This story is making me cry and I haven't even finished it just yet! It seems as though I might cry all the way through it! Here it goes, please enjoy oh and one more things; I don't own Trauma Center. But if I did there would be more romance.

-Gwen

"It's a girl!" The doctor called while wrapping her in a blanket and showing her face to her new parents.

Derek and Angela Stiles broke out into wild and joyous laughter at the news. They were officially parents to a beautiful baby girl, the one that they had anticipated for nine long months. Their little girl who would now be theirs to love and cherish, the little girl that Derek would constantly spoil as he promised before she was born.

Derek leaned down and kissed Angie's forehead, which was covered in perspiration from labor and a long night of work. The young surgeon watched as his new daughter was laid in his wife's capable arms now being held for the first time.

"Look at her, Derek, isn't she beautiful?" Angie asked as tears ran down her cheeks, she had never been so joyful, not since her wedding day.

Derek nodded and ran his hand over the thick blond puff of hair on his little girls head. He never thought he'd see the day when he'd be married to the most beautiful woman ever and he really never pictured the day that he'd be looking down at the face of his very own little girl, a precious gift that he would cherish always. Slowly he sat down next to Angie and put his arm around her shoulder still keeping his eyes on the precious bundle that graced Angie's arms.

"Rebecca Lillian Stiles."

Derek looked at Angie after the name had left her mouth.

"That sounds excellent, it really suits her, doesn't it?" He asked just as Angie laid the baby in his arms. He was shocked that he was getting to hold her right now. He didn't think he'd be allowed to hold her for a few days yet.

Angie giggled and sat up straight, "Derek, even though I was in all that pain today I must say that it's the best day I've ever had." She kissed him and then laid back down, falling asleep and leaving Derek to take care of the baby on his own for that moment anyway.

"Hey, Becca…welcome to the world." Derek said as he let her take his finger.

-Two Weeks Later-

Derek laughed cheerfully as he laid on the couch with Rebecca laying on his chest. She was such a bundle of joy and even smiled when he did her eyes sparkled and reflected others feelings…just like Angie's did.

The surgeon glanced towards his wife who was currently sitting on the recliner folding baby clothes and doing laundry.

"I think she looks more like you than me, Ang." Derek mused as he sat up, holding Rebecca close so she wouldn't slip away from him when he was maneuvering himself.

Angie nodded, "Yeah, she does sort of resemble me more than you…but I think she has your smile."

Derek chuckled, "Really?" He pulled her away from him just a little and looked directly into her face, studying it briefly.

"Maybe so."

Suddenly the phone rang and the two were forced to argue about who should pick it up. Finally Derek did, handing his precious daughter over to Angie before dashing into the kitchen and lifting the phone off the cradle.

"Hello, Stiles residence, this is Derek speaking."

"Hey Derek. This is Sidney."

"Hey, how could I not recognize that voice. What's up?" He asked, tracing his finger slowly across the countertop while listening to Sidney go on about something very important.

"I'm sorry, I know you and Angie just had a baby and all but I need to get you down here and now, it's very important."

Derek sighed nervously, still fingering the counter as he tried to contemplate this. The tone in his boss's voice sounded so shaken and nervous.

"Sure, I'll be down there as soon as I can."

About an hour later Derek was at Caduceus, uniform and all. He walked down the long pale green colored corridor and knocked on the door to Sidney Kasal's office. He wasn't sure why he was feeling so anxious, he'd been in scary situations before and had never really felt that scared.

"Come in!"

Derek reached out hesitantly and opened the door to the office, stepping inside with long strides.

"Ah, Derek. Glad you could make it."

"It wasn't easy, Angie is really on her toes with the new baby and all…she's two weeks old but can be quite a handful." Derek chuckled, trying to keep the conversation light and hide the irritation in his voice.

Sidney chuckled, "That's quite understandable. But lets be serious right now, Derek. I have some bad news, and a little more bad news…"

Derek gulped, his heart suddenly started to beat faster and faster as if he was about to hear something he really didn't want to hear.

"You remember Costigar?" Sidney did feel stupid for asking such a question, he knew for a fact that Derek remembered.

Derek frowned, "Yes, why?"

