A/N: Yikes….so sorry about lack of updates! It is budget time at work so I have been swamped at work with that stress! I will be introducing Erica into the next chapters and if you are a fan of that character I'm sorry because she will not be painted in a very nice light in this story.
Chapter 11
Addison POV
The last couple of months since Christmas have been busy for all of us. Callie and Arizona are busy being the moms of 5 year old and 6 month old twins. Teddy and Henry are about a month away from there little man joining the world, and Nicole and I are waiting for the call any day now for our little girl to be ready to come into the world. Staci's due date was a week away so we knew it could be anytime. Liam continues to grow and amaze us every day. Life was good but busy and we all kind of missed each other as that we haven't had a lot of time together since Christmas. We all have talked about trying to get together soon but our schedules have yet to match up for us to do so. I have hung out with Callie and Nicole has spent time with Arizona and Teddy but we can't seem to all get together at the same time and it was long overdue.
"Hey Addie." I look up to see a very pregnant Teddy walking towards me.
"Hey Teds, you okay?" I ask concerned.
"Yeah I'm good; I need a consult if you have time." Teddy replies.
"Sure, so do you know who Chief is going to have cover for you while you are out on leave?" I ask Teddy. Since Teddy is the Head of Cardio and with Christina leaving, Teddy doesn't have an Attending to leave in charge of the department while she takes her 3 months off. Since Cardio is a major surgical department, it was well known that Chief was going to have to bring someone in on a temporary contract.
"Yeah I do and that's the consult I need you on. She is bringing in Erica Hahn, which I'm not excited about at all. First, the woman is an egotistical ass who doesn't play well with others. Second, I don't know how to tell Callie." Teddy says. I had only met Erica once years ago when I pointed out to Callie that they seemed to be more than friends. While I did not understand what Callie saw in her, I supported my friend. She seemed to see a warm side to the Cardio surgeon that no one else did. Then she left Callie in a parking lot without a word since. Even though it has been years since that incident, I know Cal and she is not going to like hearing that Erica is coming back.
"I'm surprised that Bailey picked her, considering the way she left last time." I respond.
"Well Bailey is all about having the best and Erica definitely qualifies. Also she was one of the few folks that showed interest in such a short term contract. I guess Erica has become a bit of a traveling Cardio surgeon, prefers not to stay in one hospital to long, surprise." Teddy replies sarcastically.
"As far as Cal is concerned, just tell her. That way she can process it and then move on. When is Erica coming?" I ask as Teddy and I head for the cafeteria to meet everyone for lunch.
"Next week. Bailey wanted her to come before my leave so I can give her an overview of existing cases and she can get settled before I leave." Teddy replies.
"Well why don't you tell Cal now, you will have us as a buffer." I say as we approach the table where Nicole, Arizona, and Callie are sitting. I lean down and give my fiancé a kiss.
"Hey baby, I have missed you." I whisper in her ear. It's true, this last week has been busy for the E.R. so Nicole has been either paged out early in the morning or having to stay late and falling into bed exhausted.
"I miss you too beautiful. Maybe we can ask Bones if they can watch Liam sometime this week for a date night." Nicole whispers back as she caresses my face. I smile and nod and greet everyone else.
"So Callie I have something to tell you and you may not like it." Teddy says nervously.
"Okay, what is it Teds? Everything okay with you and the baby?" Callie asks concerned.
"Yeah we are both good. So Bailey informed me who was going to be covering for me while I'm out on leave. She is bringing in Erica Hahn." Teddy says hesitantly. I watch Callie's reaction as well as Arizona's. I can tell Callie is a bit shocked and something I can't quite place crosses Arizona's eyes.
"I'm sorry Cal; I didn't have a voice in who Bailey picked. You know that I don't much care for Dr. Hahn, and your history with her is of minimal reason." Teddy says.
"It's okay Teddy. I understand why Bailey chose her, she is a great surgeon. It was a very long time ago what happen between her and I. No worries okay." Callie says as she squeezes Teddy's hand. I can tell everyone seems a bit anxious about this conversation so I decide to change the subject.
"Have you and Henry decided on a name Teds?" I ask.
"Yes we finally have. His name is going to be Benjamin." Teddy replies as she rubs her belly.
"Well hello baby Ben, can't wait to meet you." Nicole says as she leans down to talk to Teddy's belly. Nicole was ridiculously happy and excited for Teddy and could hardly wait to meet her "nephew".
"What about you guys, have you decided on a girl's name yet?" Teddy asks.
"You would have to ask Nicole. I asked her to name our little girl. I figured I got to name our son. Did she tell you guys that she is going to be in the room when she is born?" I asked. I had asked Nicole about a month ago to be the one to name our little girl. She was incredible touched and was taking her time deciding on a name. Then not long after that Staci had called and requested that both Nicole and I be in the delivery room.
"I have a few names in mind; I want to meet my little girl first." Nicole responds. As she does my phone rings and I get excited at the number that comes up. I step away from the table to answer.
"Dr. Montgomery." I answer.
"Hello Dr. Montgomery, this is Mrs. Madsen. I was calling to let you know that Staci's water broke and she is headed in now. As soon as I get her room number I will let you know, although I have a feeling that won't be necessary as that I assume you are already at the hospital." She says.
