Theodore's Pov
Three months later.
I’m standing next to the exam bed, my fingers laced gently with Juniper’s as she lays back, her other hand resting on her swollen belly. The room is dim, quiet except for the hum of the monitor nearby, and yet my heart feels like it’s pounding out of my chest. It’s not the first appointment I’ve been to, not even the second, but today is different. Today, we might finally find out.
I glance down at Juniper’s belly again, awestruck. It’s rounder now, unmistakable. That tiny life growing inside her, it’s still almost surreal to think about. She catches me staring and lets out a soft laugh, squeezing my hand gently.
“Why are you so nervous today?” she teases, her eyes dancing. “This is the third appointment you’ve been at.”
I nod my head, managing a she
