An Uneasy Accord

Chapter 80 - Bitch Be Crazy

A/N: I don't own anyone but my OC's…though I wished I owned the rest…*sighs*

Brooklyn relaxed against the couch and closed her eyes. The morning sickness was finally receding, allowing her to now divulge in whatever she desired or craved. Today was the day they found out if the newest member of the Hale clan was a boy or girl. Brooklyn had her money on a girl while Derek wanted a boy.

"Brook," Derek extended a hand and helped his mate up. They were still working though the Kate drama and how Kate had used Derek. Deep in her heart she knew he wasn't lying, that he didn't know Kate was going to use him and break his heart. But something wasn't right. Did Derek know she was an Argent? And if he did, did the relationship continue despite the fact?

"You okay?" Derek caught the troubled look in her eyes.

"Yeah," she forced a smile. "Just some nausea that's all."

Derek watched for any sign she was holding anything back but shrugged when he detected nothing.

Kate watched as Derek and Brooklyn left the house hand in hand and got inside the Charger.

Sick….

The smaller hunter's stomach had swelled a little more. She was walking with a slight waddle in her stride and winced at apparent back pains. She recognized the signs from when her sister in law was pregnant with Allison. She waited until the sleek car rolled down the road before emerging from her hiding place.

"I think a little supplement is in order," she slipped the tiny vial from her pocket and strolled inside the house.

"Okay let's see what's going on today shall we?"

Doctor Teague silently noted the anxiety in both of their eyes as she looked at the image that was on the screen. The smile grew at the corners of her mouth as she finally determined the sex.

"Congrats you two," she beamed, "It's a girl!"

"Knew it," Brooklyn grinned victoriously. Derek was slightly disappointed it wasn't a boy but then again did it really matter?

"So have you two thought of a name?"

Before Derek could answer Brooklyn spoke up, "I have and I hope that Derek approves of it."

His hands rubbed her shoulders and she gripped one of his hands in hers.

"Laura," she looked up into his eyes, "Laura Rachel Hale."

"I think it's perfect."

"Rachel was my mother's name," she added.

"Well I think that is a beautiful name," Doctor Teague nodded.

"Thanks," Brooklyn wiped her eyes.

Derek was deeply touched by the choice. If she were still alive, he knew Laura would've loved it and been highly protective of her niece.

"Can we find out anything else from Harris?" Brooklyn stretched out on the bed.

"No," Derek shook his head regretfully, "Stiles said his dad put a 24 hour patrol on him after the high school attack."

"Nice," she groaned and reached out for the graham crackers that sat on the stand. As she unwrapped the package Derek snatched the stack and hurled it in the trash.

"Derek what the hell?"

"You don't want those," he went to the bag and searched each box and bag, his anger rising to the surface as he spotted the tiny holes in each package.