This is an alternative version of the end of season 6, but takes place in a future year in especial time of their lives. It's initially a one-shot, but if you like it, I intend to post more chapters as bonus. It's up to you.
So enjoy
- Elena? - I felt someone poking me in the arm.
So I could wake up, got out of bed one of the rooms in the hospital reserved for rest. I looked forward and saw that it was Jane who had woken me up.
Your rest is alredy over - she told me delivering my pager vibrating like mad.
That woke me up completely.
- Wow, I overslept. Thank you Jane - thanked already putting my shoe and trying to give a tidy my hair.
- Anything. What time is your luch? - she asked stirring as her pager also began to vibrate.
- From here three hours, why?
- We are thinking of testing the Italian restaurant that opened down the street, a little tired of this cafeteria food. Want to come along?
- Of course - I said and left the room to go meet the emergency patients.
Be a doctor was something extremely exhausting, but it was also something wonderful. My passion for medicine was one of the few things that have not changed in me after I'd taken the cure.
My personality and my vision of the future were the most radical changes in my life. Once I have transformed, I had to accept having to live the same life repeatedly for decades and decades and perhaps relocating every 10 years; having to say goodbye to all ever since clung and evolve, always keep the same girl of 18 who died in the same place where her parents died. The thought 'being a vampire is wonderful' was just a form of self hypnosis I did myself, the more I speak out loud, the easier it would be to believe. I think everything would become even worse as I had to make my first farewell - have to change seats because they were already distrusting I didn't age. Being a person who has dealt with death so much, it should be easier to say goodbye to someone. And being a vampire, everything would be even easier, it was just erase the memory from everyone who knew Elena Gilbert and everything would be fine.
My luck was not having to go through more goodbyes in my life, at least not this kind. Everything changed the night of Jo's party, when the man I chose to spend the rest of my life gave me the only thing I thought to be lost: my chance to be human again. And to improve everything, he gave me one of the greatest proofs of his love for me: he became human as well.
In any of my wildest dreams I expected Damon to take the cure me. These dreams that almost dissipated after that night on the island when we were behind the cure and I practically begged him to become human and he said no. Or the night of my graduation and he confessed that he would rather die than be human again. After all, it was more than obvious my request to Stefan to make him desist from taking the cure. As much as I loved - and love – Damon, I wouldn't handle doing him so unhappy again just to make me happy. But once again, he surprised me. He had already thought of everything and possibly covered each and every point of being human. From the place where we would live, work and build a new life, just us. He showed me every detail of his plan at the wedding. Seeing as he was ready for life that we had talked so much in recent days, I decided he was ready. I remember I gave him a kiss, and wished I could go back to the stables we were before the wedding started. I told him that we were ready and that he could take the cure from me when he wanted to. Damon said before it, that was something that had to be done, I was confused but accepted whatever he was planning.
A week after the wedding, I woke up in the Camaro moving and when I asked my boyfriend where we were going, I received a 'Georgia' for an answer. We weren't at the same bar as the first time - this would be morbid as the owner of the bar was killed by my boyfriend - but we were in another one and it was fun in the same way as the first time. On the way back, we took the road where we met. He stopped the car saying that the engine was broken, he came out and asked me to help him. When I left the car, I came across him on one knee with a small box on his hand, with a ring with a diamond not too big and not too small - the right size. Right to say that I could not stop crying and we finished the night in the room of the Salvatore mansion, where it all began.
With the memory, I distracted myself from the Mr. of 60 years who is complaining of back pain for me in the emergency room and stare at my ring that glows when light hits the diamond. Another blaze my attention and look at my fine and delicate alliance. I can not help but smile when I think that Damon is also using an equal. I would also like a thicker one, for all women that were thinking in getting close to him saw that he was married and that he was mine. I can say that after becoming human again, I became more possessive. The vampirism gave me more confidence about who I was and what I wanted, and I took it with me until after it. But all the power I felt being a vampire, went away and with it a part of my confidence that nothing could hurt me. That was only a small disadvantage I accepted happy considering all the life that I had to go.
