Christmas 2010 Kent Ranch
Clark had just finished putting the last of the new decorations Lana bought up in front of the house. Lana decorated very tastefully Chloe and Zantana both thought it was good enough to be a magazine cover. Lana appreciated her friends confidence in her abilities but she wanted nothing to do with a magazines or a public persona to keep up. Home was a retreat where you could relax and forget the world for a while both Clark and Lana felt strongly about that. Clarks book was in a second printing already it was a week before Christmas the publisher was already trying to get Clark to do another book. He was thinking about it but not too hard.
The farm was decorated the tree was up and the presents were under the tree. The bar was stocked they were ready for the holiday party or as ready as a happily married couple could be. Still no baby yet, the team of medical experts were undecided what the false labor meant they figured Lana was going to carry the baby until later in December or early January. The problem was no one knew how long a pregnancy lasted for a kryptonian they had the earth human model to work with and the fortress was not helpful with that either.
Lana relaxed, the work for the day was done both her best friends were visiting Chloe and Zantana. They were having a light after lunch snack all seemed right with the world for now. Clark was in Japan due to a land slide from the heavy rains hopefully he would be back before bed time. That was their life at the moment Lana missed going out with Clark on patrol but her being close to delivering made it something out of reach for now.
Chloe smiled at Zantana "so how's it going with Bart, keeping him in line"? Lana smiled Zantana had for the first time a solid guy in her life hopefully it would turn into something else.
Zantana just smiled a knowing smile at both Lana and Chloe "its a challenge but its a good challenge".
Chloe sat there with her mouth open "that's it, its a challenge, come on we want some detail here Zantana".
"You guys, ok lets just say he's very energetic and needs to be focused a lot".
Chloe laughed "so is that with the whips and chains or after"? Lana turned several shades of red "oh my" she said.
Zantana laughed at Lana's reaction to Chloe "well leave it to Chloe to be a lot on the side of blunt".
"Well come on, he hit on me back in high school and he was really hot back then I'm sure hes only gotten better". No one was going to answer that no way. Lana struggled to get up she wanted more tea she found a tea that she could stand with low caffeine as not to hype up the baby. She was walking back to the family room when she made a strange sound,
Chloe asked Lana "are you ok"?
"Yea I'm fine, but my water just broke looks like its a Christmas baby after all".
Chloe whipped her cell out "Oliver get the team to the ranch now Lana's water just broke".
Zantana levitated Lana back to the couch laying her down carefully "is that going to be ok Lana" she asked.
"Yea I'm ok for now just would like to be out of my wet clothes". Zantana in the blink of a eye cast a change spell. Lana's clothes disappeared in their place was a Iris purple blue night gown on her.
Lana was surprised "thanks Zantana" she said with a huge smile on her face.
Chloe looked up from her phone call she had a look of pure surprise on her face "it still takes me a couple to remember that you two are magical still getting used to that, nice choice Zantana". Zantana smiled "thanks you guys" she said "I thought Lanas favorite color would help sooth her a little".
Lana telepathically called to Clark (my love my water broke it looks like were going to be parents for Christmas).
(Oh I'm on my way home now).
(Finish what your doing my love Chloe and Zantana are both with me and Oliver's team has been called they should be here in less than a half hour I'm fine for now we have some waiting to do my body has adjustments to make before I can deliver our child Jonathan Clark).
(I'm almost done here now I have some motivation now to be done a little faster).
(Take care of what has and needs to be done Clark you have time before your a daddy).
Lana smiled inwardly saying "daddy" to Clark.
The next thought came from the hormonal pregnant wife (and you better get here soon if you miss the birth of our child so help me Clark).
What else could Clark say but (yes dear). Clark returned to digging people out of the ruble of a six story building that fell apart.
4 hours later
Clark has been home for an hour the pandemonium surrounding him at the moment was more than he could handle. Lana asking him for something then Chloe yakking at him on the same subject and the endless activities of the nurses he was getting close to his wits end this was all too much of an invasion of his home. Even his mother was repeating anything out of Lana's mouth. The helpful suggestion being passed along were doing nothing for his mental health either.
(Lana please stop talking to them I don't know how much more I can take of getting things repeated to me, Jor El offered the fortress for the birth of our son I'm starting to think all these well meaning friends are too much).
