Bonus Chapter 6
(Caspian)
I kissed my wife's bare back, her breathing was heavy as we both came down from that high as I couldn't help but place my palms on her swollen belly.
It's crazy how fast these past nine months have gone already..I mean..her due date is in two days and so far there haven't been any signs that our son is ready to come out.
I have been making Johnnie try it all..except the dangerous stuff of course. But I have officially given up on guessing..I swear sometimes I wake up thinking that today will be the day..and then nothing..
She had an appointment today and the doctor said she was about two centimeters dilated already..which seemed alarming to me..but I guess some women can walk around at a four like it's nothing.
I watched as Johnnie lifted her leg before placing it over my waist and snuggling up with me..he large belly poking into me as I tried to make her comfortable..sometimes she opted to use me rather than the body pillow..which I didn't mind one bit.
"How are you feeling?" I asked her, my mouth pressing against her forehead as I gazed down at my beautiful naked wife. "Sleepy..and like I have to pee..again." She mumbled, causing me to laugh as I stroked her arm gently.
I felt her hand lift now, her fingertips tracing the butterfly tattoo on my chest as her eyes grew heavier by the second. Luckily we will be having our little guy at the perfect time..during summer break. That way we both don't have to miss any school and can have a few weeks to adjust to our new life with a baby. My mom offered to have us move back into the house, but I don't want to intrude on what she and Henry have going..they did just move in together a month ago. Suddenly I felt something wet trickling down my leg, making me blink my eyes in shock as I looked down at my wife. "Baby..please tell me that was pee.." I whispered, feeling my heart starting to race as Johnnie rolled away from me slightly..
"Caspian.....I think my water just broke."
Of course it did..the one day I was confident the baby wouldn't come..
I hopped out of bed, my eyes growing wide as I looked at the wet mess infront of me..it was still coming too..
"Baby, can you get me a towel and those clothes I put on the dresser?" Johnnie asked me gently..how the hell was she being so calm right now?!
I quickly went to our bathroom and grabbed a few towels before rushing back to her. Then I pulled on some sweats and grabbed the clothes she asked me for.
"How are you feeling?! Do you need me to call an ambulance?!" I rushed out while helping her put one of my shirts over her head.
f**k she looked adorable right now..even during this crisis.
"I'm a little crampy, but I think we can make the drive okay. Let me just call your mom..you get the bag." She instructed me which was good..I needed to be told what to do right now, that's for damn sure.
"Yeah..my water just broke. No, it's okay..um..I think he should be fine to drive..yeah..okay..see you soon, love you too." Johnnie spoke into the phone, my eyes darting to her every few seconds as I grabbed the hospital bag from our closet.
I watched as Johnnie tried to get up, prompting me to lunge towards her as I quickly helped.
"Take it slow baby." I breathed, my hand gripping hers as I stared down at my small wife intently.
"You better put a shirt on Cas." She said, reminding me that I was still half naked as I nodded and picked up my discarded shirt from earlier off of the floor.
"Okay..let's go." Johnnie stated as I helped her down to the car as it hit me that after today we would be coming back to our home as a family of three..
The car ride over was stressful as hell..and I could tell Johnnie's contractions were starting to come faster..which scared the hell out of me.
"How far apart are they?" Ben asked on speaker phone.
"I..I'm not sure. But we are almost to the hospital..is Robin on her way?" I asked him nervously.
"Yeah..it will be okay, Cas..and Jo..you got this..I am so proud of you." Ben stated, emotion filling his voice as I couldn't help but roll my eyes...I know I shouldn't be a d**k right now..but after having the twins..Ben cries about everything. Especially concerning Johnnie and the baby..we just didn't need that right now..
After hanging up with him, we finally made it to the hospital and I quickly parked the car.
"Oooh..this is a bad one." Johnnie gasped, her eyes shutting tight as she held onto my arm, squeezing the f**k out of it.
"Okay..just breathe through it baby..you got this.." I stated calmly, my hands stroking her back as she rested her head against my chest and groaned..