"Yes both Nicole and I are currently at the hospital. I will head up to my floor and get a room secured for Staci. Thanks for calling." I hang up and can't contain the excitement in my face as I walk back to the table.
"It looks like you are going to get that chance today Nicole, our baby girl is on her way!" I squeal.
Cooper POV
"What?! Staci is in labor?" I ask Addison excitedly.
"Yep, I just got the phone call. Her water broke and she is headed in now. I'm going to go up to my floor and get things ready for her. I will page you when it's time for you to come up. Our baby is coming today, I love you!" Addison says as she gives me a passionate kiss and walks away. I sit there stunned from the combination of Addison kiss and the fact that our baby is coming today.
"Congrats Coop! Page me when she arrives so I can meet my Goddaughter!" Teddy says as she gets up and leaves.
"Awesome Coop! Same here let me know. I have to run." Arizona says as she kisses Callie and gives me a hug. Now it is just me and my best friend at the table.
"How are you doing there buddy?" Callie asks me.
"My daughter is being born today." I reply in awe.
"Yeah she is. I'm so happy for you and Addie!" Callie says with her amazing smile.
"How are you Bones? I mean about the Erica thing." I ask her. I know that she was being reserved in her response with everyone else but I know she will be honest with me.
"It will be a bit weird to see her again. I mean I haven't seen her in almost a decade and the last time I saw her was when she walked out of my life in a parking lot. I'm a bit concerned about Arizona, she was awfully quiet." Callie responds.
"I'm sure Battleship is alright. I mean it can't be fun knowing that the woman who was your first is going to be working here again but I know that she knows she has nothing to worry about. So what is Erica like?" I ask. I had heard Callie's story concerning Dr. Hahn and even she talked about how no one else really liked Hahn. Teddy had mentioned her a few times, never in a positive light, so I was curious who we were going to get stuck with the next few months.
"Well like I said it's been close to 10 years so I'm not sure what she is like now. Back then she was a bit abrasive, some would even say ego driven. I saw a different side to her though; she could be soft and kind. But she is very black and white and doesn't give a lot of compromise." Callie says.
"Well I hope she isn't too much of a pain in the ass or it is going to be a long few months without Bear. You don't think she has any illusions about you and her do you?" I ask.
"I highly doubt it, but even if she does I will make it very clear that I'm a happily married woman." Callie responds. Before I can respond I get a text from Addison.
"Staci is in room 430 and she is dilated to a 4 already. Addison says if you don't have anything pressing you should come up and hang out with her. I have to head to the pit for a while and get Apes prepared for me to be unavailable for a while today." I say as I stand to leave and hug Callie.
"Dr. Kepner today is the day! I will have to be available to leave when I get a page from Dr. Montgomery." I say as I see my attending.
"The baby is coming today? Oh my gosh Coop I'm so excited for you. No worries I got it covered here. Why don't you take some charts and go up and wait for your baby in Dr. Montgomery office." April suggests. Since I'm behind on department paperwork I take her up on the offer and head to Addison office. I open the door and see my gorgeous future wife at her desk.
"Hey love what are you doing here?" Addison asks with a smile. I drop my files on her desk and round it to lean down and give her a soft, sweet kiss. I pull away and see her beautiful smile light her face.
"Apes is covering the pit and suggested that I come up here and do some paperwork while I wait for our baby girl to be born. How is Staci doing?" I ask as I pull her up and over to the small couch in her office and sit her on my lap straddling me.
"She is doing great; she is about a 6 last I checked. I was headed there again soon." She leans down and brushes her lips against my neck. Having her straddling me never fails to send my desire for her thru the roof then she adds those soft lips to the mix and I can barely control myself. I grab her by the back of her head and connect our lips. My tongue immediately asks for entrance which she grants. I explore her mouth as I grasp her hips and roll mine up into her. She pulls her mouth away with a groan.
"Alright Dr. Cooper I'm going to go check on our baby before I lose all control. Do some work and I will come get you when it's time. I'm excited to learn our baby's name." Addison says as she climbs off of me and heads out the door. I go and sit at Addison's desk and bury myself in my paperwork.
"Are you ready to meet your daughter Dr. Cooper?" Addison says as she burst into the office a couple of hours later. I smile as I stand up.
"She ready to push?" I ask as we head towards the room.
"Yes she is, I have a feeling this is going to be a fast birth." Addison tells me as we gown up and enter the room. I see Dr. Lucy Fields in position between Staci's legs and Addie and I each take a side next to her. After about an hour of us coaching Staci thru the pushes I hear the most beautiful sound, my daughter's first cry.
"Would you like to cut the umbilical cord Dr. Cooper?" Dr. Fields asks me. I come over to her and even covered in all the baby guck, my daughter is beautiful. With tears in my eyes I cut the cord and follow the nurse as she cleans her up and gets all the tests out to of the way. I feel Addison put her arms around my waist from behind.
"She is gorgeous Addie." I say in awe. We follow our daughter to the different room that has been set up for us to stay with her and Addie has sent the page out to our friends. Soon the room fills with Callie, Arizona, and Teddy.
"Hey everyone I would like to introduce you to our daughter. She weighs in at 7lbs 8oz and is 20in long. Her name is Dylan Addison Montgomery-Cooper." I say proudly.