Chapter 3

Okay, I really don't have much to say except: NintendoGal55, ZoRo and LuNa Believer, thank you for being my first reviewers on this story! Chapter 3, read on!

"Sally, you don't have to do this if you don't want to." Jack said as they walked to the front door of Finklestein Manor.

"I feel as if I have to, Jack. He technically is my father." Sally gazed up at her former prison.

So many lonely days; adding into months and years, she spent in that castle. With no one to talk to and Dr. Finklestein constantly barking orders at her, she did whatever she could to escape, even if it was only for a few hours. She was miserable there and desperate for freedom.

She wasn't anymore, though. She was married to her one true love, Jack Skellington, and she was eight weeks pregnant with their first child. She was no longer a prisoner in her own home, she was willing to come and go as she pleased, and didn't have to poison Jack to do so.

She was happy, married to the Pumpkin King and carrying his child; many people would wonder why Sally would ever return to her old 'home'. Sally knew she had to face her fear; she wouldn't be able to live with herself if she didn't.

Jack sighed, then kissed her forehead, and said to her, "If you start to feel uncomfortable, just let me know and we'll leave."

She smiled gently at him, "I will. Thank you, love."

Jack put his hand under her chin and pulled her closer, "You're welcome, darling." Then he gave her a quick, but passionate kiss on the lips.

When they parted, Jack reached for the heavy metal knocker and banged it three times. He felt Sally's hand tighten to his when they heard "THE DOOR IS OPEN!" from the inside.

He wrapped his arm around her waist and nuzzled her hair with his skull, whispering to her, "We'll be okay. Don't worry, my doll." And then reached for the doorknob.

Jack and Sally opened the door and stepped inside the oddly-shaped house. Dr. Finklestein was at the top of the spiral ramp, making his way down to the parlor where Jack and Sally stood. He was surprised to see the Pumpkin King and his former servant that stole his heart.

"Hello Jack. Sally." he said in his usual gruff voice, "What brings you here?"

Jack still had his arm tight around Sally's waist as he spoke, "Doctor, Sally and I have some wonderful news to tell you."

"Really? Well, what might that be?" he answered, really asking Sally more than Jack.

Jack gave his queen a look that asked, 'Do you want ME to tell him?'

Sally shook her head and whispered, "I'll tell him." She stepped forward a bit before she spoke again, "Doctor," she stopped, and then smiled, "I'm pregnant."

Dr. Finklestein's eyes could be seen from behind his dark glasses after Sally finished, all he could say was, "Are you sure?" he asked both her and Jack, "It could have been a mis-reading…"

Jack stepped forward next to Sally and took her hand in his, "Yes, we're sure. I know it's very surprising, but Sally and I are having a baby."

"Do you know when the child is due?" asked the doctor

"About nine months from now, so the baby should be here at the end November." Sally answered.

Dr. Finklestein still couldn't believe it. Sally, HIS creation, was going to have a child. He never would have guessed Sally would be a mother, let alone the Pumpkin Queen. He didn't even know that Sally COULD bear a child! "Sally, may I speak with you in private?"

Jack's grip on his wife's hand tightened immediately, not wanting to let go.

Sally knew how protective Jack was of her. She rubbed his arm and whispered, "It's okay, I'll talk to him."

He didn't want to leave Sally's side, but Jack was too much of a gentleman to throw a 'You're the queen! You don't have to do what he says!' tantrum. He nodded and kissed her, much to the doctor discomfort, and whispered back to her, "I'll be in the other room if you need me." She nodded, and then Jack walked into the living room.

There was a moment of awkward silence that fell upon Sally and the doctor, but he soon spoke up, "Well, my dear, I must say that I am very surprised," he saw Sally shake a bit, "but I'm not angry or anything like that. You two are both happy and I say congratulations."

Sally's breathing went back to normal as the doctor spoke, "Thank you." She said quietly, wringing her hands together, a nervous habit she's had since her creation.

The doctor rubbed the back of his neck, "And now that you're here. I should tell you that…" he cleared his throat, "I'm sorry for the way I treated you all these past years. I wasn't trying to be cruel or unfair, I just wanted to protect you and keep you safe, and it was the only way I knew how. I thought I was doing the right thing, but now I know I was wrong. Sally, can you ever forgive me?" he finished, looking at the ground.

Sally's eyes were as big as dinner plates when she heard those words leave the doctor's mouth, 'Did he just apologize?' she thought to herself. "Um… That really isn't necessary…"

"Sally, please." He said holding up his hand, "It would make me feel better if I knew I had your forgiveness."

'This is happening! He's actually apologizing!' her conscience screamed at her. She has always disliked him, but something about him apologizing for everything he has done wrong made a soft spot for him that Sally has never felt before. "I-I… I forgive you." She said smiling slightly.

He sighed of relief, "Thank you, my dear. You have taken a tremendous amount of stress off my shoulders." He knew this whole time that Jack was just outside the room from where they were, "You can come back now, my boy."

Jack rushed back in and took Sally's hand, "Are you alright?" he whispered.

Sally smiled and nodded.

Jack cleared his throat and turned to the doctor, "We really should be going. Goodbye, doctor." He and Sally made their way to the front door.

"Goodbye, you two. Take care. Oh, and by the way." he called.

Jack and Sally both turned around to face him once more.

"Well… since I AM the only doctor in town…" he struggled to get the words out, "If you two have any questions about the baby… don't be afraid to come by and ask." He finally finished with a slight smile.

They both smiled back, "Thank you, doctor." Sally said, "We'll see you soon." With that they both walked out the front door.

'Maybe he isn't so bad after all…' Sally thought as her and Jack walked back to their mansion.

Chapter 3 complete! I thought I should get Dr. Finklestein and Sally on good terms, so there you go. If you have any ideas or suggestions for later chapters, please review the story or PM me. R&R!

With Love, TheLostPumpkinPrincess112495

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN JACK, SALLY, OR DR. FINKLESTEIN; THEY BELONG TO THE GENIUS THAT IS TIM BURTON!