Maddie just smiled at the sight of both her husband and daughter completely transfixed by the image on the screen, it was difficult to tell who was more fascinated by the sonogram images.
"Sissy's all sqwishd"
Maddie tried not to laugh at Chloe's observation, she did have to admit that the twins did look to be squished after all.
Eventually, with the required photograph(s), they managed to prise Chloe away from the image on the screen.
It not without some difficulty that Chloe could be persuaded to put 'her sissys' down long enough for a relaxing family lunch, much to Maddie and Virgil's relief.
Scott and Becky, despite Scott's reticence, did manage to do a bit of shopping.
Somehow Scott seemed to enjoy buying toys and games for Chloe even if he hated clothes shopping with Becky.
When the two of them stopped for lunch they were both glad for the fact that it was just the two of them, able to enjoy the luxury of time together without the 'distractions' of family.
It was late afternoon when they all arrived back at the hotel.
They compared notes in preparation for the family conference, timed to be early morning on Tracy island, in order to update everyone at the same time.
Becky and Maddie took Chloe and headed off to the extravagant bathroom for a bit of pampering, an extremely bubblicious bath for Chloe, whilst the IR aspect of the conference was taking place.
Although they were fully aware of all aspects of IR both women knew that their presence would only be a distraction at this meeting, and the updates on the repairs had to take precedence over the more personal matters to be addressed.
Once they'd received the notification, from Virgil, that the updates regarding the repairs had been completed they joined the conference with Chloe being the first to speak.
"Unc-cot piwot gen, he lowed now"
Chloe's announcement was met with a look of delight from Gordon and a groan of dismay from Scott, both of them thinking about impending pirate jokes.
"Scott's a pirate again?"
No-one could miss the element of glee in Gordon's voice as a whole new area of pranks were running through his brain.
"Ouch"
"Thanks Tin"
"Your welcome Scott"
"What was that for?"
Gordon grumbled as he shook his head to recover from Tintin's quick reactions, at times she seemed to hit harder than his brothers.
"Planning"
Even Jeff had to smile at the dual response from Virgil and John.
"How was Chloe's breakfast this morning"
John asked with a smile
"Good but 'Ranos better"
Chloe stated proudly.
"I am gratified that you approve Miss Chloe"
That response from Kyrano left Chloe confused until Tintin translated for her
"Uncle 'Rano means thank you"
That comment earned Tintin a disapproving look from her father and a cheeky giggle from Chloe.
"Me see sissys, got pictur"
Chloe stated proudly as she waved the scan image about.
"Can I see?"
Scott asked with an almost comical pleading expression on his face.
"No. My sissys"
Chloe hid the image, no-one was going to see 'her sissys' until she was ready to share.
"Scott, were you ever that possessive?"
Becky asked.
The five simultaneous answers
Scott - "never"
John and Virgil - "always"
Gordon and Alan - "still is"
left Becky, Maddie and Tintin all laughing.
Even Jeff and Sally couldn't hide their amusement, much to Scott's dismay.
"It's a good thing that we have the digital image as well"
Virgil commented, beckoning to Chloe, as he reached for his phone.
"Who are we sending it to?"
Chloe gave that question some thought before she answered
"Grandma and Gramps"
no-one dared laugh at her, very, serious expression (despite how adorably cute she looked)
Everyone heard the dual 'beeps' as Jeff and Sally's phones received the image.
"Beautiful"
"Amazing"
Jeff and Sally just looked at each other, only realising in that moment that they'd spoken at the same time - causing Chloe to giggle.
"Any issues?"
Sally addressed her question to Maddie, knowing that she'd get a less emotive answer than if she'd asked Virgil.
"Due date is still six weeks, I'm ok to fly home as passenger but not co-pilot and there's no reason why delivery can't be at home"
Maddie managed not to frown at her 'passenger only' flight status but at least she could plan for the home birth that she wanted.
"Home delivery?"
Scott almost laughed at Virgil's expression, even though he shared his brother's concerns about delivering the twins at home.
"Shouldn't be a problem"
"Mom?"
"Don't be so worried Jeff"
Becky decided to take pity on both Jeff and Virgil
"Remember that I have trained as a midwife, with Grandma and Brains as backup there should be nothing to worry about"
"Sissys coming at home?"
Chloe's excited question had Maddie laughing as she reached for her daughter.
"Yes sissys will be coming after we get home"
Maddie smiled as her daughter's attention turned to the unborn twins.
"No come morrow, me busy"
Everyone had to laugh that, tomorrow was going to be busy enough for everyone.