Chapter 180: Classmates

"Look, Dad, it's the baby!" Riley pointed to the ultrasound monitor.

As part of their efforts to involve Anthony in their lives, Riley and Adrian invited him to her next checkup with Zia.

Anthony had been in the hospital for four days now. It was determined that he required therapy to regain muscle control following his heart attack and head injury. Thus, he would stay in the hospital until the week's end and return for treatments.

Adrian pushed Anthony's wheelchair closer to see the ultrasound monitor as Zia navigated the probe on Riley's belly.

Anthony nearly cried seeing the baby. He said, "Reminds me of when I first accompanied Adrian's mother to her checkup." He was emotional as he turned to Adrian and Riley, saying, "Thank you for letting me see this."

"Well, are you guys ready?" Zia asked.

"Very ready," Riley responded.

Zia took her time. She smiled for the next few seconds as she continued to study the screen. Then, she finally announced, "And it's a...GIRL! Congratulatio