The next morning, Nicole rolled over but couldn't find her wife in sight, "Charlie?"

"In the bathroom Niki!" she shouted.

"You okay?" asked Nicole as she sat up in bed only to hear her wife getting sick.

"I tried to make you and me breakfast," said Charlie, "But most of mine hasn't stayed down."

Nicole took a deep breath and sighed. It was times like this she wished she was the one carrying the babies, if only to take Charlie out of her misery. Nicole got up and walked over to the bathroom door, "Babe do you need anything?"

"Some ginger ale and for you to settle things with your mother," said Charlie before puking the rest of her breakfast. Nicole immediately got the ginger ale before heading to talk about the latter of Charlie's request. By now Charlie was sitting on the bed breathing deeply hoping to get rid of the nausea.

"Here, this should soothe your stomach," said Nicole as she handed Charlie the desired beverage.

"Now about your mother," said Charlie taking slow, hesitant sips.

"Charlie, it's not that easy," said Nicole.

"I know but Niki, I don't want Lorraine not in these babies' lives over me. Over us," said Charlie putting down the glass and taking Nicole's hands in hers.

"Charlie, do you know how hard it is to change someone's opinion?" asked Nicole.

"I'm not asking you to change her opinion. But I know that, even though you might not be what she wanted you to be, she still loves you. And I know she's going to love these babies. She just needs a little push," said Charlie.

Nicole smiled and tried to hold back the tears that were forming, "How do you always know what to say?"

"It's just what I do best. And I think I've been picking up things from Dr. Burton."

"I can tell," laughed Nicole. She had to kiss her for that line, "I'll talk to her later."

"Really?" asked Charlie.

"Anything that's best for Nicole and Charlie Jr. right?" asked Nicole playfully.

"Right," said Charlie, "But even if they're two girls, I seriously doubt we'll name them that."

"Oh we'll talk," said Nicole as she left the room.

Later That Day…

Lorraine and Nicole had decided to go for a walk so they could talk about Charlie's pregnancy, but it had been quiet between them for the last twenty minutes. Nicole decided to break the silence, "Mom you said you wanted to talk but you haven't said anything this entire time."

"I know sweetheart, I was just, trying to figure out what to say," said Lorraine with a sigh.

"What's bothering you?" asked Nicole hesitantly.

"It's just…" Lorraine trailed off trying to find the right words, "When your father died, you were my main focus to get me through the day. I always pictured a life where you would get married and would be able to hold my grandchildren. And I know that I'll still be able to do that but I just thought you would be the one having the babies and there would be a perfect man to sweep you off your feet to make you happy."

"Mom, listen to me. No, I might not be married to a man, and no I'm not the one having the babies. But I can guarantee five years ago, the day I met Charlie, my life changed forever. Kind of like you and Dad."

Lorraine smiled a small smile, "How did you girls meet anyway? I don't think I've ever really asked you."

Nicole laughed, "It's actually kind of a long story. I went out to an off post bar with a couple of girls in my platoon. I had lost a bet about something; I can't really remember what it was now. Anyway I had to sing karaoke in front of everyone."

"Oh Lord. The place must have been very accepting," laughed Lorraine.

"Not really," said Nicole, "Well I was singing Hit Me with Your Best Shot and Charlie will argue that I was singing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun but that's not true. Most of the crowd started to boo and Charlie was the only one that cheered. So I had to buy her a drink. And we started dating secretly since I couldn't reveal the relationship with the Army's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. When it was repealed, we came out about the relationship. And a short time after, we had dinner at a friend's house and I proposed that night. And now I know what it means when guys talk about proposing: it's nerve wracking and exciting all at once but it feels right and you know it."

Lorraine took her daughter's hand and said, "I think that's the most you've told me in a long while."

Nicole looked down at their entwined hands and said, "Mom, I know Charlie might not be the son-in-law you were expecting. And I know it'll be weird to have grandchildren that I'm not carrying. But just know that I love you and that I appreciate everything you did for me." Tears started to form in Nicole's eyes.

"Oh honey," said Lorraine hugging her, "I never stopped loving you. I just want what's best for you and for you to be happy. And if this life is what makes you happy then I support you."

"Really?" asked Nicole.

"Of course sweetheart. And if I'm going to have a daughter-in-law, I'm glad it's Charlie." Nicole and Lorraine made their way back to the house to find Charlie on the couch watching TV, "Hey Charlie?"

"Yeah Lorraine," said Charlie looking over at her.

"Why don't I take you girls out to lunch so we can celebrate? You know you two becoming mothers and my becoming a grandmother."

"First off do you feel like your stomach can take it?" asked Nicole bluntly.

"I'm fine Niki!" said Charlie. Boy Nicole really was a worry wart, "I would love that." The expecting couple used the opportunity to show off the sonogram with the two little lives inside Charlie to Lorraine, who beamed at the first sight of her grandchildren. Nicole and Charlie just looked at each other and laughed. Yep, Lorraine Galassini was on board and ready to spoil the boys or girls or both rotten.

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