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"Oh, I can't believe you're having a little girl!" Fran said, pulling CC out of the mansion and to the limo waiting for them. "We're going to get so many cute outfits! Oh, I can't wait! The last time I went baby shopping was for my cousin Irvy! And he's seventeen!" she said with her loud laugh. The girls slipped into the sleek black limousine and headed to the Manhattan Mall.
Fran noticed CC biting her lip at the wine bar across the limo, and she gripped her arm. "Trust me CC, it's worth giving up all that liquor when you hold that little pink bundle in your arms for the first time, I promise you it'll be worth it," Fran said with a warm smile. CC smiled nervously at her, and looked down at her red manicured fingers.
"Fran," she said hesitantly, not meeting her eyes. "What if I turn out to be a terrible mother? What if she turns into a horrible teenager or she gets pregnant at sixteen? What if she runs away?" she said, finally looking up at her friend. Fran gave her a sympathetic look.
"CC, I've seen the looks you give Niles. It's love, right?" she started. CC slowly nodded. Fran smiled. "Exactly. Love. When you look at that little girl with her bright blue eyes and blonde hair, you'll feel that love just like you do at Niles. Once you feel that love, you'll feel like you'll know exactly what to do as a mother. It's female instinct. Yes, you might make a mistake here or there, but doesn't every other person on this earth? I promise you, you've only felt love for one other person, and that's Niles. When you look at the person that you've created, you will be blown from your seat with all that love," she said with a warm smile. CC actually felt tears in her eyes, that was crazy itself, but from the words of Nanny Fine?
She reached out and hugged Fran tightly.
"Thank you, Fran. You really are a true friend," she said softly. She suddenly sat up straight, her hand flying to her stomach, and her eyes wide. Fran moved closer to her, worry in her eyes. "Woah," CC said, almost a whisper. Fran clutched her arm. "CC? What's the matter, is something wrong?" she said, her voice flooded with worry. CC shook her head and looked at Fran, tears still in her eyes and a smile lighting up her face.
"I just felt the baby move," she said, amazed. Fran smiled, all the worry gone in an instant. "Isn't it wonderful?" she said with a bright smile. CC gave her a odd look.
"Not to sound rude, Fran, but how would you know?" she said. Fran's eyes widened, realizing what was she just spilled. CC looked at her with suspicion. A smile crossed her face. "You can't tell a living soul," she said, enthused. CC nodded and smiled. Fran gripped CC's forearms softly, her eyes twinkling.
"I'm pregnant," she said.
CC leaned over the white painted crib, and neatly set down the purple stuffed teddy bear that she had bought. She smiled and looked around the room. In the past two months, she and Niles had agreed to do a simple wedding, with just close family and friends. Even though it was small, it was beautiful. CC wore a beautiful white gown with silver lace making a gorgeous flowered pattern along the skirt, and white and light blue flowers to add to her boquet.
They went to a beach house in Southampton for a small honeymoon, promising to go someplace better after the baby was old enough to go with them.
They had also moved Niles out of the mansion, he quit his job as a butler, and was starting to work together a law firm to accompany his dream job of being a lawyer. After excavating the evicted apartment next door, they added another large bedroom to the penthouse, with beautiful ceiling to floor windows showing the perfect view of Central Park, currently with a thick layer of snow that froze on the trees to look like iridescent crystals.
The walls were striped with different shades of purple, with pretty butterflies lining the top and bottom of the walls. A white changing table and crib were added to the room, and then a soft light purple rug. Picture frames were hung on the walls, going with the theme of butterflies. In some pictures were of Niles and CC, the Sheffields, family, anything the newlyweds thought their daughter would enjoy in her amazing room.
CC walked over to the windows, running a hand down the white curtains that matched the snow outside. She felt warm arms wrap around her growing waist, and smiled as she smelt the scent of her husband behind her.
"Are you ready to go to the mansion?" he asked, his deep voice sending electricity down her spine, making her smile. He kissed her cheek softly, and turned her around. His breath caught in his throat as he saw her. He had never seen her look so beautiful. He ran his hand through her soft hair that she let grow past his shoulder in simple waves. He smiled and gazed into her eyes, lighter than usual. Instead of the sky blue they were usually, they were nearly a glittering silver.
