Chapter 14
6 months later
Charlotte and Declan stare down lovingly at the tiny infant that was bundled up in Charlotte's arms. The baby boy was born with a full head of think black hair and had dimples. The couple were utterly in love with the newborn. But Charlotte's labour wasn't easy. She had a three week long stalled labour.
"I can't believe he's ours," Charlotte says as she looks at Riley.
"Well he surely took his time getting here," Declan says.
"Oh trust me Declan, nobody wanted him out more then I did. I didn't enjoy having contractions for three weeks," Charlotte says, "It was all worth it to see this little cutie pie though," she smiles.
"I'm proudest of you babe. You're going to be a great mother and you're an excellent wife," he says. Charlotte and Declan had now been married for five months. They got married in a traditional church and were joined by only close family and friends.
"You know, all my kids at work want to see him. I'm going to arrange a face time call with the relief teacher so that way they can all see Riley," Charlotte says.
"That sounds perfect," Declan says.
"Hey!" Amanda says as she knocks on the door with Jack. With them was Carl and Amanda was holding ten month old Jemma in her arms. Amanda and Jack had worked out their issues and Amanda had forgiven him for cheating on her. Jack worked day shifts and was always home at night. This were better for them they they had been in a very long time, and it was all thanks to Charlotte's advice about not wanting to miss out on what she could have.
"Hi," Declan and charlotte both say.
"Are you up for visitors?" Jack asks.
"If those visitors are you, then yes," Charlotte says.
The family all pile into the room and Amanda places Jemma down so she could try and walk around. She could now walk a few steps unsupported. Charlotte passes Riley to Amanda.
"He's adorable, well done baby sis," Amanda says.
"Well it wasn't easy, as you know," Charlotte says.
"Oh yes, boy do we know," Jack says. "I don't know if now is a good time to tell you but you were crabby, annoying and kind of a pain in the ass," Jack adds.
"She was in labour for three weeks. I think it's allowed," Amanda says. "I think I would have chopped off all your heads if I was in labour for three weeks. Cut the girl some slack. It's not easy giving birth," she says.
"When do you think you'll start trying again?" Charlotte asks.
"Not until Jemma is two. It's on the timeline, we have a timeline, is a precise plan about how our life is going to go and if big life events aren't on the timeline then they're not getting done," Amanda says.
"Well, we don't have a timeline for our life yet. Riley was unplanned so I think we'd fail at a timeline to be honest," Charlotte says.
"Jemma was unplanned," Amanda says.
"I know, but in your defence you weren't using protection because you weren't supposed to be able to have children. Dec and I didn't use protection because it was a heat of the moment thing when he came back from being dead," Charlotte says.
"Okay, true that," Amanda replies.
"Has Daniel called yet?" Amanda asks.
"He has, he's coming over in a few hours," Charlotte replies.
"I just can't get over the fact that he's alive. He died in my arms protecting me from that bullet and now he's back and he's alive and well," Amanda says.
"It freaked me out to. I had dreams about it for weeks and every time I woke up from the dream I thought he wasn't really alive, but then Declan reminded me he was," Charlotte says.
"How long before you take him home?" Amanda asks.
"The doctors are thinking tomorrow. I'm hoping so because I really just want to go home," Charlotte says.
"Get ready for sleepless nights," Amanda says.
"I'm already used to sleepless nights I haven't slept a proper night in the past three weeks," Charlotte says.
"Are you hungry, do you want anything babe?" