Randy raised her eyebrows at the comment, but said nothing. She needed to tread lightly since she wasn’t sure what caused the change in temperature earlier in the day. How does she manage to still look like the cover of a magazine in sleep pants and a t-shirt? I need to watch myself with this one, the last thing I need is another crush on a straight girl. Or worse; a confused straight girl who thinks she might be bi or just curious.
Stacy sat down on the other end of the couch. “Look, I’m just going to get right to the point because I don’t like to beat around the bush. I’m sorry if I acted weird earlier. It’s just that when you mentioned me being at the range yesterday with my dad, it struck a nerve. I don’t have that kind of relationship with him anymore and it’s sort of a fresh wound you might say.”
“You don’t have to explain anything Stacy. It’s not really my business, but I appreciate you telling me. I’m glad it wasn’t really anything I said, it just happened to be a sore subject with you.” Randy smiled. “So where are you from, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“I’m surprised you haven’t run me through the system already Officer Cash! I’m from South Carolina, Charleston area to be exact. I just graduated in May. I applied here right before graduation and when the job offer came in, I jumped on it.” Stacy said with a shrug.
“You said you have sisters here? As in, more than one sister? So you all ended up in the same city, which is not where your parents live, is that correct?” Randy prodded gently. Her investigative instincts were kicking in. Didn’t you just tell her that she didn’t need to tell you her business and now here you are interrogating her?
Stacy shifted on the couch and crossed her legs on to the coffee table. “Yes, as in more than one; two in fact. Shawn is the oldest and then Sam is the middle child. They both live about 10 minutes from here. Shawn works at the hospital and Sam works from home.”
“Oh Lord, there are three of you? I mean, that’s great. The men of Charlotte should be thrilled about that!” Randy laughed.
Stacy’s face broke into a smirk. “Well, I don’t think they’ll have much chance since they are both taken. I’m the third wheel in this troop; the only single one.” If you only knew. I should tell you, but I think I’ll wait a little longer. I love seeing people’s faces when I tell them I have two sisters and both are lesbians.
“Haha. Well, I guess there is still some hope for poor fellas then.” Randy stood up slowly and reached for her vest and belt. “I really should be going. I’m worn out and my bed is calling my name. Thanks again for the beer and the chat. Shoot me a text or call if you’re free this weekend and want a tour guide of our fair city.”
Stacy walked her to the door. “Get some rest and I’ll talk to you soon.”
****
“Honey! Wake up! The ovulation strip has a positive on it!!” Jenna pounced onto the bed, waking Sam in the process.
“Where am I? Who am I? Who are you? How can you be so chipper in the morning is beyond me. Wait, what did you say?” Sam rubbed her eyes like an adorable toddler.
“I said, I’m ovulating!” Jenna laughed.
Sam’s eyes widened. She grabbed Jenna and pulled her down on top of her. “I have a call to make then, don’t I? We need to get the little guys on their way over to Dr. Mann’s office right away! Do you want me to call the doctor’s office or will you?” She framed Jenna’s face with her hands and kissed her mouth. “I’m so excited.”
“I’ll call the doctor, you call the sperm bank. Oh my God I’m nervous!” Jenna said with a shaky smile. “What if I can’t get pregnant? What if I can’t handle being pregnant?”
Sam rolled over until Jenna was on her back. She looked down into the beautiful face beneath her, brushing Jenna’s hair back. “Baby, there is no reason for us to think that you will have any problems getting pregnant. And if for some reason you can’t, then I will carry the baby or we will adopt. As far as not being able to handle being pregnant, that’s ridiculous. You are the strongest woman I know. You survived being beaten almost to death, carrying a baby will be a breeze for you.”
They lay holding each other for a while before they got up to make some breakfast and make their phone calls. Sam studied Jenna’s face and found herself picturing what their baby would look like.
After breakfast, each of them was on the phone; Jenna making an appointment with her OB/GYN and Sam calling to have the sperm overnighted from the bank to the doctor’s office. As each hung up, they had a big smile on their faces. “Well baby, here we go!” Sam said as she hugged Jenna tight. Little Jackson squealed as he crawled across the living room floor, apparently finding joy in his parent’s happiness.
Jenna leaned down and scooped him up. “Young man, how do you feel about being a big brother? You’re going to have two cousins to play with soon too.” The little boy squealed and babbled out “Mama.”
“Son, you’re going to have to learn to walk because I won’t be able to carry you when I’m all big and fat!” Jenna giggled as he bounced on her arm, scrunching his face up and smiling at her. “Now, we’ve got to get dressed so you’re going to have to bounce in your chair for a while.” She gave him