We got married a little later that month, and I confess that it was not everything I imagined it to be. It was even better, to be honest. When I was little, me and the girls imagined a huge wedding for each of us. A large party with many guests and everything that a 11-year girl dreams. But this woman of almost 19, dreamed of having the man of her life with her, period. And that was my requirement for our marriage. Something like Jo and Alaric's, but with fewer guests. We all had lost many people we loved, and had not many left over so we wanted as reserved as possible. My dress was not full of stones just like Caroline wanted, it had it's natural shine and no more details as it was, it was beautiful. At least that's what I thought and that's what my fiance told me on our wedding night before taking it. We did't want honeymoon. We would have all the time in the world after we changed. And that was the hardest part.
We postpone for a week Damon's transformation and our moving. When he took the cure me, I confess I was still afraid. However it was with the result more than with the human life itself. But everything went well, as was expected, and the Damon being Damon let out a claim as its first comment as a human. At least it was a joke, which could not dispel my concerns. The worst was saying goodbye to everyone. Everyone knowing with who was the cure and where it was, it was too dangerous to know the address of our new home. Then we spent another week in saying goodbye to everyone. I remember the disappointed face of the Ric and Jo, their intention was to have me and Damon as godparents of twins. And then there was the indignation of Stefan, he thought it was ridiculous the idea of going to a totally unprotected place, knowing that we had something incredibly valuable to the vampires from around the world. Hence came the idea: to compel Jo and Alaric when asked about Damon and Elena Salvatore, to don't answer who they were and where they were. The choice was difficult but obvious. Being human, they were the only ones that could be compelled to this and Alaric was a hunter by nature, he would protect us.
I was against the idea in every possible way. He was building a family and for the first time in his life, he was happy and well. It was unfair to have to live in our function again and run the risk of losing everything again. But it was Ric himself who objected and said it was almost an obligation to take care of me - to be almost a daughter to him - and that Damon was his best friend. I held not to cry and I bet my husband did the same. When we moved, Jo and Alaric came with us. And I confess it was very nice not to have to come to a new place alone.
Our apartment was on top of the bar that Damon had bought, and a year later was half of Ric as well. I honestly thought this was not going to work. When you make plans in vampire vision, you would make sure it would go right is one thing, now carry them as a human is something else. But to my surprise the bar worked fine. The experience of Damon in so many bars for so many decades brought something good and the 'Georgia' - he made sure of the name by irony - was a success.
My medical school finished three years after our move. It was a little sad not being able to finish school with my friends as we always dreamed, but we could kill the long distance with videos. Completely wrong, I know. I was supposed to terms cut our connection from when I left but there were times that the longing was too much to endure.
The twins were born a few months after we left definitely Mystic Falls. Peter and Emma were beautiful. And best of all for me was seeing Damon interacting with them. I was sure he would want to stay 100 meters away from the two, but after holding Emma on his lap - after much insistence on the part of all of us - he fell in love with them too. And now it was our home their destiny every Saturday. For now, no witchcraft sign in them and that's what worries Jo and Ric. The prospect of a not too distant future, in which one of them will kill the other by a useless fight of powers.
I realized that I too lost in my thoughts and forgot the patient in front of me. I prescribe a remedy for pain, even though he will not take and will come back complaining that his back still hurts. I already at lunch and will meet with Jane and two hospital doctors. The restaurant was wonderful and I can say that I ate for about 3 people only at that meal. For dessert, everyone asked tiramisu and my stomach lurched with the sweet vision.
- Are you sure you do not want Elena? - asked Vanessa bringing her plate closer to me and I dodged more - Is your favorite dessert, right?
- Absolute - said holding my breath - I think I ate too much at lunch.
I was not holding on to look at the sweet then leaves early the talking table that my time was over. I took a medicine for sickness so I went into the hospital again. And spent the rest of quiet afternoon meeting the rest of the emergency room patients.
- Elena! - I looked back to see who called me and saw a nurse running after me with a blue folder - These are the results of the examination of your patient this morning – she told me handing the folder.
- Thanks Rose. Do you know if she's still here? - I asked by opening the folder and taking a look over.
- Yes, I saw her in the hall 9. You want me to call to your office?
- Yes please.
I went to my room and felt tiredness catching me when I sat in the chair and took a deep breath. I straightened again when I heard the door open.
- Good afternoon Dr. -. Entered a woman of about 30 years.
- Good afternoon Mrs. Sims, I am with the results of your tests.
- So? - She asked anxiously and I could not hold back the smile.
