More Than a Soldier

Chapter 74 - Oh this?

Scarlett's POV:

2018 has really been our year. Y/n left the military. We lived in Atlanta. We got married and had the most amazing honeymoon. Y/n helped to build and open the most incredible café and now we're expecting our baby. Our family soon to grow from a family of three to four. It doesn't mean we haven't had our difficulties with Y/n bio parents and our miscarriage. But we've gotten through it all together. So much has happened and I couldn't be happier. We're exactly where we're meant to be.

Seeing in 2019, has been exciting. Though Y/n is struggling with morning sickness. Dr Callahan has been monitoring her but has assured us that there is nothing to worry about. We've been extra cautious these last few weeks, wanting to make sure that both Y/n and the baby are ok. So far, it's all looking great and we're soon to reach our 12 week point.

In the New Year, we started prep for Endgame press. We've been doing promotional shoots and videos ready for when our press tour starts in February in the lead up to the release in April. It's bittersweet for me. Although I start filming for Black Widow later this year, this is my last Avengers movie and that makes me sad that I won't be spending as much time with all the family and friends I have made on set.

It's been a bit of a shock to be working so much as for the last couple of months, it's been pretty quiet for me, and I've enjoyed the time with Y/n. There's a comfort to knowing she was ok, and I was around to help her with anything and make sure she wasn't pushing herself too far. But now I'm out most days and only getting my Y/n time in the evenings. Though I have made sure that I've taken time for us, especially with Ava. We know the more pregnant Y/n gets, the less active she's going to be, so we won't to be doing a lot as a family.

Y/n has been taking the pregnancy in her stride, even though she is definitely having to put up with a lot of changes to her body. Her boobs have swollen and she's finding them quite sore. I have especially enjoyed helping to relieve her discomfort by massaging the breasts. With how horny she's been, that more often than not, leads to sex, but I'm not complaining!

She's quite tired too at the moment, like she was last time, so she's making sure to rest. She's often in bed early as she'd fall asleep on the sofa otherwise and that's not good for either of them. So far, we've not had many weird cravings, but I am expecting those soon and I'm ready to be making midnight dashes to the store to get whatever she asks for.

Today we're heading back to Dr Callahan for our 12 week scan. We're so excited for today as not only are we going to get to see the baby again, but we'll hopefully get to hear the heartbeat this time. Reaching the 12 week point is huge and both of us are relieved that we made it here. We know there are still risks, but those significantly reduce from this point, and I hope that we can focus on the happiness and leave those worries behind.

We're currently sat on the sofa in the living room watching Ava play on the switch before we have to leave. Y/n is sat with her feet up on the rest and I'm cuddled into her side, my hand slowly caressing her small bump. "I can't believe you're finally showing. Did you know they're the size of a plum at the moment." I say, looking up to Y/n. "I just looked bloated." She pouts. "I never thought I could love your stomach more than your abs. Turns out I was wrong." I reassure her, leaning down to place a kiss on her belly.

"Hi little one. We're getting to see you today. We're so excited." I say to the bump, a wide smile on my face. I sit back up and see Y/n look at me with teary eyes. "Hey, babe, what's up?" I ask her, cupping her face. "T-that was just so cute." She cries a little. I chuckle slightly and wipe her falling tears. "Stupid hormones." She complains with another pout that I'm quick to kiss away.

We make our way to the clinic a few minutes later. I swear this place has become like a second home to us. Dr Callahan is waiting for us and confirms that all of Y/n's bloods have been good and she's happy to stop with the tests now that we've reached the 12 week point.