Kenny's POV:

It's been a few weeks since we were told that we were pregnant and would be bringing a child into this world, which we were over the moon about. We have been quite busy with everything from Dolly's frequent morning sickness to being at the studio, recording demos and getting new material lined up, mostly me, but Dolly is my inspiration for everything I do and so is our little one growing inside of her.

Today, we were going to the studio for me to record a new album, but I told our producers I won't be touring for awhile, unless Dolly can go with me. She agreed to go with me, but she would have to take it easy as our doctor requested us to do.

I was in the kitchen, making breakfast and reading the newspaper when Dolly walked in with Popeye and Lola on either side of her.

"I think Popeye and Lola know about the baby."

"That's because we told them about their new little brother or sister."

"What if they get jealous?" Dolly asked as I wrapped my arms around her.

"They won't be."

"It's gonna be a shock to the studio today."

"And tomorrow, our family."

"I'm just hoping this morning sickness kinda clears up soon. I love our baby, but this gettin' up in the wee hours of every morning to empty the contents of yesterday's meals out is just getting plumb tiring."

"Our doctor said that's the baby's way of tellin' us he or she is real excited about meeting us."

"Or not liking the things I eat and crave."

"I can't wait to see your belly."

"You've already seen it."

"I mean as our baby grows."

"Speaking of baby, I have to go use the restroom again. Hold it down in there, please?" Dolly told our baby as she walked upstairs to use the restroom.

"I love her." I told myself out loud.

Dolly's POV:

As I finished using the restroom, I washed my hands and walked out as I heard Kenny talking on the phone to someone.

"I thought those duets were with Dolly?" He asked

"Me?" I questioned as I listened in on what he was saying.

"I know that, but I have a good reason for it.''

"What are they saying?" I asked as I just walked away and went back downstairs.

...

A little while later, we were at the studio after breakfast as Kenny and I were talking to our managers when none other than Sheena Easton walked in.

"Hello Sheena."

"Hi. How are you?"

"Doing great! It seems unreal that I get to do a duet with Kenny Rogers himself." She said as I walked over to Kenny.

"That's who you're singing with?" I asked Kenny as I felt a little jealous that another woman was singing with my husband instead of me.

"Honey, I know that it's not who you wanted, but it'll be alright."

"I can already tell, I'm not flattered with you singin' with her." I said as I walked off to sit at the table with the sound board and beside of my producer and best friend.

"Dolly, it will be alright.''

"Why does he have to sing with her?''

"I like her."

"She's okay."

"Are we ready?" Our producer says as I seen him and her in the sound booth as the band starts up.

"Yes sir." Kenny says as he smiles and winks at me.

"She's acting like a school girl." I said as my mood swings were set in full motion.  

...

"I know it's late, I know you're weary
I know your plans don't include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Longing for shelter from all that we see
Why should we worry, no one will care girl
Look at the stars so far away
We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight babe
Why don't you stay?" Kenny sang as they laughed and shared a smile.

"That was good." Sheena said

"What did you think dear?" He asked.

"It was good." I said to him as I got up and went to the break room.

...

Kenny's POV:

I knew Dolly was sad about the duet as I had to go find her, because I hated seeing her upset.

"Hold on a minute. I need to go find her."

"Why?"

"She's been very emotional lately and she wanted to record this with me."

"We've already decided that you and Sheena were going to record it."

"Just give me a few minutes and we'll get this all sorted out." I said as I went in a mission to find her.

"What is he talking about?" Sheena asked them.

"I don't know."

...

I found Dolly looking out the window at the city as I put my arms around her as she shrugged me off.

"Honey?"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I did tell you."

"I wanted to be the one who recorded that song with you. Does she even know who Bob Segar is?"

"He's in the studio honey, so I believe she does."

"Who's next?"

"They want me to record the two songs I wrote just for you."

"For me?"

"And our baby." I said as she turned around and kissed me.

"You wrote a song about me?"

"Yes."

"I'm sorry about my mood swings baby."

