Last time, we were all witnesses to the wedding of Hiro Hamada and Leiko Tanaka-also known as GoGo Tomago. But there is one last event on the horizon…

And if you're looking for a disclaimer-you haven't been reading this story, have you?

Hiro and GoGo-now husband and wife-had returned to San Fransokyo after a two-week excursion which was their honeymoon. But there was another thing-GoGo was in the homestretch of her pregnancy. As they walked into their apartment, Hiro said, "GoGo, wait!"

GoGo said, "What?"

Hiro said, "It's tradition that I carry you over the threshold-to signify our union."

GoGo put her hands on her hips, and said, "I don't think so."

A voice inside the apartment said, "Welcome home, Hiro and GoGo."

Hiro said, "Baymax! It's good to see you."

Baymax said, "I will begin a scan of you-if you consent."

Hiro looked at GoGo, and said, "Go ahead." The medi-bot's scanners whirred, then Baymax said, "Scanning complete. Hiro-you are at normal parameters. GoGo-you have swollen ankles, an elevated heartrate, and slightly elevated blood pressure. This is normal in your condition. Your fetus is at normal parameters-I detect a heartbeat and slight motion-referred to as 'kicking'. You are entering the final trimester of your pregnancy, and should be on track to deliver within the next 12 weeks."

GoGo whistled, and said, "Wow…he's thorough." GoGo sat down, and said, "I am tired."

Hiro said, "Well, how is life as a Hamada?"

GoGo said, "Well, I can only hope the rest of my life is as good as it was before I married you."

Hiro leaned in, and gave GoGo a kiss-then put his hand over her abdomen. He thought, I have a beautiful wife…and soon, a daughter…and this is all I need…

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Hiro returned to work soon afterwards. But he programmed Baymax with an 'Emergency Protocol"-if GoGo were to go into labor, Baymax would contact him, as well as the EMS. But until the delivery day, Baymax continued to support Hiro and GoGo through the final months of GoGo's pregnancy.

And one morning…GoGo had given Hiro his 'good morning' kiss, and set to cleaning the kitchen. She was washing a plate-when a sharp pain shot through her. She dropped the plate, and fell to the floor.

At the sound, Baymax entered the kitchen. He began his protocol, "I heard a sound of distress. GoGo-are you injured?"

GoGo ground out, "I felt a pain…down here." She pointed to her midsection, and Baymax said, "This is serious. You are not due for delivery for another 3 weeks."

Baymax helped GoGo up, and sat her on a chair. She was breathing hard, and Baymax said, "I have contacted Hiro. We will need to go to the hospital."

GoGo didn't respond-she was dreading what was happening with her body. Please…don't let the baby be born now!

The door opened, and Hiro was there. He said, "GoGo! Has it started?"

Baymax said, "GoGo has experienced pains in her abdomen."

GoGo said, "Maybe it's false labor? I'd hate to go to the doctor, only for them to send me home."

Baymax said, "No. We need to get you to the hospital. Your cervix has begun to dilate."

Hiro said, "What does that mean?"

GoGo said, "That means the baby's coming!"

Five minutes later, Hiro and GoGo were speeding towards the hospital. He had managed to send a text to Aunt Cass and his friends, telling them to meet him at the hospital.

Upon arrival, Hiro and GoGo were admitted. GoGo's OB-GYN was also contacted. With nothing to do but be in the way, Hiro took a seat in the waiting room. Not more than 15 minutes later, Cass and the rest of Hiro's friends arrived.

Cass said, "Hiro? What's happening?"

Hiro said, "GoGo's gone into labor!"

Honey said, "What? But isn't she not due for another few weeks?"

Hiro nodded, feeling dread creep into him. That nightmare had faded into memory-but now…was it possible? Could he lose the baby? Could he lose GoGo? Cass noted Hiro's expression, and sat next to him, rubbing his shoulder.

She said, "Hiro…listen to me. GoGo is a strong woman. And she needs you to be strong for her. You said you'd never give up on her, right? So she needs you- and you go and be there for her."

Hiro looked up, and headed towards the delivery room. He entered the room, and saw GoGo being tended to by her OB-GYN. He said, "Doctor…what's happening?"

The same doctor who performed GoGo's ultrascan was now here. He said, "Hiro…listen. GoGo has gone into labor. This is three weeks before she was due. Therefore, there is immense risk to both mother and child."