(Look I'm the one giving birth here, they want to be part of us Clark).
(Sorry but it is getting to be a bit much think the doctor can clear the room to give us some peace for a few asked a pensive Clark)?
(I can ask him). Clark walks out of his bedroom to the hall to find the other room where all the medical staff has spread out.
"Dr. Winters can I talk to you for a moment".
"Sure Clark as they both left for another bed room".
"What's up Clark"?
"Boy I don't know how to say this without hurting my friends feelings but both Lana and I feel like this has turned into some kind of event". "My bedroom has turned into a three ring circus I'm worried about Lana and the baby at this point I can feel her stress and some of her pain but its the stress that worries me it can't be good for either of them".
The Doctor consults his tablet "yes her stress level has elevated in the last two hours not to a critical level but enough to be concerned".
"Lets see how your son is doing, wow his stress indicators are high too time to clear the room medical staff and daddy only".
Clark smiled "thank you doctor Winters, we both appreciate this I really didn't want the entire justice league looking at my wife's private parts while the delivery was going on".
The Doctor laughed "we wouldn't allow anything like that to happen but this should ease your mind a little I'll be the bad cop and kick everybody out".
(Baby the doctor is clearing the room in a couple so hang in there I'll be back in moments).
(Thanks Clark, I love Chloe and your mom but this is just getting to be a bit much).
(Just take a deep breath and try to relax).
(Yea you do that while delivering a baby).
(Please just try to clam your self a little please for our son, please).
(Ok for our son).
Clark walked back to his and Lana's bed room he stood against the wall just inside the door Doctor Winters made his announcement "Folks if I can have everyone's attention please, thanks" as the room quieted "the baby is starting to show major signs of stress". "This isn't good for the baby or Lana so I'm kicking everyone except Clark out of this room now".
That set off Chloe who had plans of having a front row seat to this event. Martha was getting more red by the moment "Ah doctor the Grandmother should be allowed to stay to see the birth of her grandson", there were similar comments being shared around the room.
"I'm sorry folks but Lana and babies health are the important thing here so if you'll please exit now we will keep you informed as things progress".
It looked like Chloe and Martha were going to fight to be the last one out the door, Zantana picked up on the strife and cast a calming spell, the room seemed to adsorb sound and was quieter than it had ever been both Chloe and Martha left talking about who was going to spoil this child more.
Zantana walked over to the bed "I'll be down stairs good luck Lana not that your going to need it".
"Thanks Zantana your spell seems to have gotten the delivery back on track".
Clark smile at them both as he approached the bed "thank you for that".
Zantana said over her back "I'll come back later and check in" as she disappeared.
"O god" came out of Lana mouth as a hard contraction hit her. "Why did I ever let that thing of yours near me this hurts damn it".
The nurse came running in their bedroom "well that looked like a strong one".
"No shit" growled Lana.
"Well you don't have to be testy about it I know delivering a baby isn't the easiest thing to do in the world but hang in there it will happen all too soon".
"Are you kidding me I want my baby out now not later".
"Let me call the doctor to check you and see where you're at".
"That would be great" Lana rolled her eyes (Clark this woman has no clue).
(I think you're right baby I'm starting to think we should have done this at the fortress with Jor El I'm thinking this might be a mistake).
(oh god, Ahhhhh this hurts its almost as bad as when that horse broke my leg back in high school, forget that its a lot more painful than that). (This hurts so much Clark, oh my god why did I ever let you put that thing of yours in me what the hell was I thinking).
Clark is more than shocked by some of the things coming out of Lana's mouth.
Clark decided it was time to apply some of the training they got during the Lamaze class starting with touching his wife and calming her down. Clark got on the bed with her and asked if he could get behind her so she could partially lay on him. They got into the different position the new thinking for Lamaze was movement not to be still. They stayed on the bed for a little while Clark just held Lana and would do anything she asked shortly they were outside walking back and forth on their balcony.
Lana's mood seemed to lighten a lot she smiled at Clark "you know I didn't mean anything I said before this keep me in bed stuff wasn't working being up with you is working much better".
