Soul Serenade

29

They had to take a break from wedding planning, and album planning to focus on family planning. Today was the day of their anatomy scan and Ben and Miranda could barely contain their emotions. The drive to the hospital was filled with a mixture of excitement and nerves, both of them eagerly awaiting the chance to catch a glimpse of their unborn baby.

Miranda's hand rested on her growing belly, her fingers tracing gentle circles over the rounded curve. Beside her, Ben cast occasional glances her way, a smile slowly growing on his lips as he took in the sight of her.

"You doing okay, love?" Ben asked softly

Miranda nodded, offering him a reassuring smile. "Yeah, I'm just a little nervous but mostly excited," she replied, her tone tinged with anticipation.

Ben reached out to gently squeeze her hand, a gesture of comfort and support. "Everything's going to be fine, Miranda. I have a good feeling about today," he said, his voice filled with confidence. "We're going to see our baby"

As they neared the hospital, Miranda turned to Ben with a curious smile.

"So, Ben, what do you think the baby will be?" she asked

Ben pondered the question for a moment before he replied "Hmm, well, I think it could be a girl," he nodded "But then again, part of me thinks it might be a boy."

Miranda chuckled. "So, you're saying you have no idea?"

Ben grinned  "I guess not," he admitted with a shrug. "But honestly, as long as the baby is healthy, I'll be over the moon no matter what"

"I couldn't agree more," she replied, reaching out to gently squeeze his hand. "But... I would like a little girl"

As Ben and Miranda arrived at the hospital for the anatomy scan, they were greeted by the bustling atmosphere of the medical center. As they made their way through the corridors, they spotted Paul in his white coat.

"Hey, look who's pretending to work," Miranda said with a smile, nudging Ben gently as they approached Paul. Paul looked up from his work, his face breaking into a grin as he spotted his friends. "Anatomy scan day. Exciting isn't it?"

Miranda nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it's a big day for us," she added

With a playful grin, he knelt beside her and placed a gentle hand on her abdomen."Go make Uncle Paul proud. Little Guy"

"Little guy" Miranda raised an eyebrow

He nodded as he continued "I've got a feeling you're going to be a little boy. But hey, if I'm wrong, don't hold it against me, okay?" He stood back up and hugged Ben and Miranda "They are going to be one lucky kid to have you two as their parents,"

"See you later Uncle Paul" Miranda smiled as she took Ben's hand and they continued to walk

As Ben and Miranda entered the ultrasound room, a sense of anticipation filled the air. Miranda settled onto the examination table, Ben took a seat beside her, his hand reaching out to intertwine with hers. Together, they watched as the ultrasound technician applied gel to Miranda's belly and began to move the wand across her skin, searching for the first glimpse of their baby.

Almost immediately, the image of their unborn child appeared on the screen, the outline of a tiny figure visible amidst the swirling patterns of black and white. The baby was incredibly active, kicking and squirming as if eager to make their presence known.

"Wow, looks like we've got a little mover in there," the technician remarked with a smile, as they tried to capture the necessary images for the scan.

Ben and Miranda exchanged delighted looks, their hearts swelling with love and wonder at the sight of their active little one.