- As I suspected, nothing serious - he said making a thriller – You are 7 weeks pregnant.
She burst into tears of emotion and doubt watched when I began to speak of care during pregnancy and prenatal care. Though I can not and would not, just groaning me too. That was one of the best parts of medicine. My duty was soon to end and soon I was in the elevator to get to the car.
- Hey girls - greeted the girls that happened were classmates and were now my colleagues.
- Hey Elena – they talked back.
I noticed the beating of Angela's foot.
- If you call his name, I think it will get there faster – I played.
- So funny Elena - she said making fun - I have to pick up the children at school and even arranged to spend time at the mall with my oldest.
- I honestly don't know how you manage working here at the hospital and children, Angela - intruded Megan.
- When we have children, we can take care of a job, kids and a husband - played Suzy.
- I don't think I have it in me, being a mother and a doctor - Megan complained again - I think it might not be worth it, it's very tiring.
I decided to interropt.
- I think it must be great to have this double life, isn't Angela? – I came out in defense.
- And yes Lena, I would not trade for anything in the world - said with a smile at the end - What about you and Damon, when are you planing yours?
With this I was speechless. It was a lie to say that I do not even think of the possibility of being a mother of a Damon's child. I felt this desire, and a lot. It only increased since I saw how good he was with the Ric's kids. I could not wait to see him with a child who was half mine and half of his. However, I do not think that the desire was shared. During our 5 years of marriage, he never uttered a word about children. And I tried to convince myself it was because he did not want to press me, and knowing Damon as I know, it was not hard to believe. And that was what I was going to keep believing until I have the courage to open the envelope that had my name on the outside and contained a blood test.
- We are still enjoying our honeymoon phase - replied vaguely.
- So enjoy it, because after the first one arrives, you will no longer have time for anything - joked Suzy.
The rest of the girls laughed in the elevator and the door opened. I sent a goodbye to them and locked myself in the warmth of my car. Let out a deep breath and opened bag to pick up the car keys and I again ran into the blessed white envelope. Would not hurt to see the result, right? Whatever was there was something me and Damon could handle together. I was sure.
Let out another breath and opened the exam. I looked quickly to hormone rates and other things that have this type of examination, until I got to the part that interested me.
Positive.
No matter what medicine claims, but I felt that at that moment my heart stopped. I felt numb and I only came out of this state when I felt hot tears on my face. I think I started to sob because my hand that was holding the test began to shake.
I was expecting a baby.
I had a life inside me.
A human being the me and the Damon did it.
I was feeling like screaming and a huge smile stamped my face. Multiple images of a future running through my mind. A perfect baby, plump with blue eyes and dark hair, the first words, first steps. All seemed even more perfect than I had imagined when I was not pregnant. This made me feel a vampire again, felt as if my every feeling was increased and was willing to do anything for this to continue.
My hand shot to my stomach, where I squeezed almost protectively and began to travel in the scenarios I both saw with the family of Jo and Ric, and now I would see with my family. But one message noise caught my attention and got me out of my dream.
Hey, today I will not be able to catch dinner. Care to go somewhere and buy? - Damon
The message could remove the aura of magic that I felt and brought me to reality. I definitely did not know cooking. Damon risked up from time to time in the kitchen but we survived from the food of restaurants and sometimes the food of 'Georgia's. My kid would not be eating other people's food and mainly the lot of nonsense we eat. From now on I would have to dedicate myself to the art of cooking, or make Damon devote for both of us.
Damon.
How did the man who was waiting for me at home would react?
I personally had my doubts and my fears, but my greatest desire was he accept and love this child as much as I alredy love it. It was all I asked for and thought was the only thing that was in my head while driving for an Italian restaurant and then while driving home.
As soon as I opened the door, let out a sigh of relief as I realized I had arrived first at home. I would have time to prepare myself psychologically for tonight. I left the keys on the table near the entrance and I put the bags with our dinner ready on the kitchen counter. I went into the main room with the intention to take a shower and could not help but stop in front of the empty room we had.
Our apartment was not very big. It had three bedrooms, a living room near the dining room, kitchen and bathrooms. One of the rooms was mine and Damon, the other turned into a bedroom for the twins since they spent the weekend with us, and the other was a try of office for Damon but he gave up at the beginning of the reform because he was tired to have 'building things' in the house.