Clark smiled at Lana "I know baby, I have heard so many horror stories from other men about what their wife's went through to deliver their children it almost made me not want to have kids to have to put you through all that".
"Are you happy your going to be a dad Clark" asked Lana?
"Yes without question I was worried about you and what you were going to have to go through Lana I always worry about you my world would come to an end without you in my life".
The Doctor enter the room looking for Lana to be in the bed he circled the room once before he saw them outside on the outside deck. "Hey you two I need to check her again to see if its time to start this party".
"Great Dr. Winters now me giving birth is a party wonderful" groaned Lana.
"Sorry Lana and Clark poor choice of words on my part".
"Can I get you back to the bed so I may perform a exam again, please".
"Sure doc" said Clark as he got onto the bed and helped Lana to get into a comfortable position. Lana climbed in to Clarks waiting arms she settled as the Doc did yet another pelvic exam "well the good news is your 8 centimeters you have two more to go and its delivery time".
"Are you sure you cant just get this little one out now I am so tired of being pregnant". "Oh my god I felt the baby move a lot oh man that hurt".
"Lets get a quick ultra sound to make sure your son is in the right place ok".
Lana lay in Clarks arms "baby lets not do this again ok this sucks it hurts so much I don't think I can go through this again".
"This is just too painful almost as bad as our least favorite green rock".
"Wow Lana I had no idea I guess what they say is right if it were up to men to get pregnant the race would have died out a long time ago".
The nurse help the doctor with the ultra sound as Lana get another contraction "well it looks like the baby wants out now what you felt Lana was your son getting into position to be born he is ready it just up to you now".
"Clark see if you can calm her down a little more get her to relax".
"Can I massage your shoulders baby" he asks?
"Sure Clark that might be ok". That didn't last too long it just made Lana irritated.
"Let me try rubbing your feet ok asked Clark"?
"Ok lets try that", in moments Lana is making all sorts of cooing noises as he gives her a deep tissue foot massage. Lana is getting very relaxed by Clarks foot massage it is just what the doctor ordered as he notes the stress levels in both the baby and Lana drop significantly.
Dr. Winters turns to his head nurse "give it 20 minutes or so and I bet she will be ready to deliver".
Jonathan Clark Kent was born a hour later to a happy and not so worn out Lana Kent. Chloe and Oliver were happy with their new titles of God parents. Martha only wished that Jonathan had lived to see their kids born. The ranch was a happy place the delivery team left and the support team took over to ensure the second kryptonian child born on earth was healthy and stayed that way. Clark, Lana, Lara, and Jonathan spent the first day of his young life cuddling in bed together with their parents.
A year later 2011
Life had settled into a routine at the ranch Clark or Lana patrolled Metropolis on a regular basis the need for current information spanned several computer projects that Chloe was happy to be buried with. They made a couple of very significant break through in processing power and speed. They devoted a building of the ranch to the surveillance systems for news notifications and current events/disasters. They averaged a crisis about once every 2 months. On the rare occasion when both Lana and Clark were needed to resolve an issue Zantana or Chloe became the default baby sitter like they minded they looked forward to every second they got with Lana and Clarks kids.
Life had been good Clarks book was in a 4th printing now and sales were through the roof Clarks book sales doubled their net assets in that first year money was never going to be a problem for them if they were wise with their money. Lana wanted a car big enough for a large family but built like a tank Lana rode around with Lara in her Range Rover for now. She made Clark buy a Ford Excursion. They paid a custom car shop to give it a bumper to bumper rebuild the truck was better than new.
Clark always wanted a muscle car after Uncle Jack showed up at the farm and his dad gave his friend so much grief about leaving a whole 6 inches on a power slide, Clark had the bug. He was hooked when Uncle Jack took him to Smallville high parking lot and did a bunch of hole shots leaving clouds of tire smoke and a hell of a lot of black doughnuts all over the parking lot, Clark was hooked, he had the "I have a need for speed bug". Clark had two cars a 67 Chevelle SS and a Audi R8 V10 for when he and Lana just wanted to get away from small town life.
The ranch was run by a manager they had 8 full time hands and 4 more part timers. Clark did buy a couple of horses and the Kents went riding a lot Lara loved the horses and they seemed to love her too. The Kent Family settled into life planning on a new addition in the near future.