April and Amelia talk about pregnancy during s16.
There are times when she misses working at Grey Sloan, and it's usually when she realises how out-of-the-loop she is when it comes to her former co-workers lives. She does her best to stay in contact and see everyone, as much as their schedules allow for it, but it's not the same as being around them everyday. She's happy with the work she's doing, and its oh-so-fulfilling, but there are times when she wonders if she's made the right choice, or if she's even that important to her old work family anymore.
She doesn't want to be that person who pries, but when Owen lets it slip that Amelia is pregnant and that the baby might be his, she's both shocked and happy for him. It's not an ideal situation, given that he already has Leo and Teddy recently gave birth to Allison, but she knows how much Owen has always wanted a family. If anyone is equip to deal with three babies, she thinks, its probably him - even if the timing isn't right and everything seems messy.
Still, she can't help but think about Amelia and how she must be feeling. April knows that she already lost one child before she even came to Seattle - something they had talked about briefly when she was still working there, given her own experience. She figures if anyone is suitable to act as a shoulder to cry on in this instance, it's probably her, but she also doesn't want to overstep. She's not even sure if she's supposed to know.
Deciding to bite the bullet, April agrees to pick up Harriet from the hospital daycare for a change. Usually, they do drop-offs at either her or Jackson's place, but at least this way she can check in with Amelia or Owen if she sees them.
She manages to catch the small brunette towards the end of her shift, and politely asks her if she has a few minutes to catch up. They make their way to the attending lounge, given that it's currently empty anyway and they doubt that anyone will be using it anytime soon. Shutting the door behind them, Amelia sits on the table, eyes squinting at her red-haired friend.
"Uh, not that I'm not happy to see you, but...did Owen talk to you by chance?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry, I didn't know if I was supposed to know- I didn't know if anyone was supposed to know. Oh god, I don't want to overstep-"
"No, its...fine. Uh, actually, you're...probably a good person to talk to. But yeah, I am. Pregnant, I mean. If thats...what he told you. He...might not be the father, though. I don't know yet."
"Oh, he...didn't tell me that part. Just that me might be. I'm not judging though! I think it's great, that you're pregnant. It's great, right? I just...thought you might want someone to talk to who gets it. I know how anxious I felt when I was pregnant with Harriet, and I also had to deal with a stressful ex-husband situation, so..."
The darker haired woman nods slightly. She's not good with feelings and being an open book. She's always been someone who likes to try to deal with stuff on her own - probably because she kind of had to, given her family life. April's always been so good with feelings - both her own and other people's, usually.
"Yeah, I get it. It is...great, I think. I don't know. I kind of thought I didn't want kids after...you know. I just didn't want to risk going through that again, but I'm happy, I think. Wish it was under less complicated circumstances of not knowing who the baby daddy is, but hey."
Amelia sighs, placing a hand on her stomach, "I'm kind of freaking terrified, though...how did you not worry constantly when you were pregnant?"
"I prayed. A lot. I guess having to believe that everything would be okay kind of made me feel like it would be? but there was that time that I went off at Arizona and made her do an MRI scan on me, so it wasn't all great." She can't help but snort at the memory in hindsight. Arizona had thought she was being ridiculous at the time, but it had been what she needed in that moment. She takes a moment, before adding, "You know, if you ever need someone to talk to about this, or come to your appointments or anything, I'm here."
"Thanks, April." She can't help but feel a little surprised by the offer. They didn't have as much of a chance to be real friends whilst the redhead was working at Grey Sloan as she'd liked, which was a shame. It would probably good for her to have some of her sunny nature combating her dark.
"Its not a problem, really. I have to pick up Hattie from daycare but uhm...I'll talk to you later? Or you can call me, or text me, anytime, really. I mean it."
Amelia stands up and is immediately met with a hug from April, causing her to feel a little awkward. She's not the most touchy-feely of people, either, but it's appreciated nonetheless. "I'll probably hold you to that. You go, though. See your baby."
She finally lets go, "Right, right. Sorry. See ya." She adds an awkward wave as she leaves, power walking off in the direction of the hospital daycare, and Amelia admits to herself that the weight on her shoulders does feel a little bit lighter.