Ennis asked, "Excuse me?"

She stared wide-eyed at her doctor, not believing the information that was relayed to her. Surely her ears heard wrong.

The doctor chuckled and repeated, "That's right, you're pregnant! Congratulations on reaching motherhood!"

Ennis's jaw dropped. She felt heat rise on her cheeks and she mumbled, "Thank you."

The doctor turned her back to Ennis and said, "Think of it as a nice surprise. I bet your husband will be elated to hear the news."

Ennis pictured in her head Firo's reaction. Of course, he would be astounded and excited at the prospect of expecting a baby and welcoming him or her to the family. Ennis was unsure how Czes would feel but she had a feeling he would be delighted as well.

The doctor turned around, holding some pamphlets, and handed them to Ennis, instructing her to read them to let her know all about pregnancy and how to keep the baby healthy and all that kind of stuff.

"Of course, if you have any further questions or concerns, you can call me. Since it is your first semester, you might have some morning sickness," The doctor notified Ennis and Ennis nodded in understanding.

About a week ago, Ennis began to feel sick in the stomach and started vomiting, eliciting a great panic from Firo. When it continued, Firo insisted that she visit the doctor but Ennis had been convinced it was just the flu or some sort of bug. However, when Firo persisted that Ennis go see the doctor as soon as possible, she at long last agreed and that was how she ended up here and learned she was actually expecting.

Ennis tucked the pamphlets into her purse and bid the doctor farewell.

"Ah, don't forget to come back a month later for a checkup. Need to make sure the baby is nice and healthy!" The doctor said as Ennis exited the room.

Back in the waiting room, Firo was waiting somewhat patiently for her. When Ennis appeared, Firo leapt up and asked with a worried expression, "Well, is there somethin' wrong?"

Ennis shook her head. Firo let out a breath of relief, mopping his forehead with his hand.

"So what is it?"

At this, Ennis gave her husband a teeny smile and whispered teasingly, "I'll tell you later."

She grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the doctor's office and mentally laughed at Firo's confused expression. I'll let him hang in suspense for a bit, Ennis thought.

Despite Firo's desperate pleas, Ennis adamantly refused to let him in on the secret until they reached their apartment. Once inside, Ennis had him sit on the sofa.

Ennis had a sudden nervousness when she sank down beside Firo and wasn't quite sure how to relay the good news. Facing Firo directly, she took a deep breath and announced, "We're having a baby."

First, Firo's face registered shock and surprise, which quickly transformed into wonder and pure happiness.

"Ennis!" He cried, standing up and scooping her into his arms, "That's wonderful! I'm gonna be a daddy!"

Ennis giggled at his silly expression of heavenly bliss and excitement. He looked like a puppy who had just received a present.

"I am so happy! We're gonna be parents, Ennis! Wow! Can ya believe it?" Firo practically shouted.

He jumped up in glee and called out "Yahoo!"

Then, he hugged Ennis tightly and she chuckled. She hadn't seen Firo this excited before.

"What should we name our kid?" Firo inquired Ennis.

"Well, I was thinking it over in the car and I have some suggestions. For a girl, it could be Estelle or Fiona."

Firo replied, "I like that. Maybe for a boy it could be like, hmm, Leo? Or maybe – ."

Just then, the door opened and Czes came striding in. When he realized he had barged in to something, he asked, almost accusingly, "What is it?"

Firo and Ennis glanced at each other, a smile tugging on both their lips.

"Czes, we've got something to tell you…"