The next morning Arvilla woke up and got ready for the day.

Robert came by to pick her up at 10:00.

"Hey!  You feel okay today?"

"Yeah, I feel okay.  Better now that I'm in this nice roomy skirt!" Arvilla smiles and messes with her skirt as she moves her hips from side to side. "I tried on pants and it was NOT happening!"

Robert laughs.
"Well you look very nice!"

"Thanks." She giggles. "Where are we going?"

"Wherever you want to go."

"Well anywhere there's food."

"What's the best place to get a nice brunch around here?"

"Cafe Niche!  Oh my gosh, we have to go there!"

"Sounds good!  Just tell me where to head."

**

Robert and Arvilla had a delicious brunch before taking a nice walk in the park.  The two had a very relaxing day, they didn't do anything extravagant, they just wanted to talk and get to know each other even more.

The two sat down on a park bench, and Arvilla smiled at the young children playing nearby.

"Ready for that?"

Arvilla turns to Robert and smiles. "I am."

"You're gonna make a great mom."

"Thank you.  You're gonna make a great uncle Bobby." She smiles.

"Uncle Bobby?  Now that sounds great!"

Arvilla laughs and rubs the side of her stomach.
"Just a few more weeks and I get to see what these little porkers look like.
  You'll have to make a trip up to meet them."

"I will!  I definitely plan to make a trip to see these two." Robert says placing his hand on her belly.

Arvilla looks down to his hand and smiles softly.

"They're active!"

"Mhm." She nods. "Always!"

"That's so cool.  Do you need anything?  Are you hungry?"

"No, I can wait a little while longer." Arvilla chuckles.

"Okay.  Here, drink your water."

"I'm good, thanks."

"Drink your water." Robert moves it closer.

"But then I'll have to pee."

"You'll have to pee anyway." He chuckles.

"That is true.  Okay, give me!"

"I just don't want you getting dehydrated."

"Well thank you for caring."

"You don't have to thank me for caring, you nut!"

Arvilla laughs and playfully hits his arm.  She then takes a sip of water and looks off in the distance.

"What are you thinking about?"

".. I'm thinking about what I want to eat next."

Robert laughs. "I did some googling and there's this place I thought sounded really good."

"What is it?"

"Tamarisk."

"THAT'S MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!"

Robert laughs at her excitement.  He thought she was adorable.

"Well great, I'm glad you're excited!"

"I am!  It's so good!"

"Awesome!"

"Yeah!  Let's go, that water is catching up to me." Arvilla places her hand on her stomach.

"Already?"

"I'm Pregnant here!" Arivlla shouts making Robert laugh.

"Sorry, sorry!  There's a porta potty right there, let me walk you." He stands.

"I don't fit in that!"

"What?!  You're crazy!" Arvilla laughs. "You're not that big, Avilla."

"I feel like I am!" She says as Robert helps her up.

Arvilla then sighs and lifts her shirt revealing her belly.  She rubs it and gets an exhausted look on her face.

"Woah.."

"Told you!  You see how stretched I am?" She says placing her hand on her stomach.

"Yeah, wow.. Can I ask a question?"

"Sure."

"I promise this isn't meant to come across as rude!"

"What is it?"

"Where is your belly button?"

Arvilla laughs and pokes her belly button.
"That's it!  It's getting ready to pop out, I just know it."

"That is so crazy!  Can I poke it?"

"Uh, sure." She chuckles.

Robert pokes her belly button and says, "I'm sorry, this is all new to me and I'm amazed!  Are you proud of yourself?  Because you should be!  I mean, this is so cool!  You are incredible!"

Arvilla pouts.

"I don't like to see you pout, Arvilla."

"Then don't say those nice things to me!" She cries.

Robert hugs her and chuckles. "I'm so sorry I'm always making you cry!"

"Oh stop that!  You're just so nice!  I have the most amazing friends.  I'm so blessed."

Robert smiled and held her a little tighter.

**

Robert and Arvilla made it back to the car.  Robert then drove to a nearby store for Arvilla to use the restroom.

"Thank you for that, Bobby!  I almost peed on myself!"

"Haha!  No problem."

Arvilla buckets herself in, then holds her belly and lays her head back.

"Are you sleepy?"

"A little bit.  I have to take a nap everyday now."

"Do you want me to take you home?"

"I don't know.. Well yeah why don't you take me home, I'll take a little nap, then change into something a little nicer for dinner... And shower because I got a little sweaty." Arvilla pouts.

Robert chuckles. "Alright.  Can we do an early dinner though?"

"Sure.  Why?"

"Just cause." Robert smiles.

Arvilla smirks. "Hmm.. Alright." She laughs.

**

By the time they arrived Arvilla was already out.

Robert looked over and smiled.  He then placed his hand on her shoulder and lightly shook her.
"Arvilla.. Arvilla."

"Mmm.. No." She mumbles.

Robert chuckles. "Arvilla sweetie, wake up.  You're home."

"Huh?" She looks around. "Oh. Sorry.."

"It's okay.  Sorry to wake you."

"Heh, it's okay." Arvilla sits up and makes a painful face. "Ooh ouch.." She whispers.

"You okay?"

"Mhm." Arvilla nods. "My butt hurts."

"Your butt?  Why?"

"I've been sitting for too long."

"Aw.  Hang on right there, I'm coming around to help you out."

"Thank you." Arvilla takes her seatbelt off and rubs where the babies have been kicking.

