Sea Legs (Updated 09*21*19)
After a little encouragement from other players I've finally decided to "move" my story from another thread to this one. Moves in quotes simply because I'm not moving anything, just copying the posts...
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It was only seconds after Niella called out "I've got fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast!" that everyone was sitting at the table happily gobbling them down. It was Wednesday, Raj's mid-week game day so usually everyone just hung out before hand and all went together. Today, however, Karlie and Raj had an errand to run. "We're both scheduled for our yearly physical at 10 at the medical center. After that there probably won't be much time other than to get to warmup." Raj said. "Then I'm going to drop Raj off at the stadium and run back to get mom," Karlie continued "so you two have the morning to yourselves." "Hey let's work on our baby announcements!" Niella suggested enthusiastically.
https://i.imgur.com/ip5VdBV.jpg
Raj and Karlie arrived at the medical center. They were given the customary sterile cups with their names on them for basic tests such as kidney function, glucose levels, drug tests (required for all sportsball players,) etc. and shown to the bathroom. When they were finished they were shown to their examination rooms and given a gown. Dr. Persephone Han was Karlie's doctor. After asking Karlie a few standard questions, Dr. Han ran Karlie through the routine physical exam, testing things like flexibility, balance and reflexes.https://i.imgur.com/c2D4ywU.jpg
After they were finished Dr. Han had told Karlie to have a seat on the examination table while she went to get the lab results and then if everything was good Karlie could be on her way. When the doctor returned, she began writing on a prescription tablet. Without looking up she said "I'm going to write you a script for some prenatal vitamins. Your iron's a little low but nothing to be worried about." "Wait, my iron's low? I'm sure it's just because I've been skipping the greens lately. Can't I just take over the counter iron vitamins? I'm not pregnant, so?" Karlie asked, confused. "Well you are according to your lab results. And you're perfectly welcome to take over the counter vitamins, but prenatal are specifically designed for the healthiest mommy and baby." Dr. Han replied, not looking up. Karlie sat in stunned silence. How had this happen?? Had she missed a pill?? She had always thought she'd have a child someday, but she imagined actually being prepared! Wasn't that how this family planning stuff was suppose to work?? How was Raj going to take it? They hadn't even talked about having children yet! Her mind raced a million miles an hour but slowly the stunned silence turned into a soft, blissful happiness.
https://i.imgur.com/KuHBQU8.jpg
She knew exactly how Raj would react. She knew because she had always known. There won't be a child more loved in the entire world, and Raj would go beyond the world to do anything for that child. And so would she. Planning schmanning, this was the stars talking to them, just as Raj had said. As she slid off the examination table and took the slip from Dr. Han, a plan started forming in her mind of how she wanted to tell Raj the news. Karlie rubbed her hand over her stomach lightly and thought "Welcome to the family little one" and she lightly giggled, remembering the high five of Niella's tummy. She hurried as fast as she could getting dressed, luckily making it out of her appointment before Raj had made it out of his. She stepped outside and dialed her phone. "Hey Ny? Could you do me a favor and pick up mom on your way to the game? I have something I have to take care of." "Oh of course! I can tell your mom about the baby announcements on the way over, she'll be thrilled!" Niella mused. "Perfect" Karlie said, amused that she'd be having the same conversation soon.
https://i.imgur.com/Kbl11Kz.jpg
By the time Raj's appointment was over, he was running slightly behind. When they pulled up to the stadium, Raj leaned over the center console and gave Karlie a quick kiss and hopped out, expecting her to hop into the driver's seat. When he heard, instead, the car alarm beep he looked back over his shoulder. "Aren't you going to go get your mom??" Raj asked. "Ny and Connor are going to bring her" Karlie called back to him just as he dashed in the door. It wasn't long before Niella, Connor and Shari got to the stadium. When they got to the the team's box seats, they found Karlie enjoying a veggie burger, watching the game out the picture window.
https://i.imgur.com/ZfdpHZP.jpg
Being a mid-game week they had the place to themselves so were completely free to get as "supportive" as they wanted. Everyone watched the game on the giant screen TV while they enjoyed the spread put out by the team owners, munching on the usual stadium fair like hot wings, nachos, popcorn and hot dogs and then a host of higher end food like butter and garlic broasted turkey and watermelon and scallion salad. By the last break of the game, the Green Llama's were in the lead by nearly 40 points, completely securing the win.
https://i.imgur.com/HYy0VNu.jpg
As the teams retreated to their coaches, everyone stood up to stretch, and Karlie slipped out the front door down the stands unnoticed. Shari, Connor and Niella were discussing the game when Niella's attention was snapped to the sports caster on the TV. Connor and Shari immediately followed her gaze. "Hey hey hey! What do we have here on the jumbotron? Looks like a special message to Raj Patel!" the sportscaster announced. Let's have a closer look!"
https://i.imgur.com/6T1wxuL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TaeaTVH.jpg
Soon the feed was switched from the jumbotron to a live shot of the empty sportsball field. Empty except for Karlie standing right in the middle. Seconds later Raj appeared on the field, running towards Karlie full speed. The crowd's roar was deafening. The camera followed him as he stopped right before he got to her asked her something unheard over the thundering cheers, and then dipped her into a long kiss. The crowed only got louder as Raj scooped Karlie off her feet, and carried her right off the field.
