Braeburn slowly opened his eyes to find the morning sunlight burning into his skull. Ringing occupied his head, causing him to roll over onto his stomach and guard the back of his head with his pillow. Hearing what sounded to be quiet snoring, he lifted up the edge to see that Rainbow was resting next to him. Confusion overwhelmed him as he sought out to recollect some form of a memory from the night before. He did not know how to handle himself and sluggishly pushed himself up to observe his room.

"Did we…?" he began, still slightly out of consciousness. Suddenly, his eyes grew big as he made eye contact with Rainbow who was waking up, "Oh Luna, what did we do last night? A-ah mean, how would it be possible to bring you up-"

"No, Braeburn," she moaned, "We only slept together. And I mean actual sleeping. You were so wasted that I plopped you onto bed and you immediately fell asleep. I was too lazy to go back to my room."

"Ah was about to say…" He then had an epiphany. "Would it be possible for you to get pregnant again during this one if we would've-"

"Sometimes I don't even know why you decide to talk," she grumbled, digging her head into her pillow.

"My head is killin' me," he complained, lying back down in bed. The two ponies both cringed at the sound of his door slamming open.

"Braeburn!" Applejack shouted, "Can't ya control yerself fer once?"

"Is this the best time t'be yellin', cuz?"

"Ah'd have a little bit more sympathy fer yer lil' hangover over there if ya didn't hurl all over my petunias last night! Ah just planted those last week!"

"Ah think Ah'm gonna lose mah hearin'."

"Oh, and Twilight says that she has somethin' fer y'all so y'all better git yourselves together quick and easy!" she concluded, shutting the door again.

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"Wow, a letter from Princess Celestia herself?" Braeburn croaked. Rainbow could not decide which situation was more humorous: Braeburn being forced to shade his bloodshot eyes with glasses or Twilight completely oblivious to his condition. "That's really somethin'."

"Of course, I'm one of her favorite subjects," Rainbow boasted, clearing her throat to read the letter, "'Rainbow Dash. I have watched you grown from the filly you once were to a young mare. The public and personal obstacles you have dealt in your life with were colossal but nevertheless, you had always held your ground in the end. I have awarded you with the Element of Loyalty but based on my years of observance, you carry a numerous amount of other commendable traits. Not only are you strong and determinative, but you are also sweet and caring, a pony that has beauty inside and out. I wish nothing but my best of blessings for you and Braeburn with the new foal. Hopefully someday your baby will too see the incredible mare you are.'"

"'Love Princess Celestia,'" Braeburn finished, "How 'bout that? From the princess herself. This is goin' straight into the baby's scrapbook."

"Scrapbook?" Rainbow finally replied, "You started a scrapbook already?"

"Well, yeah. Normally, the parents would start a scrapbook durin' the pregnancy and fill it up with sentimental stuff. Y'know, like ultrasound pictures and letters of wishes like this one and the baby shower invitations-"

"Baby shower?" Rainbow repeated again, "We're having a baby shower? When are we going to plan that?"

"I can help with that!" Pinkie shouted, popping out of the envelope in Twilight's hoof.

"Don't worry, you'll get used to it," Rainbow murmured to the traumatized stallion then reverting her attention to Pinkie, "Do you even know how to throw a baby shower?"

"Oh course, silly filly!" she exclaimed, climbing out of the envelope and landing on the ground, "A party is still a par-tay! Am I right?" Rainbow began to answer but was cut off by the energetic horse. "Maybe we can do it at your new place! Like a house warming party!"

"But none of my stuff is moved--"

"We can call movers to get your things in your new house! C'mon Rainbow, wouldja let me do it? Pleeeeeeeeeeease? Pretty pretty please? I've be your best friend forever and ever and ever and-"

"I kinda like the idea," Braeburn added. Grunting, the expecting equine agreed to follow through Pinkie's plan.

"Yes!" she celebrated, "Now I have an occasion to use the welcome wagon and the party cannon at the same time! Respectively!"

