Being Afraid.
A/N: Hey thanks for the reviews they were really helpful. Sorry this took so long to write and post but been really busy! What happens when Meredith arrives at the hospital to find Alexis holding two babies?
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Chapter 13.
Previously:
While on the way to the hospital Alexis started to get scared and looked at her mom and said "Mom, I am really scared that I'm not going to be a good mother because of the way Meredith treated me when I was a child ". Alexis said this while tears were running down her face and Kate looked at her and said, "You are going to be an amazing mother because of the way you were brought up".
Alexis looked at Kate with such love that she was glad Meredith knew nothing about what had happened because she would have pushed Alexis into putting the babies up for adoption. When they finally arrived at the hospital they were rushed into the maternity ward and into theatre so that she could give birth. "I want to wait for Kevin to arrive" said Alexis to the Doctor but he just looked at her and said "These babies wouldn't wait any longer they are coming and they are coming now". Kate looked at her daughter and squeezed her hand gently to let her know that she was there and not to be afraid. Alexis nodded her head as the pain got worse she screamed she was giving birth to her first children and her dad & Kate's grandchildren.
While Kate was in with Alexis, Laine, Kevin, Castle, Esposito along with Jim and Martha arrived at the hospital and went to the maternity ward waiting room waiting on news of Alexis and the babies. It was at least another 2hrs before anyone came out with news of Alexis and the babies. Josh Davidson was coming off shift when he spotted Castle and Detective Ryan in the hallway looking worried. "Hey Castle, Kevin what's up, you guys looked worried" said Josh. Kevin knew how much of a help Josh was to Alexis and so decided to tell him the news "Alexis went into labour while looking at wedding dresses for our impending marriage" said Kevin. Castle was pacing the floor when he saw Josh come over but he decided to let Ryan talk to him because in a way he was still haunted by memories of Josh hitting him after Kate was shot!
Just as Josh was about to congratulate Kevin on his engagement to Alexis Kate came out with news of Alexis and the babies. "Kevin you have a beautiful baby boy and a beautiful baby girl and your wife to be is looking for you," said Kate and Kevin just went straight into the room where his future wife was waiting for him. When Kate saw Rick and the others they looked as shocked to hear that Alexis gave birth to twins. "Our daughter is going to be an extraordinary mother just like you Kate, you knew she was having twins why didn't either of you tell me the truth?" asked Rick. Kate just smiled at him and grabbed his hand to bring him to meet his grandchildren.
Everyone had gone ahead of them and so the two of them arrived in last to Alexis's room where they saw Ryan holding their granddaughter for the first time. When Alexis spotted her dad and Kate she smiled and encouraged him and Kate to come towards her so that they could hold their grandchildren for the first time. When Rick was close enough to his daughter he smiled and kissed her forehead and took his grandson in his arms and kissed his little head. "Pumpkin I am really proud of you and you have the most beautiful children in the world",said Rick at this time Kevin had handed Kate her granddaughter to hold and she was amazed when she saw the knowing look on her daughter's face and she smiled. When she looked at Rick she smiled and said "This is good practice for me when we have our own kids Rick", Rick just smiled and kissed Kate on the cheek.
The next people to hold the twins were Jim and Martha and they were so happy that they got to hold their great-grandchildren. Then Laine and Esposito got a chance to hold the twins and it was then that all eyes were on them. "What?" asked Esposito who had been holding Jenny Katharine in his arms and making faces at her to make her smile and Laine was doing the same thing with Kevin Javier Jr. Alexis had nudged Kevin to take a few pictures with his phone and send them straight to their e-mail account on the computer at home. "You know something Laine I think you and Javier would make great parents one day, and when your kids are old enough we will show them proof of the practice you got while being godparents to the twins", said Alexis in a sleepy tone it was then that the nurse came in and told them to all leave expect for the father of the children.
Everyone left except for Kevin who was holding both babies in his arms and is now telling them a story of when he first met their mother. Josh had waited until everyone else had left the room before going in to see Alexis and Kevin and the twins. When Josh walked in he was glad to see that Castle and his ex-girlfriend had left because he still was a little awkward around them now that they are a married couple but not everyone knows that not even the media because his agent had put a statement out saying that Mr. Castle's private life is to stay out of the papers and that the only thing the press were allowed to report on was work he continues to do with the NYPD as a consultant. Josh had gotten all tied up in memories of the past and didn't notice Alexis and Kevin looking at him with a smile on their faces.
"Hi guys, how are the twins? Alexis I saw your dad eailer it looked like he got the shock of his life when your mom told him he had two grandchildren one of each, Oh before I forget congratulations on your engagement", said Josh. Kevin knew that castle still felt threatened by Josh every time he saw him but now it's the other way around Josh doesn't ever want to see Castle or Beckett again it's one of the reasons he waited until they left so he could see his friend. "Thank you Josh, come meet little Kevin Jr. and Jenny Castle-Ryan", said Alexis.
