“We had sex this morning and… I’ve been freaking out ever since. I just want to make sure I didn’t mess anything up.”

Dr. Gaines chuckled gently and wheeled her stool over. “First time parents?”

“Yeah,” we said in unison.

“Any bleeding or discomfort?”

“No. None.” I shook my head.

“Well, let me put your mind at ease. Sex during a normal pregnancy is completely fine. It won’t harm the baby. Actually helps keep hormones balanced and strengthens your emotional connection. As long as Phileigh is comfortable, you two can have as much sex as you want.”

Kellon exhaled sharply, and relief washed over his face.

“Told you,” I whispered, nudging him playfully.

“Whatever,” he mumbled. A smile crept back up.

“Let’s take a look and make sure everything’s on track,” Dr. Gaines said, rolling over the ultrasound machine as I lay back on the table and rolled my shirt up. I glanced at Kellon, who looked eager to see the baby. His eyes were glued to the ultrasound screen.

“Okay. Here we go!”

The cold jelly made me jump, but a second later, the soft static of the machine filled the room, and then a heartbeat followed strong and steady just as it was the last time I visited the doctor.

“There baby goes. Looking great. Beautiful heartbeat. Would you like to know the sex?”

My heart skipped.

“You can tell already?” Kellon asked, taking the words right out of my mouth.

“Sure can,” Dr. Gaines said, rotating the wand. “Do you two want to know, or do you have some big reveal planned?”

My eyes immediately flew to Kellon, looking to him for direction. Did I want to know? I thought I had more time before I found that out. Lolo had mentioned a gender reveal, but I didn’t want all the hassle.

“It’s your call, baby,” Kellon said, squeezing my hand. I looked over at Dr. Gaines, unsure of what to do. Knowing the sex of my baby would make this whole thing a lot more real, but I guess there was no going back.

“Yes. Let’s do it. Let’s find out,” I said quickly before I could change my mind.

“Right there… That’s the sex,” Dr. Gaines said, making me turn my head toward the screen.

“It’s a boy!” I blurted out before I could stop myself. “Oh my God!”

Kellon stared at the screen and then at me with tears and something deeper in his eyes.

“You sure?” he whispered.

“Positive,” Dr. Gaines confirmed, grinning.

“I’m having a son!” Kellon shouted, leaning down to kiss me on the lips. Hearing Kellon claim my child as his own made tears well up in my eyes. This moment was beautiful.

“Thank you, Doctor. Thank you for getting us in so quickly,” Kellon said.