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Hating to admit it to herself, Rainbow had to give Pinkie Pie credit for staying true to the athlete's tastes in decorations. The lining of all the table cloths were hemmed with rainbow colored satin while revolving light tints from the overhead lamps engrossed the room. She made her way throughout the atmosphere, looking at pictures on each table. Of course, the primary photos she viewed were the ones she was the most prideful in: her Wonderbolts photos. In costume, the blue Pegasus beamed at the camera. Rainbow continued on to find more pictures, most of them pictures from her childhood. Guarding her eyes in prevention of blushing, she turned her gaze to avoid the embarrassment of reliving her diaper days. Then, she caught in her eyesight pictures of a young Braeburn. The chubby-cheeked pony was showing to the camera a large apple, one she assumed that won a contest by the blue ribbon attached to it. Funny how we all start out so small, Rainbow thought to herself.

"Two weeks!" Pinkie sighed, setting down her checklist, "Sorry that it took so long to set up this party!"

"It's fine Pinkie, really," she assured, "Beside, I think you did a fantastic job. Better than I could ever do in two weeks!" Quickly, her new home filled with her friends and family members along with Braeburn's. Frequently, she had received the same procedure by every pony of rubbing her protruding belly and complimenting her pregnancy 'glow'. Stopping herself from taking pieces from the ice sculpture and jamming them into her ears, Rainbow continued to greet every guest that entered into the house. Braeburn caught eye contact with her as he hugged some of the residents and winked at her, resulting in Rainbow doing the same.

"Looking good, you guys," she announced to the Wonderbolts, "Nice to see you too, Top Boss! You're foals are growing up fast, Mr. and Mrs. Cake! Long time no see, Derpy! I'm lovin' the song, DJ! Awesome you guys could make it, Lyra and Bon Bon!" Although it was tiring for her, the Pegasus had not been as gleeful as she was now seeing all the ponies she loved in one place.

"RD," Braeburn whispered into her ear, "When ya have the time…" After making short conversations with her friends, she followed the colt into the back room until she felt him cover her eyes.

"What's going-"

"It's a surprise," he informed in a lowered tone of voice, "Keep yer eyes closed till Ah tell ya when."

"Fine." Listening to the sound of what seemed to be hooves tapping the ground, the winged pony impatiently huffed and asked if she could open her eyes.

"Now ya can," he allowed.

"About time," she said, exposing her magenta orbs. Suddenly, her mouth dropped in shock as she felt her body grow weak. The two ponies both gave her a warm smile while her heart fluttered in her chest. Gaining her composure, she galloped towards the couple to embrace them.

"Rainbow," the mare murmured, kissing her cheek, "You look beautiful."

"Oh my gosh," she uttered, pulling back, "Mom, Dad…" Biting her tongue, she tried to prevent her eyes from welling up.

"I see you made a few lifestyle changes," her father joked. Finally, tears ran down her face.

"I'm so, so sorry," she began, her voice shaky, "I-I should've called more. I should've included you guys more in my life, in these last eleven months. I should've-" Her mother's hoof stroking her chin interrupted her. "A-are you mad?"

"We are here for our first grandchild," her mother explained, "And to see the daughter who we have and always will love." Rainbow turned to the stallion behind her.

"H-how…?"

"Ah got the number of yer old childhood home from AJ," Braeburn pointed out, "Luckily, Ah reached in contact with them. They were more than happy to see ya again."

"I don't…." As she caught her breath again, she quickly closed her mouth and nodded quickly. "Thank you."

"There's no need tah thank me. Now Ah reckon there's still a baby shower to attend to." The parents made their way to the main entry room with the mother slowing down by Rainbow.

"He's a keeper," she commented with a smirk.

"Yeah," she agreed, trailing behind the three horses.

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What seemed to have lasted all day ended just as the sun was setting. The two residents said their good-byes to each of their friends and family members and collapsed onto the living room couch.

"Should we clean up?" Braeburn suggested, inspecting the lack of organization around them.

"Tomorrow," the exhausted mare replied, adjusting herself until her head rested on Braeburn's chest. "Hey, thanks for everything."

"Ya thanked me all evenin'," he teased. Rainbow gazed up at him and let out a giggle.

"I don't think you realize how amazing you are. Celestia knows it's taken me long enough figure it out." Braeburn closed his eyes and set his head back.

"Ah think ya got a little crush on me."

"So what, you told me you loved me a while back."

"Wait what?" Rainbow started to play with the edges of his vest playfully. "Yeah right, ya always say the craziest things."

"Hey, uh, want to hear another crazy thing? I think I just gone into labor."