"Well apparently war is breaking out over there and it's a doozey. Unfortunately there aren't enough doctors to aid the wounded- so we got a call today asking if we'd be able to send over some doctors."

Derek nodded slowly as he took in what he was hearing. All he hoped was that Adel was okay. He hadn't seen his friend in a few years.

"But this brings me to some more bad news." Sidney breathed, pushing his glasses up on the bridge of his nose with his index finger.

"I told them about each of the doctors here, the experience and such…and out of all they drafted you."

Derek jumped up suddenly. "WHAT?!? I can't go to Costigar right now! Why didn't I get any say in this?!"

Sidney sighed, "I'm sorry, Derek. I truly am."

He was frustrated, angry, and even worse he felt angry enough to just tear into Sidney like there was no tomorrow. But he could see it in Sidney's eyes, it wasn't his fault this happened. Anyone could have gotten picked.

"Fine. When do I leave?"

"They are giving you two weeks to be ready. Welcome to military life, Derek."

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"THEY ARE WHAT?!?" Angie screamed when Derek told her, he hadn't expected her to have a panic attack, but she was used to going anywhere and everywhere with him now; with a new baby, she wouldn't be able to anymore.

"I'm sorry, Angie…I have no choice, I have to go." He was starting to cry and it wasn't often that he ever cried. The two embraced each other and cried together, feeling at a loss for anything but tears. Derek felt like he was losing everything even though it would still be there waiting for him to come back. He wasn't quite sure why going back to Costigar scared him so much. The fact of the matter was that he was fearing something that he usually would never fear. Death.

For the rest of the evening, Derek and Angie sat down in the living room watching TV and taking turns feeding Rebecca. They watched movies and just spent some quality time together instead of arguing or crying over the fact that Derek would be leaving for who knows how long.

"Will you write to me, Derek?" Angie asked suddenly, her eyes still rimmed with tears from earlier, she seemed very downhearted.

Derek nodded, "Of course I will, I'll do anything for you Angie. And make sure to take good care of our little one, okay?" He held out his arms for Rebecca and Angie promptly placed the infant in them.

"Daddy is going to miss you so much, Becca…" He kissed her forehead and held her close, "I'm going to miss both my girls."

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Two weeks later Derek was being driven to the airport by Angie, who was distraught and trying her hardest to keep her eyes on the road. It was a rainy day and both felt just like the sky looked. Dark, gloomy and completely lost.

"D-Derek…" Angie whispered as she found a parking place at the airport. She looked right at him and smiled.

"I want you to know that I love you…and no matter what happens, I always will."

Derek smiled, reaching over and taking her hand. He was in complete uniform, looking ready for anything even if he was just a doctor.

"I feel the same way, Angie…I'll miss you."

The two slipped out of the car and Angie went to the backseat to get Rebecca out, holding her close when she did. Then they walked inside to see all of the Caduceus staff there, ready to say their goodbyes to Derek. He was very surprised to see all his friends standing there. Tyler was the first to walk up and shake Derek's hand.

"I'm going to miss you so much, Derek…we all hope that you come back home safe." He said, still shaking his hand.

One by one all of them came over and said some very encouraging words to Derek, Cybil gave him some kind advice and even Victor shook his hand and wished him luck. The whole thing was very tear jerking and the more they spoke the more he didn't want to leave. Then he looked back, seeing Angie there holding their daughter, letting tears run down her fair skinned cheeks.

"Angie…" Derek walked over to her and wrapped her and their baby in a hug, gently resting his head on Angie's shoulder.

"I'll be back before you know it, it's only for a little while." He promised, then held Rebecca one last time.

"Don't grow up while I'm not looking and be a good girl for mommy…" He gave her a little kiss and then looked up when he saw Angie holding something out to him. He traded with her, giving her the baby and taking the envelope. Inside was a color picture, their first family portrait with Rebecca.

"Keep that safe Derek, don't forget us." Angie's chin quivered as new tears came, feeling very flustered.

Derek nodded and kissed her full on the mouth it was his promise that he would keep every word he said.

"It's only for a little while." Then he saw the plane was boarding and ran to catch up waving as he ran off. It wasn't long before their favorite surgeon was out of sight and soon to be out of the country.

I know it was cut short kinda fast but part two won't jump as much and it'll be a lot better, promise!!!

-Gwen