Kel teared up, "Oh, now I know why I'm so emotional...It feels amazing to have a little human inside me...My wish has come true...remember what I said at our wedding?", and Martha smiled warmly, "We're getting the chance to raise our child together...Boy or girl, they will be beautiful like you, Kel...", kissing her wife on the cheek as she caressed along with Thomas, overjoyed.
Thomas exhaled before his eyes sparkled, having an idea, and he spoke softly, "I can't believe I hadn't thought of it before, but better late than never...Kel Emerald Wayne, mother of Bruce, Poppy, and our future little one, would you marry me and Martha on your birthday, to wash away the bad memory of that night?", imagining Kel as a beautiful pregnant bride in human style.
Kel almost laughed as she nodded. "Of course... how many weddings you going to have though?", Kel teased as Thomas blushed sheepishly with a nod.
"This would be the third time we're getting married to each other again... that's for sure.", Martha joined in with the teasing.
Kel giggled, "True, but this time, as human, and people will see that we do love each other as proof of photographic evidence, though we gotta be sure that the photographer is professional and neutral.", with a smile.
Thomas chuckled, "We will be absolutely safe and careful, Kel, you can count on us...Now, do you think you can eat something? I was thinking, just to be safe a bit longer, we can tell almost everybody of the big news, with the exception of Alfred and Poppy knowing, on Bruce's birthday, when you are out of the danger zone, eh?".
Kel nodded, "I'd like that, and I want this baby to be safe and healthy too...", and so, they left the bedroom to head down to the kitchen, trying their best that everything's fine, not being obviously hinting about Kel's situation, and so, the family was told about the plan of Barbara's lawyer representation, and the reasonable story of how Kel is deeply close with Thomas and Martha, and the idea of Kel getting married again, but this time as human and in public, with only the family as witnesses like usual, of course, next to friends.
The family liked the plan, and so, Barbara was pleasantly shocked that the family wanted her to work with their old family lawyer, to stand up and represent the poly trio, giving the facts and the verifiable truth to Gotham, which Barbara was upset for, not wanting her best friend's family to be scandalized and hurt, and was determined to show Gotham that the rumors was accusing them, and more, with Nora and Victor happily supporting Barbara in the background, proud of her.
It lasted for a few months, including the day of the elder Waynes marrying Kel in a beautiful, gorgeous ceremony, on March 10, only two days after Dick's birthday, washing away the traumatizing/shocking night's memories, on Kel's official birthday, where Fate worked quite hard to make certificates for her birthplace, her schooling, and such, adjusted slightly to the plan of the family happily, and made sure that those said places were either retired or out of the continent in case Gotham wanted information, like her deceased father was from Bhutan, and her deceased mother was from Gotham, things like that.
And of course, discovering that Kel's husband and wife was absolutely involved within Kel's pregnancy, never far from her when spending family days, seeing their love for her, and seeing Kel's love for them, and that concluded in a successful conclusion with the city council and Barbara not long after, coincidentally happening on Damien's birthday happily in April, declaring that Gotham's newspapers and media is banned from making slander, gossip, and rumors until verified about the Wayne family.
And now, it's August, where Kel is heavily pregnant, happily having been cared of with prenatal care all those months and now she's having cabin fever, and needing to be outside, she was greeted with a romantic date where Thomas had brought out a restaurant on the outer borders of Gotham for the night.
"You know you never need to go all out with me, you know it, Thomas...", Kel reminded with a raised eyebrow as Thomas chuckled.
"Well, consider it a way to make up for all the times Martha couldn't have taken you to nice places for dates between the two of you... after all, the only time you'd have anything remotely close to a date was being alone with the family.", he reminded.
Kel chuckled, "Good point...Still, I was technically having dates with both of you when the family's busy all those months...I just feel like finally that we're having peace without anyone bothering us...".
Martha came back inside from checking with Alfred, "Okay, I told Alfred that we'd be done at 7 at the most...He told me that our support is patrolling as close as they can without disturbing the restaurant...I still can't believe you brought out this place just for us tonight...we definitely need to tip them well if they do fantastic with the food...How are you feeling, Kel?".
"Certainly needing a large meal... similar to many of those long nights of patrolling.", Kel chuckled as Martha nodded. "Yeah, my stomach's the same right now... of course, I'm just eating for myself, you're obviously eating for two.", Martha chuckled.
Thomas smiled, "And our little pup?", as they discovered that the baby is as hungry and active as a wolf pup, giving Kel trouble in getting comfortable when going to sleep or waking up, though they behaved when Kel got horny or extremely exhausted at times.
Kel smiled warmly, "Very hungry right now, even when they're being upside down. They're not quite pressing on my hips, thank goodness...", as she took her lovers' arms in assisting to their special table, all set up romantically.