And now this room would have an utility. I could imagine the walls in a light shade, almost pastel and a crib in the middle of it. My heart for once, fired at the sight. I was starting to get concerned about my blood pressure if it continued that way.
I went to my room where I took a relaxing bath. The tub was actually one of my pre-requisite and Damon's, as we could not have the Salvatore mansion, we would have our own. I put a set of comfortable clothes and went to do dinner. While placing the food on the plate, I heard the key noise at the door and winced anxiety.
- Elena? - I heard my husband ask at the entrance.
- In the kitchen! - I shouted.
I heard his footsteps behind me and I shuddered when I felt his lips on my neck and his arms around my waist.
- Hey - he said quietly in my ear.
- Hey - greeted back letting my head fall into his trunk.
- I missed you - he said tightening his arms around me - I really hate these long shifts. It seems that was a century ago since I saw you.
- I agree, I could not wait to finish and find you - I said almost purring and supporting me throughout it - How was your day?
- Same thing at the bar, the usual. And yours?
Sad, because I spent the whole time thinking of you.
His kisses increase in the base of my neck and I totally lose my concentration of what I was doing.
- What are we going to eat today? - He asked and I needed a few seconds to be able to answer.
- Pasta - answered finally dropping from him - I could not think of anything else.
- For me it's okay - and let his arms off my waist – Think I have time for a bath?
- If you're quick, yes - I turned to him.
- Okay, then I'll be back - he headed for the kitchen door and turned to me – Want to come? You know, save water on the planet and everything?
- Nah - the head swing - the planet will have to excuse me this time but I alredy took a shower – I play with it.
- Terrible thing to do Elena Salvatore, terrible - and with that he went out and left me alone in the room.
I laughed to him. He liked too much to call me by my new name. And to be honest, me too. Change or not his last name, and therefore mine too, was another discussion. It was dangerous to continue with the family name more kitted out in the world - with the exception perhaps of the original. But after a week disagreeing with all possible names suggestions, we agreed to stay Salvatore. It was one of the few reminders of 'home' we had.
I set the table to the smallest detail. I'm not used to be such a perfectionist, but this has become a good distraction.
He left the shower quick. We eat normally, talking about our day. Damon was already ending his food and I had not yet created the courage to tell him. I was still trying to think of a way to start it without scares him too much, but he went started.
- Ric said that this weekend we are released from nannies duty - said taking a break to drink water - Peter and Emma are going to some kind of school camp, for Jo's despair.
I laughed with him about the former witch behavior. But honestly, now more than ever I understand it. Taking into consideration all I have seen and experienced in this world - things I did not even think it existed - would not want my kid away from me for a moment.
- They are so big - talk nostalgic - It seems like only last week that Ric called desperate begging us to go to the hospital.
- They grow very fast - and up from the table leading to the kitchen dishes. Bingo! Great way to start the conversation.
- Damon? - Call stopping at the kitchen door.
- What? - I ask with his back to me.
- You never thought of finally we have ours?
- Ours what?
- Children, of course – I could see his movements stop.
- I thought of course I thought Elena. I told you that this was part of our plan.
- And...? - I asked with hope.
- And I thought you were happy to have twins for now. And I thought it was better to go on like this - and that came with a bucket of cold water.
- Wait, I could not follow you on that thought - speak confused and letting me stop.
- Elena, think with me - told me turning and walking toward me - We were lucky enough not to have happened anything to us after taking the cure, something quite rare considering our history. We are well, rather fugitives but well.
- I still didn't follow you here - I said a little stubborn.
- Elena, we do not know of any kind of side effect that can happen to us, it is not as if there were experiments on it. Now imagine placing a child in the equation - said looking into my eyes and I could see a flash of concern - We are not a normal couple who can take the biology and science. We are ex-vampires. One with almost 200 years old. Liking or not we have something magical, me more than you since the cure runs in my blood. The chances of something going wrong are huge, both with me and with you and even to this unborn child. We do not know what can happen. And I'm sure you would not bear the possibility of more magic in our new world, we have our full load living with a former hunter and former witch with her two future witches. Sooner or later, it would come back to us.
- But what if doesn't goes wrong? - I asked softly feeling my eye fill with water. Unintentionally my hands fly to my belly. In all my excitement, I not even thought about the possibility of something going wrong because we were not entirely normal.
