| �Stop fidgeting,� Joey snapped, slapping Dawson�s hand. She was lying on the Doctors table waiting for her sonogram. Her hormone levels were very high and the doctor wanted to make sure that everything was okay. �I can�t help it. You know I love these sonograms. A chance to see out child before it�s born. Do you know how amazing that is?� Dawson looked up at her with puppy dog eyes. She was about to retort with a smart remark about how amazing childbirth was and whether they wanted to swap, but the doctor returned. �Okay, let�s get started,� he said, moving Dawson out of the way and starting the procedure. The familiar boom of the baby�s heart beat filled the room and both of them were relieved. But Joey didn�t feel right. It sounded blurred, almost as if it was going through two speakers rather than one. �So, have you picked out any names yet?� the doctor asked, turning the screen so neither of them could see it. There was a sly smile creeping across his face. �Actually, we are having a bit of trouble deciding on a name. Any suggestions,� Joey asked, trying to lighten the mood. The truth was she was terrified. Dr Crisp giggled and started to spin the screen back towards the anxious couple. �If I were you, I would start looking for more than one name,� Two hearts beats showed on the screen. Two little babies curled up next to one another. Joey was pregnant with twins Both Dawson and Joey were speechless. Of course it made sense, the large weight gain and the abnormal hormones. Joey almost felt stupid for not realising. �There are two?� Dawson asked, eyes fixed to the screen. �Yes there are Mr Leery, both of them strong and well. Is there any history of twins in either family?� �No on my side, Joey? Dawson asked, eyes still unable to tear themselves away fro the screen �I think my great great grandmother was a twin. I can�t be sure though. Is everything going to be okay with them? Will I have to do anything differently,� Joey asked, full of concern. �Not really, some extra vitamins and more rest, apart from that keep doing what you�re doing. I�m going to get you in touch with a multiples support group in the city and I would recommend reading up on having twins. Any further questions, ask me.� Dr Crisp stood up, shock Dawson by the hand and went to leave the room. �Oh, and before I forget. Merry Christmas,� �Merry Christmas Doctor,� Dawson said. He turned and faced Joey. She looked radiant. �Wow. Two of them,� Dawson said, reaching over and squeezing Joey�s hand. �Are we going to have to move?� Dawson asked. �There is a chance. Don�t think our apartment can hold all four of us.� Joey said sadly. She didn�t want to move, but they needed to consider it. �My mum is going to go wild over this. Two grand children to spoil,� Dawson helped Joey off the table after she had cleaned herself up. �Your mum? Think how Bessie�s going to be!� Joey smiled. �Shall we call them when we get home?� Dawson said, helping Joey into her coat. �No. We are going home in 3 weeks for Christmas. Let�s tell them all together then!� �So much for a quiet Christmas,� Dawson muttered under his breath as he opened the door and led Joey out of the surgery. |
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