Chapter 12...Dresses, Doctors, and Diapers

I hate shopping! I've always hated shopping, yet here I am trying on dress after dress. Short dresses, long dresses, tight dresses, and any other dress Olivia could get her hands on. Though by the growth of my baby bump, if there was going to be a wedding I knew the date would have to be sped up.

"I don't like you in the mermaid style," Olivia stated studying my figure. "I liked the ball gown much better. The fluff hid your baby bump."

"Why should she have to hide it? Most people already know she's pregnant," Rebecca stated. She was sitting down on the sofa. Speaking of baby bumps, Rebecca was about to pop.

"It's just looks better," Olivia stated forcing a smile. I guess she wasn't as thrilled about the pregnancy as she led on to be.

"Dani I know you're going to hate me, but I agree with Olivia you look better in the ball gown. Not only does it hide you bump, it also shows off your curves," Abby stated. Honestly I was glad that Abby came along. I knew my mother wanted to be here, but Abby has helped me through it.

"Okay, but which ball gown? I tried on like 10 ball gowns," I stated a bit aggravated. My back hurt and so did my boobs.

"Well there is only one way to find out, try them all on again," Olivia stated.

"Mother don't put Danielle through that torture," Rebecca stated leaning back in her chair.

"Well how do you suggest we go about it?" Olivia snickered.

"How about this, I'll pick the three that I liked, and then you can decide which one you prefer," I stated going back to the dressing room.

I tried on all three dresses I picked out but Olivia found flaws in all of them. Abby could tell which one was my favorite, and tried to fight for it.

"Dani why don't you look absolutely stunning in that dress," Abby winked at me.

"It is better fitting than the others," Olivia stated "Rebecca what do you think?"

"Um I agree it's fabulous," she stated forcing a smile.

"Okay, I think we've found your dress Danielle," Olivia cheered.

"Yay! Okay now that we've found her dream dress, can someone get me to the hospital?" Rebecca stated.

"Why Rebecca whats the matter?" I asked concerned.

"Oh, nothing just my water broke while mother was bickering about your dress," she stated crying.

Oh lord, a baby is coming.

I drove us to the hospital as fast as I could. I called Dawson and told him that Rebecca's water had broken. When he arrived the whole platoon was there. I couldn't help but smile when his nieces and nephews ran to Dawson when he entered the lobby.

"Uncle Dawson, Mommy's going to have a baby," they cheered.

"I know," Dawson laughed giving them his whole attention.

"Mama's having another girl!" his nephew groaned.

"And what's the matter with little girls?" Dawson asked laughing.

"Yeah what's the matter with gurls?" his nieces sneered.

"Enough of the fussing you kids," Olivia ordered.

"Yes ma'am," we all replied.

I watched as Dawson walked over to where I was sitting. I was curled up in a chair exhausted trying not to get in the way.

"Hey," he said smiling sitting down beside me. He motioned for me to sit in my lap. Sleepily I agreed. I was freezing. He wrapped his arms around me and immediately I began to feel warmer. "You ready to get out of here?" Dawson asked.

"But I want to see the baby," I pouted. "Plus we can't leave your parents with all the kids and Damien." Dawson smirked when I made the remark about his brother.

"Hey mom, do you want us to take the kids to our house, that way you can rest while you wait on Rebecca and Brent?" Dawson asked smiling. Did he really think we could handle four kids by ourselves?

"As much as I love the little munchkins, yes I'd love it," Olivia replied. "But take your brother as well?"

"Why?" Dawson asked smiling.

"He gets whiny just like the children if he doesn't get enough sleep, and I don't have time to put up with him," Olivia laughed. I could hide my giggle when I hear her remark.

We loaded up in Dawson's car, and Damien followed in their parents vehicle. When we got home sleeping arrangements were a chore. Damien slept in the guest room, while we made palates on the floor in the den for the kids.

"Uncle Dawson is it true that Aunt Danielle is going to have a baby too?" Dawson's niece, Bethany asked yawning.

"Yes Ma'am, in fact she's going to have two babies," He stated smiling.

"She's having twins!" Dawson's nephew, Brady shouted. Dawson nodded his head. "Awesome!"

"I'm glad you think so!" I laughed. "Okay guys, everyone settled?"

"Yes!!!!" They all cheered.

"Okay goodnight guys," Dawson whispered.

"Goodnight! Love you Uncle Dawson!"

"Love you too," Dawson replied smiling.

While Dawson was taking a shower I started skimming a pregnancy book. I was fully invested in the book, that I almost didn't notice Dawson getting into bed beside me.

"Read anything interesting?" He asked.

"Yeah," I mumbled.

"I hope our little girl is a spitting image of you," He stated.

"That's nice," I replied still engrossed in my book.

That's when Dawson decided to snatch my book. I guess he didn't enjoy me ignoring him.

"Dawson, may I please have my book back?" I groaned.

"Only if you come find it," He stated hiding the book under the covers. I just turned over and huffed. I wasn't up for any games tonight.

He leaned over and started kissing my neck. I heard my own breathing change, and then I rolled back over to look Dawson in the eyes.

"Really, Dawson?" I asked annoyed.

"What? Can I not kiss my beautiful pregnant fiancé?" He asked hurt.

"No what I meant, was are you that horny that you have to kiss me when I look my worst?" I asked aggravated.

"All I see is a beautiful woman with a sexy retainer in her mouth. It gives you the most adorable lisp," He stated smirking. I knew he was just making fun of me now.

"Whatever," I laughed, and tried to go to sleep.

That's when Dawson decided just to cuddle. I was halfway asleep when I felt a small tug on my shoulder. I opened my groggy eyes to see a testy-eyed tot. Her hair was all a mess, and she looked scared to death. She was the youngest of Rebecca and Brents troop. I think her name was Brently.

"Brently what's the matter honey?" I asked turning on the light. I was hoping not to wake Dawson, but it did.

"Danielle why did you turn- Oh hey sweetie what's the matter?" Dawson asked.

"I had a nightmare," Brently stated about to cry.

"Awe, well would you like to sleep in between me and Uncle Dawson?" I asked. Brently simply nodded and Dawson picked her up putting her in the bed.

"Uncle Dawson may not do much, but he really knows how to scare off monsters and bad dreams," I stated blushing. Brently snuggled in between us and we both watched and waited until she was asleep.

"Danielle I have no doubt you will be a wonderful mother to our children," Dawson whispered.

"And you'll be a great father," I sighed a tear falling down my face.

"Danielle I love you," he stated. And maybe it was the hormones talking but for the first time I felt like he really meant it.

"I love you too, Dawson," I whispered smiling, and then I went to sleep.