Parenthood - (completed)

Part 8

It was the day of Connie's first scan which Jacob had said he wanted to be there for.
She was stood infront of the mirror in just her underwear running her hand over her stomach.
A small bump had started to appear between her hips, it was defined more by the clothes that she wore but to load it may look like she had just put on a bit of weight.
She got ready then left the house with Grace who she dropped off at school before heading to the ED.
As Connie got out the car she noticed Jacob, with this arms around his girlfriend kissing her passionately.
She ran a hand over her stomach and sighed as he pulled away then she got back into the car and drove off.
Jacob called after Connie as she was walking in but she completely ignored him and went straight to her office.

She left her office an hour or so later to collect some files she needed from the nurses station.
Cal was stood talking to Louise, both of them nursing a cup of coffee which made Connie's stomach turn.
Charlie noticed the look on her face and followed her back to her office where she lent over the sink trying not to vomit.
"If I didn't know any better I'd say you were pregnant" he said as he closed the door behind them.
Connie looked up at him and smiled slightly as the sickness passed.
"Thirteen weeks" she said as she sat down on her couch.
Charlie smiled and sat down next to her, "congratulations" he said.

"Thank you Charlie, or should I say Grandad, if that's ok with you?" Connie asked.
"Wow, I'd be honoured Connie. I take it you're happy then?" he replied.
"Very, it was intentional if that's what you're wondering" she told him.
"May I ask who the father is?" Charlie asked.
Connie nodded and smiled slightly then looked out of the window.
Charlie followed her gaze and his eyes went wide as they fell upon Jacob.
"I had no idea, but isn't he seeing someone at the moment?" Charlie said.
"Yes he is. Me and him were never an item, we slept together because I wanted a baby, and so did he to some extent. I said he could date whoever he wanted as long as he always put the baby first. His girlfriend is completely fine with the arrangement" Connie explained just as Jacob knocked on the door.

"Come in" Connie said.
Jacob stood there awkwardly not sure how to ask Connie if she was ready to go to the scan when Charlie was sat there.
Connie caught on immediately and sighed, "for gods sake Jacob, he knows and yes I am ready to go" she said as she stood up.
Jacob nodded then went back outside then she and Charlie followed.
She said goodbye to Charlie then followed Jacob out of the ED and up to maternity.
Connie gave her name in then sat in the waiting room with Jacob for a few minutes before she was called in.

"Mrs Beauchamp, if you could just lie down on the bed for me then lift your top up and unbutton your trousers please" Mr T said as he set up the ultrasound machine.
"Are you the father?" he asked Jacob who nodded.
"Right well you can either stand there or go round to that side and hold Connie's hand" Mr T said.
Connie was shocked when Jacob instantly moved to the other side of the bed then took her hand in his once she had done what she needed to but still she smiled up at him faintly.
"This is going to be quite cold" Mr T said then placed the scanner with the gel on to Connie's stomach.
She shivered slightly but turned her attention to the screen as Jacob rubbed his thumb across her knuckles.

"There's your baby, looking very healthy. Would you like to hear the heartbeat?" Mr T asked.
"Yes please" Connie replied.
They waited a few seconds before a strong heartbeat filled the room and Connie's eyes filled with tears.
"That's our baby" she smiled at Jacob.
"Yeah it is sweetcheeks" Jacob said before leaning down and kissing the top of her head.
"How many sonogram photos would you like?" Mr T asked both of them.
"I need three" Connie said.
He nodded then looked at Jacob, "two please" he said.
Mr T nodded then printed five pictures out then handed three to Connie who had wiped the gel away and fixed her clothes and two to Jacob.

They thanked Mr T then walked out side by side holding the pictures.
"Why did you need three?" Jacob asked Connie.
"Me, Grace and Charlie. Why two? Have you told someone?" Connie said.
"No, it's for Layla. She wanted one" Jacob told her.
"Your girlfriend wants a picture of our baby?" Connie asked.
"Yeah, me and her are together and she wants to be there for me and the baby, is that such a bad thing?" he said.
"No, I just don't understand why she needs a photo of my baby" Connie spat before walking away from Jacob.