A Little After Midnight
Chapter 1
Baby's Coming
This is a continuation of my last story After Midnight, my version of what I thought should have happened after Twelve Sharp. Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or make any money on this story. I just enjoy writing about them.
Stephanie wakes up with a start. Ranger immediately sits up and turns on the light. "What is it Babe?"
He asks her.
"I'm uncomfortable, my stomach is very tight. I think I may be having a contraction." She says rubbing her stomach. "I need to pee. Could you help me up?" She says smiling at Ranger as he comes around to her side of the bed.
"Mrs. Manoso, I will be happy to help you get out of bed."
"That's good, because I don't think I could do it by myself. I feel like a whale. Moving around is difficult. This is going to be a big boy!" She takes his hands and slowly gets out of the bed. "I'll be fine by myself for a few minutes in there."
Stephanie goes to the bathroom and is washing her hands when she feels a pop and a whoosh and looks down. "Carlos," she calls out. "Can you come in here?"
"Do you need help with something Babe?" He says standing in the doorway.
"Yes, I think my water just broke. I need some clean clothes and then a ride to the hospital."
"I'll get your clothes and a towel. Stay right there!" He says running around the bedroom. He helps her get changed and cleans up the floor. "I'll get dressed and then go get Julie up." He guides her over to the chair in the corner. "Just wait here, I'll be back to help you to the car."
Julie was in Trenton visiting Stephanie and Ranger while she was on spring break. She would be there the whole week. Luckily, she just got there yesterday.
"Babe, we're ready to go. Julie is waiting in the new car." Said Ranger. He helps her to the car and buckles her in before running around to the driver's side. He called Tank and Lester and they are waiting on them when they get to the hospital.
"We'll just go get checked in. Julie, please wait here with Tank and Lester." Said Ranger.
Stephanie gets checked in to the maternity ward and she is checked over by a nurse. "Your water broke, Mrs. Manoso, so we will be keeping you. You are dilated to two, so it will be a while before baby comes. Eight cm to go can take several hours for a first baby." She says. The nurse pats her hand. "Here's a hospital gown to put on, dear."
The birth did indeed take all day and part of the night. Stephanie slept a little bit between contractions. The birth was smooth, no complications. Just after midnight they welcome baby Gavin Franklin Manoso to their family. He weighed 8 lb. 14 oz. and was 21 in. long with a full head of black curly hair, big blue eyes and a tan. Mother and son are both doing fine.
A/N: I had several requests to continue the story. I will probably have five or six chapter with the new baby. Thank you everyone who read and reviewed my story. I am amazed by all the interest.