https://i.imgur.com/CnB32LK.jpg
"That just might be the last we see of Rajan Patel tonight!" the sportscaster announced. It was.
https://i.imgur.com/fqqGkwO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ip5VdBV.jpg
Raj and Karlie arrived at the medical center. They were given the customary sterile cups with their names on them for basic tests such as kidney function, glucose levels, drug tests (required for all sportsball players,) etc. and shown to the bathroom. When they were finished they were shown to their examination rooms and given a gown. Dr. Persephone Han was Karlie's doctor. After asking Karlie a few standard questions, Dr. Han ran Karlie through the routine physical exam, testing things like flexibility, balance and reflexes.https://i.imgur.com/c2D4ywU.jpg
After they were finished Dr. Han had told Karlie to have a seat on the examination table while she went to get the lab results and then if everything was good Karlie could be on her way. When the doctor returned, she began writing on a prescription tablet. Without looking up she said "I'm going to write you a script for some prenatal vitamins. Your iron's a little low but nothing to be worried about." "Wait, my iron's low? I'm sure it's just because I've been skipping the greens lately. Can't I just take over the counter iron vitamins? I'm not pregnant, so?" Karlie asked, confused. "Well you are according to your lab results. And you're perfectly welcome to take over the counter vitamins, but prenatal are specifically designed for the healthiest mommy and baby." Dr. Han replied, not looking up. Karlie sat in stunned silence. How had this happen?? Had she missed a pill?? She had always thought she'd have a child someday, but she imagined actually being prepared! Wasn't that how this family planning stuff was suppose to work?? How was Raj going to take it? They hadn't even talked about having children yet! Her mind raced a million miles an hour but slowly the stunned silence turned into a soft, blissful happiness.
https://i.imgur.com/KuHBQU8.jpg
She knew exactly how Raj would react. She knew because she had always known. There won't be a child more loved in the entire world, and Raj would go beyond the world to do anything for that child. And so would she. Planning schmanning, this was the stars talking to them, just as Raj had said. As she slid off the examination table and took the slip from Dr. Han, a plan started forming in her mind of how she wanted to tell Raj the news. Karlie rubbed her hand over her stomach lightly and thought "Welcome to the family little one" and she lightly giggled, remembering the high five of Niella's tummy. She hurried as fast as she could getting dressed, luckily making it out of her appointment before Raj had made it out of his. She stepped outside and dialed her phone. "Hey Ny? Could you do me a favor and pick up mom on your way to the game? I have something I have to take care of." "Oh of course! I can tell your mom about the baby announcements on the way over, she'll be thrilled!" Niella mused. "Perfect" Karlie said, amused that she'd be having the same conversation soon.
https://i.imgur.com/Kbl11Kz.jpg
By the time Raj's appointment was over, he was running slightly behind. When they pulled up to the stadium, Raj leaned over the center console and gave Karlie a quick kiss and hopped out, expecting her to hop into the driver's seat. When he heard, instead, the car alarm beep he looked back over his shoulder. "Aren't you going to go get your mom??" Raj asked. "Ny and Connor are going to bring her" Karlie called back to him just as he dashed in the door. It wasn't long before Niella, Connor and Shari got to the stadium. When they got to the the team's box seats, they found Karlie enjoying a veggie burger, watching the game out the picture window.
https://i.imgur.com/ZfdpHZP.jpg
Being a mid-game week they had the place to themselves so were completely free to get as "supportive" as they wanted. Everyone watched the game on the giant screen TV while they enjoyed the spread put out by the team owners, munching on the usual stadium fair like hot wings, nachos, popcorn and hot dogs and then a host of higher end food like butter and garlic broasted turkey and watermelon and scallion salad. By the last break of the game, the Green Llama's were in the lead by nearly 40 points, completely securing the win.
https://i.imgur.com/HYy0VNu.jpg
As the teams retreated to their coaches, everyone stood up to stretch, and Karlie slipped out the front door down the stands unnoticed. Shari, Connor and Niella were discussing the game when Niella's attention was snapped to the sports caster on the TV. Connor and Shari immediately followed her gaze. "Hey hey hey! What do we have here on the jumbotron? Looks like a special message to Raj Patel!" the sportscaster announced. Let's have a closer look!"
https://i.imgur.com/6T1wxuL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TaeaTVH.jpg
Soon the feed was switched from the jumbotron to a live shot of the empty sportsball field. Empty except for Karlie standing right in the middle. Seconds later Raj appeared on the field, running towards Karlie full speed. The crowd's roar was deafening. The camera followed him as he stopped right before he got to her asked her something unheard over the thundering cheers, and then dipped her into a long kiss. The crowed only got louder as Raj scooped Karlie off her feet, and carried her right off the field.
https://i.imgur.com/CnB32LK.jpg
"That just might be the last we see of Rajan Patel tonight!" the sportscaster announced. It was.
https://i.imgur.com/fqqGkwO.jpg
