A/N: My brain is really into this story right now.

Disclaimer: All characters in Ghost Hunt are the creation of the Goddess Ono Fuyumi-sama.

Mai unlocked the door to her and Lin's shared apartment. When she walked inside, it was completely silent and she was left wondering if Lin was home. Taking off her shoes and setting her bag aside, she called out.

"Koujo? Are you home?"

"Yes," he called back from the bedroom.

Picking up her shoes, Mai walked to the closet and stored them next to Lin's. She couldn't help taking note of the incredible size discrepancy. Her husband certainly was a giant among men. Would their child be just as tall as he was? Thinking about it, she grew slightly anxious. How would she give birth to the little giant growing inside of her?

Putting aside that thought for now, she made her way down the hall to their bedroom. Upon reaching the doorway, she stopped and peered inside. Lin was lying on the bed, slightly dressed down from his work clothes and reading a scientific journal. He silently looked up at her.

For some reason, though his expression was blank, Mai thought he looked suspiciously guilty. She narrowed her eyes and slowly walked over to him. She held his gaze the entire time and when she reached him, gently took ahold of the journal and gave it a tug. He refused to let it go. She gave him a warning look and after a moment, he released it. Behind it, he was hiding a book. She looked at the cover.

"Seriously?" she questioned. "You know this is like the saddest book ever, right? The title literally has 'sorrows' in it."

He smiled sheepishly at being caught red handed. She definitely had a strong intuition for other people's mischievous intentions.

"You're going to be an excellent mother," he said appreciatively.

Mai couldn't help smiling at his words. Though he was a little peculiar, he sometimes knew the right thing to say. She shook her head fondly and sat down beside him.

"Even if the child is as sneaky as his father?" she asked.

Lin opened his mouth to respond, but suddenly paused. He stared at her silently, a look of astonishment on his face.

"It's a boy…" he murmured.

Mai nodded happily. Somehow, she knew he would pick up on that. "That's what the doctor said."

He smiled softly at her, although he was inwardly ecstatic, and turned on his side, gently placing his hand against her stomach.

"I wish I could have been there," he said quietly.

Mai placed her hand over his and lightly patted it. He had been excited about their appointment for weeks. To say he was disappointed that he couldn't go would be a gross understatement of his true feelings.

"I know," she acknowledged, "but you had to finish up the case with Naru. It would have been irresponsible to leave him alone and we want to be good parents, don't we?"

Lin sighed and nodded slightly before rolling onto his back once again.

"How did it go?" he asked.

"He's healthy," she replied, "but it makes me anxious how big he's gotten already. I wonder if it'll be a difficult birth."

Lin looked thoughtful as he rubbed her belly. Sometimes she wished he wouldn't do that so often. Even though it was their baby, it made her a little self-conscious. He suddenly halted his hand.

"It could be twins," he speculated.

Mai frowned. Wouldn't the doctor have noticed if it was twins?

"Is it possible to miss that?" she wondered.

Lin tilted his head to the side, tapping his middle and forefinger against her in a slow rhythm as he thought about that. After a few moments, he stopped tapping.

"Perhaps."

Mai sighed. It was just like him to say something to make her panic and then act noncommittal about his opinion on it. But maybe there was a bright side to twins? A 'two for the price of one' kind of deal?

"Two might be easier than one giant baby..." she supposed.

"Or it might be two giant babies," he added unhelpfully.

Mai narrowed her eyes at him. "You really don't know how to comfort someone."

"I'm sorry," he apologized. "When's your next appointment?"

Mai shrugged. She had written it down, but the date wasn't committed to memory yet.

"A few weeks at least."

"If you're worried, maybe we should schedule one sooner," he suggested.

"Maybe," she responded. "—Do you want to see the ultrasound?"

He nodded and, remembering she had left it in her bag, Mai went to retrieve it. She handed it to him when she got back and he stared at it quietly for a few moments. A few moments too long for Mai.

"Well?" she asked.

"I could have gotten a better image," he quipped.

Mai lightly smacked his arm.

"Just admit you're happy."

Lin looked up at her and gave her a small smile.

"I'm very happy."