Four weeks later
When Dr. Baxter looked at his scheduled, he lifted an eyebrow. Caitlin Voight was his next patient. They knew each other well. He had been around for many years and had taken care of her during her two miscarriages. Being an obstetrician, he knew that the most probable reason for her coming, was that she was pregnant or trying to at least. He wondered who the lucky guy was.
He opened the door of his office and called out her name. Needless to say, he was surprised to see Caitlin and Alvin walk inside his office. Whereas everyone, they had encountered so far at the hospital, had not been surprised due to the article picture that had circulated months before, Baxter was one of those people who never read the newspaper or watched TV.
He shook Caitlin's hand. "Caitlin, how good to see you". He then shook Alvin's hand. "Good to see you too Alvin". He knew that she and Al were close. A year ago, Alvin had been the one to bring Caitlin in when she had miscarried.
He opened up Caitlin's file on his computer that revealed her blood test results and a very good hCG level.
"Well, looks like congratulations are in order", he said as he looked at her. "Based on the date of your last menstruation, your levels look good". He rose and pointed towards the examination table. "Let's get you checked out. I'll do a pelvic exam and then an ultrasound. You're 8 weeks along so we won't see much with an external one so we'll do a transvaginal ultrasound".
Both Caitlin and Al stood. She headed for the changing screen to pass on the hospital gown.
Baxter looked at Al. "You might want to wait outside".
"Why"?
"Well", said Baxter in a matter of fact way, "it could be a bit awkward".
Caitlin came out from behind the screen.
"I don't see why. I've seen her naked before", said Alvin flat out.
Baxter looked at Alvin, then Caitlin and then back at Alvin as he blinked a couple of times. Alvin finally realized what was going on.
He put a hand on Baxter's shoulder. "Relax Doc, I'm the father"!
Baxter snapped out of his state of confusion. "Oh, well that changes everything. Congratulations"!
They both joined Caitlin who had settled on the examination table. She didn't need for Baxter to tell her what to do. Being her third pregnancy, she knew the drill. All stood next to her as he examined her. He stepped back and removed his gloves. "Perfect, a high, hard and closed cervix, as it should be".
He took the ultrasound probe and prepared it. "So, are you ready to see your baby"?
Both nodded and Alvin took Caitlin's hand in his. Within seconds Baxter pointed to the screen. "There he is and that flickering right there is his heart". Alvin squeezed Caitlin's hand tighter. She looked up at him and realized his eyes were watery. Baxter took a few measurements. "Everything looks great. I'll just check the position of the placenta and then we'll be done".
"Well, well, what do we have here"? blurted out Baxter.
Both Alvin and Caitlin turned their attention back to the screen. Alvin panicked.
"What's wrong"?
Baxter smiled. "Nothing's wrong. But looks to me like your baby has a roommate"!
"What"?
Baxter zoomed out the screen settings. "Take a look for yourselves"!
Caitlin and Al looked at the screen and at a short distance from one another, were two sacs and heartbeats. She said nothing as Al looked at Baxter. "Are you saying that…", he paused mid-sentence.
"Yes Al, you're having twins"! confirmed Baxter with a huge smile on his face.
Even if she was already emotional about carrying Alvin's child, her emotions went up a notch. She looked at Al as tears went down her face. He smiled, leaned over and kissed her. "I love you so much"!
It was a little after lunch when Al dropped Caitlin back at the Academy. They had left the hospital feeling blessed and happy and a picture of the Olinsky twins! They had smiled, laughed and talked about it and their future the entire ride over. He had kissed her and returned to the District.
He spent the next fifteen minutes at his desk in a good mood and dreamy state. He envisioned their future together. Their future as two and as four and he loved what he saw.
Hank hastened out of his office. "Ok, listen up, we've got ourselves a situation".
"What's up boss"? asked Kevin.
"The call just came in. There's a hostage situation over at the Academy"! Al sprung to his feet.
"SWAT is on their way and we've been tasked with helping them out on the field with this situation. So gear up fast and let's go".
As they headed downstairs, Alvin looked at Hank. "Caitlin's there. I dropped her off a half an hour ago"!
Hank nodded and put a hand on Al's shoulder. "Don't worry, she'll be fine. If there's one cop in there I'm not worried about, it's her".
As he tried to call her cellphone and couldn't get through to her, he only prayed and hoped that Hank was right!