"It's okay honey. By the way, we need to tell them about the baby."

"I agree! By the way, do you like singin' me or her better?"

"You all the way baby." I said as she smiled and I kissed her lips.

"Come on. Our baby is eager to let him or her be known."

"He or she is just like their mama."

"Our baby is a star in the making." She said as she smiled and she dragged me back into the recording studio.

...

Dolly's POV:

"Is everything okay with y'all?" Our producers asked.

"Oh yes. I just had a twinge of sadness due to Sheena singing with my husband and not me. I'm sorry for the way I acted honey."

"It's alright Dolly. You had every right to be." Sheena said.

"Anyway, we have something to tell you all." We said as my arm around her.

"What is it?" They all said in unison.

"We're having a baby!" Me and Kenny both said at the same time.

"What?" They said in both shock and excitement.

"Dolly's pregnant." Kenny said.

"He is too." Dolly chuckled as we stared at their faces of shock.

"Congratulations!" Sheena said as we seen her smile.

"Congratulations you guys! How far along are you?"

"I'm in my first trimester and perspectively eight weeks along. I know some of y'all have your opinions, but please keep them to yourselves." Dolly said as Judy hugged her.

"Honey, no one will voice out their mean opinions about my god baby and if they do, then I'll give 'em a piece of my mind." Judy said as we hugged her.

"Well, I know it's something new, but we're so excited." I said as I kissed her cheek.

"We know you are and we are too." Everyone said

"Now I know why y'all did not want to tour."

"It would not be an option or is it?" Dolly asked

"Dolly, do you think it's a good idea?"

"Maybe when I get into my second trimester."

"Well, I'm not going to schedule anything unless it's here in Nashville and I want a written note from your doctor." He said

"Eight weeks, right?"

"Yes."

"How far are y'all willing to travel?"

"As long as it's not too far from Tennessee as per my doctor's request."

"Let me call around and see what I have available for y'all here."

"Preferably no smoke bars."

"How about Tootsie's Friday night? Conway and Loretta will be there performing and so will Tanya Tucker." 

"Perfect! As long as we have each other, because I never know when my morning sickness will act up."

"Morning sickness?''

"It's apart of every pregnancy."

"How often do you have it?"

"Three to four times a day." I said

"I hate that you have to go through that."

"It's worth it." I said as I put my hand on my stomach.

"When are you due?"

"That's still bein' determined right now."

"We'll find out next time when we go to the doctor." Kenny said as he started massaging my shoulders. God, I love this man!

"What are you hopin' for? A boy or a girl?"

"Either is fine. As long as our baby is born happy and healthy."

"Are you gonna get the epidural?"

"We'll decide that when its time." I said

...

Dolly's POV:

We came back home as I laid down on the couch, exhausted from a long day of working and helping on the album, which is turning out to be a success as Kenny sits down with my feet in his lap.

"I'm so exhausted!"

"Take a nap baby."

"Am I still better than Sheena Easton?"

"Yes baby."

"Do you want to go on tour?"

"No."

"I know it'll be a successful one."

"I don't care about tours all that much anymore. I only care about bein' here with you, our baby and our family. All the rest besides our fans, I could care less about."

"Well, thank you darling."

"You're welcome baby doll."

"Are you ready for a bath?" He asked as I smiled.

"You spoil me too much."

"You deserve it baby."

"Yes, then I want chicken Alfredo from our little bistro."

"You got it babe!"

"I love you." I said as I kissed him.

"I love you too." He said as we went upstairs for our bath.

The rest of the night went on great as we ate and watched a movie as we just dozed off on the couch as a storm brewed in and it helped me go on to sleep as I felt safe in my husband's arms as his hand rested on my stomach. There was no doubt in my mind that he was going to be a great father to our child.

Author's Note: I hope you enjoy this chapter! I'm SO excited to see how her pregnancy furthers out and if you have not checked out my other Kenny and Dolly story with my friend and co-writer, EsmereldaMidnight, then I highly suggest you do it. Have a great day! ❤