The next day Kate was careful not set off the Screaming Ninny so Rick could sleep. She got up for her morning run and was accompanied by Alexis.
"Alexis we both appreciate the gift but did you have to find the most obnoxious alarm ever?" Kate asked.
"Really…? I have one and I rarely hear it." Alexis said.
"Alexis have you had your hearing checked recently?" Kate said taking a swig of water as they ran.
"No could that be a problem Kate?" Alexis asked.
"Maybe when did you start having hearing problems?" Kate asked.
"Hmm after I came home from France there was ringing in my ears." Alexis said.
"Did you not complain to the doctors who checked you out?" Kate asked.
"Yeah but they said it was normal after being exposed to an explosion close by." Alexis said.
"I see well it has been awhile since then how about coming with me and get your ears checked by a professional?" Kate asked.
"I would like that." Alexis said slowing down to cool off
Kate ran to the nearest tree then retched for awhile.
"Darn Babies" Kate muttered Alexis handed her the water and some crackers which was in her pouch.
"Babies Kate? Are you sure your appt was for today I know Dad is excited." Alexis said.
"Yeah well I think so…they are so darn active!" Kate said.
"Well I hope to know if I am going to be expecting another sibling or two." Alexis said. "Let's get you home."
Alexis hailed a cab and had it drop them off in front of the loft.
The two women entered the loft. Rick was up making breakfast.
"I hate your children Rick they made me puke in the park!" Kate said crossly.
"Oh Rick you better run for the hills and don't look back" Jim said speaking from experiences with Kate mother during her pregnancy.
"Oh Daddy it is not just that. I was embarrassed with all those joggers passing by." Kate said.
"Puking is perfectly natural to someone in your condition." Jim said while stroking her arm.
"What condition is that Daddy I am as big a whale!" Kate started to cry. "Darn these Hormones."
"Alexis take over while I calm down Kate?" Rick asked.
"Ok Dad please take care of Mom." Alexis said a bit worried for her father's health.
"Don't worry Pumpkin I will be on my best behavior." Rick smiled then left to take his wife to the bathroom so they can both clean up.
Kate feeling better after the shower still cried on his shoulder. She was trying to tell him about Alexis' hearing problem between the crying and hiccups.
Rick just held and rocked her gently.
"There there Kate nothing to get too upset about I will have Alexis taken to a specialist. Thank you for being so concerned over our child." Rick said.
Kate finally calmed down and had to change clothes again. Finally they left the loft and headed to the OBGYN appt.
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Rick and Kate held hands as other patients filled in then sat down. After a wait they were called in.
In the exam room Rick had to touch the models and the poster all concerning infant health and women's body changes during pregnancy.
The door opened and an elderly man came in.
"Hello I am Dr. Lionel and you two are quite famous. So Mrs. Castle have you had an exam before?" The doctor asked.
Rick left the poster to stand next to his wife.
"No this is the first visit. We have estimated they are about 10 or 11 weeks old." Kate said.
"They hmmm so you think you have more than one in there? Well let's take a look shall we? Please excuse me the gel is very cold." He said.
Kate looked nervously at Rick whose eyes were riveted to the screen.
"Well Mommy…You are right there are two distinct heartbeats and on the screen I have circled both children for you. And for age I say 12 weeks both are healthy and looking fine." The doctor said.
"We are having Twins!" both Kate and Rick said gazing at each other.
Kate got cleaned up and was given a prescription for more prenatal vitamins. Rick dutifully wrote down all the instructions.
Getting out of the Dr. Office Rick immediately called the loft.
"Alexis? Tell everybody you are having two siblings!" Rick said.
Alexis squealed and Rick had to hold the phone away from his ear.
"That is wonderful News Dad I will tell everyone Bye Dad!" Alexis said hanging up.
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Kate and Rick walked into the precinct and she headed to her office while Rick was getting a hot chocolate and bearclaw for her.
Getting into her office she immediately summoned Javi and Ryan.
"Espo did you have any problems with the prisoners?" Kate asked?
"No problems they are waiting in the interrogation room with your Father in Law." Espo said.
"He looked mighty scary." Ryan added.
"Ok guys listen up we are the only ones to know. There is an action taking place called Operation Conner. It is headed by General Mast out of the Pentagon. He is trying to clean up the mess Bracken left behind to rehabilitate his image. They are trying to deny people justice. So we will not let them. Here is the list of 84 members of this taskforce identifying them as part of this operation. Do not under any circumstances talk to them. Those people are officially frozen out. Now I know who the shooter is and I need verification on the night of May 13th and USA Air Flight 1505 Newark to Pittsburgh. I need all surveillance photos and videos. Ryan set up a website for submission videos for that night. Let's see if the blogosphere can help us." Kate said.
"Ok Boss but when these videos arrive what will I be looking for?" Ryan asked.
"Fair Question" Rick said entering with Kate's hot chocolate and bearclaw.
"Thanks Rick." Kate said taking a sip and biting off a chunk.
"What's the deal don't we rate something?" Ryan asked.
"So sorry guys she was the only one here when I left." Rick said.
"Gee left out again! Mom and Dad don't love us any more Epso." Ryan said dejectedly.
"Thank is not true we both have good news for you…You are both going to be Uncles!" Rick said. "Kate is having twins…but do not let this get around! Ok?'
"Oh that is great Becks! I'm going to be the cool Uncle!" Espo said.
"Then what about me?" Ryan asked.
"You will teach them how to dress snazzy!" Espo said.
"Yeah you are right I do dress well!" Ryan happily said "Congrats to you both"
"Thank you guys now quit clowning around. The person is Agent Avery." Kate said.
"FBI agent Arnold Avery the decorated Marine vet with a silver star that Avery?" Ryan asked.
"Yes I need to know if my recollection is correct." Kate said.
"Lt. You thought you saw him there?" Espo asked.
"Yeah Espo. He was saying good bye to Edith Mason his grandmother and 3 kids at the terminal that night none of those members survived the crash." Kate said.
"So he is our target eh?" Ryan asked.
"Yeah but do let anyone know we are suspecting him. We have the motive but then we need to follow his movements on the day of the shooting, traffic cams, stores, you name it." Rick said.
"We still need at the same time have to stop Operation Conner from destroying more evidence of Bracken's nefarious dealings." Kate said.
"Well you came to the right man. It is a big job but the King of All Media is up to the challenge! Lt." Ryan said.
Then Kate dismissed them both to handle this side. Next was time to face their prisoners.