Hiro said, "Immense risk?" The doctor, seeing Hiro's expression, said, "I will do everything to ensure that your wife delivers a healthy baby."

From behind them, a voice-tough and full of sarcasm, but with the sweetness he'd came to love-called out, "Hey, nerd! Woman up!"

The doctor said, "Alright, Ms. Hamada. Your husband is here-and he will provide the greatest support as you finish this journey."

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The journey, as the doctor had put it, was now in its 12th hour. After an examination, the doctor declared, "Ms. Hamada-you are fully dilated. Now you will have to bear down and push."

Hiro took GoGo's hand, and said, "You can do it, baby."

GoGo took a deep breath, and pushed for all she was worth. GoGo whimpered as she felt the baby moving from her womb through her birth canal. But Hiro and the doctor's encouragement kept her spirits up. She took another deep breath, and pushed again.

With each push, GoGo closed in on motherhood. She took yet another breath, and pushed once again. With this push, the doctor exclaimed, "The head! The head is out! Keep pushing, Ms. Hamada!"

GoGo did as the doctor directed, and the doctor pulled out the baby. One of the nurses grabbed the newborn, and took it to a table. After a few tense moments, the baby began to cry as it took its first breaths.

Hiro smiled at GoGo, but GoGo was looking at the nurses tending to her baby. They brought a gurney, and wheeled her out. GoGo saw this, and asked, "Where are they taking my baby?"

The doctor said, "Ms. Hamada-please. This is a precaution. We are taking her to the NICU."

Hiro said, "NICU?" The doctor said, "Yes-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You have to understand that the survival rates for a newborn born as early as yours are not very high."

At that, GoGo started to sob. She said, "No…my baby…"

The doctor said, "She needs to rest." Hiro nodded, and another doctor entered the room with a syringe. He pumped the contents into GoGo's IV, and she fell into sleep. Hiro said, "I'm going to tell the others."

Hiro went into the waiting area, where the only person there was a sleeping Aunt Cass. He gently shook her shoulder, and she awoke. She said, "Oh! Hiro!" She sat up, and stretched.

She looked at Hiro, and asked, "How did it go?" Hiro said, "Well as could be. GoGo is asleep. They took the baby to NICU as a precaution."

Cass said, "Oh, Hiro. I'm so sorry." Hiro asked, "Where is everyone else?"

Cass replied, "They wanted to stay-but Wasabi had a presentation and Honey had a seminar. Fred needed to check on his fundraisers. They said they'd be back when they could."

Hiro nodded, and Cass said, "You look terrible. You need some sleep."

Hiro said, "I know. But Go…and the baby…they need me."

Cass said, "Hiro-go home. I'll stay and if something happens, I'll let you know. Don't destroy yourself before you get to see your family."

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Hiro returned home-but sleep was the furthest thing in his mind. All he could think about was his wife and his child. He lay down and closed his eyes.

Was it hours? Minutes? Hiro didn't know. But he did hear the alert from Baymax. The robot said, "You are receiving a call from Cass Hamada."

Hiro said, "OK." Hiro said, "Yes, Aunt Cass?"

Cass said, "You're needed at the hospital. GoGo is awake."

Hiro returned and checked in. He came up to his aunt-who had the biggest smile on her face. Hiro said, "OK…what did I miss?"

The doctor said, "Nothing, Mr. Hamada. Your wife and child are ready for you.",

They walked towards the room, and the doctor said, "It is strange. Most preemies are on a razor's edge. But your daughter-she fought to live. She was only in the NICU for four hours. She is healthy."

Hiro thought, No…we never give up…not on each other…I never gave up on GoGo…she never gave up on me…and our baby wouldn't give up either…

Hiro went to the door, and opened it. Sitting on the bed was a tired, but happy GoGo. And in her arms…

It was too much for Hiro. He came up to them both, and GoGo said, "Hey…daddy's here."

Hiro said, "Can I…can I hold her?"

GoGo said, "Of course you can." She put the baby in his arms, and he looked at his beautiful daughter. GoGo said, "Hiro…I present your daughter-Mi-Na Hamada."

Hiro held his newborn daughter, and felt as though he would burst with joy. And like the day they returned from the honeymoon-with his wife and his daughter-Hiro had everything he needed. And he could never be happier…

It looks like the end…but not quite!

I gave the child a Korean name…like it? Hate it? Indifferent to it? Don't forget to review!