"That's good; hopefully we'll still have a few more weeks before the due date.", Thomas said before he moved to help Kel into her chair. "Let's take it slow, don't want to worry the little one when sitting down.", with a nod. "I'm not helpless, Thomas...", Kel rolled her eyes.
Martha chuckled, "She got a point, Thomas. Our Kel still got a mean punch.", remembering only a couple of months ago where it doesn't mean that people can't have opinions when being nice, or being bigots, after it was declared that Gotham media was forbidden to mess with private people's lives, and there was a bigot at the park when Kel was standing in line with Thomas and Martha, fetching drinks and street food for the family nearby.
Thomas grinned as Kel preened proudly of being a pregnant wife who will mess someone up if provoked about anyone talking badly of her husband and wife and their little one.
"Fair point.", Thomas chuckled as he sat down then after pushing Martha's chair in politely, and so, their romantic meal began, with orders and all while conversating here and there for the next two hours, with Kel feeling mild contractions for a few seconds there and there, but she presumed that it's fake Braxen-Hicks contractions, just adjusting her body slightly again for the birth and all, and needing to take leaks between each serving because her bladder is small, thanks to the room of her baby.
Upon her second plate of dessert, Kel gasped in pain, slamming her folk on the table, her other hand holding into her baby bump at a strong contraction, feeling something squeeze, feeling a pinching pop.
"Kel! Is the baby okay?", Martha asked in concern and urgent surprise, and Kel took a deep breath, "I think I'm in labor...Water bag is coming out in pinches...", feeling slowly soaked in her leggings, knowing that there will be soon a visible spot in her skirt.
"Already?!", Thomas shouted as he quickly got up from his seat. "Thomas, please... stay calm...", Kel said as she was taking deep breaths. "Been through this before, remember?", she smiled.
"I know, I know...", Thomas took a deep breath of his own. "Just... you understand our concern...". Kel replied, "Thomas Dorian Wayne, you said I'd pop any day between late July and mid-August, and this is early August right now, and I'm so far along that they will be fine, you hear?", glaring at Thomas who gulped, "I did...".
Kel calmed down a bit, "I know you're worried, since I'm technically a bit late in the term of age for pregnancy, but I have you guys...Now, call Alfred to pick us up and bring us home, Thomas, and Martha, can you see to the bill and tip our wonderful restaurant staff for a wonderful, delicious meal, alright?", with a sharp nod as she tried to relax, finishing her half-eaten dessert, half relieved that they didn't need to call a cab or be in danger out there when they have cell phones now.
"Nothing for it right now, Thomas.", Martha reminded. "Just take care of things with the restaurant while I stay with her, okay?". Thomas nodded. "Alright, alright... yeah... nothing to do but wait for Alfred...", he said as he walked away for a few minutes.
Kel replied softly, "Never imagined I'd see him scared...I can't blame him as I'm scared too, but I'm excited too, and I'd feel so much better giving birth in a familiar, warm place at home instead of a strange, cold place in the hospital.", as she took a few bites between keeping a pace with her other hand to rub her baby bump.
"I hear you, Kel...", Martha smiled, thanking the coming server as he brought over the bill, "Do you want one of us to keep watch for Mr. Pennyworth when he gets into the parking lot? Your husband just had called him, and now is paying off all of us, though he didn't have to, as the bill can be paid for and a few tips?", with shocked surprise as it wasn't usual for someone to buy out the restaurant for the night.
Martha smiled, "Christopher, your punctual assistance and your friends back there in the kitchen did an amazing, wonderful job, you all deserve a raise, along with a meager tip which is a lot for you, but small to us, and paying off the bill is nothing to us...And yes, that's kind to offer a lookout, please do.", as she did the usual card scan and giving the tab back to Christopher, along with a generous tip.
Christopher gave a surprised blink before giving a small smile, "Gosh...Thank you, Mrs. Wayne. And Mrs. Emerald Wayne, I wish you good prayers and good luck with delivering the baby and all.".
"Thank you... should be fine...", Kel chuckled before grunting in pain again. "Shoot, I think this little one might actually be a fast birth... it's like he's in a hurry to get it over with...".
"Maybe she's smart enough to realize that she doesn't want to burden you with the pain of childbirth for too long." Martha gave a small giggle as they wanted to keep the gender a surprise between ultrasound checks.
Kel replied, "Makes sense since I was having only momently contractions earlier in the past couple of hours during this meal..", and Martha widened her eyes, "And you didn't think of telling us? Wait, hold on, let me guess, you thought they were Braxton-Hicks, and you didn't want to ruin all the romance.", with a raised eyebrow.
"Got it in one.", Kel chuckled sheepishly with a nod as she took deep breaths, polishing off the plate with a finger, and managing to sip her sparkling water, which is zero sugar, thankfully, since sparkling water is safe for pregnant women.
Martha nodded, "I'll pardon your excuse there...", kissing Kel on the cheek with a smile, as Thomas returned a couple of minutes later, "Anything, Kel?", looking still nervous.
