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Phoenix Wright, former poker player, was now 34 years old and an ace defense attorney once more. It has only been one month since he was happily married to his former assistant, 27 year old Maya Fey, now the Master of Kurain Village. The married couple was spending some downtime in Kurain Village along with Phoenix's adoptive daughter, Trucy and his cousin-in-law, Pearl. Life has been blissful ever since Phoenix and Maya became husband and wife.

It felt as if their two broken families had been made whole. Trucy now had a new mother, and Pearl now had a male figure in her life she could treat like a father.

Phoenix was currently in a lounge-like room playing poker with two husbands of Kurain, who were also drinking tea and watching T.V. Trucy and Pearl were outside playing with the young students of Kurain. Phoenix relaxed and enjoyed himself, but at the same time he wondered why Maya asked to be excused. She was gone for around thirty minutes and she missed a good episode of the Steel Samurai, her favorite show since she was a teenager, on television.

Later, the three married men were discussing their lives in the city and in Kurain.

"It's hard to balance you're responsibilities in L.A and here in the village." said one of the husbands. "Sometimes I miss seeing my wife during work hours."

"Well, for me, working hard away from home is all worth it just to see Maya, Trucy, and Pearls' smiling faces whenever I come back." Phoenix replied.

"You know, I've always admired how you're so strong through all you've been through lately. How do you do it?"

"As a defense attorney, I've learned to always be strong for the people I believe in, not just clients, but loved ones too." Phoenix told the two men. "It takes a lot of dedication and strength, and I'll admit it's really difficult sometimes, but it's all worth it in the end."

After about five more minutes of waiting, the sliding door opened to reveal Maya with a bright smile on her face. Phoenix and the two husbands turned their heads to see her. She wore a stunning purple yukata while her hair was fixed with its usual ornaments. Phoenix smiled back, happy to see his wife again.

"Excuse me, can I have some alone time with my husband," Maya asked of the two husbands.

They placed their cards on the table. "Yes of course, Mystic Maya," they said.

They took the other sliding door exit that lead them outside and closed the door behind them ensuring the two privacy. Maya took off her sandals and sat next to her husband on the Japanese-style flooring.

Phoenix could finally get an explanation as to why she was gone for so long, but now he was wondering what was so urgent that she asked for privacy.

"What happened Maya? Is there going to be a burger banquet tonight?" Phoenix jokingly asked.

Maya giggled, "No, but that does sound nice." Maya's face became dreamy, "Some cotten candy sounds nice as well."

Phoenix blinked, "Really now, you seem very happy regardless."

Maya nodded, "I have wonderful news." She placed her hand over her heart, "I'm not sure how you'll react to it though."

"What is it Maya?" Phoenix asked.

Maya became slightly nervous, she had trouble staring Phoenix in the eye and her hands clenched a little. She took a deep breath and let out what she had to say.

"Nick, I'm pregnant," she said calmly but with hesitation.

Phoenix's eyes lit up after hearing the good news. It took him a moment to let it all sink in though, as he only responded with a few surprised facial expressions, which worried Maya.

Sh felt a pang of fear and guilt in her stomach, as she thought her husband couldn't handle this.

"Nick, I'm sorry! I know we're already looking after Trucy and Pearly and we both have our careers but--"

Maya got cut off when Phoenix unexpectedly grabbed her hands. And to her surprise, he was smiling.

"Maya, this is great! You, us, we--we're having a child! A child of our own flesh and blood! I-I never thought this day would come!" Phoenix exclaimed while barely containing himself.

Maya was relieved that Phoenix was just as excited as she was about having a baby, but at the same time she was worried that he was a bit too excited for his own good.

"But, Nick! We already have Trucy and Pearly, having another child to take care of would equal more responsibility for the both of us." Maya said worriedly.

Phoenix shook his head, "There is no responsibility too large for me when it's for you Maya. You know I would never abandon you!"

Those words touched Maya's heart. She was speechless. She remembered that first day when Phoenix defended her in court after her sister's death.

"I vowed to protect you ever since Mia died, and you've always had undying faith in me. I've risked my reputation and my life for you and it was all worth it. Now we're married and we'll have a child coming in about nine months. I promise to be the best father I can be for our little one. Besides, I think I'll love having a little Phoenix or Maya Jr. around!"

Maya was overjoyed, now she had a hard time containing herself since she wanted to cry.

"Nick...You're the best!" Maya said happily.

Phoenix moved in to kiss Maya on the lips. They stood there kissing for around fifty seconds until they broke apart, and Phoenix laid his head on Maya's tummy, anxiously awaiting their new child.

Maya raised an eyebrow, "Whoa Nick, don't get too attached."

Phoenix ignored her, and he only responded with, "I love you Maya."

Maya giggled, "I love you too Nick."

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