(AN: Thank you for all the reviews. Hope you like this next chapter. It's now Christmas time in North Carolina.)

Chapter 12

Five months later… December…

"Ok. I am so done with this pregnancy!" Krista stated as she put a hand on her belly to try and stop the baby from kicking.

"We only have six more weeks to go and then the baby will be here." Jeff responded.

"Only six more weeks! Six more weeks of kicking my internal organs, six more weeks of having to pee every 20 minutes, six more weeks of back aches and stretch marks. I don't want to wait six more weeks." Krista retaliated.

Jeff didn't know what more to say to his very pregnant, very moody wife. Jeff couldn't wait for the baby to be born as well. The nursery was done and all that was needed was the gender of the baby. Since this was their fifth baby, they wanted to be surprised. What they weren't counting on was when the baby would arrive.

Matt was still traveling with WWE once a month and Leah was ok with that. Now that they were able to get everything settled with her dad's house and the renters were really pleasant people. Leah concentrated on her work and she was able to work more from home with the occasional trip into the main office for meetings and such. Matthew was getting ready to turn 13 and Leah couldn't believe that her first born was already going to be a teenager.

"Mom! Can I go over to Jared's and play?" Matthew asked.

"I guess. Be home by 6." Leah stated.

"Thanks mom." Matthew responded.

"Mommy, I want Daddy home." Jessica stated.

"I know you do. And so do I. But Daddy has to work and he'll be home soon." Leah stated.

"Ok." Jessica responded as she headed up to her room to play.

"Mommy!" Kevin and Brian shouted.

"Boys! What have I said about yelling in the house?" Leah asked.

"Not to." the twins responded.

"Ok then. Now what is the problem?" Leah asked.

"Kevin said that Daddy isn't coming home ever again and that he left us for the WWE." Brian complained.

"Your father is coming home soon. He works for the WWE once a month. This has been going on for almost a year now and you two need to stop fighting with each other. Got it?" Leah responded to her sons.

"Ok." the boys stated before they went back to playing.

Leah looked at the clock and realized that she needed to get dinner started or they weren't going to get their surprises after dinner. Leah went to check on Jocelyn who was quietly playing in her playpen. She smiled and giggled at her mom before Leah headed into the kitchen. Matthew walked through the door at 5:59pm.

"Right on time. Good job. Now go get washed up for dinner. And help your brothers too." Leah told her son.

"Thanks mom. I will." Matthew stated as he headed into the living room to get the twins and get washed up for dinner.

After Leah and the kids finished eating dinner, Leah's cell phone went off with a text message.

Hey gorgeous!

Hi baby.

I should be there in about 20 minutes. Do the kids know yet?

Good. No they don't. We just finished dinner. There is a plate for you in the oven.

Good. I bet they will be surprised. I have surprises for all of you. Good. I'm starving.

I thought you would be. Yes they will be surprised. See you soon.

Leah quickly did the dishes while the kids watched a movie in the living room. Matt came in through the garage door so that the kids wouldn't see or hear him. Leah gave him a hug and a very passionate kiss. Matt then headed into the living room and waited for the kids to notice him standing there.

"Daddy!" Jessica shouted as she ran to Matt.

"Hi Princess! I've missed you!" Matt responded.

"I missed you too, daddy." Jessica stated.

After hugging all the kids and taking a shower, Matt was finally able to eat dinner and relax. Leah sat with him at the table and they talked about the last few days. He told her that things in the WWE are changing and its only a matter of time before they start losing people to TNA.

"I will just be glad when your contract is up and you are finally able to retire from the WWE.

Christmas was rapidly approaching and everyone was busy getting things ready. Krista had a month left in her pregnancy. Matt and Leah were going to host their annual Christmas Party and invited everyone they knew. Matt and Leah decided that even after Matt retires from the WWE, they will continue to have their annual party with their friends from the WWE.

Christmas eve was spent cleaning up after the party the night before. Jeff and his brood came over. Krista laid down on the couch as she was on bed rest, but couldn't be left alone. The kids played in the snow for a while and then came in for hot chocolate and a movie. That evening Matt and Leah decided to order pizza and have give out presents to their nieces and nephews and to the adults.

"Krista, is everything ok? You're awfully quiet." Nicole asked.

"I'm tired and I'm done with this pregnancy! OUCH!" Krista stated.

"What's wrong?" Nicole asked.

"Go get Jeff please." Krista stated.

"Ok." Nicole stated as she left to get Jeff.

"Krista, what's wrong?" Jeff asked.

"The baby. Something's not right!" Krista cried.

"Ok. We're going to get you to the hospital." Jeff stated as he pulled out his phone and called 911.

An ambulance arrived about 10 minutes later to take Krista and Jeff to the hospital. Savannah, Jason and the twins cried as their mom and dad left in the ambulance. Leah and Nicole took the kids inside and tried to calm them down. They told them that everything was going to be ok and tomorrow they would be able to see their mom and dad.

