The shower
Kat and Loki had taken residence on one of the floors of the tower, just above Nat’s, when she was home. She was still at the Barton farm, helping with Clint’s wife and kids as much as she could. Pepper and Morgan had also moved back into the tower, it just made things easier to run the foundation and to have several people who would look after Morgan. Peter came by everyday after school and did his homework while Morgan did hers.
Bucky, Sam and Wanda lived on the floor above Kat and Loki, and everyone was really happy that she was expecting. Pepper told her it was just the kind of news they needed, and that she would do everything she could to make sure that Kat and Loki had everything they needed.
It had been three months since they had found out about the baby, and they had just another ultrasound appt. Loki placed the second picture on the fridge next to the first one. Kat filled a cup with water and ventured over to one of the spare bedrooms on the floor. There was plastic wrap on the floor and several cans of paint. They had been trying to decide what color to paint it, since they weren’t finding out the gender.
Loki came up behind her, sliding his arms around her stomach. She wasn’t showing much, just the tiniest little pouch, but Loki just thought she looked beautiful.
“I think we should paint it green.” He told her. She laughed, rolling her eyes.
“Of course you do.” She said. They had three colors they were choosing from. A mossy green, a light yellow and a purple. She liked the purple, but maybe it would go well with the green and they could use both.
She went and changed into her dress for the baby shower and she and Loki headed up to the penthouse.
It was decorated beautifully; Pepper had done an amazing job.
Kat walked over to Morgan and Peter, ruffling Morgan on the head. She smiled up at Kat and rested her head against Kat’s stomach.
“Has the baby kicked today?” She asked. Kat smiled down at her.
“Yes earlier, if it happens again, you’ll be the first to know.” She told Morgan. The little girl smiled big and ran off to tell her mom. Peter laughed and walked up to Kat, giving her a hug.
“How are you feeling Kat? Can I get you anything? Are you thirsty? Hungry?” He babbled. Kat laughed and put a hand on her shoulder.
“Slow down Peter, I’m good. How are you doing?” He shrugged, sitting down on the couch, helping Kat sit next to him. She knew what had happened on his school trip and everything that had happened with Quentin Beck.
“I mean, the whole world thinks I’m Spiderman now, and I don’t know how to change that. I also don’t think Beck is dead.” He fidgeted with his hands for a second. “I just, I wish Mr. Stark is here, you know? He’d know what to do.” Peter sniffled and Kat’s heart broke for him. She reached out and pulled Peter into a hug.
“I know Peter, I miss him too. But whatever happens, just know that you’re safe with us, and we’ve got your back okay?” Peter nodded and pulled back, smiling at you.
“I’m glad Mr. Stark found you.” He told her. She smiled.
“Me too.”
“Maybe we can have a little Natasha this time?" A voice from behind her said. She spun around to see Nat and Thor standing in the doorway. She ran up to Nat, pulling her into a hug.
“I missed you Nat.” She whispered. Nat smiled, kissing Kat on the cheek.
“I missed you too. This better be a girl. Don’t betray me like Laura did.” She said. Kat laughed and was picked up gently by Thor.
“Lady Katherine! I am so happy that you are bearing my brothers child!” Kat laughed at him, she always thought how he spoke was so funny, and how even though he had spent more time on Earth than Loki had, Loki spoke more like humans than he did.
“I’m glad you’re both here. We have the whole family now.” She told them. Well. Most of the family. Except the two people she wanted there the most.
The baby shower was amazing. Kat was pretty sure she wouldn’t need to buy anything at all for the baby and they had gotten enough diapers to literally last them years. They had gotten a crib from Pepper and Morgan, along with clothes ranging in various sizes. Peter had gotten them several outfits, even some with Spidey on them, which were adorable. Wanda had given them a baby book to fill out along with crib sheets, bottles, outfits and a bunch of cute little wall hangings.
Sam had gotten them a set of Avengers plush toys and Kat was in love with them. Her eyes teared up with she held Iron Man and Captain America in her hands.
Nat had gotten them a dresser and a changing table, which were already in the nursery for Loki to put together. Kat thought that was going to be hilarious. Thor had brought a rocking horse that was made by someone in New Asgard, and it was truly beautiful. Bruce had gotten them a bunch of clothes and diapers and wipes, and Kat thought that Pepper probably picked out most of the things from the boys, because none of them probably had any clue what to buy for a baby.
Bucky’s gift was probably her favorite. He had built them a rocking chair. She couldn’t stop the tears from falling when he brought it out.
“Bucky, this is…beautiful. Thank you.”
He leaned down and gave her a hug. “I told you I’d take care of you didn’t I?” He whispered. She nodded and smiled at him.
She and Loki thanked everyone for the gifts and after they ate, the boys carried all the stuff down to the nursery. Kat decided she’d go through the clothes tomorrow; she was way too tired to do anything else tonight. Loki kissed her goodnight and went back up to have a drink with Thor, because there was a good chance that she’d be asleep when he returned.
Nat came in and sat down on the couch next to her. “How are you doing with everything?” She asked.
Kat sighed, rubbing a hand over her stomach. “I’m happy Nat. Loki is happy. The baby is healthy, I’m healthy. We’re good.”
There were a few moments of silence before Nat spoke again. “Are you going to find out who the father is?” She asked softly.
Kat shook her head. “No. It doesn’t matter to Loki. He told me that he’d love the baby no matter who the father was, and that’s good enough for me.”
“You still miss him, don’t you.”
“Everyday. I tried to let it go, to let him go. To just forget about him, but I cant. I really thought he’d come back, and that was selfish of me. He deserves to be happy.” She told her. She laid her head in Nat’s lap and the other woman ran her fingers through Kat’s hair.
“He should have come back for you. He’s an idiot. The three of you could have made it work somehow.” Nat told her.
Maybe she was right. Maybe they could have worked it out. But she guessed that Steve didn’t really love her enough to try.