The nurse led the teary group to the waiting room and told them the doctor would be with them shortly. Hatori collapsed, numb, into one of the chairs and sat staring blankly at one of the walls. No one knew what to say to comfort him, so they left him alone. Several minutes passed with no sign of the doctor. Hatori leaned forward and rested his head in his hands. The others could hear him crying softly and it started their tears anew.
The doctor came in after they had been waiting for thirty minutes. Hatori jumped to his feet and grabbed the doctor's arm.
"How is she? Where is she? Where is my son? Is she going to be okay?"
The doctor smiled gently at Hatori. "She'll be just fine. We were able to stop the bleeding. It was from a broken blood vessel. That can happen sometimes when a woman strains to much while trying to give birth. I can take you to your wife's room now. As far as your son, the nurse will bring him to your wife's room shortly if you want to see him."
Hatori nodded and sat down hard in the nearest chair. She was going to be okay! He took a deep breath, stood, and followed the doctor to go see her. When he got to her room, he finally felt like he could relax. She looked very pale, but she seemed to be sleeping peacefully. He walked over to the bed, climbed up beside her, and went to sleep.
Tohru woke up before he did and smiled at her sleeping husband. Hatori was so cute when he was asleep. She reached over and ran her fingers through his hair. He woke up and gave her a fierce hug. He was so relieved that she was awake and okay.
The doctor kept Tohru in the hospital for a few extra days to make sure that she truly was completely fine. The entire zodiac clan, including Akito, gave her a huge welcome home party. Hatori hovered around her like a mother hen. He was still a little concerned about her health and wanted to make sure she didn't overdo it at the party.
Several hours later after everyone had left, the new mother and father walked upstairs to their son's room and put him to bed. Tohru gave Hatori a hug and kiss when she saw how gentle he was being with their baby. Hatori led her to their bedroom and lifted her onto the bed.
"Hatori you don't have to baby me. I'm fine."
He curled up next to her on the bed. "I know, but you're so much fun to take care of."
"Well, I'll have you know that I will be around forever."
Hatori grinned and kissed her on the cheek. The two fell asleep dreaming of their black haired, green eyed little boy and how much fun it was going to be to raise him.
Well, that's it for this one. I'm planning another story for another couple. If you guys have any thoughts on who you'd like to see, let me know. I'm always up for suggestions. Thanks to all who reviewed my story!!
