Kim took her arm down from Craig's shoulders and walked back over to where Kerry was sitting and slumped down next to her. "They've taken her in."

"C-section?"

Kim nodded and closed her eyes, "God, this sucks." Kerry nodded, "This is their last."

Kerry nearly jumped as Kim swung around in her chair and gripped both of Kerry's hands. "Do you want more kids?"

Kerry blinked, "I don't... I don't know. Do I have to decide now?"

"What?" Kim dropped one of Kerry's hands and put it over her eyes, "That didn't come out right. Of course not..." She looked up and watched her father pace. "I...I have this big family gene I think."

Kerry gave Kim a gentle push, "Is that its technical name?"

This pulled a smile from Kim, "Probably not. I'm sorry, this was supposed to be a fun, relaxing day, and yet here we are, at County hoping that Beverly and her child is okay, and going to miss the fireworks."

Kerry frowned, "Kim, what's really wrong?" Kim shook her head, but stayed silent. Kerry spoke again, "Randi thinks she's gay."

Kim looked over and held up a finger, "I take that and raise you a... my Aunt Flora is shackin' up with a lady friend."

Kerry paused and then nodded, "You win... Kim... Bev will be okay."

Kim leaned her head back against the wall. "I hope so. Where'd Henry get off to?"

"Henry and Carlos had their heads together going towards the Caf."

Kim let a short burst of laughter out, "Those two get into more trouble than he and I do..."

"Big lady had her baby?"

Carlos smiled as he hefted Henry into his arms, "She is right now, and her name is Beverly."

Henry nodded and then looked one way, then the other for either Kim or his Mama. "Ice cream now?"

Carlos cleared his throat, "Later, how about tomorrow when we're out... okay?"

"Okay, I did it right?"

Carlos ruffled Henry's hair, "Perfectly my perfect Nephew... But remember, this is just between us."

"I remember, I'm not dumb..."

Don dodged to one side as a handful of pens flew by him. "Ken, Kenneth, calm yourself son. What has you spitting nails." Don glanced down. "Or more specifically pens?"

Ken shook his head, "Telling you would be no different than telling everyone else in this place. All of a sudden she walks on water."

"Ken, I'm still not sure I understand. You're a very successful Cardiac Surgeon, well respected, your former boss said you never lacked for... companionship. Why come here?"

Ken slapped his hand into Don's with a bang, "I'm not, I'm gone..."

Don blinked as Ken stalked away. Ken's ID was in his hand, which stung a mite. Don closed his eyes, "I am too old for this crap."

Kim flipped the light on in her office and jumped. She put a hand to her chest. "Hell Carl." She shook her head, "What's up?"

"I'm not coming back to County."

Kim shook her head, "No, I'm doing this job well because you're coming back Carl. I'm holding your seat."

Carl stood, "No, you're doing a hell of a job because you're good at it. I mean, talking to the nurses, you walk on water and I'm Judas."

"Carl..."

Carl held up his hands, "Hey. I'm happy, you're happy..." Kim shot Carl a look, "...ish... This... little medical problem..." Kim rolled her eyes, "...was the best thing that could have happened to me."

Kim hurfed a breath and pulled Carl into a hug, "The things I do..."

Carl chuckled.

Lori sat down next to Kerry, "Where's my sister?"

"Most likely in her office."

Kerry looked up and stood as Janet Coburn approached. "Bev is okay, and little Harvey is okay. Ten fingers, ten toes."

Kerry let out a breath, "Kim will be relieved. Thank you Janet." The OBGYN inclined her head and went back towards the rooms. Kerry made her way towards the Nurses' station. She jumped back when Ken appeared in front of her nose and pushed her backwards. She hadn't been ready for it, and so went sprawling on the floor, her head bouncing like a basketball off the tiles.

Kerry blinked, not quite believing what she was seeing. All of a sudden Ken was flying over the desk and banging behind it. Kerry knew it wasn't Kim, she looked over with a frown, "Craig?"

Craig didn't pay attention to Ken, he knelt down next to Kerry next to Lori. "Are you okay?"

Kerry nodded slowly as she sat up and looked around, "Where's Ken?"

Craig didn't respond to her question, "Are you okay Kerry?"

Kerry nodded, "I'm fine, I'm fine."

Kim's head appeared and then Henry's. "Floor party..."

Kerry smiled and held a hand up. She had to hide a smile as the three Legaspi siblings nearly bumped heads leaning down with a hand up. Henry actually did laugh. Kerry took Kim's hand and stood.

Kim looked worried, "What happened?"

Kerry shook her head, "Just Ken. Craig here..." She put a hand on Craig's arm. "Came to my rescue."

Kim grabbed her younger brother's other arm and yanked him towards the hall. "We're going to see your wife, and on the way you get to tell me
exactly what happened..."

Kerry took Henry's hand as Kim and Craig moved off. She shook her head, "Well, at least we haven't missed the Fireworks."

Henry's face lit up, "We can go?"

She gave him a pat on the back, "Go round up your Uncles and we'll barely make it."

Henry started to run away, but after two steps, seemed to realize what he was doing and settled into a fast walk.

Lois shook her head at the entire scene. "I'll tell my sis."

"Thank you."

Fin ~ March 8th, 2008