Baby Hologram's Debut

Since going on maternity leave from Starlight Music, Jerrica made some major changes prior to leaving. She left Aja and Kimber in charge until she returned while Shana and Raya tended to the details of the boutique and the showing for fashion week LA in October. Her friends had no problems taking over the company. They felt that is best that she rested and focused on herself for while. By mid-August, Jerrica was in better spirits as she waited patiently for her baby's arrival. So she mostly spent her days either reading or taking walks on the Starlight compound. She felt a sense of tranquil not having to deal with work or any of the stress of the Riot/Pizzazz situation.

With preview week going on in New York, the Holograms had all left for the weekend so that they could debut samples of the boutique's new line while Jerrica was left at home with Bella, the nanny she hired a few weeks ago. Bella was from Paris, France and came highly recommended by the Countess. She was an older French woman in her early 50's with years of experience. She helped her get the final touches to baby's nursery done and helped her with Lamaze coaching. Throughout the week she was beginning to feel slight contractions but thought nothing of it as simple cramps. One late afternoon, she was in the study reading one of her pregnancy books when her cell phone went off.

"Hello!" she answered softly.

"Jerrica, how are you?" Riot asked.

There was a brief pause before she answered. "I'm okay. How are you?"

"Miserable. I miss you so much," he said. "I want to see you Jerrica, please."

"Riot, I don't know."

"Jerrica, all I want to do is talk…please."

Jerrica hesitated for a moment. "Alright, you can come by. I'll let Bella know you're coming."

Riot closed his eyes in relief. "I'll see you soon," he replied as he hung up. He then went upstairs quickly dressed and drove over to Starlight mansion. When he got near the estate, he noticed a few cameramen there so instead drove around to the back of the house and entered through the backdoor. Bella led him to the living room where Jerrica, dressed in a L.A.M.B black and white strapless maxi dress was sitting reading a book. Her belly had gotten a little bit bigger since the last time he saw her but in his eyes she was still the most perfect woman he had ever seen.

"Hello Jerrica," he said as he entered the room.

She looked up from her book and met his eyes. "Riot," she said as she got up from the sofa.

"You look beautiful," he said as he walked over to her.

"Thank you," Jerrica blushed. "I feel so fat right now."

"No…you're not. You're perfect," he said as gently brushed his hand against her face while looking into her eyes. Both caught up in emotion kissed each other so passionately that Jerrica almost lost her balance. A swift kick from the baby made them stop and brought them back to reality.

"I think we should stop," she said rubbing her lips.

"I'm sorry. It's just…I've missed you so much and I got carried away," he said as he held her hand.

"I've missed you too but it still doesn't change anything," she replied. "That shouldn't have happened."

"Jerrica, I know but what am I supposed to do?" he questioned. "I can't sleep or eat hardly. I want you to move back into the penthouse. I love you and I have given you the space that you wanted."

"Riot, I know but like I told you before I didn't want to make any decisions about us until after the baby is born," she said holding her belly.

"What do I have to do to get you to understand that I do not care for Pizzazz?" he yelled. "I know I should have told you but I knew that this would be something that would crush you and I didn't want that to happen especially since you're pregnant."

"I really can't deal with this right now," she said as she continued to hold her belly. "Like I told you before I don't want to do anything until after the baby comes." As she walked around the room she felt a contraction but ignored it.

"Jerrica, baby please. Don't you understand how I feel? I love you. I want you to be my wife. Please don't let this destroy what we have. We are stronger than that," he replied.

Before she could answer, she felt another sharp contraction in her belly causing her to lean over. "Oh!" she cringed.

"Jerrica, are you okay?" he asked.

"I'm fine. I get cramps from time to time," she explained. "I just need to sit down."

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"I'm fine really," she said.

"Do you still love me?"

Taken aback, Jerrica looks into his eyes. "Riot, I…I am still hurting from your indiscretion and then the complication with the baby was all too much for me to handle. I needed some time and space to think about what I want to do, that's all," she explained. "My feelings for you have never changed and I still care about you but we do have some issues that we have to iron out about your being able to handle all of this."

"I know we do but we can't work them out if we're apart. Please come back home," he pleaded.

"I don't know. Right now my main concern is the baby. When it's born we can see what happens, ok," she said to him. "But I am not making any promises."

He simply nodded. "Alright, I understand," he replied sullenly. "I just want you to…."

Before he could finish his sentence, Riot noticed Jerrica wincing in pain as she felt another sharp contraction causing her to bend over once more.

"Jerrica, what's wrong?" he asked.

"Riot, I think I'm…in labor," she said in between breaths. "My water just broke!"

"Oh my God," he said as he jumped up from the couch. "Let's get you to the hospital."

Riot quickly pulled her up from the couch, grabbed her bag and headed for the door. They informed Bella about what was going on then walked outside to his car and sped off. When they arrived at Cedars, Jerrica was immediately taken to her room. He was by her side through every moment coaching her and doing whatever made her comfortable throughout her labor. During the delivery all she could hear were the nurses, her doctor and Riot all chanting push every time she felt a contraction.

"The baby has crowned, Jerrica," Dr. Lawrence said. "I need you to push."

"Push Jerrica," Riot said to her.

Jerrica began pushing as everyone around her watched as a tiny head began to slowly come out.

"I have the head in my hand, Jerrica. Just one more should do it," Dr. Lawrence replied.

She then pushed harder before hearing a wailing cry and seeing the doctor lift the baby up.

"It's a girl!" Dr. Lawrence exclaimed while she cleaned the baby off. She then had Riot cut the baby's cord, wrapped her up and finally placed her gently into Jerrica's arms.

"Oh you did it Jerrica, look at her!" Riot cried. "She's so beautiful!"

Jerrica looked down at her daughter for the first time as she cradled her in her arms.

"She is beautiful," she cried as she looked over at an emotional Riot. "I love you!"

"I love you too," he said to her as he kissed her and then the baby. "What are we going to name her?"

"I was thinking Destini," Jerrica smiled as she looked into her daughter's eyes. "Happy Birthday, Destini. You're the newest hologram!"