Dedication: Sonic Ash, ~Melody~, Jyoumimilove, and everyone else who kicked my ass until this story was out!
Disclaimer: Digimon is NOT mine. But believe me it will be-and when it is, you will know.
If You Said...
Chapter Four: If You Said, "I'm Pregnant."
Juri walked in the door, and I couldn't help but notice she was almost in a daze. She looked so happy. I watched adoringly as she attempted to put her coat on the coat rack. She missed by a mile, but she didn't even notice. Maybe she got that raise at work? Or a promotion? She slid her shoes off, put her house slippers on, and walked to the kitchen. She had the refridgerator open, and was halfway to the Strawberry Cheesecake she knew was for dessert when she saw me. She looked up guiltily and grinned. I couldn't help but forgive her for attempting to soothe her munchies with my cheesecake.
"How was your day sweetheart? And the doctor's appointment?" I asked her.
"Oh it was great sweetheart," she replied, but then her face fell as she said, "I have something to tell you after dinner."
She seemed so serious. Was it about her doctor's appointment? Was she dying? Did she have cancer? Four days to live? My baby!
She was setting the silverware on the dining table. I rushed to her side.
"Let me do that sweetheart!" I said hurriedly as I set about putting the dishes on the table. She was dying and all she could think about was putting the dishes out? My sweet sweet Juri.
"Thank you Takato! I'm so tired. At least let me put the food out baby. I wish I could have been home. I would have made your dinner. I know how you love that southern chicken receipe I got when I was in Texas."
I was unable to object to her putting the food out since while she was talking she had already accomplished the task. That and the thought of that chicken receipe that Juri's cousin Jasmine had given made mouth water and sidetracked me.
As we were eating dinner I couldn't help but notice Juri was going out of her way to make sure I got what I wanted. That sweet think. She was trying to make my last memories of her good ones. But all my memories of her were great. Except that time when she...but I won't talk about that here. I could see right through that little wife of mine. She was the best girl any man could ask for. I'm so glad she chose me.
"Takato?" she asked suddenly.
"Yes dear heart?"
"Have you ever thought about having children? I mean we've been married for two years, and it's so lonely in here sometimes."
What did I tell you? She's so wonderful! She's wishing I had been able to have a child with her before she left.
"Oh 'Ri-chan, of course I want children. But I can always adopt." I said soothingly.
To my suprise she looked absolutely petrified. Must not have been the answer she was looking for...
Eventally dinner was finished, and after I finished washing the dishes (erm...I just stuck 'em in our dishwasher, and thanked the Lord and Lady that in the years since our childhood dishwashing technology had advanced.) I found that Juri had set up my chair with pillows, coffee, and the quilt we kept in the living room for winter nights such as this one. The fire was lit and it looked so comfy.
"Juri you shouldn't have! Someone in your delicate condition shouldn't be doing so much work."
Juri's mouth opened wide as did her eyes. She was trying to say something.
"You...you..you know?!" she finally got out.
I nodded solemnly.
"Oh Takato!" she said, or more she screamed.
"Calm down, and don't over exert yourself!" I chasitised.
She looked only the slightest bit guilty. "Well it isn't going to happen like right away Takatomon!" Juri said playfully.
"Well, about how much longer do we have?"
"Within the vicinity of nine months." Juri said.
I was relieved. We had more time than I'd thought."Well, we should get to bed while we still can 'Ri." I said suggestively. And you can bet I didn't mean sleeping.
She giggled and the two of us ran into our room.
Some hours later I was still awake, thinking about how I would soon loose my Juri. I was devastated, as it was finally sinking in. She would be gone forever. In only nine months.
At this point, something clicked. I don't know what it was, or why I thought of it, but I remembered Juri and I talking about children. And then it clicked.
Juri wasn't dying. She was pregnant. The total opposite of death. She was, I mean, we were having a child! We made a life! I let out a girlish squeal and Juri woke up.
"Takato?" she asked wearily.
"I just figured it out Juri! You're not dying! YOU'RE HAVING A BABY! WE'RE HAVING A BABY! I'M GONNA BE A DADDY!" I screamed.
Juri's face was serious as she said, "But Takato...I am dying...I've got cancer."
My face fell, and all happiness was gone. She really was dying...
"I'm kidding Takato! I'm kidding!"
I didn't know whether or not to believe her, but I figured she was done with her kidding. All the while we lay there, her in my arms, that night, the same thing looped through my mind: The woman I'm holding is having my baby. I'm a daddy.
.....
Juri and I rushed out of the car, with our child in hand. I had the baby, after much prodding on my part to Juri. We were having a happy baby day party, and I didn't want her to drop our child in surprise. She was notorious for that. We opened the door and many shouts were heard.
Juri shushed them all after a squeal of delight and dropping her bag with her nightgowns and such from the hospital. I gave a semi-victory grin. I knew should would drop something.
Lee, Ruki, Kenta, Kazu, Suzie, and all our other friends. Even Juri's cousin had flown here from America.
Jasmine took the baby from me and stared at it in marvel.
"Is it a girl or a boy Kato?" she asked me.
"Girl." I said simply.
"Her name is Michiko!" Juri said happily, "Michiko Temistica Matsuda."
I grinned along with my wife. I knew that many happy things would occur in my life, but this moment, would always be treasured.
A/N: Sorry if it was rushed, but I just wanted to hurry out the last chapter. The sidestory has been put on hold while I redo Strawberry Vanillia to make it a Sukazu, and to answer questions about Kai, no he was not made up, but he is not part of the Tamers series. I think he's from one of the video games, but in all honesty I forgot. But please, PLEASE review! I LOVE hearing from you guys, and reviews help. And if you're an author, and you don't review, SHAME ON YOU! You know more than anyone that reviews are important.
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