Amphy trilogy Book 2: Annabeth's pregnancy

Annabeth has an ultrasound of smiles and tears

I pulled Annabeth close to me on the bench. She clutched her ribs.

"They really don't like your ribs, do they?" I said factiously.

"Shut it, seaweed brain," Annabeth said angry.

There it was again, seaweed brain, "What will the twins think when you call me that?"

"That I call you seaweed brain. Can we just focus on the two little monsters in my uterus, please!"

Fair enough. Hey at least I don't have to carry them in my stomach. Well, lucky you, Annabeth thought. I smiled and kissed her on the cheek.

The doctor came in, "So, Mrs. Jackson?"

"Yes."

"I see you're here for the fourth Ultrasound?"

"Correct," Annabeth nodded.

"Um," I began. "How long do pregnancies with twins usually last?"

The doctor looked up from his clipboard, "Usually same as any other, nine months. It depends on if your wife is overdue or not."

Wonderful, I thought, more than nine months with pregnant Annabeth. I looked at Annabeth. She looked sickly pale.

"Annabeth," I said cautiously. "You know I didn't mean it like that, right?"

Annabeth nodded, "Sorry, I'm just craving a pizza again."

"After this," I said encouragingly. "But, first we need to see the babies."

Annabeth took off her shirt and sat down in the chair. The doctor put the wand on Annabeth's inflated stomach. The 3D ultrasound clicked on and we saw two little things that looked like forming babies.

"I'm looking forward to cradling the little monsters," I said. Annabeth squeezed my hand. I brushed my thumb along it. "Hey, before you know it they'll be out of your stomach."

On the ultrasound one of the babies kicked upward. Annabeth clutched her ribs, "I sware if it kicks me one more time!"

The little thing had a smile on it's face. Most people think that that's impossible, but it seriously did. It kicked upward once more. Annabeth clutched her ribs. She laughed.

Then looked at me and smiled, "It takes after you."

I smiled back, "Yeah my genes can kind've be a little naughty."

We kissed.