In Duffs We Trust

Chapter 30 Blue or Pink

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Claire smiled down at the pictures in her hand. The baby was perfect and she was healthy. The doctors visit had been quick and as they made their way down town to meet with Sam and Sarah she couldn't wait to share the news with them.

"Are you happy?" Claire asked turning her attention to Tom as he drove effortlessly through the traffic.

"I am beyond the moon love" he glanced over to her smiling as he took her hand into his.

"A Christmas baby" Claire grinned.

"The best gift" he spoke.

Tom pulled into a parking space and climbed from the car as he made his way over to help Claire from the car. She laced her fingers with his and made their way inside the restaurant to meet Sarah and Sam.

"So...what are you having" Sarah grinned as she sat across from Claire.

Claire handed her the pictures and watched as her and Sam looked closely.

"Oh my god!! A little..." Sarah was cut short as the waitress appeared.

After placing their order Sarah and Claire spoke about some of the best baby shops in London.

"Have you made a list?" Sarah asked.

"No, I don't exactly know what is necessary" Claire blushed.

"Well, there is a lot, but you will also have a baby shower so creating a registry is key."

"How about a crib?" Sarah asked.

"I believe my mum has that one" Tom laughed.

"Oh that's right" Claire laughed.

"Well, we will have fun, that's for sure. Besides you can even use some of the magazine as a source for new mums and mums to be."

Claire nodded as they placed their food order. She couldn't believe how much she wasn't prepared. Tom offered her a reassuring squeeze on her thigh as she listened.

"So have you told anyone the sex yet?" Sam asked as he looked at his food.

"Yes, all the family knows as well as Ben and Sophie."

"So we are the last then?" Sarah pouted.

"Actually..." Claire began when Sarah's phone buzzed loudly.

Claire looked at Tom and they began to laugh.

"What the bloody hell! I hate this phone" Sarah laughed.

"What did I miss?" Sam chuckled.

"I actually sent Sarah a text right after we found out. Apparently it just came through" Claire laughed.

"Well, damn" Sam laughed.

"See you weren't the last to know" Claire grinned and took another bite of her salad.

Lunch had been fun. Tom and Sam has headed back to their apartment to catch the Tennis match on the TV while Claire and Sarah went shopping and created a registry. After several shops they finally stopped at a small boutique.

"Oh Claire this is just lovely" Sarah smiled showing her a small little lamb.

"I love it. What should I do for a nursery theme?" Claire asked as she looked at soft blankets.

"Soft and whimsical I think."

"That's a great idea. I've been thinking about talking to Tom about a house with the new baby coming."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, I love our place but with so many stairs, it seems like it might be a bad idea."

"True enough. Any idea where you want to look?"

"I was thinking in the country. It's so peaceful there and not as many paps."

"Closer to Tom's mum?"

"Perhaps if we find something. I don't have any family and Tom's mom has been amazing and sweet."

"She must be so excited" Sarah smiled picking up a sleeper.

"She is, Tom said she is already knitting booties" Claire laughed.

"Awe, that is so sweet. How about this?" Sarah smiled holding up a beautiful picture.

"That would be perfect for the nursery. Do they have any others to match?" Claire asked smiling.

"Let's see" Sarah grinned.

After buying all the pictures Claire thought were perfect for the nursery, as well a few baby blankets, a little lamb and a beautiful sleeper she finally arrived home exhausted. Any other time Claire could shop but she realized she was also carrying a little one and that changed things. Sarah helped take the items in the house just as she heard Sam and Tom coming down the stairs.

"Hello my love. Let me" Sam smiled taking the bags from her and setting them down.

"Did you have a great time?" Tom asked wrapping Claire in his arms.

"Of course. How was the match?"

"Good, next year we will go together yeah?" Tom spoke mentioning them all.

"That would be great" Sam grinned.

"Well, I am wore out. I will call you later" Sarah smiled and hugged Claire.

"You and me both. Be safe" Claire smiled.

"Chat later mate" Sam smiled shaking Tom's hand and hugging Claire.

Tom shut the door behind them and turned back to Claire.

"Did you have a good time my love?" He smiled wrapping her in his arms.

"I did, we found some beautiful things." Claire smiled sweetly at Tom.

"You look tired, how about a nap?" Tom grinned.

"That's perfect" Claire sighed as Tom took her hand and led her upstairs to their room.

Claire entered the room and gasped. On the dresser sat six dozen roses and a big white box.

"What's this?" She smiled turning to Tom.

"It's a gift from Ben and Sophie."

"They didn't have too" Claire smiled leaning down to smell the roses.

"You know they adore you, as do I."

Claire turned wrapping her arms around Tom's waist.

"Lay with me?" She looked up at him.

Tom nodded and pulled them to the bed. Claire removed her shoes climbing in as Tom opened his arms to her. Claire remained curled into Tom as Tom shifted placing his hand softly on her bump. Claire watched as she slowly ran her fingers through his hair.

"Hello, little one." He began.

"How about a lullaby yeah?" He whispered.

Tom softly began to sing. Claire smiled as his voice remained soft as he sang a song she had never heard before. She wanted to ask him about the song but she grew sleepy. She remained silent until she slowly drifted to sleep imagining their beautiful baby. Hoping she would look just like her daddy and his copper curly hair.