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That is just...it's amazing Sweetheart.

*Avery was still chuckling, the copy of the ultrasound still in her hand -with the doctor's findings written on a sticky note- as Emmy hugged her neck.* You still thought it would be a girl, didn't you?

Yes, yes I did. *he chuckled admitting that but he was still as excited as ever. As long as their baby was healthy*

*The blonde smirked.* I told you something felt different. *She placed a kiss to Emmy's head, looking from her to Lexie.* See, and you two thought we couldn't wait till tonight to look at the answer. *Like one of her friends had suggested, Avery had the doctor write the gender and waited till they were home with the girls to find out.*

*Lexie giggled a little* Sometimes people can't wait.

*Kevin kissed her cheek* You did. I'm happy our baby is healthy.

Oh, you mean like the baby finally getting here?

*She looked over at him even as the girls snuggled in next to her -or maybe it was their brother.* I am too, but now comes the big worry...what are we namin' him?

*He smiled at them all snuggled together before thinking* We'll have to pick a name. We can make his middle name Kevin. I may be odd but I'm not one for that whole Junior route.

*Lightly runs her fingers over Lexie's hair before speaking.* That's actually good to know, 'cause I feel like it takes away a kid's identity when people do that. But you definitely want Kevin in the name?

Well was thinking we'd pick names, but me there was really no male figures in mine.

*Her eyes soften as she looks over at him.* Well, this little one already has two. That said, I don't think I'm naming him after dad -he already tried when we were up there. *She lightly shakes her head, a chuckle bubbling up.* What about you Lex, what do you think?

Congratulations, Avery.

Thank you, I think my boyfriend's more excited than me. How are you doing?

Something about fathers and boys. As for me, well, I've had better months, but I'm doing okay. [You know, aside from being kidnapped/tortured/convinced the world is out to get her.]

Yeah, my dad was the same way with my half-brother. They may not be screaming it, but you tell by the look in their eyes. *The blonde sighed, feeling the baby kick.* Yeah, I heard about that, I meant to stop by at the hospital but...Avery trailed off, she knew about the kidnapping because she was on the force but that didn't make it easier.* Did they manage to save the baby?

Well, you still have a chance. I passed out in my kitchen Saturday morning. But the baby is fine at the moment. [Jen sucks in a breath because if she'd started to miscarry, there wouldn't be anything any doctor could do to stop it. But she smiles a bit, shifting the conversation.] Starting to feel her move every once and a while--those first flutters.

*Avery nodded, not missing the subtle shift in topic but followed it.* Always a weird feeling.

Congratulations.

Thank you, Clay. *She runs a hand over her belly.* How've you been?

Oh good. How have you been, other than the obvious.

Uh, this is about it...I mean, other than moving in with the father.

That's a big something.

*Shrugs.* I guess that's probably true, though it happened before this. He has a daughter Emmy's age, and thankfully we've all adjusted well; the girl's are excited to be big sisters.

How are you and Annie? Ever work that out?

Not really.

*He wasn't sure what they were at the moment, he supposed more like Friends with benefits.*

*Rolls her eyes.* I swear, what is it with you company types? I think you like the chase more than an actual relationship.