Addy recovered fairly quickly from her surgery. By the time the made it to London she was back to her old self. Emily was almost 16 weeks pregnant and now had a small but defined baby bump. As Thanksgiving approached Daniel started talking to Charlotte about coming to see them. She finally agreed. The day before she was coming Emily had a doctor's appointment. It was hard for her to keep seeing new doctors. But she wanted Daniel to be able to extend his career. She was laying on the exam table while the doctor started the machine. He smiled at her.
"So this is your second?"
"Yes."
"What do you have at home?"
"A girl."
"Ah so I bet you're wanting a boy?"
Daniel smiled. "I don't care as long as it is healthy."
He nodded and moved the doppler around Emily's stomach. He eventually smiled and pointed to the screen.
"Do you know what that means?"
Daniel looked closely then cheered. "Yes!"
Emily looked confused. "What is it?"
"A little boy. Definitely."
Emily rolled her eyes and looked at Daniel. "What happened to I don't care as long as it is healthy?"
He grinned. "I didn't but...now we have one of each."
She laughed. "Nice save."
The doctor printed out their pictures then helped Emily sit up. As soon as they got back to their hotel they had to meet with Andy. Daniel was still grinning at the ultrasound photos. Andy sat down and looked.
"Boy or Girl?"
Daniel showed him. "A boy."
"Congrats. So I guess this means we can do the gender reveal spread."
Daniel cocked his brow. "What spread?"
"Margaux wants to do a pregnancy spread featuring you and Emily. Apparently people are eating up this whole young family traveling the world. It's selling magazines faster then we can print them. For the holiday issue she wants you and Emily to officially announce the pregnancy."
Daniel was unsure. "I don't know..."
Emily walked in with Addy after they grabbed lunch for everyone. She looked at Daniel's expression.
"Everything okay?"
He nodded. "Margaux wants to do a pregnancy feature."
Emily made a face. "Really?"
He nodded. Andy smiled at her.
"Like I told Daniel people eat this kinda stuff up."
Emily sat down and thought for a minute. "Okay."
Daniel looked at her surprised. "Really?"
"If it helps your career then yes."
Andy smiled. "Not to mention mine."
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When a knock came on their door Addy gasped.
"I'll get it!"
She opened the door and squealed. "Aunt Charlie!"
Charlotte grinned and picked up her niece. "Hey Cutie pie."
Charlotte drug her suitcase in and set Addy down before gasping at Emily.
"Look at you! You look gorgeous."
Emily blushed and hugged her. "I've missed you."
"Me too."
Addy looked at her mom. "Can I show Aunt Charlie her room?"
"Sure."
Addy tried to roll Charlotte's suitcase but she wasn't getting very far. Daniel walked over and laughed at her.
"What's wrong Princess?"
"It's too heavy."
Daniel went to lift it and threw his sister a look. "Are you moving in?"
Charlotte hugged him as she spoke. "I need at least two outfits for every day that I am here. What if I meet a hot English guy?"
Daniel rolled his eyes and set her bag in the guest room. Charlotte sat in the living area with Emily and smiled.
"I've been following Daniel's Destination."
Emily smiled. "Yeah it's been crazy. Margaux wants us to do this big pregnancy shoot for the next issue."
"Oh mom is going to love that."
"You told her i'm pregnant?"
"Nope. I haven't said a word to anyone."
"Good I don't know if Daniel wants them to know."
She nodded. "Speaking of...I am getting a niece or a nephew?"
"A nephew."
Charlotte made a face. "Not nearly as fun to shop for but I am sure i'll find some things."
She and Emily laughed. When Daniel walked in and sat down he looked between them.
"Do I want to know?"
Charlotte smiled. "Just discussing my shopping skills."
He rolled his eyes.
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A few days after Charlotte arrived Andy wanted to do their pregnancy shoot. Emily and Daniel were still hesitant about it but went through with it. They found an old bridge over a pong that they used as a location. Emily was dressed in a long sleeve cotton navy maxi dress white Daniel wore a navy suit. They did simple poses similar to what they always did. Andy went through them that afternoon. He showed Emily one of Daniel standing behind her and Addy touching her stomach. They were all grinning.
"This is the cover."
Daniel nodded. "It's perfect."
Charlotte handed her brother a glass of water and smiled. "Let's just hope that my nephew doesn't inherit that stupid grin."
Daniel playfully hit her making Emily smile.
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Charlotte flew home for the rest of her winter break. She was there when the next Voulez issue was released. There right on the front cover was the photo of Daniel and Addy with a pregnant Emily. She read the title.
"It's a boy for Daniel's Destination."
She was about to read the article when Victoria walked in with a distraught Sara. Conrad sat down and nodded to her.
"You saw it too."
Charlotte nodded. "Its a great picture."
Victoria threw her a look. "That is beside the point. That little tramp has trapped him yet again!" She opened her copy and read. "The couple did state that this pregnancy was unplanned but they see it as a blessing. It makes me want to gag."
Charlotte stood angrily. "I went to see Danny for Thanksgiving."
They all looked at her stunned. She continued.
"He is the happiest that I have seen him for a really long time. He is thrilled to be having a son and to be living with his daughter and wife. Can you both just once be happy for him?"
She stormed out of the room leaving them speechless.
