Mike rolled over the floor on the black little stool.
"Mikey, that's getting annoying." Mercedes tried for patience.
"I'm bored! What's taking him so long?!" Mike rolled to a stop next to her.
She adjusted her legs. "I have no idea but acting like a four year old isn't going to make him faster."
"I resent that. I'm five."
She smiled despite herself. "Why do I love you?"
"Because I'm the best man you've ever met?" He grinned.
"You're certainly the most modest."
"I'm the complete package."
She threw her head back and laughed.
"I like to hear my patients happy." Dr. Fontanilla entered the room.
"Hi, Dr. Fontanilla!" They both waved.
"Hello, Mercedes Catherine, Michael." He set aside her chart and came closer.
"We told you; call us Mercy and Mike."
"Do you often speak in unison?"
They shrugged.
"Alright. You're here for a checkup and to reveal the sex of the twins." He got started running down his checklist of items before setting up an ultrasound. "It might be a bit early but I hope we're lucky."
"Me too!" Mercedes wiggled as he spread gel over her stomach.
"As long as they're healthy, we don't care." Mike took her hand.
"But if we could have one of each, that'd be perfect."
Dr. Fontanilla smirked. He hummed a bit as he stared at the screen. "Ah! Are you sure you want to know?"
Mike and Mercedes looked at each other. "Yes!"
"This is a head right here. This is a foot. And this lets us know he's a he."
"A boy?!" Mike fist-pumped as Mercedes clapped.
Dr. Fontanilla pointed to the other baby. "That's the other head. There's a hand. And also another penis."
Mike grimaced as Mercedes pouted. "Another boy?!"
"I'm sorry, Mercedes Catherine but you could always try again."
Mercedes' mouth moved before she shrugged. "I'm so outnumbered."
Mike grinned. "Does this mean I can celebrate having two boys?"
"You can celebrate." She smiled indulgently.
"Yes! I have two boys! Not one but two! Who's got two boys?! I got two boys!"
Mercedes laughed and turned to the doctor. "He's a little excited."
Dr. Fontanilla handed her napkins to wipe her stomach as Mike continued cheering and dancing. "I haven't noticed."
M&MC
"Congratulations!"
Mike grinned. "Yeah! I got two boys! I got two boys!"
"I couldn't imagine having two of Mally." Mal said introspectively. "I don't want him pigeonholed but I think he's bad."
Mike frowned. "Huh?"
"Seriously. He's a naughty kid. I love him but he spends most of the day in timeout."
Artie laughed. "Maybe he likes his solitude?"
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This Life I Lead
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