Everyone was now stunned, watching as Nina now took her seat. The men of the Moreland family speechless; trying to wrap their minds around the fact that Nina Moreland was pregnant at 49 years old. It was finally Spark who broke the silence.
"Congrats! When's the baby shower?"
All four Moreland men now turned slowly, gaping at the human fairy. "What," Spark exclaimed. "Isn't that what your supposed to say?"
"Um usually," Rick stammered. "But um there's some extenuating circumstances."
"Like the fact I'm 51 years old," Jacob grumbled. "Nina! We're too old to have a baby!"
"And whats that supposed to mean Jacob Moreland," Nina replied angrily. "What am I? Some old bitty who should be playing bingo or eating the early bird special?"
"No," Jacob said quickly, the hunter obviously flummoxed. "Its just i didn't think we were going to have anymore children. If anything I thought we'd be expecting grandkids from Caleb sooner rather than later." Gloria and Caleb now began to choke on their drinks at Jacobs statement. Casting eachother a concerned look at the very thought of having children of their own.
"Well I could give you a grandkids if you want," Spark offered. "I've seen the crusty socks under Connors bed. Pretty sure he'd be an excellent lover!"
Connor now turned beat red, burying his face in his hands at his girlfriends outburst. Spark obviously still had alot to learn about human modesty. "Not really appropriate Spark!"
"Anyway," Jacob stated, trying to shake the idea of his youngest and Spark having sex out of his head. "Theres health concerns for you and the baby. Your not a young woman anymore Nina."
Nina furrowed her brow, casting her husband a furious look as he continued to bumble his answers. "I mean you look great honey," Jacob stammered, pulling at his collar. "You look ten, no fifteen years younger! You could be a model. Your gorgeous, um angelic even."
"Your babbling Jacob," Nina smirked, taking her husband's hand. "Is it hot in here or is it just me," he asked.
"All of your concerns are valid Jacob," she said. "Your right, we're not young anymore."
"I can fix that if you want," Gloria offered, holding up her ring. Caleb now reached over, taking his girlfriends hand and slowly lowering it. "Please don't make my parents young Glo. Things are weird enough."
Nina now tightly gripped her husband's hand, noting that for the first time in all their years together, Jacob seemed frightened. "I know this is unexpected," she said softly. "And yeah, I'm scared too Jacob. I mean a new baby? At our age! It scares the hell out of me!"
"I'll be 70 by the time the kid graduates high school," Jacob stated, his voice shaky. He now turned to his wife, giving her a small grin. "Probably should've had that vasectomy when you asked huh?"
Nina chuckled softly, patting her husband's leg as she lovingly gazed into his eyes. "Probably," she grinned. "But then again I was on the verge of menopause. Bet you weren't expecting me to show up as a young hot twenty something that time."
"Can we please not talk about you two doing it," Caleb and Connor groaned. "Its kinda gross."
Everyone around the table now let out a nervous laugh, Jacob and Nina sighing as they gazed at one another. "So we're actually going to do this," Jacob stated, as if affirming that he was okay with having another child so late in life.
"I suppose," Nina shrugged. "I'm nervous too if it helps but you've always been a wonderful father."
"Well it will be nice to spend more time with the youngin," Jacob stated. "Spent so many years hunting I missed out on the boys childhood. Be nice to watch this one grow up."
"It could be twins," Spark stated. "I mean considering the magical nature of the conception its a possibility that Nina was super fertile when..." Nina and Jacob now turned to Spark, shooting the fairy a look of death, which she immediately picked up on.
"I'll shut up now."
"So," Nina said slowly. "I guess this is an impromptu babyshower then."
"I suppose so," Jacob smiled. "It also means I'm gonna have to find some work starting tomorrow."
"And I'll schedule an ultrasound," Julia added. "I've worked as an obstetrician before Nina. I'd love nothing more than to help with the pregnancy."
"Me too," Gloria stated. "I can use my magic to make sure the baby turns out healthy and happy."
"Well then," Rick stated, slowly rising from his seat as he raised his glass. "To the newest member of the Moreland family. Be it my niece or my nephew, we can't wait to meet you!"
Everyone now cheered, raising their glasses to toast Nina and Jacobs unexpected but happy news. Despite Nina and Jacobs anxiety, they would greet this challenge with a smile. It was Spark though that would have the last word.
"I'm just saying don't be surprised if it's twins."