The Fullmetal Father

"Date night!"

"Edward are you ready! You've been in there for three hours!" Winry shouted from down the stairs.

Edward stood in front of the floor length mirror and adjusted himself tirelessly. It had been a very very long time since Edward had to wear his suit. But he knew this was a big deal for Winry. The least he could do was look the part.

It was a nice suit. A light brown, cotton jacket with matching trousers and a black shirt underneath. The buttons of the shirt were loose near the neck because Edward would be damned if he ever wore a tie. Even Winry knew this. He also had a shiny silver pocket watch hanging out of the Breast pocket.

"Yeah hold ya horses would ya women!" Edward yelled. He took one last look in the mirror and fixed his pony tail. "Well this will have too do" Ed sighed.

Edward slumped down the staircase, looking down at his feet.

Lucky for Edward he wasn't the only one dressed for the occasion.

Winry stood at the door, spinning around to face Edward. It was painfully obvious that Edward was speechless.

Winry was wearing a beautiful black and pink ruffled floor length dress with a corset top and ruffled sleeves which hung loosely off her shoulders. Her golden blond hair was tied up into a complex looking bun, leaving curly bits of her hair hang each side of her face. A parasol accompanied her to complete the look. Surprisingly she did a good job at hiding her baby bump.

"W - Winry you look A - amazing" Edward stuttered. He gawked at the beautifully woman standing in front of him.

Winry blushed and hid behind her parasol. "Well you don't look so bad yourself Ed" Winry replied.

Edward smiled and took Winrys hand in his and placed a kiss on it. "So shall be go?" Edward said, looking up at Winry with a smirk.

Winry giggled and curtsied. "Yes, we Shall" Winry replied.

The two teens walked out the front door together and piled into the vehicle.

"Don't be out too late you two!" Pinako yelled from the porch.

"Don't worry granny well be home before sunrise!" Edward laughed as he held Winrys hand.

Granny Pinako took a puff of her pipe and shook her head. "That bloody boy, doesn't know what he's in for" Pinako said. With that she walked back inside the house.

..............

The vehicle pulled up outside an old fashioned two story building in the Main Street of Resembool. This was the only real popular restaurant in the area. And for the Elric's it was a family favourite.

Edward opened the passenger door and stepped out. He opened the door for Winry who stepped out elegantly and smiled at Ed.

They hooked each other's arms together and towards the front door.

"Good evening sir, would you liked to be seated?" A well dressed waiter said to Edward.

Edward faced the waiter and smiled. "Ah yes please oh and something romantic for the young lady too." Ed said warmly. Winry blushed and kissed Edward on the cheek.

The waiter smiled at the couple and lead them over to a small two person table under a large window. It was fairly private and romantic as well.

"Shall I get you some drinks sir?" The waiter asked Edward. Ed looked over at Winry a gave her a cheeky smirk.

"Uh yes actually I'll have a bottle of your finest wine thank you." Edward said to the waiter.

Winry gawked at Ed in surprise. "Edward! I can't drink alcohol I'm pregnant remember?" Winry stated.

Edward frowned and looked over at the waiter. "Uh make that wine and a water" Edward smiled awkwardly.

"No problem sir, I'll be back shortly with your menus." The waiter bowed and walked off.

Edward sideways glanced at Winry and smiled apologetically. "Haha looks like I'm the only one gettin wasted tonight." Edward joked.

Winry shook her head at the blond, but she couldn't help but smile.

The two of them sat in awkward silence for a while. Edward rarely ever went out for dinner and Winry rarely every left the house. And finding appropriate topic of conversation was proving too be rather difficult.

"So..." Edward trailed off. "I've been thinking about uh getting a job." Edward pondered.

Winry looked up at Edward with curiosity. "Oh really? What do you want to do?" She asked.

Edward looked away nervously and bit his lip. As if he was afraid to tell Winry what he was planning to do.

"Edward" Winry said in a warning tone.

"Uh we'll talk about it another time, sorry I brought it up." Edward quickly said, shaking his head and holding his hands up in defeat.

"You wanna join the military don't you?" Winry sighed.

Edward frowned and put his hands down. "Egh it was only a thought Winry, and it's obvious they need me there." Edward argued.

"Edward! For most of my life you have been away fighting and putting yourself in danger countless times. And now as soon as you come home to start a family with me, you want to leave again." Winry scolded.

"Oh come on Winry if you haven't noticed we need money too start a family. And a place In the military is a good paying job." Edward argued.

"It's much too dangerous Edward. You know what happened too Maes Hughes. Would you really risk leaving your child?" Winry said.

Edward thought about this and frowned. "You know I would never risk my life like that. I love you and I promise I'll always be here for you and our child. I'm sorry I brought it up" Edward said sadly but gave Winry a little smile.

Winry looked unamused at Edward for a bit but she soon gave in and smiled back.

Edward reached his hand over the table and took hold of Winrys. They both looked at each other and smiled warmly.

"Your drinks sir." The waiter said as he placed down a bottle of red wine and a tall glass of water.

Edward thanked the waiter and took the menus from him. "Hmmm Winry, how would the chefs special be?" Ed asked in a sophisticated tone.

"I would be delighted with that Edward" Winry replied, mimicking Edwards sophisticated tone.

Edward nodded his head to the waiter and handed him back the menus. The waiter nodded back and walked away.

"So when is your next appointment?" Edward asked.

Winry took a sip of her water and cleared her throat. "Um tomorrow evening I think, doctor Marcoh is traveling up here for my appointments and staying in a near by hotel when my due date gets closer." Winry replied.

Edward smiled and kissed Winrys cheek. "Are you afraid?" Edward asked.

Winry looked at Edward for a while before answering. "Honestly....I'm terrified" Winry admitted.

Ed frowned. "You'll have me holding your hand the whole time, I promise I won't let anything happen too you." Edward reassured Winry.

Winry smiled warmly at Edward, giving him a loving look.

And that's when the waiter came over.