After getting all the kids settled and in bed, Nicole, Shannon and their kids headed home for the night. Gilbert was going to stay in the spare room with the twins. After Matt and Leah put all the Christmas presents out under the tree, they too headed to bed. But it wouldn't be very long before they were woken up.

Well I got a sharp stick, I keep in my pocket.
I speak volumes never utter a word
When you strike a match a fire will happen.
But the line between the smoke and the flames get blurred…

"Hello?" Leah answered the phone sleepily.

"Leah, it's Jeff. We have a baby!" Jeff stated as Leah went downstairs as not to wake up Matt.

"When, what, name, info?" Leah stated wide awake now.

"12:04am, December 25, 2018, 5lbs 2ozs, 20 inches, Landon Nero Hardy." Jeff answered as Leah wrote everything down.

"Congratulations to you both! We will be up in the morning after presents. And don't worry, Matt will go over to your house and get the kids' presents before they wake up." Leah stated.

"Thanks! I need to get back to Krista. Merry Christmas Auntie Leah!" Jeff stated as he hung up.

Leah was about ready to head back upstairs when both Matt and Gilbert came downstairs. Leah decided to make some hot chocolate for them and her while she told them the news.

"Is everything ok?" Matt asked.

"I heard your phone ring while I was in the bathroom, so I came down here to get something to drink." Gilbert stated.

"Everything is great. Landon Nero Hardy was born at 12:04am this morning, weighing 5lbs 2ozs and is 20 inches long. We have a new nephew and you have a new grandson." Leah answered.

"Glad to hear that the baby is ok and Krista?" Gilbert asked.

"She is doing fine. Probably very tired. Matt, you need to go over to their house and get all the presents that are for the kids and stuff before they wake up." Leah answered.

"Ok. I'll get dressed and head over there now. Since its almost 6am anyways." Matt stated.

"I'll go with you son." Gilbert stated.

While Gilbert and Matt went over to Jeff's house to get the presents, Leah started pulling stuff out for breakfast. While she was setting the table, Leah head Jocelyn cry out from her room. Leah headed upstairs to get her before she woke up the rest of the house. Leah brought her downstairs and put her in her highchair with a sippy cup of milk. The guys returned home about 20 minutes later and put all the presents under the tree.

"Dayee!" Jocelyn said when she saw Matt.

"Hi baby girl. You're up early." Matt responded to his daughter.

"Dayee, up." Jocelyn said.

Matt picked up Jocelyn and took her upstairs to change her. As he was changing her, the other kids started waking up. Once all the kids were downstairs and sitting at the table eating breakfast, Matt and Leah told them about the baby being born earlier that morning.

After breakfast, everyone headed into the living room and Matt sorted through all the presents and gave everyone their presents. After opening presents and cleaning up all the wrapping paper, Leah had the kids get dressed and then go wait in the living room to go to the hospital. Gilbert was going to stay with Matt and Leah's kids as they didn't have enough room for all 9 kids and 3 adults.

"Can I help you?" a nurse asked.

"My name is Matt Hardy and I am looking for my sister-in-law's room, Krista Hardy." Matt stated.

"Ok. And who are all these people?" the nurse asked.

"This is my wife, Leah and Krista and Jeff's four children." Matt answered.

"Alright. Please follow me." the nurse stated.

Matt, Leah and the kids visited with Krista, Jeff and Landon for a little while before heading back home so that Krista and Landon could get some rest. Jeff promised the kids that he would be home later that day and that their mom and brother would be home tomorrow.

That night after Matt went to pick up Jeff from the hospital, Jeff took his kids home to get ready for Krista and Landon to come home. Matt and Leah cleaned up the house and Matt took all the trash out while Leah got the kids bathed and to bed.

"I'm glad that Krista and the baby are doing good and that they are coming home tomorrow." Leah stated as she started to get ready for bed.

"Same here." Matt responded as he kicked off his shoes. "I am also glad that I have the best wife in the world."

"Thank you. You are pretty awesome yourself." Leah stated as she turned around in Matt's arms.

"Merry Christmas, Mrs. Hardy!" Matt stated as he leaned in to kiss her.

"Merry Christmas, Mr. Hardy!" Leah responded just before their lips touched.

They slowly made their way towards their bed without stopping their kiss. Leah and Matt fell onto the bed and Matt climbed on top of her. It wasn't long before they had striped out of their clothes and were making love. Leah decided to change things up a little bit and rolled Matt onto his back. She then climbed on top of him as they continued. After they were done, they both collapsed on the bed and Matt covered them with the covers. He wrapped his arms around Leah and soon fell asleep.

The next day was a busy day, Jeff and the kids drove to the hospital to pick up Krista and Landon. Jeff was exhausted as he stayed up all night putting the finishing touches on the nursery. Matt and Leah spent the morning cooking breakfast for their family and then making some dishes for Jeff and Krista's family so that they wouldn't have to cook for a few days.