- I'd rather not even think about the possibility Elena. Incredible as it is, I like our life this way, I want nothing more. And I could not bear to lose you or something happens to you, babe - he caresses my face and I hold my tears the strongest that I can.
Damon gave a sweet kiss on my forehead and left the room leaving me alone. I looked at the roof asking for lucky this time and followed Damon to the room where he was going to brush his teeth.
- Damon? - I ask my voice alredy failing and he drops the brush on the sink when you hear my voice.
- Huh? What Elena? - Questions concerned.
Take a deep breath. It's now or never.
- I'm pregnant - once released.
I saw his chest stop for a second and just after going up and down extremely quickly. His eyes widened and his hands balled into fists.
- You what Elena? - He asked down almost voiceless.
- I am pregnant Damon - I repeat.
He still does not say anything then I start talking nonstop.
- It wasn't planned, I swear it wasn't Damon - I tried to explain and tears fell without my permission - You know I wanted it, but I never, ever Damon, do something like that without talk to you before. We're in this together, I would never take such a decision alone.
- How long have you know that Elena? - He asked looking at the floor.
- I suspected for a while - admitted softly - but just found out today.
He shook his head as if trying to understand what was going on and kept his head down.
- How long?
- I do not know exactly, didn't have time to schedule an appointment. Only did the blood test. But it should not be more than 9 weeks. – If was more than that, it would be much more obvious signs.
- Okay, okay. It's still early. - frowned it and I prayed to not hear the next words - When do we solve this?
- Damon ... - did not believe what I was listening - Solve it?
He was quiet.
- What would solve this? - I ask getting nervous - and I hope for your own good that is not what I'm thinking - put my hand on my belly protectively. Even not knowing the person inside me, I loved he or she unconditionally and could not bear the thought of someone hurting or killing it.
- You know well what I'm talking about Elena - finally he looked up and stared at me - Did not you hear what I said before? We do not know the risk that this might be, or anything like that - justified - We can't afford something going wrong.
- Damon this is no longer about possibilities, it is already happening - speak exalted - There is no chance for me to do what you are proposing.
- Elena ... -
- No Damon! I refuse to even think you said that - I talk shaking my head in denial.
- Do you really think that was my first option Elena? - question - Obviously not, but I just can not accept the remote chance of losing you - he spoke weak.
This melt some of the anger I feel for him right now. I reach him and lightly kiss his lips, stroking one side of his face.
- I know that, I know - I speak stroking his neck - And I can not bear the thought of losing you too Damon. But it will not happen - assure - For the first time, we are out of danger, we are fine. Everything will be fine, I assure you, Dam.
- You can not predict it - and I saw once again the fear in his beautiful blue eyes. I can not help thinking that maybe our son has blue eyes like his.
- Yes, I can - I speak joking and kissing again. All I want is to take every negative feeling him so he can realize how wonderful it was what was happening to us.
He pulls away and I realize the coldness it. I feel my face close and cross my arms getting ready.
- You can't Elena, no one can. Not even when we were vampires we could. And that is why this discussion is over - and goes toward our bed - I will not give it the opportunity to this become a 'Twilight' real life. Tomorrow we go to some clinic to work it out.
- Damon - he interrupts me.
- I said Elena-
- And I said I will not do that to my baby - cry and feel the reality of the pregnancy reaches him when I say 'baby' - Our baby, Damon. I can not believe you do not mind one bit.
He keeps his back to me.
- How many times do I have to say that I will always choose you? - He asks softly and I can not hold back a sob – It will always be you Elena, that I have no doubt.
I shake my head disbelived what I'm listening and I feel a wave of anger invade me in a way I never felt.
- Well, you will have to change, because I can make my own choices and 'work it out' - I put in quotation marks with my hands - It is not in my plans.
He did not answer me and I'm going to the bathroom, but stop at the door.
- Do yourself a favor and no longer show yourself to me today - and close the door with a bang.
I can not stand myself and I use the door for balance. My cry is worse and this time I don't avoid it. I do not know if it was the hormones manifesting in me or if it was just me, but I had no desire to stop crying. I am trying to control myself because I knew it would not do well for the baby but just couldn't. I think I spent an hour sitting on the floor with my back against the door until I calm down, and stare at the shower in front of me. Two knocks on the door take me from catatonic state.
