A Welcomed Surprise-Ch 16
Fran sat in the waiting room holding her granddaughter while they waited on news of Penelopes condition, they had been waiting for what seemed like forever but was only a couple of hours. Mia was laying her head on her nanas chest with her eyes closed while Fran hummed to her, trying to calm the worried child.
Derek finally arrived at the hospital and practically ran through the front door, he ran over to the nurses desk and said, "I'm here for Penelope Garcia". Fran heard her sons voice and said, "Mia there's daddy", the little girl jumped down and went running across the floor squealing, "daddyyyyyyy" as she ran into his arms.
Derek picked up the little girl and said, "hi princess", Fran walked over and said, "you got here sooner than I was expecting you to". He said, "we got lucky and didn't have any problems, any word on baby girl"?, Fran shook her head and said, "nothing yet I'm afraid".
Mia said, "momma fall and go sweepy", Derek kissed the top of her head and said, "daddy is so proud of you, you are my big big girl". She smiled and said, 'me big giwl"?, Derek tapped the end of her nose and said, "that you are" as he held the little girl close.
Derek looked at Fran and said, "had she regained consciousness"?, Fran said, "no, I talked to one of the medics that brought her in". He blew out a deep breath and said, "any idea what happened"?, she said, "only what Mia told me, she fainted but other than that I have no idea".
Fran said, "I'm sorry that I wasn't there maybe I could have", Derek said, "momma don't go there, none of this is your fault, I'm just glad that you were able to get to her as fast as you did". She reached over and took him by the hand and said, "me to baby boy, me to".
Meanwhile in her cubicle Penelopes eyes opened and she started freaking out, she sat up and said, "Mia, oh my God where's my daughter"?, the doctor said, "easy Ms. Garcia, she's fine, she's out in the waiting room with her grandma Fran Morgan", Penelope calmed down and said, "what happened to me, why am I here"?, the doctor said, "you fainted and we ran tests and I have the results right here", she smiled as she opened the file and filled Penelope in on her condition.
Derek, Fran and Mia were sitting and talking when the doctor stepped out and said, "Penelope Garcia", Derek stood up and said, "yes". She walked over and said, "are you the fiancée"?, he smiled and said, "that's me", she said, "Ms. Garcia is awake and their are no signs of concussion or anything like that".
Derek said, "do you know what happened to her"?, the doctor said, "her blood pressure bottomed out on her and she fainted and after running several tests we now know why". Derek looked at Fran and then back to the doctor and said, "and why did she pass out"?, the doctor said, "I think she's wanting to tell you that".
Fran smiled as she picked up Mia and followed Derek and the doctor back to join Penelope, once they stepped into the cubicle Penelope held out her arms and said, "there's my baby girl" as Fran happily handed her over. The doctor said, "I want to keep you for a little while longer and if your blood pressure regulates I'll release you".
Penelope smiled and said, "thank you, thank you for everything", the doctor smiled back at her and said, "you're very welcome" and they all watched as she headed out of the cubicle, leaving the little family alone. Derek quickly put his hands on Penelopes and said, "woman you've got to stop scaring your man like this".
She smiled and said, "sorry handsome and mommy is so sorry for scaring you princess", Mia said, "you kay now momma"?, Penelope kissed her daughter on the top of the head and said, "mommy is better than okay" causing Mia to smile as she laid her head against Penelopes chest.
Derek said, "what happened baby, are you alright"?, she said, "I'm fine and I have something to tell you", he said, "well don't keep me in suspense, tell me". She said, "they ran all kinds of tests on me and they found out something very good, very very good".
He laughed and said, "well tell me what they found out", she said, "according to my tests, in about 6 1/2 months we're going to be welcoming a new addition to our family". His mouth flew open and he said, "y y you're", she said, "I'm pregnant and those are 2 words that I never thought I'd say but we're going to have a baby".
Derek pulled her gently to him and kissed her lips and when they pulled apart he said, "I love you", she said, "and I love you" as she leaned in and pressed her lips against his. When they pulled apart Penelope said, "guess what Mia"?, she said, "whatttttt"?, Penelope said, "mommy and daddy are going to have a baby".
Mia clapped her hands and said, "weally"?, she said, "yes really", Derek said, "you know what that means don't you"?, she shook her head no and Derek said, "that means that you're going to be a big sister'. She looked at Fran and smiled and said, "nana me gonna be big siser".
Fran smiled and said, "and I have no doubt that you're going to be the best big sister ever" as they stood there spending time together as a family as the news of the newest addition started to sink in.