"Water bag's still leaking, not gushing, and contractions are a bit strong, but I'm fine, Thomas.", Kel replied, and Thomas nodded, "I know...", trying to think of something before massaging Kel's shoulders as she sighed in relief, "Oh...I needed that...Keep going, and don't stress me out by being dramatic, is that clear?".
Thomas replied, "Yes, ma'am...", as he and Martha comforted Kel as she relaxed, only breathing deeply and slowly when a contraction came by every other five minutes, and so it was 30 minutes before the lookout staff came in, announced that Alfred's coming around the lot, and Kel was then assisted by Thomas and Martha, walking steadily to the foyer/entrance/exit of the restaurant.
"Oh, shit!", Kel cried out in pain as the contraction was suddenly fierce, due to her being now upright, feeling the water bag now gushing steadily instead of leaking, panting and taking deep breaths.
Martha replied, "I know, I know, Kel, it hurts like hell when like this, but we're almost there to the limo, it should be a bit less painful when we're resting on the seat, okay?", and Kel whimpered, "My legs aren't going to like this sooner or later...", as she tried to focus, seeing Alfred opening the limo rear door in the tall glass door/windows, and heading back to his driver seat urgently.
"Don't worry... once we're back, I'll give you a bridal carry without anyone looking." Martha whispered, and Kel knew exactly she meant, getting a She-Hulk carry into the mansion without much difficulty in moving her.
"I'd honestly love that, Martha...", Kel whispered. Martha smiled, and Thomas knew, having seen his wives' expressions, smiled in relief too, and so, they managed to make it into the limo, buckling up a bit, with Alfred already on the pedal.
Kel breathed better with slightly less fierce contractions over the next 25 minutes, taking deep, slow breaths, as she was held by Thomas and Martha, and after they arrived at the manor by the driveway, Kel cried out in pain two times as contractions became back to fierce during her assisted walk up the front steps, with Alfred turning off the limo, and checked the coast with the comm on to his daughter Jane who was in charge of the cams around the driveway and the gates, "You're clear, Pops!".
Alfred closed the doors immediately, and replied, "Manor's clear of the staff, go!", and Martha shifted quickly, gently and lovingly taking Kel into a bridal carry, swiftly heading up the main stairs with Thomas sprinting up behind them, heading to the family wing, to their bedroom where Caroline was waiting.
"I know you'll be a doctor for a bit, but she will need you and Martha during the pushing part, and I'll deliver the little one, okay, Thomas?", Caroline raised an eyebrow, and Thomas looked grateful, "Thanks, Carol.", as Martha carried Kel in, straightforward to the bed.
"Anytime...", Caroline chuckled as Kel was placed on the bed. "Okay, how does that feel right now?", Martha asked her wife as Kel was taking deep breaths, already feeling some of the contractions coming more frequent.
Kel gave a small smile as Martha shifted back to human form, "My legs appreciate your help...I feel more comfortable, but those contractions are coming quicker than before...", with a groan-cry of pain when another one hit, squeezing Martha's hand.
"Right. Thomas, come on!", Martha nodded and urgently called him, and Caroline immediately closed the door, assisting Thomas into getting hot water, towels, and taking off the soaked skirt and leggings and underwear, and Thomas replied, "Oh, you're already past halfway dilated, Kel, and thank goodness there's no spotting clotted blood or anything!", one of his worries fading for his second wife, realizing that the signs of labor is all normal.
Kel exhaled in relief, "That's good news...", taking deep breaths, resting her head back on the pillow, and Martha kissed her cheek, "It won't be too long, my love...", with a smile.
Kel gave a small smile, "I hope so...", managing to be distracted by stories from patrol via phone or wondering if it's going to be a boy like some of the family voted for, or a girl from other family votes for the next couple of hours, with ice chips when needing to be hydrated, and more frequent interruptions between contractions and a bathroom break, making her impatient when it got closer to the third hour.
"Fuck, I want this baby out! I need to push!", Kel shouted in pain and annoyance at another frequent contraction, and Martha squeezed her hand, "I know, Kel, I know it hurts, and it sucks, but we can't risk you or the baby...I don't...I don't want to lose you, Kel...".
Kel managed to look at her wife, and squeezed her hand back, "Martha...I love you too much to risk myself and the baby...I just am frustrated, even if I know that this is normal, okay?", with a small smile, and Martha smiled, kissing her held hand, "Okay...".
Then Kel gasped, crying out in pain as she felt the most painful contraction, feeling something change, "Thomas, is...is...am I?", taking deep breaths as she panted, and Thomas nodded, "I think so, as you're all dilated now! Carol, take over!", as he then took off his inspection gloves, and all but pounced into the bed, getting to Kel's other side immediately, taking her hand, "I'm here, Kel...We're both here...".