"I'm here Cas, how is she? Robin went inside to request a wheelchair for her." My mom explained while appearing in front of us.
"I..I think she is having them really close." I sputtered, anxiety taking over as I peered down at my beautiful girl being in pain..I didn't like this part..not one f*****g bit.
Maybe I take back all that stuff about having a hockey team..I don't know if I can handle seeing her like this again. "Once we get her inside it will be better." My mom consoled me as Johnnie groaned yet again.
This was killing me..and I can't even imagine what she is going through..
Well..apparently all those birthing classes and prep books we read didn't do s**t to prepare me for this moment.
I stared down at Johnnie as her face scrunched up tight before she let out a loud grunt, making me hold my breath as she pushed.
We had been here for two hours and now it's time..they said she was progressing so fast and the baby was ready to come out..I was shocked. I thought we could be waiting for hours from what we read.
"Push..come on..keep pushing Johnnie." The doctor encouraged her as I held onto Johnnie's hand tightly.
She didn't get the epidural..which I was willing to beg her to get it at one point with how badly in pain she seemed..it was pure torture..and I couldn't do a single thing to help.
"Good girl baby..you are doing so f*****g good." I gasped, pressing my lips to her forehead as she sobbed before taking a few deep breaths.
"His head is in position..oh I can feel his hair.." The doctor said excitedly, making me blink rapidly.
"Okay..I want you to push long and hard for this one.." The doctor instructed, making Johnnie nod her head tiredly before glancing up at me.
"I love you." She rushed out, my eyes growing wet with tears as I kissed her lips and head quickly.
"I love you too baby."
I watched as my mom and Robin encouraged Johnnie as well..their hands swiping away the sweat that left her as they watched with anticipation as she began pushing again.
"Good..there we go..you got this..okay! Here comes the head!!" The doctor exclaimed, making curiosity get the best of me as I glanced down between Johnnie's legs and sure enough..there he was..our sons curly dark brown hair as his head came out, making me gasp. Then..the next thing I knew..the room started to spin, and the last thing I saw was the ceiling just before I hit the damn floor.
(Johnnie)
The sound of chaos erupted in the room..my husband disappearing from my side as I pushed with every last ounce of strength I had.
"Someone check him out please!" The doctor yelled and I couldn't even comprehend what was happening as I needed to get this baby out of me.
I screamed, all the air rushing from my lungs as I felt the pressure finally release out of me as I knew our son had just been born.
"You did it..good job sweetie..oh god..I am so proud of you..he is gorgeous.." Viva sobbed as I couldn't help but cry with her as I glanced down and saw the baby being placed on top of me immediately.
His dark brown hair was thick, just like his father's as his chubby cheeks were pink and adorable.
"Baby..do you see him?" I asked, looking for Caspian as I realized he was now being looked at over on the couch.
"W-What happened?" I asked, trying to catch my breath as I looked at Robin.
"He fainted when he saw the baby coming out." She informed me.
Of course he fainted..my husband can handle seeing some dude lose a tooth during a hockey match..but this..yeah, that would throw him over the edge.
"J-Johnnie..I'm..I'm fine.." He finally spoke as the nurses worked around us, trying to clean me up and make sure our son was okay.
But the moment Caspian heard him cry..I saw him bolt over here as he stared at me and the baby in shock.
"He's here baby..our little Everett Anthony King is here." I whispered, making Capsian stumble forward before bending down and placing his head on my chest. Tears streamed down his face, his eyes locked onto our son as I kissed Caspian's head tenderly before gazing down at Everett with him.
"We did it." I whispered, causing Caspian to shake his head no as he turned and looked into my eyes deeply..the emotion he held in them took my breath away as I tried so hard to keep it together.
"You did this..my incredibly strong and beautiful wife..this was all you." He stated firmly, making me nod as I couldn't hold it in any longer.
I did do this...I created this small precious boy inside of me..and now he is here..but I couldn't have done any of it without Caspian and now we are a family..our own little family.
I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us..but for now, I am going to cherish this moment for as long as I can.. "I love you Johnnie..I love you and our precious boy so damn much.."