Paul Lahote's entire life shifts at the sight at Valentina Thurston. Her warmth and kindness effectively forces him to reconsider his bad boy persona he'd put on for so long. Though, she does have her own small, ever-growing, obstacles to overcome...
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On the day following Valentina's introduction to Leah and her strange dreams of that silver wolf, she was called to leave school early. She was actually grateful for her slightly inconvenient doctor's appointments, seeing as this meant she wouldn't have to see Bella Swan for the rest of the day. This, of course, was contingent on whether or not the Swan teen wanted to be with Jacob.
"Ms. Thurston," the blonde nurse called out. Valentina had learned her name was Candace. They would have to see each other pretty often, and would most likely continue to, even after the baby was born. Once Valentina had changed into her gown, annoyingly routine at this point, and she was sat on the bed, Dr. Mason walked into the room.
"Hello ladies!" She seemed to be a rather cheerful woman, she was young, probably in her early 30s.
"How was your, uh, maternity leave, Doctor?" Daniela asked, eyes alight with curiosity.
"It was wonderful, I love my son, but I am so glad to be back at work!" The two women shared a laugh, Valentina contributing a light giggle. "How are you, mommy?" Valentina knew she was pregnant. She was well aware of the fact that she was having a baby, but the word "mommy" put it all in perspective for her. Her throat closed a bit before she swallowed her anxiety.
"Fine. I'm fine, thank you."
The red-headed doctor smiled, grabbing the ultrasound wand, "Usually you wouldn't have an ultrasound at 17 weeks. However, considering I wasn't here last time you were, I just want to make sure everything's as should be." She said, calming the mother and daughter.
Valentina grabbed her mother's hand, and a smile appeared on Daniela's face.
"Huh."
"W-What? Is something wrong?" Valentina's instincts were nothing short of materna. Her grip tightened on Daniela's hand nervously.
"Not...wrong, just...interesting," Dr. Mason assured.
"What is it, Doctor?" The french woman asked.
"I don't know how they didn't notice it before," the doctor muttered, pressing buttons on the ultrasound machine.
"Doctor! What is it?!" Valentina had always been impatient, pregnancy definitely enhanced it, though.
"Well, Ms. Thurston, it would seem that, somehow, they missed the second baby on the scan. Congratulations!" Twins. Valentina was having twins. Dr. Mason left with the intentions of paperwork and printing the scans.
"Mommy," Valentina's watery voice choked out, "I was barely ready for one. How am I gonna take care of two?"
"Oh, mi amore, that's the beauty. It's not just you, it's me, and dad, and Adelina! We're all here to help, you're never alone, bébé." Daniela hugged her daughter tightly, comforting the teen.
After the appointment, Daniela and Valentina took a much needed trip to a fast food restaurant for chicken nuggets, fries, and a vanilla milkshake. The pregnant teen felt like she could eat the entire supply of food the restaurant had and still be hungry.
