To The End

Chapter 42

Reflections still look the same to me

And all this devotion was rushing out of me

Never let me go.

Brooke found herself staring at an ultrasound machine screen.

With Lucas by her side.

"Welcome Mr. Scott. Brooke told me you would be here for this appointment. Seeing the positive pregnancy test is just the first step. Actually seeing the baby changes things."

"Here is the baby. You're 6 weeks along. The baby is the size of a lentil bean."

"You've just started experiencing some symptoms. Look out for morning sickness. Mood swings. Fatigue. Strange dreams. Headaches." She explained to the couple.

"It's important to reduce stress." She advised. Looking to Brooke.

"Let's end the appointment on a high note."

"Hearing the heartbeat." She said.

The couple couldn't hold back their joy hope and raw emotion hearing the heartbeat.

"Strong and healthy. I can make copies if you want." The OBGYN questioned.

...

Lucas was unable to help himself. He felt consumed with the need and desire to be protective of Brooke and their unborn baby.

He hadn't expected that. How he had this instinct to make sure nothing went wrong through the pregnancy and afterwards.

"We'll tell Bailey about the baby once i'm 12 weeks and i think we should hold off on telling anyone else either." Brooke proclaimed.

"Why would we do that?" Lucas asked.

"Because things can and do happen in the first trimester."

"I'm overjoyed i just want you to be prepared in case." Brooke explained.

"I'm not focusing on what if. What's happening. This little life growing inside of you. Is everything i've never realized how badly i wanted. Boy. Girl. I'm ready for this with you." Lucas replied.

Brooke leaned over kissing him.

Lucas kissed her back.

"Take me home." Brooke insisted.

"Need some rest?" Lucas asked.

Brooke nodded her head in agreement.

When they got back to the home.

Brooke kicked off her shoes.

"I can carry you. You should be pampered during this time."

"Waiting on you hand and foot." Lucas proclaimed.

Brooke kissed him softly.

"Bedroom. Under the covers." Brooke replied.

Smiling and laughing as he picked her up.

...

Brooke instantly felt her body relax. Once she fell into the matress.

"Anything else you need?" Lucas asked.

"Well you naked. I mean. Whipped cream. Chocolate sauce." Brooke replied.

"Pregnancy hormones or is that just you?" Lucas asked.

"Both i think. But i am very much in love with my husband." Brooke said. Smiling that seductive grin she knew made him weak.

Lucas leaned over kissing her.

"When have i ever been able to say no to you." Lucas replied.

Pulling her closer to him.

...

Weeks Later

We've been documenting the pregnancy. Taking pictures. And i've been writing down my symptoms.

You are already making you're presence known.

You're the size of a kumquat orange.

I'm barely able to fit into my pants anymore. Or my skirts.

Leggings are what I'm living in these days and sweat pants at night.

10 weeks in and I'm showing already. My flat stomach has transformed into a small but noticeable bump.

But to the outside world I've just gained weight.

Lucas awoke one morning to find his wife wrapped in a blanket in tears in the living room.

"I thought we agreed. No more Pixar movies." Lucas said.

"It's not that. I was watching Lifetime. They had movies. I like which was fun. But the commercials. The kids. The animals."

"The baby ads. What was i thinking?"

"I don't know how to deal with a baby and no sleep. Feedings and changings. My thoughts are racing. I can't give birth."

"What if labor is too much for me.? The baby is just going to shoot out of me. Have you thought about that?" Brooke asked.

"How about i make you some breakfast. And some tea. You can relax. I'll take Bailey to school." Lucas suggested.

"I don't want anything with meat or eggs. Just toast and oatmeal."

"Maybe a big muffin. I miss being able to enjoy you're cooking without feeling sick."

"And on top of that my body is getting bigger and wider."

"That isn't hot and sexy. We're newlyweds."

"I'm supposed to living in lingerie." Brooke proclaimed. As she started to pout.

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