- I'll be on the couch if you need me - I listen to Damon talk through the door but do not care. I did not want to see him for today definitely.
After I hear the bedroom door close, I lift and wash my face. I can not avoid look to see my swollen face. Out of the bathroom with caution, just to make sure I was alone in the room. I lay on my side of the bed and tried to ignore the cold emptiness next to my husband. I was curled up in a ball and like every night I was alone in bed, cried softly asking tomorrow was a totally different day.
Overcome by exhaustion, I just fell asleep after a while. I do not remember any dreams, but I remember the fear of something happening to my baby. It was with this thought that I woke up, along with a cramping in my lower abdomen. I did know that pregnant women feel cramps in early pregnancy so I tried to calm myself with short breaths to ease the pain. But then I felt something hot wetting my bed and asked God for that was not what I was thinking. I discovered slowly afraid and saw a pool of blood beginning to wet the white sheet. My beats tripled speed and started crying without even realizing it. Despair took me and not even thought about what had happened a hour ago.
- Damon! - Shouted the desperate room. With the effort I felt the cramps increase and bowed with pain pressing my belly.
I screamed again and this time he came panting at the door as if he had run. My gaze probably showed him what was happening but his eyes shoot for blood stain on the bed.
- Damon ... Please...- I ask with a prayer hoping that he understands me.
He comes to me and holds me gently to my surprise. I realize we're out of the room and toward the front door. When he puts me in the car, another pain affects me and not do I keep a moan of pain.
- Shi shi, babe - he speaks as if speaking to a child who has just got hurt and caresses my face - It'll be all right, all right ... - repeated remembering my words before.
I spent the whole drive with my eyes closed, hunched crying in pain. This last one was both physically and emotionally to be losing my new reason for living. Damon said nothing in the way but occasionally I felt his hands behind my back or in my own hands clenched tightly the blouse of my pajamas. I realize that the car stopped and my door opens. Damon gets me in his lap and I grab the collar of his blouse. He returns to make noises like 'sh' to calm me and says it will be all right, that everything will be fine. I prefer not to think at that time the meaning of those words to me or him, but yes, all would be well in the end.
- Hurts so much, Damon – I talk to your neck as a new wave of pain reaches me.
- Shii ... We are already in the hospital, you'll be fine.
I hear him talking to the receptionist and then I am placed on a stretcher. I do not know if I just fainted because of the pain I was feeling or if someone introduced something into my vein. Just know that I had no more control of my movements.
I woke up with beeping noises disturbing me and with a needle prick bothering me. The clarity of the hospital and the white room bothers me and is difficult to open my eyes. I try to sleep ignoring the thought of why I'm in a hospital and I see the door opening. A doctor enters with a neutral face and I can not analyze my diagnosis.
- Good morning, woke up long ago? - Question going to the end of my bed which has a clipboard probably containing my information.
- Just now - I say weakly, feeling my dry throat.
- Great, I'll tell your husband right out here - it ends to make notes and come to my side - Any complaints, pain or discomfort?
- My body is in a little pain, that's all.
- This is normal, you were lying too long - she pauses - you remember why you are here Elena?
I shake my head and my eyes begin to fill, just thinking of possible words from her.
- You had a principle of miscarriage, probably caused by stress. Your husband said that you two fought just before he brings you down here - I close my eyes at the memory of us yelling at each other and me crying like crazy - That sort of thing during pregnancy is extremely dangerous Elena, especially in the first weeks. But the luck of you two, is that your baby is a fighter.
I open my eyes with it and instantly hear the sound of the beat machine shoot.
- So is everything okay? My baby is okay? - I ask anxiously.
- Yes Elena, that's fine with it. Your husband was quick to bring you to the hospital and managed to avoid the worst for very little.
I start mentally thank again and again. Loose a relief breath and feel the doctor's hand on top of mine.
- Now all you have to do is rest, avoid stress and enjoy more the coming months. Which reminds me, have you started prenatal care?
I wipe my tears and try to hold the crying.
- In fact, I found out yesterday so have not had time yet.
- So my recommendation is that you start as soon as possible. To avoid further scares like that. Well, since you do not even consulted, why not take a look at your baby? - Asks excitedly.
