a very special second birthday ((tag Clark))

[slayers_desire]

It is Jonathan's second birthday. Unlike last year, where a group of friends were invited to the apartment, April has favored for a family event.

The decorations are simple, and tasteful around the apartment. Jonathan is sitting among a few opened presents, playing with the wrapping paper. (Ignoring the toys that were in the boxes for the time being).

April is watching Jonathan with a smile, tilting her head slightly for a moment. This is such a nice moment, with the three of them together.

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[slayers_desire]

April also wants to give her husband a hug. So she moves closer to him, so both she and Jonathan can hug him.

"Welcome back handsome."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Good to be back." It feels such a relief to take care of the looming threat of Solaris' return. Although the tyrant sun's story isn't over, it won't be replacing their sun anytime soon.

"You were amazing."

[slayers_desire]

"Thank you." April nuzzles close to him. We don't have to worry about telling Jor-El about the pregnancy. He knew

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He smiles a little bit and hugs her a tiny bit tighter. I guess we don't have to double-check with a doctor then.

[slayers_desire]

No... A soft mental chuckle. But perhaps I should still touch base with Emil, since doctor visits are still going to be recommended. Just like last time

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Good idea... do you want to do that now? Or wait until later?

[slayers_desire]

Yes. Once we talk to Emil, it will be easier to talk to Martha and Spike. April is still nervous. There could be any number of complications.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark looks over at the doctor. "Emil, when you're done with J'onn, can you take a look at April? She acted as a conduit between my Fortress and Cyborg, and I want to make sure she's all right." It's a good cover story, one that no one else present will question.

"Certainly," the doctor replies.

[slayers_desire]

Definitely a good cover story, since Solaris had attempted to attack her through the conduit a few times. She feels those little nervous butterflies again.

"Dinah can you just watch Jonathan while Emil checks me over?"

[jla_npc]

"Sure," Dinah says. "C'mere, little dude."

Jonathan is not thrilled about leaving his parents' arms, but he knows her and he knows that they won't be gone for long.

[slayers_desire]

April heads into a private room, away from prying eyes, to wait on Emil. One thing she is glad for is that Clark is still at her side. "A little change from last time... where he knew first."

[jla_npc]

"Who knew what first?" Emil asks as he enters the room, only catching the last part. He closes the door behind him.

[slayers_desire]

April blushes. "I am pregnant again. I am feeling all the symptoms from last pregnancy, and just today the Fortress AI confirmed I was with child."

"I was just noting, that last time you confirmed the pregnancy first."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Emil's eyebrows go up in surprise. "Congratulations. I assume, then, that you won't require a blood test this time?"

"The Fortress doesn't get false readings on things like this," Clark says with a nod. "Unless it would help with peace of mind...?"

[slayers_desire]

"Is there anything that might identify a risk to the pregnancy with a blood test?"

[jla_npc]

"Not this early," Emil says apologetically. "Or at least as early as I assume you are, if you're only just noticing the symptoms."

[slayers_desire]

"Then I don't think we have to worry about those tests until later. I figure I must just be at the first month mark."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I assume by the secrecy, also, that you'd like to keep this a secret for now?" Emil asks.

Clark nods. "At least until we can tell the grandparents."

[slayers_desire]

"They will be next." April chuckles. "And then we will tell everyone else. I will have to go off active duty again."

[jla_npc]

"I'd say you're still cleared for light duty for a while longer yet, but eventually, yes," Emil agrees. "In the meantime, while you're here, did you want me to check you over after all, or was that a clever excuse to talk to me alone?"

[slayers_desire]

"The AI protected me from any harm. I just wanted to alert you to the pregnancy. We can worry about other appointments a little later." She knows that they have to wait until later in the pregnancy for an ultrasound. And much later down the road for all the vital doctor appointments.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Emil nods. "That sounds incredibly useful. I'll expect to see you back in a couple of weeks. And again, congratulations. I hope this pregnancy goes as well as your first."

"Thank you, Emil," Clark says, smiling.

[slayers_desire]

April can't help smiling. She gives a soft chuckle once Emil is out of the room, leaning over to embrace her husband. "We are going to be parents again."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He kisses her cheek. "We are." And they don't have to worry about Solaris being a threat to their children.

[slayers_desire]

"Did you want to tell Martha and Spike right away? Or go home and just celebrate... the three and a half of us?"