. Yes, Francis said excitedly. Well, it looks like you're having a girl Starfire announced! I knew it Francis said happily!

7:00 pm, at Mary and Francis's house.

Mary walked into the house to see Francis waiting for her with his video camera. What's this about Mary asked curiously? I just thought our baby would like to see your reaction when you found out who won the bet Francis answered as he walked towards her. Oh, so who won the bet Mary asked impatiently? I DID Francis said cockily! Seriously Mary replied bitterly. Francis was about to respond when Mary kneeled so she could speak directly to his bump. Well, it looks like your Maman should learn not to bet against your Papa I love you so much and I can't wait to meet you my precious daughter Mary told their baby. Suddenly Mary heard crying she looked up at Francis and saw a stream of tears running down his face. Oh, Francis Mary said softly as she stood up and turned off his camera. Mary then helped Francis upstairs and into bed.

So that was chapter 5. I know it's shorter than my other chapters but I really wanted to get this out for you guys. Until next time stay Frary!