Living With Captain America/ [2]( COMPLETED)

Chapter 17

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"Bruce?" Ella called out as her and Steve made their way onto the scientist's floor. Both agreed they wanted to get the pregnancy confirmed by a professional before they started getting too far ahead of themselves. Bruce was the closest thing they had in the tower to a medical professional and one of the only people Steve trusted to keep it on the down low.

"Ella, Steve what can I do for you?" Bruce asked as he came round the corner to greet the couple. Ella was about to speak but didn't know what to say. She squeezed Steve's hand gently.

"We have a favour to ask you actually," Steve started smiling down at Ella, "Ella's pregnant."

Bruce's eyes grew wide, his gaze automatically shifting to her stomach, "Congratulations." He smiled pulling Ella in for a hug

"Thank you. We were kind of hoping you could check and make sure everything is okay?" Ella asked

"You know I'm not that kind of doctor, I don't really have the training..." Bruce trailed off

"I know but you're one of the only people we trust completely. The last thing we need is the press finding out. Especially considering we haven't told anyone yet." Ella explained causing Bruce to sigh.

"I don't know, you really should go to a hospital." Bruce replied

"Doctor Banner, I trust you with my life." Steve said seriously and Ella felt like she was missing something in their conversation.

"Please Bruce, come on, in Calcutta you must have seen lots of babies. I'm only asking you to confirm one!" Ella added

Bruce chuckled, "Okay I will take a look. Let's continue this on the hospital floor though, all the equipment I need is there."

Once on the floor Tony had turned into a makeshift hospital after the Lumia's bomb explosion Ella got settled on the bed while Bruce set up the equipment. Steve took a seat next to her and grabbed her hand.

"Is it weird to feel nervous?" She laughed softly

"Everything is going to be fine." Steve promised

"Well until you have to tell Tony, I'd make sure you have your shield handy Cap." Bruce laughed

Ella lifted up her shirt gently exposing her stomach. Bruce turned on the machine before applying cool gel onto her stomach. Ella shivered as it made contact with her skin. Silence felt across the room as they watched Bruce work, looking from her stomach to the machine and back again.

"Well?" Ella asked somewhat impatiently

"Well you're definitely pregnant. From the looks of things I would say around 10 weeks." Bruce responded

"10 weeks? Just over 2 months and I didn't notice?" Ella asked incredulously

"These past months have been kind of hectic what with the wedding, the honeymoon and Christmas." Steve pointed out

"Plus pregnancy is different for everyone; sometimes it isn't that noticeable in the beginning." Bruce added gently.

"All the signs were there I just didn't connect the dots." Ella explained causing both men to laugh.

"That's something you and Tony have in common. You're geniuses when it comes to really complex stuff but when it's staring you in the face you don't see it." Bruce laughed.

"Is everything okay? With the baby, I mean. It's healthy?" Steve asked

Bruce smiled at the super soldier, "The baby is perfect, Steve. Strong heartbeat, right size. You guys are going to make amazing parents."