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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 15:59:20 GMT -5
Michael was sitting in a chair close by, elbows on his knees. He let out a huge sigh as he raked a hand through his hair, disheveling it. "When is she going to get here?"
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:00:54 GMT -5
Maggie laughed softly, reaching over to pat his thigh. "Baby, relax. It's just a check-up ultra-sound. I'm low priority."
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:03:44 GMT -5
"Bullshit. You're very important!" he retorted, furrowing his brow over at her.
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:06:53 GMT -5
She laughed again, squeezing his thigh. "Baby, why are you so nervous? You're all jumpy."
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:12:05 GMT -5
"God, I don't know!" he told her, letting out a deep breath. "You should be the nervous one, not me."
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:17:25 GMT -5
She giggled again just as the nurse was coming in. The nurse explained to them the process, squirting ultrasound goo onto Maggie's bump, then spreading it with the machine's wand. Eventually, on the screen, they could see a baby-shaped figure. It was sucking its thumb.
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:19:21 GMT -5
"What the fu--fudge," Michael whispered, standing up to get a better view.
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:22:15 GMT -5
Maggie chewed on her lip, eyes already wet. "Oh...oh, Michael look..."
The nurse smiled, watching them. "Would you like to know the sex?"
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:24:46 GMT -5
"Yes," Michael replied immediately, taking Maggie's hand in his.
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:30:20 GMT -5
Maggie squeezed his hand, but kept her eyes on the screen watching the fast-paced rhythm of the baby's heart.
The nurse re-positioned the wand. "Well, congratulations. Looks like you're having a boy."
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:33:30 GMT -5
A smile immediately came to his face at the news. He squeezed Maggie's hand as he bent to kiss her forehead.
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:37:03 GMT -5
Maggie started to cry, smiling up at him.
The nurse got up, leaving the image on the screen. "I'll give you a moment." She left the room.
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:39:41 GMT -5
Once the nurse closed the door, Michael reached to wipe her tears away. "How happy are you?"
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Post by Script on Nov 3, 2011 16:40:24 GMT -5
She laughed, teary. "So happy! How happy are you?"
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Post by Skittery on Nov 3, 2011 16:45:34 GMT -5
"So happy," he replied, nodding before pressing his forehead to hers. "A little boy," he said, wonder in his voice.
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