Second Chance

Chapter 33

I have been trying hard to cope with everything the last month or so. Kari and I have been transforming the third room on the third floor into a nursery. We already have a crib, and a couple of cute blankets. Wanda keeps asking if I have a theme for the room, and I kind of want it to be the galazy. The realms. I want her to know where she comes from.. I know its a girl. I can feel it in me. I haven't told anyone about this feeling yet, considering today is the day I go to the appointment that will determine my baby's gender. So far the room is blue and purple, with stars everywhere. The blankets in the crib are blue with a purple canopy that hangs from the ceiling above the crib. At the top of the canopy is a little galaxy mobile with the planets and stars. Except I changed it to fit the realms more. I stand in the room looking around at all of it. I put my hand on my belly.
"This is gonna be your room, my precious life. No matter what you turn out to be, I already love you more than I love anything else." I whisper to my stomach.
"Sarah?" Kari says from the doorway. She's wearing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt with a jacket. "Are you ready?"
"Ready as I'll ever be." I smile. "I'm happy you are finally getting used to the clothes here."
"Ha! I actually see why you love these shirt things so much. They are way more comfortable than a tunic." She giggles.
"Did you call everyone?"
"They are all heading to the hospital." She smiles. She takes my hand and we head to the car. She drives. She has come quite a ways since I taught her how to use the microwave. She is very open to learning new things, and I think she loves this place just as much as I do. It took her some time to get used to the time difference between the world's. I'm very proud of her though, and I'm mostly grateful. She has been nothing but helpful, and I can't imagine doing all of this without her. We make it to the doctors and we walk in. Everyone is already in the waiting room, including Thor. He has been so exhausted lately, looking for.. Him... I sign in and go to hug everyone. I wrap Thor up in a hug and I can barely let go.
"You need to get some sleep, brother." I smile at him.
"I will when I complete my mission." He smiles back as he rests his hand on my stomach. He already loves this child, and its fascinating to watch him. He hasn't told Odin, since I asked him not to, and he has been so supportive.
"Sarah, we are ready for you." The nurse says. I walk back with the whole crew in toe. I go into the room and I can see a monitor set up, a stand with a tray on it, and a hospital bed/chair thing. She motions me to sit and everyone but Kari waits outside. My belly has grown several inches, but not so much as I thought it would. I'm almost half way through the pregnancy. Four months today. She lifts my shirt up to right under my chest.
"Alright, I'm going to put this cold liquid on your stomach. It'll help get a clear picture of the baby." The doctor smiles at me. She rubs this gel like stuff on my stomach, and it sends chills down my body. She was right about it being cold. She then puts this strange hand held device on my stomach. She runs it around, and it seems to be some form of camera. The monitor begins to relay an image. She turns it to where I can see it, and I instantly begin crying. It's my baby.
"Well, it looks like to me that you are having a girl." The doctor smiles at me. I knew it. Kari comes over and squeezes my hand.
"I can't believe I finally get to see her." I whisper, trying to stop my tears.
"I'm going to print you off a couple of pictures. I'll be right back with them. Would you like me to let them in?" She motions to the door.
"Uh, yes, please. Thank you so much." She smiles and hands me towel. I wipe off the gel and pull my shirt down as everyone comes in. They all look at me and stay quiet. "It's a girl." I squeal. Wanda smiles and runs to me for a hug.
"I was really hoping it was girl. You know I'm going to spoil her rotten, right?" She laughs.
"I wouldn't have it any other way." I smile.
"I'm proud of you." Steve says as he wraps me up in a hug. "You are so strong." He whispers to me. I can feel even more tears coming down now.
"Just saying, I'm gonna have to think of a good nickname for her now, instead of little rascal." Tony says as he touches my belly with a smile. I stand and hug him. He has been such a big help lately.
"I guess I better start buying clothes." I chuckle.
"Oh, I'm already on that." Nick says. "I just knew it was a girl." He laughs.
"You're ridiculous. How's it feel to be a grandpa?"
"Don't ever call me that." He wag's a finger at me. He pulls me in for a hug and I can feel the happiness in him.
"She will be the most beautiful child." Thor smiles at me.
"Well, she will take after me." I laugh and everyone does as well. The doctor brings the pictures back to me and I just stand there, looking at them. She is already the most amazing thing to ever happen to me, and now I have her first picture. She's beautiful. I feel a hand on my shoulder and realize everyone is standing around me, looking at the picture as well. My family, here to support me. "Guys, thank you. For everything. I know there would be no way I could do this without all of you." I tell them.
"Oh sure you could, you are Sarah after all." Natasha says as she rubs my back. Maybe this won't be so bad after all? Yes, I wish Loki was here with me. But I have all of these goofs to help me. Yes I miss him dearly, but these guys have made the time fly by. I could never thank them enough for all they do for me. They keep me sane, they make me get out and do stuff, they keep me company, and the best part? Is I get to call them family. My little girl will know that they are her family. That Thor is her uncle, that Nick is her grandpa, that Kari is her aunt and so on. She will be loved by them, and have the family I never got to have. She will be loved more than I ever was. She will have everything I never had. She is going to know about her father, and the sacrifice he made. She will know of her heritage from both realms. She will know everything. No secrets anymore.
"So, who wants to do some shopping?" I smile.