RPOV

Dimitri's jaw dropped. His eyes widened. I don't think he was expecting that.

"T-twins?" he stammered. I nodded. He ran a hand through his silky hair, trying to process it. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then nodded. "Twins." The way he said it was more confident, and I felt more relieved.

I opened my mouth to say something, but closed it. I looked down, embarrassed.

"What's wrong, Roza?" Dimitri said.

"Nothing," I mumbled.

Dimitri gently lifted my face so I looked at him. "Roza. . . ." His voice was so soft, so gentle.

"Does this mean we're back together?" I asked nervously. I avoided his gaze.

After a moment's pause, Dimitri said: "Of course. But if you have second thoughts. . . ."

"Of course not!" I exclaimed. "Why would I have second thoughts? I was hell when you were gone." Dimitri's eyes flashed with sadness and regret. I wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him tightly. "I just got you back, I'm never letting you go again."

"Likewise," Dimitri murmured.

~Secret admirers~

Rose is now 18 weeks pregnant

I have a doctor appointment today, and I'm going to find out the sex of the babies.

I've shown Dimitri all the ultrasound pictures, and I'd have to say I was estatic at his reactions. Dimitri was practically in tears when he saw them. Dimitri's not like these other men, considering themselves too "manly" to cry. Dimitri's not afraid to show his emotions.

I'm happy about this appointment, this is Dimitri's first time coming to an ultrasound, and he's nearly bouncing off the walls with excitement. I've never seen him this excited about something before. It's funny, nice, and comforting.

"I can't wait," Dimitri said, smiling like an idiot.

I chuckled, shaking my head. "I know you can't wait, Dimitri. You've said it a million times."

There was a particular glow about Dimitri. I'm not sure how to explain it, but it was as if he was glowing, and it made me feel even happier that not only did I have my wonderful boyfriend back, but happy because I knew he wanted to be there for the babies. But, honestly, it'll take me a while to trust Dimitri fully again. And I didn't fail to mention that to Dimitri, either. He took it with stride.

"C'mon, comrade, we're going to be late," I said. I was all ready to go, Dimitri was just putting on his tennis shoes.

"Comrade?" he said, arching a brow at me. Inwardly, I cursed at myself for not being able to do that.

"Yes, I'm calling you comrade," I said, smirking at him. "Deal with it." Dimitri chuckled, finally finished putting on his tennis shoes, and we were on our way out.

When we finally arrived at the doctor's office, Dimitri's mother was kind enough to give us a ride (I'll tell you about her reaction to the pregnancy later), and gave us a hug and a "Good luck." Dimitri and I told the receptionist about our appointment and waited until my name was called.

"Rosemarie Hathaway." A stout middle-aged nurse stood at the doorway, Dimitri and I stood up and followed her to another room. "Dr. Olendzki will be here shortly," she said dryly, after running all the normal tests for me. I nodded. I was clutching Dimitri's hand tightly, he was doing the same thing. I think we both were experiencing the same amount of excitement and nervousness. Dimitri especially.

When Dr. Olendzki came, she greeted us and introduced herself to Dimitri.

"You must be the father," she guessed. Dimitri nodded, giving a shy smile. "Well, I hope Rose updated you on everything that's happening." Dr. Olendzki shot a kind, motherly smile my way. I bit back a giggle and nodded. Dimitri did, too. "Well, it seems like you want to know the sex of the twins," Olendzki said. Dimitri and I nodded without hesitation. "Okay. Rose, lay down and lift up your shirt, please." I did that, and Olendzki poured the cold gel on my stomach. She got the ultrasound wand and moved it arond on my stomach. After a long silence, Olendzki finally said: "Baby 1 is a boy." And after another long pause, she said again: "Baby 2 is a boy, too." She smiled at us. "Looks like you're having two little boys. Congratulations."

Dimitri and I were smiling brightly, I was close to tears, and I could tell Dimitri was trying to hide his.

"Thank you," I said shakily, wiping the gel off of my swelling belly. Olendzki gave me another prescription for vitamins, and gave Dimitri and I some much needed alone time. I threw my arms around Dimitri's neck, hugging him tightly. "Our little boys," I whispered, tears rolling down my cheeks.

I could feel tears from where Dimitri's face was buried in my neck. "Our little boys."


QUICKY A/N: WELL, HOPE THIS CH. WAS DECENT. FOUND OUT ROSE&DIMITRI ARE HAVING LITTLE BOYS. YAY! ROSE&DIMITRI ARE BACK TOGETHER, TOO. YAY! REVIEW, PLEASE! =)

YOURS TRULY,

~SMITHY