A/N: Look, I'm updating when I said I would! Let's just hope there are still people out there reading this!
Addison nervously sat on the edge of the exam table with Pete by her side. They were waiting for Naomi to do the twelve week scan of their baby. It would be the first time they'd get to see the tiny life. Pete was holding her hand and absently toyed with her fingers, trying to hide his own nervousness.
"Can you believe we're about to see our baby?" Addison asked and turned her head to look at Pete.
"No." He smiled softly. "It's pretty amazing."
"Twelve weeks," she mused. "Twelve weeks."
"If time keeps going so quick they'll be here in no time."
She nodded slowly. "I want to relish this pregnancy. It'll be the only one I'll have."
"I can't wait for them to start moving." Pete smiled as he moved his hand to her stomach.
"That will be amazing." She grinned.
"I hope I'll be there for when they first move."
"We still have a while yet before the baby starts moving," she reassured him. Pete nodded and turned his head to the door when Naomi walked into the room to do the scan. Addison took a deep breath and sat up a little straighter.
"Are you two ready to see your baby?" Naomi smiled brightly as Addison lay back on the exam table.
"Of course." Addison nodded and pulled her top up to reveal her still flat stomach.
"This is going to be cold," Naomi warned her friend as she applied the gel before she turned the ultrasound on and took hold of the wand. Addison nodded again and turned her head to look at the monitor as they waited for Naomi to find their baby. Pete pushed his hands into the pocket of his jeans and nervously watched the screen. They both eagerly watched and waited.
"Here we go." Naomi grinned as she found the heartbeat and turned the volume up. "This is your little baby." Addison's eyes widened as she looked at the tiny image on the screen and the sound filled her ears. "The heartbeat is strong," Naomi commented. "Everything looks fine."
"Our baby," Addison whispered as her vision started to become blurry from her tears.
"I know." Pete smiled softly at the monitor. "I can't believe it."
"It's amazing," she whispered as a tear rolled down her cheek. "That's our baby."
Pete smiled happily and took hold of Addison's hand. "Our baby."
"Everything is fine?" Addison asked her friend but didn't tear her gaze from the grainy image.
"Everything looks perfect." Naomi nodded.
"Good. That's good. Everything needs to be perfect."
"Relax, Addi." Naomi looked at her friend. "Everything is going fine."
"I hope so."
"We'll keep doing regular check ups and Pete is going to keep taking such good care of you and there will be no problems."
Addison nodded slowly and watched their baby on the screen.
"It's amazing," Pete whispered, still unable to tear his eyes away.
"We've created a life together."
"We have." He smiled and linked their fingers together. "We did that."
"It's a miracle," Addison whispered and squeezed his hand.
"Do you want to know your due date?" Naomi smiled.
"Yes." Addison nodded. "We do."
"January 21st."
"A New Year baby." She smiled softly. Pete smiled as well and squeezed her hand softly.
After a few more minutes, they finished the scan and Pete and Addison made their way along to Addison's office.
"Did you want to grab some lunch later?" Pete asked as they reached the door to her office.
"That sounds good." Addison nodded and turned to face him.
"Good." He gave a smile.
"Any preferences?"
"I don't mind. You? Still craving burgers?"
"No." She shook her head. "How about that new café on the beach?"
"Sure, that sounds good." Pete nodded. "I'll meet you here."
"Great." Addison smiled before she turned and walked into her office.
That night Addison was sat on her couch in the living room and leaned back into the cushions as she dialled a familiar number. She held the phone up to her ear and listened to the dialling tone before a voice floated down the line.
"Hey, Ads, what's up?" She could hear the smile in her brother's voice.
"Hey, Arch, I'm not interrupting, am I?"
"Nope, just watching TV. How are you?"
"I'm good, really good." She nodded. "Arch, I have something to tell you."
"You do?" He frowned at his sister's words. "What is it?"
Addison couldn't help the big grin that spread across her face. "You're going to be an uncle!"
"What?" Archer's eyes widened. "Are you serious? You're pregnant?"
"I am, I'm twelve weeks along. We had the first scan today. It's so amazing, Arch. I never realised just how amazing it is to see your baby for the first time and hear their heartbeat."
"Twelve weeks? That's good, second trimester. I can't believe it, Ads, I'm so happy for you."
"Thank you, Arch." She smiled happily and looked at the scan print that sat on her coffee table.
"Pete must be happy as well."
"He really is. He's making sure I eat well and I'm resting too, so you don't have to worry about that."
"Good." Archer nodded. "It's his job to take care of you now."
"It's not his job to take care of me, just the baby," she pointed out and curled her legs underneath her body.
"Oh well, same thing." He shrugged. "Either way, you have to be careful."
"I am, don't worry. I'm not going to do anything to jeopardise this pregnancy, Arch."
"Good." Archer nodded. "I can't believe my baby sister is having a baby."
She laughed softly. "Thought you'd have one before me?" she teased.
"No, but still." He smiled. "I'm really happy for you."
"I never thought it would happen," she admitted and placed a hand on her stomach. It was a habit that she had soon become accustomed to.
"I know, that's why I'm so happy. You're getting everything you ever wanted, aren't you?"
Her smile faltered. "Well, nearly everything."
"What else is there?"
"I'm having a baby with Pete but that's as far as it goes. I always imagined it differently."
"What about you and Pete?" Archer asked casually.
"There is no Pete and I. We're friends having a baby, that's it, nothing more."
"Why not though? I mean, you like each other enough to want a child together."
"We're friends, Arch. We're friends who both want a baby."
"Hmm, alright then." He gave a sigh.
"My due date is January 21st will you fly over for then?" she asked hopefully.
"Of course. There's no way I'm missing the birth of my niece or nephew." Archer smiled.
"Good." Addison smiled happily.
"I can't wait to be an uncle."
"A free babysitter," she teased.
"Oh right." He rolled his eyes. "What are you going to need a babysitter for anyway?"
"I might want to go out. Anyway, what about when I have to work late?"
"Well, there's Pete as well then. But don't worry, I'll be happy to baby-sit as often as I can."
"Good. I better let you go. I have to get some dinner."
"Take care, Ads, and call me if there's anything you need, okay?"
"I will, don't worry, Arch. Bye."
"Bye, Ads." He smiled before they both hung up