"Yes, I'm ready," she said with a bright white smile. He stared down at her red lips. She smiled again and rolled her eyes. "Would you just kiss me?" she said. He laughed and pulled her up against him, matching his lips to her's in a soft, yet definite searing kiss. With such passion that when he pulled away, she was slightly dizzy for a moment.
"Are you ready?" he asked, and she nodded shyly at him, walking toward the exit of the room. He lead her out, and gave one last glance in his future daughter's room before closing the white door behind him.
Fran waddled into the office, her stomach already grown bigger from CC's since she was lucky to carry twins. "Honey, this came in the mail for you, I think it's CBS talking about a sitcom or something? It might be open, some pesky person might have already read or something like that," Fran said with a mischievous look before walking toward the green couch where CC sat and rested her legs on.
"Oy, let me tell you, you are one lucky woman to be havin a small baby, and not have to deal with swollen ankles or anything!" Fran said, moodier than usual. CC's eyes widened as she looked up at her friend. Fran was only five months pregnant, and she was already having worse hormones than she was, and she was in her eighth month!
With a little bit of difficulty, CC stood up. Fran looked at her with envy. "Look at you! If ya wore that mink coat that ya bought from me four years ago people would barely notice you're pregnant. Lucky," Fran muttered. CC smiled, and gave a glance over at Maxwell, who looked exhausted.
"Fran, how about we go out for lunch, Niles can pick us up and eat with us, how does that sound?" CC said. Fran's face lit up, and she instantly lost her grumpy demeanor. "Ya, know, that does sound nice," she said, nodding her head and strutting out of the office. CC gave a smile to Maxwell, who clasped his hands together like he was praying and mouthed a "thank you!" She nodded and walked out of the room.
CC met Fran in the foyer, and grabbed her coat. They looked over to see Grace walking into the room. The thirteen year old looked upset.
"Honey, what's the matta?" Fran asked, wrapping her coat around her shoulders. Grace looked up at her, her green eyes red. "Billy just broke up with me. We'd been going out for nearly three years!" she said her voice shaky. Fran gave her a sympathetic look, and patted her back.
"Well, that's so sad," she said, suddenly, the thought of lobster flooded into her mind, "but life is life and things happen, let's go CC! Does seafood sound good?" she said opening the door. CC watched Grace's expression fall as she started to walk toward the steps. She thought about it, and since she was soon to have a daughter herself, she thought to start acting motherly would benefit in the long run.
"Grace," she called out, and smiled at the girl as she turned around on the third step. "Yes, Miss Babcock?" she said, her voice quiet. CC smiled at her as sweetly as she could, and pulled her down to the marble flooring softly. "You realize you can call me CC," she said matter of factly. Grace's face lit up just a little bit, and a small smile formed on her face. "Anyway," CC continued, "would you like to go eat with us?" she asked. Grace's face lit up, and CC was taken shocked when the girl gave her a soft hug.
"I'd love to go!" she said. CC smiled. As they walked toward the limo that Niles had came in, Grace looked up at CC.
"You know, CC, I know I haven't really been that close to you or anything, but I wanted to really thank you for inviting me. I love Fran to death, but lately, with Maggie and Brighton leaving for Europe, dad working for the sitcom, Fran pregnant, I just have been really feeling ignored. And it didn't help that Billy broke up with me, either," she said, her face lowering. CC looked at the girl sympathetically. And to her's and Grace's surprise she leaned down and gave her a warm hug.
When she pulled away, she looked at her with a warm smile. "You know, I'm not really that kind of person, but if you ever need to talk, I'll be waiting with a baby in my arms," she said.
Both girls started laughing as they headed to the limo.
Wasn't that a sweet ending? I hope you guys review, because I can't wait to update! Guess what might be happening next?
I again apologize for it being so short, but I had a lot of homework to do, and I wanted to update this! Don't forget to review!