Chapter 39. Good News

KELLY

We both asked at the same time. Goodness, no. I'm just getting used to the idea of one baby, I can't handle two, images of twins as my siblings flash through my mind, me in despair at how they cry and poof, nope.

"Ah, didn't you know?" She looks at us guiltily, doctor, please, aren't you looking at our faces? I feel Barry's hand, slipping through mine, do I need his support? Yes, I really need to know that he will be here for when it's a ball because they are his children and I am his wife.

"No, doctor" answers Barry, his voice shaking, I don't know why. Maybe it's because of the surprise or maybe because of the fear this implies, but I never thought I could have twins.

"Well, you will have twins, I can't tell you the sex, it's still too early, congratulations, dads." You are very lucky, many dads would like to be blessed with two babies," she smiles sadly.

"Thank you very much, doctor," I murmur almost feebly.

"These two little lumps are yo