#pregnantly is an adverb

[goldenamaranthe-blog]

Apple Seed 9: Auncle

Charlie: (sitting pregnantly in a bra and underwear in the communal sitting room with a fan on her, surrounded by bags of ice, and demolishing cold leftover chicken wings as sweat rolls down her body)

Lucifer: Alright, Duckie! (Hangs up the phone) Vaggie said she's on her way back from the store with all the ice cream the limo can carry. (Gently takes Charlie's free hand and gives it a supportive squeeze and tap) How are you doing, sweetie?

Charlie: (puppy eyes as tears well up) It's so hot, Dad.....

Lucifer: Awwww, I know, sweetie. I know. I'm sorry there isn't more I could do. At least the belhop is steering clear! Who-da thunk that nearly nakedness would be his repellent?

Angel: (struts into the room like he owns the place with all 4 arms filled with stuff) Alright, Toots! Time we broke out the big guns!

Charlie: Angel?! What is all this?

Angel: (ignoring the question as he piles everything on the coffee table one by one) Here's my softest, thinnest, fluffiest robe, my ankle massager, a couple of my favorite bath bombs that help with aches and pains, self-cooling rag, and a wonderful little scrunchy I got ya to help keep your hair up in this Hellish heat.

Charlie: (puppy smile and soft eyes) Awww, Angel. You didn't have to do that.

Angel: Hey, if it works for aching porn stars, it'll work for a pregnant gal. Now! (makes a grabby motion with his hands and gives puppy eyes) Can I feel the baby???? Please????

Charlie: (nods)

Angel: OooOOOOooooOooh..... (slowly and gently puts a hand on the drum of a belly and feels little flutters of movement) *squeeeeeee!!!* I call Honorary Auncle!