Chapter 59

The day has finally come, and Jacob and Stefani were ready to go for their doctor's appointment. Both of them were quite nervous and excited at the same time. Hand in hand, they went into the clinic, meeting each other's hopeful glances. It had been a few weeks since the last check-up, and despite being fully cautious with everything, Stefani just couldn't keep the worries in check inside.

The welcoming smile of the doctor let her acknowledge their stay as soon as possible, and work commenced without delay. Stefani rested back against the examination bed as the doctor set up her equipment for an ultrasound test. Jacob held her hand tightly while he stood beside her.

"Let's take a look at how everything is coming along," he said to Stefani, applying cool gel to her abdomen before beginning to move the ultrasound wand over her skin.

The room was silent for a minute or so, punctuated only by the soft hum of the machine. And then there was