Robert then opens the door and smiles. "Hello!"

"Heh!  Hello.."

"Aw you look like You're in so much pain!" He says in a sad voice.

"I'm just sore.  The babies don't like the seatbelt, so whenever I wear one they kick so hard until I take it off."

"Aw poor little babies!"

"No." Arvilla nods. "Poor little Mommy!  They kick those little feet so hard when they're mad!"

"Ouch!  I'm sorry, that does sound like a pain."

"It is!"

Robert then helps Arvilla out of the car, and she stretches out her back.

"You rest up and I'll be back soon."

"Okay." Arvilla smiles. "I'm looking forward to it!"

"So am I!" Robert smiles.

**

For dinner Arvilla wore a floral dress.
She wore her curls natural, and applied some makeup.

"Babies, are you ready to go to Tamarisk?" Arvilla places her hands on her belly. "Oh my goodness, you're so so excited!  I feel those little feets just a kickin'!"

Just then Arvilla hears the doorbell.

"Let's get going!" Arvilla smiles then grabs her purse.  She then kisses her hand and places it on Joe's picture. "I'll be back, honey.  I love you!"

Arvilla opens the front door and smiles when she sees Robert standing there with roses.

"Aww!  These are beautiful!"

"I'm glad you like them."

"They're gorgeous!  Thank you!  Let me quickly put them in water."

Arvilla then quickly takes care of the flowers before she and Robert leave.

**

"This is such a nice place." Robert looks around as the hostess leads them to their table.

"Isn't it?  Bobby, you are going to love it!  It's so-"

"SURPRISE!"

"Ah!  Whaaat?" Arvilla shouts. "Oh my gosh!" Her eyes went wide.

Robert laughs at her reaction.

"YOU KNEW?!" Arvilla hits him on the arm.

"Of course!"

"Oh wow!  You guys, thank you so much!  Look at my friends, my dad.. Boys!  Aw my boys!  Come here!!" Arvilla holds her arms out.  Alan and Miguel hurry over for a hug.

"Boys, thank you so much for coming!"

"Aw Mrs. Holden, we wouldn't miss it!"

Just then Margene walks up. "Arvilla, these boys helped so much with your shower.  You were right, they are the sweetest!"

"Aren't they?  Aw boys, I love you!"

"We love you too, Mrs. Holden!" Both boys say as Arvilla hugs them once again.

"Hello Arvilla."

Arvilla turns to see Joe's son John.

"Oh John.. Oh my, thank you so much for coming!" Arvilla tears up and hugs him.

"It really does mean so much to me that you're here."

"My wife and I, along with our children wanted to come and celebrate grandpa's babies!  My brother and sister." John chuckles.

"Our aunt and uncle." John's youngest giggles.  His oldest child didn't aprove, but has agreed to keep her mouth shut.

"That is funny, isn't it?"

"It is, but it's amazing!  We're so excited for yours and Joe's little blessings, Arvilla." John's wife says making Arvilla emotional.

"Thank you.  I'm excited too!" She giggles with tears in her eyes.

"So Arvilla." Timothy, John's youngst says.

"Yes, Timothy?"

"Are you our grandma?"

"No." Samantha who is John's oldest says.

Arvilla smiles softly. "Oh well.. I suppose I am!  I married your grandfather, so Yes.  But if you don't feel comfortable calling me that, it's okay."

"I wanna call you grandma!" Timothy smiles and hugs her tight.  His head slightly digging into her belly causing a bit discomfort.  Arvilla said nothing and smiled, enjoying his hug.

**

"Wow, look at all this stuff.. I need to do some MAJOR organizing starting tomorrow morning!"

"We can help you with the big stuff, Arvilla." Carol says.

"Oh thank you, sweetie." Arvilla said with a smile.

"Miguel and I can help too.  I'll be there tomorrow anyway to work on your garden." Alan adds.

"Oh yes, that's right!  I'll make sure and make a big breakfast for you!"

"No, Mrs. Holden.  You sleep in and Alan will make you a big breakfast!" Miguel says.

Arvilla laughs and squeezes his cheeks in her hand.

"You are too sweet!  But I want to.  I have to stay active before I.." Arvilla looks down and places her hand on her belly before finishing. "Can't." She chuckles.

"Mrs. Holden!" Miguel exclaims. "If the babies grow and grow, how will you get up by yourself?  You have trouble getting up Now!"

"Miguel." Alan gives him a look to stop.

Arvilla laughs. "It's okay, Alan.  You know, I really don't know, Miguel!  I'll make sure I'm next to something I can use to pull myself up!" She giggles.

"What about your stairs?  What if you fall and roll down them?"

"Stop scaring her, Miguel!"

"Alan I'm just worried!" He says with fear in his sweet brown eyes.

"Aw such a sweet boy!  Well if you feel more comfortable.. if it eases your mind, I'll start sleeping in the downstairs bedroom once I get closer to my due date."

Miguel sighs with relief. "Oh yes!  That would really make me feel much much better." Miguel pats his chest.

Arvilla laughs and wraps her arm around him, pulling him close.  She then looks around smiling to Margene, Carol and their partners.  Then over to the boys and Robert.  Her heart aches for Joe every single day, but having these amazing people here that care so much about her really lifted her spirit.

"I'm so incredibly blessed to have such amazing friends like all of you.  My babies already feel so loved.. Thank you." Arvilla says with a tearful smile.