His Detka

7. We Made That

Nat and Steve convinced me to get Bruce to check me over to make sure everything was okay. Nat and Erin helped me get out of my wedding dress so that I could put on my black joggers, one of Jamie's NYPD shirts, and my black zip-up hoodie. While I was changing, Danny & Steve cleaned up the broken glass from earlier when I was upset. I brushed my teeth and was ready to go. I invited Erin & Danny to come with us and told them that I had a surprise for them when we got there.

Nat, Steve, and I rode in Steve's truck, and Danny & Erin followed us to the compound in their car. Nat had texted Bruce to be discreet but that we needed him in the medical wing for a couple of tests when we got there, and to maybe have Doctor Cho on standby if she was still there.

I was nervous and fidgeting with the strings of my hoodie. Nat noticed and placed one of her hands on mine. If she could have taken the pain away, then she would have. On our way over to the compound, more than anything, I wanted and needed to hear Mama's voice. I took out my phone and I gave her a call. She picked up after the first ring.

"Detka. I miss you, sweetheart. I missed your voice. I was starting to worry when you weren't responding to us anymore."

"Mom.."

"Detka, what's the matter honey? Did something happen? I can send Papa straightaway."

"Mom, I took a test.. Nat & Steve are taking me to go visit Uncle Bruce to confirm it, but... I'm pregnant and Jamie isn't going to be here for it. Do you think that Papa could fly you and the kids out to New York? I need you."

When I mentioned the pregnancy, her breath hitched and I could hear Papa in the background going "What? What did she say, honey? Is she okay?"

"Sure thing, sweetheart. Papa and I are going to pack bags for the kids and I since he already has clothes there. We're going to bring Dashi too. She misses you almost as much as we miss you. I'll be there soon, honey."

"Okay, Mama. I love you."

"I love you, too. Do you want to talk to your dad real quick?"

"Please. I'll see you soon."

"Alright, honey, here's your dad."

"Hey, Detka. I'm so happy to hear your voice. I was getting really worried about you."

"Papa. I miss you too. Don't freak out because I am already freaking out, but.. I'm pregnant. Nanny & Steve are taking me to go see Uncle Bruce for him to run tests and confirm it. I took a couple of home tests this morning, and it looks like I'm going to be a mom." I sniffled.

"Jamie would want you to be happy as if he were here with you, honey. Your Mama, siblings, Dashi, & I are going to be there in a few hours. Okay?"

"Okay. I haven't told Tony yet, please don't mention anything until I talk to him. I want Bruce to confirm it before anyone outside of our little circle knows. Don't tell Cooper, Lila, or Nathaniel yet. Please. They can't keep secrets and I'm still coming to terms with it."

"Absolutely, honey. Whatever you want."

"We're pulling into the compound now. I'll see you in a few hours, Papa. I love you."

"I love you, too, honey. Tell Nanny to text your Mama and I updates while y'all are in there."

"I'll make sure that she does. Be safe. Bye, Papa."

"We will. Bye, honey."

As I hung up the phone, it felt like some of the weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Steve pulled into his respective parking space, and then we all got out of the car.