A/N: I know it's been a while since I did an update. I apologize, things have been crazy busy for me lately. I had some time today so I decided now would be a great time to add to the story. As always, I do not own any part of Burn Notice.
It was the Monday after New Years and Michael and Fiona were just getting up when Michael's phone started to ring. He looked at the caller ID and saw it was his mom. "Hey Ma are you back from your cruise?"
"Yes Michael I had a wonderful time, I brought back some gifts for you and Fiona. Any chance you could come over for lunch?"
Michael sat down at the table next to Fiona, "Lunch isn't good for us, how about dinner?"
"I guess that will be fine. What are you two doing today? Meeting with some new client?"
"Yeah something like that Ma, listen I gotta get ready to go to the meeting. We will see you at dinner time." Michael did not wait for her to respond he just ended the call and turned to Fiona. "Looks like we are going to Ma's for dinner tonight."
Fiona stood up from the table to finish getting ready. "I never heard an invitation Michael, would have been nice had you asked me first. Maybe I already had dinner plans for us tonight."
Michael stood up and went to stand behind Fiona, "Should I call her back and cancel Fi? I didn't think you had anything planned for tonight."
"Well I don't have anything planned, but that's not the point Michael. The point is you should have asked me first."
"I'm sorry Fi, your right I should have asked first. But I have a feeling this isn't about not asking about dinner plans so what's going on Fi?"
Fiona turned to face Michael, "I don't know I think it may just be hormones, or maybe I'm nervous about going to the doctor." Fiona looked at her watch. "Speaking of which we need to go or we will be late."
Michael grabbed the keys to the Charger and Fiona grabbed her bag, which had her new ID in it, and they left the loft. They made it to the doctor's office fairly quickly and were filling out all kinds of paper work when Fiona was called back to the examining room. Fiona stood up and waited for Michael to get up. When he did not move Fiona went back to stand in front of him.
"Michael what are you waiting for, lets go." She held her hand out to him.
Michael stood up, "I didn't know if you wanted me to go in with you or not, I guess you do."
They started to follow the nurse back to the room. "Of course I want you in there with me Michael; you said you wanted to be there for everything. Well this is part of it."
Michael and Fiona were waiting in the examining room for the doctor to come in. Once the doctor came in everyone introduced themselves and the exam was underway. Fiona introduced herself as Wendy Richmond as her new ID said she was. The doctor asked all kinds of questions to get to know 'Wendy'. Finally, after what seemed to be forever the doctor was doing a sonogram. After looking for a good angle the doctor faced the screen towards Michael and 'Wendy' so they can see the baby.
"Wendy how far along did you say you thought you were?" Doctor Damon asked.
Fiona (Wendy) looked at Michael before responding, "I figured three to four months, why? Was I off?"
"Well judging by the development of the baby you were off by about four weeks."
"Oh so I'm only three months pregnant?" Fiona looked at Michael again.
"No Wendy your closer to being five months pregnant. Some woman can go through the first couple of months with no problems at all. If you like I can try and find out of the baby is a boy or girl."
Michael and Fiona looked at each other. Michael looked towards the doctor, "Can we have a few minutes to discuss it?"
The doctor nodded and left the room. Michael sat on the edge of the examination table and took Fiona's hand in his. "So five months along not three or four."
Fiona looked just as stunned as Michael, "Yeah I guess so, does it matter Michael? The only thing that changed is that we have one less month to get things ready."
"Of course it doesn't matter; I'm just curious how neither of us realized it sooner. So do we want to know if it's a boy or girl?"
Fiona thought for a moment, "I don't know Michael part of me does and part of me doesn't. What do you think?"
"Same as you Fi, it might be easier to know so we can buy the right things for him or her but the surprise of not knowing could be fun." Michael moved his free hand to Fiona's stomach.
"I say we wait, we can always find out at the next appointment." Fiona leaned forward and kissed Michael quickly before the doctor walked back in.
A moment later Dr. Damon walked back into the room. Michael stood up when he saw the door opening. "Ok so what did we decide? Do you want to know the sex of the baby?"
