May 15th.
35 weeks pregnant.

"Good morning my little star! Happy Birthday, mama!"

"I've never been so uncomfortable on my birthday in my entire life!" Elsa whines.

"Oh honey, I'm sorry!" Jimmy walks over and helps her sit up. He then moves her to sit on his lap.  She was quite heavy, but of course Jimmy didn't say a thing!

"I'm just a ball! I'm no longer a woman, I am a human bouncy ball!"

"Aw my baby!" Jimmy baby talks as he pats her side.

"I know you're uncomfortable, but our babies are so close to being in our arms!"

"I'm just so scared of having to give birth.
I don't think I'm strong enough, Jimmy.."

"Elsa Mars, you are the toughest woman I have ever met in my entire life. If anyone can have these babies, it's you!"

Elsa cuddles into his chest as Jimmy gently rocks her.

".. I'll try my best.."

Jimmy laughs and kisses her head.
"You are so cute!"

"Thanks.. oh and thank you for the birthday wishes.
.. I'm kinda crabby today."

"Well it's understandable." Jimmy rubs her belly.

"If I were carrying these two chubsters, I'd be cranky too!"

"Aren't they huge?!"

"Heh! Yeah, they're pretty big."

"I'll never have a hot body again."

"Nonsense! Your body has never been sexier, Elsie." Jimmy lightly scratches her bump.

"How so?"

"You're a mama! You're glowing, pretty girl! Your belly is home to our two beautiful children.. there's nothing that compares to that. I love every inch of your new body."

"What about when the babies are out and I'm deflated?"

Jimmy chuckles and rubs her bump.
"I love your body, period.  And I always will."

"Aw.. I love you." Elsa wraps his arms around Jimmy and kisses his lips.

**

That evening everyone came to Elsa's tent to celebrate her birthday. Elsa didn't do much walking these days, but her friends didn't mind bringing the party to her.

"Make a with, Elsa!"

Elsa smiles and shuts her eyes.
"I wish for a smooth and speedy delivery.. and for my babies to come out happy and healthy!"

Elsa then blew out the candles.

"Elsa, I love how you're nine months pregnant with twins and you're still all dolled up!" Desiree says.

Elsa laughs.
"You know me!  I am always a Star no matter what!" She smiles.

Jimmy chuckles as he rubs her back and kisses her temple. "Ain't she the cutest?"

"I believe I am!" Elsa giggles once again.

She then turns to her friends and says, "Thank you all for the presents. Thank you for the cake, and your kind words. I love you all." Elsa said with a smile.

"We love you too, Elsa!" Everyone shouted.

Elsa giggled then took Jimmy's hand.
"It's crazy how much my life has changed in a year. I never would have imagined being in the situation I'm in now." Elsa laughs and rubs her hand down her ginormous belly.

"But here I am!
.. And I'm enjoying every minute of it." She smiles up to Jimmy.

"Awwww!"

"I'm really going to miss being here with you all twenty four seven.. but I cannot wait until Jimmy and I are in our new house next week!" Elsa smiles.

"We're all so happy for you both." Desiree says.
"And we'll be over every chance we get!"

"Aw! Well you're always welcome, my darlings."

Just then Pepper came over and started talking to Elsa's belly.

"BABIES!"

"Yes my sweetie! The babies! Are you excited to meet them in a couple weeks?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Pepper shouts with excitement as she claps her hands.

"Oh my girl!" Elsa giggles.

Pepper then kisses her belly and feels the unborn babies kick.

"They're pretty strong, huh?" Elsa smiles.

"Yes!"

Just then Elsa got a very strong contraction.
"OW!"

"Oh no!" Pepper widened her eyes and jumped back.

"No sweetie, it's not you! Don't worry." Elsa reached for her hand.

"Are you having contractions? Do we need to call the doctor?!" Desiree quickly stands.

"No, no, no! I'm okay. Really! It's just false labor.
.. Although, they've never been so strong before."

Elsa looks up to Jimmy with fear in her eyes.

"You think this is it, Els?"

"Yeah I-I think so."

"Ms. Elsa's gonna have the babies!" Ma Petite jumps.

Elsa then looks at Jimmy and cries.
"I'm so scared!  They're not supposed to come here!  I told them to come next week when we're in the new house!"

"Don't be scared, baby. You're okay.  It'll be okay.
  I'm not leaving you."

Elsa softly nods her head and looks down.
Jimmy smiles softly and kisses her forehead.

"Do you want me to get your doctor on the phone?" Eve asks.

"No, it's okay. We can't call the doctor right away. My contractions have to be a bit more consistent before we call."

"Okay. Well we'll get out of your hair and let mommy and daddy be." Eve smiles.

"Thank you.. Oh wait!" A look of panic spread across Elsa's face.

"Ethel!  You're not leaving, are you?"

Ethel looked into Elsa's eyes and her heart hurt.
"No sweetie. Of course not.
  I'm staying right here."

Both Jimmy and Elsa smiled. They were happy to hear those words come from Ethel.