Amazing True Love
Written by: Dueler312
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL
Chapter 4
A few days after that meeting with Britney, Langston and Markko came home from their honeymoon. They definitely seemed to have a great time, and wanted to tell everyone, but went to Starr and Cole's place first to tell the adventure.
"And then he picked me up and threw me into the pool, but right before I got in there, I grabbed him and he went with me," Langston said. The four of them were at the kitchen table, as the discussion about the honeymoon was in full swing.
"Yeah, but I was going to jump in with you right after that," said Markko.
"Well I don't think she appreciated being dunked in the pool," chuckled Starr.
"Well, you better make sure that one doesn't throw you in a pool like Markko did me," said Langston.
"Well, actually, even if I was," said Cole, "we can't exactly do that right now."
"What do you mean?" asked Langston. "Did something happen while Markko and I were away?" Markko was looking a little curious as well.
Starr and Cole looked at each other and then Starr said, "Do you want the good news or the bad news first?"
Langston and Markko decided the bad news first. Starr and Cole then wasted no time about someone breaking in and escaping with James, and then Starr's encounter with Britney. When they finished, both Langston and Markko's had shocked looks on their faces.
"Wow, I'm pretty surprised about Britney being back and all, but who would want to break that psychotic freak, James out?" asked Markko.
"We don't know," said Starr. "All we know is that it was a woman who did it. I just hope they catch them real soon."
"I hope so as well," said Langston. "But what does that have to do with Cole not being able to dump you in the pool?" she asked, still curious.
"Well, that's where our good news comes in," said Starr, as she put her hand to her stomach.
Langston noticed her doing that, then her eyes and mouth opened wide, and then she squealed, "NO WAY!" She then quickly zipped to Starr and hugged her. Markko was certain, but decided to ask just to confirm.
"You're pregnant, Starr?" he asked.
"Mm-hmm," Starr confirmed.
"Wow, that's amazing," said Markko, as he walked around to hug Starr. HE then said to Cole, "Congratulations, man."
"Thanks, dude," said Cole.
"So how along are you right now?" asked Langston.
"I'm not sure right now, but we do have an appointment tomorrow so we'll know by then," Starr said, but then had to stop talking, as she rushed out to the bathroom again.
"Whoa! I better go help her," said Cole, and he headed off after Starr. Right after that, Hope walked in.
"Aunt Langston, Uncle Markko, you're back!" she said, as she ran to them.
"Yep, we sure are," said Langston. "And we actually heard that you are going to be a big sister soon."
"Yep, Mommy's having a baby," said Hope. "Where is she?"
"She's in the bathroom with your dad, Hope," said Markko.
"Uh-oh," said Hope. "Do they need help?" she asked.
"I think your dad has got it, Hope," said Langston.
"Okay," said Hope. "I'm actually going to be helping as well."
"Well that's awesome," said Langston. "I'm pretty sure your Mommy and Daddy love that you're helping them."
"Yeah, I just wish the baby would stop making Mommy sick," said Hope. Langston and Markko just smiled.
The next day, Starr, Cole, and Hope were heading over to the hospital for Starr's appointment. Hope was so excited that she couldn't keep quiet, until Starr asked her to. Hope realized she was being noisy and apologized.
When they arrived, they sat down outside Dr. Wright's room, and Starr filled out the necessary paperwork, while Cole and Hope played around a little. Starr then turned in the paperwork to the desk and then went and sat back down with her husband and daughter.
"Well, won't be long now," said Starr.
"You mean they are going to take out the baby?" asked Hope.
"No, not yet," said Cole. "The baby got to grow a lot more. It's going to be a long while for that little to come out."
"How long?" asked Hope.
"A few months," Starr answered. "Right now the baby is just a little thing, and it wouldn't survive if it came out now."
"Okay," said Hope.
"Starr Thornhart!" a woman's voice called out. Starr turned and saw that Dr. Wright had called her.
"Well, its time," said Starr, as she, Cole, and Hope walked in. Cole told Hope to stay near him in the corner while Starr was talking to Dr. Wright.
"Okay, so according to your file, this is your second child," Dr. Wright asked.
'Yes it is. Hope is my first," Starr said, nodding over to where her daughter was with Cole.
"Okay, and do you know when the date of conception was?" said Dr. Wright.
"Well, I can't remember exactly, because we were pretty busy at the time," said Starr.
"You were?" Dr. Wright asked. "What for?"
"We were getting things ready for our two best friends wedding ceremony, and we weren't exactly thinking of it till then," Cole explained.
"Oh, all right, that's fine. Well, we can figure that out real easily. Now, why don't you get changed, and then we can check that little one," said Dr. Wright, handing Starr some hospital clothes.
Starr went behind a curtain to change. Hope though was getting a little confused.
"How can we see the baby if it's in Mommy?" asked Hope.
"Well, they got a special machine to help us with that," Cole explained to Hope. "Its how we were able to see you when you were in Mommy."
Starr then came out in the hospital clothes and laid down on the bed. Dr. Wright put some gel on Starr's womb there, which Hope thought was a little weird there. They explained it was part of the process in order to see the little one. Hope was definitely getting interested in all of this. Then the ultrasound machine was brought over and started up, and Dr. Wright moved the little roller on Starr's belly. Cole brought Hope over so she could see what the baby looked like on the screen.
"Come on," said Dr. Wright, looking for the fetus. "Ah-ha! There it is." she said as the fetus came into view on the screen.
"Where is it?" asked Hope.
"Its right there," said Cole. He brought Hope over to the screen and pointed where the little one was.
"Wow, its pretty small," said Hope.
'You're right about that, although by the looks of it, I say it's about 4 weeks in development," Dr. Wright informed.
So Starr and Cole knew that it had been nearly a month, and they knew when it was then. They had a little fun by themselves in their room having some time to themselves, while Hope was with Grandma Blair.
"You want some pictures some take home of it?" asked Dr. Wright.
"Oh yes, we would," said Starr.
"Okay, I'll just leave you guys alone for a second while I get those pictures, and get you a prescription," Dr Wright informed them, and then she left.
"Does that mean Mommy got to take medicine?" asked Hope.
"No, more like vitamins, to help the baby grow," said Starr. Hope nodded to let her parents knew she understood.
Cole helped Starr wipe the gel off and then Starr went back to change into her clothes. Dr. Wright came back in just as Starr had finished getting dressed again.
"Okay, here's your prescription, and a couple pictures of your sonogram," she said.
"Thanks, Um, I do have to ask something," said Starr. "Would it be okay to do you-know-what for a while, with the baby in there?"
"As long as you're careful, you should be okay," said Dr. Wright. "Just make sure it isn't too intense," she added with a laugh.
"Okay, Thanks a lot, doctor," said Cole, as he, Starr, and Hope headed out.
"Hey, why don't I get these filled for you, while you take Hope out to the car?" Cole suggested.
"You sure?" asked Starr.
"Yeah, why not?" said Cole.
"Okay, we'll meet you by the car," said Starr, and she and Hope went into the elevator and headed down to the parking garage.
On the way down, Hope said to Starr, "You want to know something, Mommy?"
"Sure, what is it?" asked Starr.
"I hope that the little will be just like you and Daddy," said Hope.
"Well, that would be good, considering we got one who is just like us," said Starr. Hope smiled and hugged her mother. The elevator stopped and opened. As they walked out, someone spoke to them.
"Well, looks like someone is still living in fantasy land." Britney Jennings was standing next to a column, eyeing Starr and Hope.
A/N: Big surprise I had there, huh, having Britney at the end of the chapter. Stay tuned.