(Week 8)

Christmas cheer was in the air and everyone was abuzz, playing games and stuffing their faces with turkey and figgie pudding.

Off to the side however, Meggy was just lounging on a couch by the window and running her hands over her belly. With the size it was now, the Christmas sweater she had on was the first thing that covered her fully in 2 weeks.

She was joined as Tari sat next to her, handing over a plate.

Tari: I got you a turkey leg with some potatoes and Smg4 said he'll save a piece of pudding for you.

Meggy: Yay, I'm starving!

She took the plate and gave Tari a cheek kiss before grabbing the leg and stuffing her face. Tari laughed as Meggy went on to devour her food at a record pace.

Tari: Wow Meggy, you ate that faster then Pac-man!

Meggy: Yeah, this baby is like having a second stomach. I'm hungry almost all the time.

Tari smiled and nuzzled into Meggy.

Tari: Don't worry, that part will be over soon. In just a few days, you'll be holding our baby and everything will be okay...

Meggy smiled back at her, then frowned.

Tari: Is something wrong?

Meggy: It's just...I still wonder if I can actually take care of a baby. I mean I don't have that many parental figures in my life and...I wonder if I'm doing something wrong.

Tari: Meggy, your gonna be great. I know you have motherly instincts, you just need to give them a while to kick in.

Meggy: Well...raising a baby is sort of like a challenge...and we all know I love a challenge.

Tari: There's the Meggy i know...

They both just smiled, looking up as they saw a mistletoe overhead. Meggy just gave a small laugh.

Meggy: Merry Christmas Tari...

They leaned in for a kiss, enjoying their last Christmas together before everything would change.

To be continued...