Kick
The pregnancy had been a surprise to everyone. No one really expected May to get pregnant but it happened. Daisy suggested it was from the celebration of Coulson being cured but they didn’t comment on that. Everyone was happy though including Melinda and Phil. Something that surprised everyone almost as much as the pregnancy was Deke and his reaction. He was just as happy as the parents were. When they told him he was immediately asking a million questions. It had annoyed May at first but eventually, she got used to it.
Things hadn't changed much besides her not going on missions. Phil still went on missions but stayed back when he could. Currently, he was gone through and Melinda couldn't sleep. She eventually got out of bed and went to the kitchen. At around 20 weeks she was starting to show more. Her stomach more prominent because of her petite frame. She was also feeling the baby move but it was never hard enough for anyone else to feel.
When she got to the kitchen, she was surprised to see Deke sitting on the counter with an orange. “Why are you awake?” She asked as she got herself some water.
Deke shrugged. “Sometimes I just really get a craving for an orange. Why are you awake?”
Melinda laughed slightly and leaned against the counter next to him. “I couldn't sleep. The baby has been constantly moving since I laid down and I was already having a hard time resting without Phil.” She sighed and rubbed her stomach lightly.
Deke smiled and nodded as if he truly understood. “It's a good thing the baby is moving though.” He said positively.
“I know.” She smiled and took a drink of her water.
“You want a piece?” He asked and offered her a slice of orange.
“Thank you.” She accepted it happily and ate it. They fell into a comfortable silence that was almost soothing. The silence ended though when she suddenly gasped and looked down. “Wow.” She mumbled.
Deke looked at her immediately and his eyes widened. “What? Is something wrong?” He jumped off the counter. “I'll get Simmons.”
“No, no, Deke. It’s just the baby moving.” Melinda took his hand and rested it on her stomach.
Deke looked at his hand and his jaw dropped. “Woah, is that the kid?” He asked in awe.
“You feel it?” She asked and smiled.
“Yeah, yeah, it's so weird.” He laughed and looked up at her noticing tears in her eyes. He pulled his hand back. “Oh, I didn't mean to laugh. I was excited. I’ve never felt anything like that. I just...shit I'm sorry. Oh, Coulson is going to kick my ass for making you cry. I just got up to get an orange and now I made you cry.” He rambled on worriedly.
“Deke.” She stopped him again and wiped her eyes. “Calm down. You didn't do anything.” She promised. “I’m just overly emotional right now and it’s amazing to feel the baby move. I also miss my husband.”
“You could call him,” Deke suggested not sure what else to say.
“He's on a mission. He doesn't need his emotional wife calling him in the middle of the night crying.” She shrugged and took a deep breath to relax. “I might just watch a movie for a bit. I doubt I’ll be getting back to sleep now.”
“I doubt he would care but it's up to you.” He shrugged. “I'll watch a movie with you.” He told her quickly not wanting her to be alone. “There's a lot of them I haven't seen yet.”
Melinda nodded and went to the common area they had on base with him.
The next morning that’s where Jemma found them asleep on opposite ends of the couch with The Princess Bride playing.