Sunday morning, Sam came early to visit before heading to a lecture for her communications class. "Here's your clothes, Dad. I added a few extra items in that I found in your old room that you had left behnd."
"Thanks, honey." Tony replied. "How's everyone at home?"
"Mona is enjoying all of the attention from Jonathan and Hank, but she's eager to have Mom back at home as well."
"Ah, that's my Mone!"
"Dad, can i talk to you about something?"
"Sure honey. What's up?"
"Well, Hank and I were talking, and we'd like to use Grandpa Micelli's name if we have a boy, and Mom's name, I mean my first Mom's name if we'd have a girl. But now with you and Mom having twins, I don't want to take that away from you."
"Sweerheart, you've been thinking about those names longer than Angela and I have known we're expecting. Once you know what you are having, we will take Matteo or Marie off of the table for us."
"Really, Dad? You're so amazing! I love you Dad!"
"I love you too, sweetheart. Now go head to on to your lecture."
"Thanks again, Dad."
When she awoke, Tony told Angela about his conversation with their daughter earlier. "Oh, Tony, we truly have the BEST daughter! She really thought about us and our feelings, even though they'd already had those names picked out for their baby. Of course, I'd expect nothing less, as she is just like her dad," Angela gushed.
"Sweetheart, she gets that from you," Tony said. "You're always looking out for our family, worried about everyone else's feelings."
"Oh Tony, I love you so much!"
"I love you too, sweetheart."
Monday afternoon, Dr. Shaw came in to take Angela for her ultrasound. While they waited on the results, Joe and Fran Thomopoulos stopped in to visit Angela. "How are you feeling?" asked Fran. "Hank told us that you and your mother were in a pretty bad accident."
"I'm doing okay. Just still pretty sore from the accident and from surgery." Angela replied.
"Oh that's right, he did say that you had to have your spleen removed. Crazy how our bodies can still function without certain organs," Joe said.
"Yeah, that it is, Joe. Did he mention anything else?" Tony asked.
"Oh yes, that we are going to be grandparents! Isn't that exciting! I can't wait to start shopping for that little one!" Fran exclaimed.
"Oh yes, we'll be the best grandmothers to that baby!" Angela beamed with pride. "Did the kids mention anything else?"
"Just that you and Tony are moving back to Fairfield. Something about being closer to family" offered Joe.
Tony looked at Angela, who nodded her head in approval. "Well Joe, there's another reason we're moving back and wanting to be close to family. Our grandchild will not be the only new one this upcoming summer."
"Huh?" said Joe.
"Angela and I are having twins!"
"Wow!" exclaimed Fran. "No wonder Sam and Hank were extra worried about you, Angela. If we'd known, we would've made it up sooner."
"That's okay, Fran. Tony and I only found out ourselves recently."
"Oh but Tony, aren't you worried that your babies will be confused why their aunt or uncle are so little..."
"Look, Joe, I'm not worried about that at all! The kids are happy, Angela and I are happy, and that's what is nmost important."
"Tony, please calm down," Angela said,
"Sorry, sweetheart. Sorry to you too, Joe."
"It's okay, Tony. I understand about being protective of your family, Congratulations, Angela. And congratulations to you too, Tony."
"Thanks, Joe," they reply together.
"Is there anything you need, Angela?" Fran asks.
"I'm okay right now, but thanks for the offer Fran." Angela responds.
After Fran and Joe leave, Dr. Shaw came back into Angela's room, a look of concern on her face. "Doc, what's wrong?" Tony asks.
"Well, Mr. Micelli, it appears that there is a small tear in the placenta of one of the babies."
"Is that bad?" Angela worriedly inquires.
"Normally it isn't an issue, Mrs, Bower, but with your age and the trauma from the accident, I'd like to keep you here for a few more days as a precaution. When you do head home, I recommend bedrest for the duration of your pregnancy."
"Yes, of course. Whatever we need to do to keep Angela and our babies safe," Tony said with concern in his voice,
"Yes Dr. Shaw, I will,"Angela said.
Saturday afternoon Angela was cleared to head home for several months of bedrest. As Mona was still in no condition to return to work, Jack would be taking the lead in the office until she could return. With some reorganization of client files, the office would be able to run smooth until that time. And although she'll be on bedrest, Angela could still participate in client calls. Tony was making sure that his "girls" - Angela, Samantha, and Mona, as well as Jonathan - would be well fed while he and Hank went to Iowa to clear out his apartment there. He'd made lasagna, chicken parmesan, and some plain chicken and noodles - Angela's pregnancy craving. Seafood was still a no-go for Angela as well as Samantha, so he made sure there was none of that, and also warned Mrs. Rossini. He left clear instructions for Samantha and Jonathan on how to heat and reheat the food he'd made.