At the same time, Michael and Fiona said "No."
"Ok no problem, do you have any questions that you would like for me to answer?"
Fiona thought for a second, "Yes, I've noticed that I can't eat anything with out being sick from it minutes later. Is there anything I can do about that?"
Dr. Damon smiled and answered, "Yes you can try eating crackers, and small meals through out the day instead of larger meals three times a day. Anything else?"
Michael looked at Fiona's small stomach, "I have a question, if she is five months along shouldn't she be bigger then she is?"
"It is nothing to be concerned about, Wendy may not be showing now but in the next couple of weeks things are going to change dramatically. Some women take to pregnancy differently. Basically, every woman is different. Have you felt the baby move at all?" Dr. Damon asked Fiona (Wendy)
"Yes we felt the baby move when the fireworks went off for New Years." Fiona squeezed Michaels hand and smiled at him.
"Good, it seems like everything is going well. I want you to start taking it easy, I know the first five months felt fine but now things are going to change quickly." the doctor looked to Michael to make sure he heard.
"When you say take it easy what do you mean exactly?" Fiona asked.
The doctor pulled a sheet out that had a list of do's and don't while pregnant and handed it to Fiona. "This should explain it, if there is something you want to do that isn't covered on the lists don't hesitate to call me and ask."
Michael took the sheet from Fiona and looked it over. "Looks like no more running for you for a while Wendy."
"Running is out but you can walk, doing yoga is also helpful. Are there any other questions?" the doctor asked.
Both Fiona and Michael thought for a moment, "Nope I think we are good for now, when do you want us to come back for the next check up?" Michael asked.
"Three to four weeks would be good unless you come across any problems." Dr. Damon started to walk towards the door when he looked back and saw that 'Wendy' looked to have another question. "Wendy you look like you have another question?"
"Yeah I do, when should we stop," she paused and looked at Michael "I mean is it safe for us to still have sex?"
"Yes Wendy its fine. You won't hurt the baby." the doctor turned to walk out again. "You're sure that's all the questions you have?"
Fiona (Wendy) replied, "Yeah I think I'm good now thanks Dr. Damon."
The doctor left the room leaving Michael and Fiona alone. Fiona was changing out of the gown while Michael was looking over the papers that the doctor had given them. Once Fiona was dressed and ready to go they made their way back out to the reception area to make the next appointment. The receptionist also gave Fiona a prescription for pre-natal vitamins. As Michael and Fiona were making there way out to the car Michael stopped as if he forgot something.
"What is it Michael?" Fiona stood in front of him.
"We didn't get a copy of the sonogram, you go to the car, I'm going to go back in and see if I can get a copy." Michael turned to go back inside.
"I'm coming with you; I don't want to sit in the hot car by myself." They both went back inside.
They went back inside and explained that they never received a picture of the sonogram and the receptionist called the nurse in that was helping Dr. Damon and they were able to get the picture. Michael was holding onto the picture starring at it in total amazement. He was not watching where he was going and walked right into the door.
"Ow." Michael bounced off the glass door. Fiona stopped and chuckled at Michael's expense.
"Are you ok Michael?" Fiona put her hand on his back to steady him.
"Yeah I'm ok." Michael looked embarrassed.
"You can look at it when we get back home." Fiona took the sonogram and carefully put it into her bag with the other papers.
Michael nodded to her and started walking for the car again. He put his arm around her shoulders and she leaned into him as they walked. When they got to the car he opened, the passenger door for her then closed it once she was safely in the car. When Michael got in his phone started to ring.
"Yeah Ma." he answered.
"Michael I was wondering what time you and Fiona were planning on coming over?"
Michael looked over at Fiona, "We just finished up our meeting we can head over there now. Should we pick up something for dinner?"
"That would be nice, I just got home from a week long cruise I don't think I have much food in the house."
"Ok Ma, we'll pick something up along the way. See you soon." Michael ended the call. He looked over to Fiona who was starring out the window. "What would you like for dinner Fi? We are going to Mom's now."
