Chapter 14

Okay guys seeing as the mention of jate angst doesn't bode well, I thought I would skip a few months ahead from the last chapter. I was thinking whether I should slow down the updates as well because I'm guessing that it can be quite confusing with me updating all these different stories at once, one shots included lol. Anyway here's the next update and as always thanks for the reviews.

P.S. The events that have occurred within the duration of these last few months from where the last chapter left off will slowly be revealed over the course of the next few chapters…

Enjoy

"Okay Kate one more push honey."

It was the only thing she could hear him chanting with all the comfort and reassurance his voice could convey, and the best she could do in return was squeeze his hand, probably breaking a few bones in the process, but it was nothing compared to the pain she felt overtake every fibre within her body as she brought forth something that was definitely worth all this pain and much more.

The last few months had been a real rollercoaster ride of emotions, but the one thing that kept her in check was the constant belief of a promising future for her and the man she still loved with all her heart, and here was the light at the end of that seemingly endless tunnel.

She just wished……

"Ahhhhhh" an increasingly distressed Kate kept on moaning as the pain grew with each attempted push. The basic breathing methods failed to make any kind of impression on her at this point as well because it seemed to strengthen the pain even more.

"Shh it's okay Kate. I'm right here and it's gonna be….." the man tried to coax but he was immediately silenced by another bone crushing squeeze. This time achieving an actual crack he swore he heard, but never the less it failed to falter him and the promise he had made to the one person he felt deserved it the most after what they did for him not so long ago.

"No it's……it's not…" she strived to reason but the pain was too much to bear and hold off any longer as a result. So from that point onwards she just let nature take it's course though still hoping that it would have granted her at least some more time for the most obvious reason of all.

"You're almost there Kate. Just a couple more pushes and she'll be out." The Doctor instructed with a reassuring smile and all Kate did was smile in acknowledgement of the fact that she was seconds away from meeting her daughter. The one piece of Jack she still had and would surely protect with her life.

"A daughter. I'm going to have a daughter." Kate mused to herself in warmth and elation. She had always itched to know the sex of her baby, but at the same time she felt it was incredibly unfair to do it without the one person she wanted to share this kind of news with.

It just wouldn't be the same without him.

"You hear that Kate. She's almost here." The man pointed out just in case she didn't catch hold of it through the pain clearly displayed over her dishevelled yet equally radiant features.

He knew it was a tad inappropriate to look at her in that sort of light but he certainly wasn't one to ignore what his heart thought and felt.

"We're nearly there now just one more. Just one more and she'll be……" The Doctor instructed one last time and the moment Kate let out one last yell of anguish, it was followed by the piercing cries of a little baby.

"She's, she's…." was all Kate could guess in between her laboured breaths which gradually returned back to normal once the initial pain subsided.

At one point she seriously thought that the Doctor's would have to opt for a caesarean due to the complications that unfortunately arose as a result of what happened a few months ago. Thankfully the result of an early pregnancy didn't jeopardise her daughter's life in the way she dreaded to even think of.

"Here we go Mama." One of the nurses urged as she gently ushered the pink blanketed bundle into Kate's waiting arms. The all familiar warmth she felt causing the tears to fall even harder, and she all she did was bring her new born baby closer to her while saying…..

"We did it Jack, we finally did it."

He continued to watch the scene before him and couldn't help but allow himself to be absorbed within it. It was a scene he always imagined would happen for him, with one major difference of course. That it was his baby and Sarah holding him or her.

He knew the odds of such a fantasy were slim to none, but he also thought that maybe just maybe this was the next best thing to it.

She continued to hold her daughter against her chest. Cuddling in her little form as much as she could because in real effect this was the one last memory she had of him, and she knew that if this too were to go away then it would completely shatter some of the hope she still had.

"I promise I'll always keep you safe." She softly vowed to the baby in her arms while kissing the side of her little head to show just how much love she already had for this little life.

"She's beautiful" a voice uttered, suddenly bringing her out of her reverie. Never the less she absorbed the compliment with a proud smile and then took the time to gaze at her resting baby girl.

From the light sprinkling of brown hair already covering the expanse of her small and delicate head to the cute little button nose, she was all Jack. Right down to the way she yawned as well.

If only he was here to see this. To be witness to the most important moment of their lives, and as if sensing her pain the man before her took the stab of a lifetime and embraced her in a friendly hug, knowing that yearning for anything more than friendship was highly unlikely now. She was still too in love with Jack and if there was one thing he also vowed to do, it was to respect their relationship no matter what happened.

He spent the next few minutes like that. Simply allowing for her to lean on him through this difficult time, in the same way any friend would.

"Thanks." Kate awkwardly offered once she pulled away from a man she may have befriended but still felt uneasy around at times.

"No problem" he replied and then felt the need to say something in an attempt to make those tears go away and allowing a smile to replace it.

"It is going to get better Kate and now that you have this little one in your corner it's just a matter of time before….."

"I know." Kate cut him off not really wanting to hear the "okay" word because she was still far from it, but what lessened the pain considerably was the little girl she was now looking at. Her piercing hazel green eyes reminding her so much of him and she knew within that moment that things would be okay. As long as she had this little angel to remind her of the love that created her, it would not only suffice but it would also strengthen her hope of seeing him again.

"So what are we naming this little one?"

The question was yet another reminder of what was missing here, and she knew it was silly to think that way but she felt that she would be betraying him in a way.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry. I should've…" The man coaxed in an alarming fashion as the result of his question had Kate in tears once again.

"No, no it's okay. It's just that this still doesn't feel right Marc. I've tried so hard these past few months to stay strong but the thought of not knowing whether……." She started ranting as her heightening emotions excelled to a rate where her she found it hard to speak and Marc felt that she had been through enough emotional stress to be overwhelmed with any more.

So with that he pulled her into his arms once again and slightly rocked her from side to side.

"He'll come back to you Kate. I've known Jack a long time and if there's one thing I know is that if there's something he wants, he'll go through any lengths to get it." Marc assured her with the utmost determination in his tone and thankfully it seemed to make an impression on her right before the little baby in her arms started fussing.

"Guess she's hungry."

"See you're already a great Mom." Marc joked and earned a chuckle from the brunette before she nodded in thanks for his constant support for her. A couple of months ago and she would have been a tad weary to trust him but he was a changed man now, and she just hoped that Sarah would have been here to see it.

So a lot has happened and this chapter actually marks the turning point in this fic. Don't worry cause I haven't forgotten about the Penny, James and Jake storyline. You'll be fairly surprised with that one as well.

Next Chapter: Some familiar faces and more will be revealed about Jack...