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I hooked my arm through Bailey’s as we walked toward the first exam room. “You know, I think the men are rubbing off on you,” I said, releasing Bailey as I reached for the chart in the box beside the exam room’s door.

“No, I think it’s the baby. It’s taken my filter away.”

I was chuckling as I entered the exam room to start the day. My earlier exhaustion forgotten.

Iwalked out of oneexam room and headed across the hall to another. One more appointment left and then lunch. I rubbed my stomach as it rumbled and reached for the chart. I opened it and smiled at the name. I’d forgotten they were on the schedule for today.

“How are you both today?” I asked as I walked into the exam room where Sami was lying on the table while Speed stood beside her.

“Excited,” Sami said as Speed gave me a chin lift.

I walked to the counter and grabbed a pair of gloves, pulling them on. “Your weight and vitals couldn’t be any better. Are you still experiencing morning sickness?”

“No, thank goodness. I was getting tired of hugging the toilet first thing after my feet hit the floor in the morning.”

“Good to hear. You’re into your second trimester, and it usually subsides by then. Everything seems to be progressing normally, so let’s get to it and see if the little one cooperates this time around with the sonogram.” I grabbed and rolled the machine closer to the table, angling it so the three of us could watch the screen. The first sonogram I’d given Sami, the baby refused to cooperate, keeping its legs bent and together.

I squeezed the gel onto Sami’s belly, then grabbed the wand and began sliding it across her stomach as I focused on the screen. Everything looked excellent with the little one, and today it had decided not to be shy.

Once I turned the dial on the machine, the heartbeat could be heard in the room, and Kane leaned closer, squinting at the screen.

“Holy shit, most men would be damn proud to show that off. Don’t know why he was being shy the first time.”

I couldn’t keep the chuckle contained when Sami slapped Speed’s forearm.

“Seriously, Kane? That is the first thing you notice? How do you even know you’re looking at a winkie. It could be a leg.”

“Well, then the kid has three of them,” Speed said, but then glance toward me.

I smiled. “You’re correct. That would be a penis,” I answered, then hit the button to print a picture of the baby for them.

“Oh my God, a boy. Ally is going to be so upset she’s not getting a sister,” Sami said, and Speed turned taking his eyes off the screen and focused on Sami.

“My girl’s tough. She’ll survive,” he said, then leaned down and kissed Sami, running his hand over the top of her head. “Love you, babe.”

I turned away and took measurements of the little guy to give them their private moment. I loved my job and had no regrets with my choice of switching from trauma to OB and specializing in high-risk pregnancies. But there were times, like now, watching a couple’s joy that reminded me I’d never get to experience that feeling firsthand.

The tap on the door had me glancing over my shoulder, and as the door opened, Bailey’s head popped in. “Well?”

I grinned, and Sami and Speed chuckled. “Couldn’t take the suspense?” I asked as Bailey walked into the room.

“No. I tried to stay busy, but it was killing me.”

“Because you’re nosy.” My eyes widened, and I looked over at Speed, and his lips twitched.

“Shut up, Speed,” Bailey said, then looked at the screen. “It’s a boy!”

“See, babe. He is impressing the ladies already,” Speed said, and Sami rolled her eyes.

I ran a towel over Sami’s stomach to remove the gel, then handed her a towel to wipe any remaining that I might have missed.

“You realize as he grows, it will look smaller in comparison to his body,” I explained as I handed Speed the printout of the sonogram.

“Don’t bother explaining, Mac. It won’t do any good. Nor will it stop him from showing that pic to everyone we know,” Sami said, and as she tried to push herself up, Speed hurriedly placed a hand behind her back to help.

“Hey, it’s not just about the size of his dick. First boy in the group.”

“Might have more boys depending what Luna’s sonogram shows,” Bailey said as she pushed the machine out of the way. “I’m surprised she hasn’t tried to come in here.”

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