- Will you do an ultrasound? - I ask astonned by the idea of seeing my son for the first time.
- Yes, I will also ask some tests - she goes for the door - I will only ask to bring the device to your room and call your husband.
The idea of calling him give me chills and I call the doctor before she went away.
- Doctor, I think I'd better my husband to be outside - speak undecided. She would not understand my request but I knew the reasons behind it.
- Are you sure? Mr. Salvatore seemed to be very concerned about you two - speaks with a frown.
This takes me by surprise and I do not know what to do.
- Are you serious? - I ask discredited - Damon was concerned?
- More than absolute - she says with a laugh - I've never met a parent who did so many questions about pregnancy like him. I think he asked me if you two were right about ten times just this morning. I had to kick him out of the room this morning for you not to be nervous and have other complications.
Her words surprised me and I can not see what could have changed it.
- Elena, I speak now not as a doctor but as a mother and wife. I do not know your husband, but from what I noticed yesterday and today, he loves you very much. And it may be even frightened by the situation but he cares about the this baby too - for this I did not expect - He must have done something very wrong for you not want him here, but I can assure you that he is suffering for it and has learned his lesson - she opens the door and watch me - want me to call him or not to see the ultrasound?
Pregnant hormones were horrible. I feel they press my every nerve to say yes, I wanted the guy of my life in the room with me and that he had changed. At the same time, trying to listen to the rational voice in my head that he had not suffered enough and also probably had not changed his decision. I shake my head 'yes' and I see a smile on her face. Bad decision, Elena. The first of many that will follow nine months. But at least you can blame the hormones.
- I'll call him and come back in a moment – and she leaves.
I'm alone and my hand slips to my belly fondly.
- Thank you, God - I say staring at the ceiling - I promise I will not let anything happen to you, baby. I'll be more careful from now - talk staring at my belly.
A knock on the door distracts me and I see Damon enter slowly into the room.
- Dr. Bailey said you were awake,you're okay? - I shake my head at him and realize his red, tired eyes. Looking at it breaks my heart even more than it should.
- Thanks for bringing me here – I say without knowing exactly what to say - I know it w-
- Elena I'm sorry - he interrupts me and sits in bed with me - Forgive me, babe. You have no idea of the hell that I went through in these last few hours, worried and feeling guilty for what was happening. You know I'm no religious, shit, probably God must hate me for everything I've ever done! But I asked so much to not to let anything bad happen to you two.
My brain full of hormones did not miss the plural and I mentally cursed the damn machine beats showing how fast my heart was.
- Shit Elena, the doctor said you can not get stressed - said rising toward the bedroom button to call the nurses.
- It's okay, Damon - reassure - I am fine.
- But she said-
- I am also a doctor, remember?
- As if you'd let me forget it - speaks under the breath and I give a slap on his arm.
We both laughed at the stupidity and I realize how everything is easy between us, even when we are estranged.
- I shouldn't have suggested abortion - he says looking down – No way Elena. This I swear. But I did not want to think about how dangerous it could be.
- So you did an interview with the doctor, ignoring the fact that I can answer you any of your questions? - I ask down.
- Yes, and I think she must be hiding from me now - laughs at his comment - She said it was okay, you two were fine and had no reason for that to change.
- And now? - I ask nervous about the answer.
His left hand rests on my that was in my belly and a half smile comes across his face.
- My concerns have not gone away, if that's what you think. I can not give myself the luxury of letting madness aside in light of all that we have passed - he shakes my hand - but for now, I think it's okay to enjoy our new life that way.
I smile about it and when I open my mouth to speak, the doctor enters the equipment.
- Okay, ready to meet the younger Salvatore? – she asked.
And from that moment, there was nothing else that could steal my happiness. I cried when I heard the little heartbeat of my baby and realized Damon was thrilled too. I saw his chest filled with pride when the doctor mentioned how strong it was, and we had done a good job. I saw him eager to ask if it was a boy or girl and heard the joke that if it was a boy, it was better not pull vain side of Stefan.
As I watched he discuss with the doctor on prenatal vitamins should I start taking, I realized how lucky I was and how grateful I was to have a chance to experience so many miracles in my life. Who one day thought that the life of Elena Gilbert could give as many laps as well? I know I do not.
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