[bhdire8]

"Alright that sets it. Will your mother be staying through to the birth?" Martin asked as he was finishing with the other feet.

[lxcttrll]

"Probably for the last two weeks of the pregnancy, if she can," Alex replied, rubbing his belly as Rosemary rolled over.

[bhdire8]

"Oh so school would have resumed by then? By the way, hows the birth plan going. What would you be choosing?" Martin put Alex's feet back down and went to clean his hands, head turning to Alex as he wiped them dry.

[lxcttrll]

"I don't know, really. I can't keep up with her schedule," he shrugged. "I want to have her in the hospital, in case my anemia hurts her. Naturally, though."

[bhdire8]

"Sure that's good. Natural births tend to lead to less blood lost too so that's an added advantage. Do you want me to deliver? I could ask another doctor to attend the birth if you want." Martin gathered Alex in his arms as he asked.

[lxcttrll]

"I was thinking one of your colleagues could come do it. I want you at my side when I have her, since she's your baby, too," Alex smiled, snuggling up against Martin.

[bhdire8]

"Alright. I will make the arrangements then." Martin smiled. "Yes you got it righr Rosemary's my baby too. Dont you occupy all her time when she come out." They snuggled a bit longer, enjoying the coziness.

[lxcttrll]

"She's my baby, I can occupy all the time I want with her," Alex grinned, happily snuggling up with Martin. Later that week, Angela returned to town, beginning to work on the nursery.

[bhdire8]

Martin came ring the bell when he got off work. He had got his hair done and his suit crisp. He fidgeted a bit as he waited for Angela to open the door. He had got flowers with him again, for Angela.

[lxcttrll]

Alex opened the door, smiling when he saw Martin. "You look good. She's in the nursery," he spoke, leading Martin to the nursery, sitting in the rocking chair in the room. Angela smiled at Martin, setting her brush aside to greet him. "Good to see you again."

[bhdire8]

"Good to see you too Mrs Raegan. I have brought flowers for you." Martin handed it over and found that painting on one side of the nursery had started. "Wow you are really a great painter like Alex said. It's every bit as perfect as I have imagined."

[lxcttrll]

Angela smiled at the flowers, disappearing to the kitchen for a few moments before coming back. She grinned when her art was complimented. "Thank you. It's very relaxing for me."

[bhdire8]

Martin had just wrapped Alex in his arms and gave him a kiss when Angela came back out. Blushing slightly he released Alex a bit and said "well I am sure Rosemary will love it a lot. Mrs Raegan may I ask if you would come to dinner with us... I mean, will you two accept my invitation to dinner tonight?"

[lxcttrll]

Alex returned the kiss, nuzzled close to his love, unashamed. Angela smiled at them both, nodding at the invitation. "Where will we be going? Do I need to dress up?" Alex laughed softly at his mother's stress, shaking his head. "Calm down, mom, it's okay. Even if you don't have anything to wear, I can't fit into my suits anymore."

[bhdire8]

"I am thinking of going to a homey little restaurant, the Barney's. I like the warm atmosphere there and the food is really nice. Me and Alex go there often too." Martin exchanged a smile with Alex.

[lxcttrll]

"I like the sound of that," Angela smiled, finishing the touches on a tiger. "What time are we leaving?",

[bhdire8]

"I have made the reservation at 730. We still have a bit of time, maybe you could finish the tiger there." Martin provided. He met eyes with Alex and silently asked if he would want to stay here with his mother or go get dressed outside with him.

[lxcttrll]

"I should be done soon," Angela replied.

Alex nodded at Martin, getting the doctor to help him stand and waddling from the room with him. "How was your day?" He asked softly, shedding his sweatpants and pulling on a pair of maternity pants.

[bhdire8]

"Great. Actually more than fine. Delivered a set of twins, they came a few weeks early but are all in fine condition." Martin kissed Alex softly. "How's your day then? You picked your mother up from the airport didn't you? Did you follow my advice to avoid prolonged standing?" He helped Alex pull up the pants, knowing it was getting awkward for him to bent down now. 

[lxcttrll]

"Good," Alex praised, returning the kiss. "I did take your advice, I sat off to the side until her flight landed," he murmured, letting Martin help him with his pants, changing from an oversized shirt to a bit more fitting while shirt with a soft, flannek over shirt.