"Thank you both for letting me meet them now because I may not get a chance later, by the way I have an engagement present for you both you can open it now and your wedding present has been sent to your dad's loft because it couldn't be left on the doorstep, Guys I wish u all the happiness in the world and you both will be fantastic parents, I am leaving tomorrow for a new job in Canada and I wouldn't be back at all but I will send you my address as soon as I'm settled", said Josh. Alexis was shocked to hear this news but asked the question that they needed an answer to, "Josh, when do you start your new Job?" "Alexis, Kevin I start my new job in two weeks time, I am sorry I will not be able to see you get married so the best of luck to you both", said Josh and he gave Alexis a hug and a peck on the cheek and he shook Kevin's hand and said "Your one lucky man Detective Ryan, I hope I can find someone similar to your future wife here but different", "Thanks Josh, we'll e-mail you pictures of the wedding and of how the twins are doing and good luck with the new job", said Kevin and they broke the handshake and Josh just left waving, and smiling his goodbye to the lucky couple. It was getting late and the doctors asked Kevin if he was going home so that his wife could sleep but Alexis told them no that he was not leaving and that she would rest better with him there. So Kevin Ryan slept in the same room as his beautiful wife to be and the twins were brought to the baby room to get rest.
It is now a week since the twins were born and Alexis's mother Meredith turned up out of the blue demanding to know why her daughter has cut all contact with her she had been at the loft only for a few seconds when Rick just let out all the pent up emotion from what happened to Alexis just let rip. Kate had been in the office talking to Laine on the phone when she heard Rick schecming at someone when she saw who was at the loft she told Laine she would ring her back, and hung up the phone. When Kate came out of the office Rick caught her look and knew there was going to be trouble but he did not want to cause Kate any stress because her doctor told her to rest as much as possible.
"Meredith, what in god's name are you accusing Rick of now, You know what forget it, neither Rick or Alexis's needs you in their lives causing them pain because it's all you've ever done and that wouldn't change. I am their family now so do us all a favour and stay away from us, if you want to see Alexis she is at the hospital, Rick have you written the name of the hospital down for your ex-wife and Alexis's room number, Rick nodded his head and handed her the piece of paper to her to hand to Meredith, "good now Meredith take this and get the hell out before I have you arrested", said Kate and with that Meredith left the loft with her tail between her legs and headed for the hospital.
When Meredith arrived at the hospital and asked where Alexis's room was the nurse told her to ask the staff at the nurse's station on the maturity ward. Meredith was angry with Detective Beckett and ex-husband for not telling her that her daughter had a baby but she was angrier with her daughter for not telling her anything about what was happening with her. When she arrived on the floor where the maturity ward was she was able to find her daughter's room all right. Meredith just walked in with out knocking and started in on Alexis accusing her of all sorts she did not notice Kevin Ryan her future son-in-law sitting on the couch near the window in the room going over what had happened in the last week.
That was when he heard Alexis to start crying and saw Meredith slap her across the face for what seem like the second time. "Excuse me but you have no rights to be here, only family are allowed and you are not family, if you try to hit her again I will arrest you for harassment, now you have woken the twins get out Meredith your not welcome here and Alexis doesn't need you she has me the twins, Kate and Rick and the rest of the 12th precient and she has Jim and Martha for support she doesn't need you, besides Beckett's been more of a mother to Alexis in the time she has known her than you have been in her whole life", said Kevin as he handed their daughter to Alexis to try and calm the child down. While this was happening Laine and Esposito arrived outside Alexis's room and had heard Meredith accuse Kate for what happened to Alexis and then she accused Alexis of lying and making false police reports about people she has known a long time especially about their son. Well that was the last straw for Kevin and Esposito and as he was about to storm in to the room Kevin opens the door and is dragging Meredith out of the room by the arm and gives her to Esposito who is more than gladly to escort her back to the airport and on a plane back to California pronto.
It has now been about an hour since Meredith left the hospital and Kevin called Gates to let her know what had happened and when she heard she informed an old friend in California about Meredith and that she was not allowed to come back to New York because if she did she will be thrown in jail for even attempting to contact Alexis. Gate's friend in California sent her an e-mail confirming whom she was talking about and that she shouldn't have any problems with this person anymore. Gates informed Beckett and Castle about the precautions that had been taken to keep Meredith away from New York and away from Alexis.
Back at the hospital Laine had cheered Alexis up emencially, with talk of the wedding and of the christening of the twins. Kevin just popped his head in to say that he would give Laine and Alexis some girl time and if they needed anything that he would be in the waiting room. "Laine please tell me that you and Javier have worked things out as in you talked bout marriage and babies and all of that stuff", said Alexis with a smile. Laine looked at her with a knowing smile and sighed. "Alexis Castle-Ryan, of course me and Javier worked things out since we are their godparents and we might have had that talk that we avoided the first time round and now everything is where it should be, When do you get out of here by the way?" said Laine. "I don't know exactly but I think that it's Sunday", said Alexis and Lanie just smiled and started talking bout some of the cases that she's missed while she's been on maternity leave.
Alexis had to admit that she was now beginning to get excited about the wedding considering it is now only about a month away. She could not wait for to get home and just be with Kevin and the twins. What Meredith said and did to her hurt and scared her and it was the reason that she got their family lawyer to draw the parental rights papers for her to sign which meant she had no say in what Alexis did with her life or with whom. While Laine and Alexis were talking Esposito found his partner in the waiting room asleep on the couch near the door. When he closed the door Kevin Ryan looked up to see who was disturbing his sleep but when he saw it was Esposito he suddenly sat up straight ready to hear the news about him and Laine. Once Esposito gave Ryan the load down on him and Laine he asked Ryan not to tell Castle or Beckett because they wanted to tell them after the wedding and the christening.
A/N: Sorry I cut it their but its getting late and I have to be up in the morning for an appointment. Please Review this chapter. It is going to take me longer to write another chapter and post this is not finished by a long shot.