Fiona thought for a minute, "Hhmmm, how does pizza sound?"
"Works for me. We can stop by the place by the grocery store and pick you up some crackers too." Michael responded.
By the time, they made it to Madeline's house they managed to get two large pizzas, a rice ball, and a calzone. In addition, what they picked up in the grocery store that Fiona just had to have. Michael started to realize then that his world was about to change. He was quiet all the way to Madeline's house. As he was opening the car door for Fiona, she broke the silence.
"Michael are you ok you've been really quiet?" she took the bag with the rice ball and calzone from Michael.
"Yeah I'm fine Fi, just thinking. I guess it all became real to me." they walked into his mom's house and were met by a wave of smoke. Fiona dropped the bag of food and ran back outside. Michael heard her throwing up, put the pizza down on the table, and went out to make sure she was ok. A few minutes later they both walked back in the house with Madeline looking confused.
"I thought I heard you two walk in and then you weren't here but the food was. Where did you go?" she walked towards them and stopped short. "What's going on?"
Michael motioned for his Mother to sit at the table then pulled a chair out for Fiona on the opposite side of the table, with him taking the seat next to Fiona. "Well Mom you remember how a couple of years ago you said I couldn't take care of a hamster let alone a baby?" Madeline broke into a huge smile guessing at what her son was going to say next. "Well Fi and I are going to have a baby." he took Fiona's hand in his as they both waited her Madeline's reaction.
Fiona was about to take the sonogram out of her bag to show Madeline when she was enveloped in a massive bear hug she never saw coming. "Madeline… can't… breath."
Madeline let go of Fiona, moved over to Michael, and did the same thing. "I am so happy for you two; I knew it was only a matter of time. The whole not being able to take care of a hamster was before you two started living together. Now I know what you two are capable of. You will be great parents."
Michael started to serve the pizza and Fiona stuck with the rice ball hoping it would settle her stomach a bit. Madeline was watching Fiona like a hawk. Fiona noticed it right away, as did Michael, finally Fiona broke the silence "Why are you starring at me Madeline?"
"I'm sorry Fiona it's just, I'm so happy for you both. How far along are you? Can't be more then a month or two."
Fiona took another bite of rice ball before she answered, "Actually I found out today I am about five months pregnant."
"Five months! Why didn't either of you tell me earlier?"
Michael spoke before Fiona had a chance, "We didn't say anything because we weren't sure, now we are so we are telling you."
"Madeline that's not entirely true, Michael only found out two weeks ago. I thought I was only three months along apparently I was off." Fiona grabbed Michaels hand under the table.
Madeline sat and thought for a moment before speaking again, "So if your five months along shouldn't you be bigger?"
Michael looked at Fiona, "I asked the same question, the doctor said that is going to change rapidly, and there is nothing to worry about."
"So you are seeing an actual Doctor, isn't that dangerous for you Fiona?"
"Well technically it's Wendy Richmond who is going to the doctor not me, so I won't show up in any computers." Fiona responded with a slight smile.
"Really how was that arranged, I'm guessing that you need more then just an ID. There are insurance papers and other medical records that the doctor would need." Madeline looked at Michael first then Fiona.
"Well Agent Pearce helped us out; she was able to get Fi a new ID to use for doctors visits only." Michael said knowing it was not going to end well.
"Agent Pearce knew about the baby before me! Why Michael?" Madeline shouted.
"Madeline you were away and I needed to get an ID to see a doctor we couldn't wait and Pearce needed to know why I needed the ID. Believe me I wish she didn't know, its none of her business."
"I'm guessing Sam knows too." Maddie said accusingly.
Michael nodded as he answered, "Yeah Ma he knows. Jesse doesn't know yet so you were not the last to know."
They finished their dinner while Maddie asked all kinds of questions. Ranging from if it is a boy or girl to if, they were going to move out of the loft. Before Michael and Fiona left, Madeline gave them each a little gift from her cruise along with a big hug and congratulations. As they walked out the door, Michael turned his head to Fiona.
"That could have been worse."
