Before, During and After 10
Author's note: So this takes place during and after 2x13 Deja Boo. Do any of you think Eric was reborn as Aiden? Leave your views in your reviews or you can always pm me. Anyway here it goes hope you like it.
Seeing Holly on the ground having that seizure almost escaped Melinda. She was more focused on the not so alive cause of the situation.
Jim yelled again for her to call 911, and she rushed towards her phone and dialed the number.
After Holly and the baby were deemed stable, Melinda and Jim headed back to their house. That night she dreamt the ghost was taking the baby away from Holly. She tried to stop him but in vain. She woke up screaming.
Jim walked into the room.
She tried to catch her breath.
"Hey what happened?" he inquired.
She shook her head.
"It was just a dream. She frowned at him. What are you doing up?"
Jim smiled slightly.
" You kick hard in your sleep," he quipped.
She managed a small laugh.
" I think I should go call the hospital. I am worried about Holly," she muttered.
" I actually just talked to Scott. Holly and the baby are all right now. What happened earlier? I was yelling for you to call 911 and you just froze. Is there a ghost involved?" he inquired.
Melinda nodded. "I have to figure out if there is a connection between this ghost and Holly."
" Yes but in the morning you can do that. It's time for some sleep. Hopefully this time you don't kick me," he joked.
She punched him in the arm lightly as he slid into the bed beside her.
The doctors said Holly had preeclampsia but Melinda knew the ghost had something to do with it. In the coming days she felt dizzy, as the ghost appeared to be coming to her with different identities. Her equilibrium was falling apart. Delia suggested a broth.
"It helped me feel better when I was pregnant with Ned," she quipped as she went to write it down.
Melinda pondered if the ghost would be born as her child next. Holly had a girl. The ghost hadn't left even after Holly had given birth. What would Jim think?
Jim was stunned when she approached him at the firehouse and told him what could be the truth. He stared at her wide eyed when she said Eric could be born as their child.
Later as Jim built a fire in the fireplace, Melinda tried to control her tears.
He turned back towards her. He was just as confused as she was. A spirit who had tried to hurt their friends and their child could end up being their child.
" I always wanted a child with you Melinda but it coming to us this way..," he trailed off.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
" I am not sure about this Jim If it ends up being real I don't know if we could deal with this," she stammered.
"Mel no matter what happens, this could be our child. I will be there every step of the way to support you and then to nuture this child with you," he declared.
Eric was there as Jim spoke. His soul felt uplifted. He could go into the light if Melinda was willing to help him.
After Melinda helped Eric talk to his sister, they walked together and talked.
" You think I'll get it right this time around?," Eric inquired.
Melinda's eyes were welling up.
" We'll try our best to guide you in life when you arrive. I will more than happy to help you make the best of your life when you are here again," Melinda stated.
Eric paused before saying," I heard what he was saying to you before. I know you were scared but he seems like he'll make a great dad when the time comes," Eric stated.
Melinda sighed and said," I am lucky to have him and so will you."
A few moments later Eric went into the light.
Melinda went home and took a pregnancy test.
She walked over to Jim who was waiting for the verdict.
"It's negative," she stated as she handed it to him.
He glanced at it and was both disappointed and relieved.
" You know after this, I know I am ready to go down any road with you Melinda," he declared.
The couple embraced.
Jim ran his hand on her back soothingly.
When they pulled back, he asked," Have you been feeling dizzy?,"
She shook her head.
" I am so lucky to have you Jim. I really don't say it enough. I love you," she declared.
He leaned forward and pressed a kiss on her forehead.
" You'll always have me Mel. I love you too," he whispered.