Falling Skies

Back at the school

Anne POV

When we finally arrive back at the school, Hal approaches Tom. I decide to stay next to him. I honestly don't know how he is going to react. It could be bad, good, or empty. I honestly can't tell Maggie what's going to happen to her child. I hope this means she isn't going to be pregnant forever, because that will suck.

"Dad, I have something to tell you." Hal says shyly. Ben managed to fall asleep halfway there. His spikes are growing back so I estimate we have about a five minute gap.

"Hal, can it wait." Tom says heading outside to give the announcement and deal with the people after. I nudge Tom and give him a look. Hal looks at me gratefully.

"Dad, Maggie is pregnant and I'm the father." He said. I think it took a moment for Tom to register his son's words. Then he smiled. Hal returned that smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. I think Tom noticed this as well.

"What's wrong?" Tom asked Hal.

"The dust Tom." I answered and Hal nodded. Tom thought for a moment. Then it dawned on him too.

"Shit." Hal nodded.

"I'm going to ultrasound Maggie today and find out how far along she is and to see if the baby is growing." I said and I hugged Hal. Tom did as well.

"Thanks Anne." Hal said and I nodded.

I walked back into the acting doctors office. Maggie was already there on the table set up next to Ben.

"How did Tom react?" She asked laying down and pulling up her shirt. I got out the gel and wand.

"He was excited for you guys. Until he remembered the dust." I said and turned on the machine.

"It always comes at the worst times doesn't it." She said and I laughed.

"You have no idea." I said and squirted some on Maggie's stomach. Hal walks in without Tom. I guess he went out to inform everyone. Ben still hadn't woken up. Hal walked over and sat down next to Maggie. It sucks that they'll always be 22.

I see the baby and hear the heartbeat.

"Well, it looks like you're about 3 months along. It also looks like the baby is going to continue growing based on the heartbeat. I'll give you another ultrasound when you hit 6 months." I said and Maggie nodded. She had tears in her eyes. I looked and Hal had them as well.

They are going to make great parents. But our happiness is transferred to Ben behind us groaning. He opened his eyes and didn't scream from terror. Hal smiles at me. That's the first time since he's been rescued.

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