Our Lady of Tartarus *Indefinite Hiatus*

"Suprise!"

A/N

Hey everyone, Merry late chrismas. Enjoy the chapter. There will be an update about my update schedule at the end. 

Annabeth and Jessica followed her into the check-up room, while Percy trailed behind them.

"Good afternoon, my name is Tamira," she reached out for a handshake, "but I'm sure my niece already told you that." She gave Jessica a pointed look.

"Sorry Aunt Tammy," she looked at the ground and started fiddling with her file folder.

"It's no matter. We are here to help Annabeth, not chastise you. Why don't you take a seat darling and then we can get started." Annabeth sat down on the small bed and watched as Tamira grabbed some paper and a pen. "Now, I know this is your first appointment, so you're probably pretty nervous. I want you to relax because that's going to make everything so much easier for you, yeah?"

She nodded.

"Okay. So first up, Percy and Jessica are welcome to stay if you want them to, but there is a nice waiting room outside if that would make you more comfortable."

"They can stay for now."

"Excellent, since you're only in the first trimester there aren't many things to do. I'm just going to run some tests to make sure there won't be any complications, and then we can run over some things you need to know. I promise not to overwhelm you with information."

She heard Percy let out a small laugh, and whipped around to glare at him. "What? You've already read three parenting books and your brain is a sponge for knowledge," he defended himself.

"Well then maybe the information was meant for this fine gentleman. Isn't that right Annabeth." Tamira said and Annabeth nodded with a smirk.

"Great now I'm being attacked." Annabeth smiled. She knew he was only making jokes to get her to relax. He was really trying his best to be helpful. When they were visiting their families she woke up one morning to find him practically interrogating Sally on how to be a good parent, and despite his fear of her father he also talked to him about what to do. Despite the bad timing of their situation she knew that he always wanted kids. It was one of his big goals in life and he was going to do his best to do well. So she smiled at him.

"We should get started. I'm just going to do some bloodwork and then ask you some questions. How does that sound to you?"

"Sounds great."

While Tamira was drawing blood she explained how trimesters worked to Percy, and made sure they knew what Annabeth could and could not do while pregnant. Before she knew it the check up was over and Tamira was asking for their availability so she could book another appointment.

"How about we let you know later," she told her because she knew they couldn't pay.

"We help Chiron with the new campers on Monday's, but we're free any other time," Percy said at the same time.

"Who should I be listening to here?" Tamira laughed.

"Well we really don't have any plans. Unless you made some that I don't know about." he looked very confused.

"Percy!" she said in a whisper, "We can't afford to go here, it's too nice. We can just have Will help us out at camp."

"Oh, right."

"Oh dear, if you're worried about money then don't be. My practice is doing quite well."

"I don't want your pity!" she snapped at her.

"Annabeth this is not the time for you to be prideful. She is offering us help, and it's because she wants to help. No one is pitying you here. Please just accept the help," he was practically begging her to accept the appointments.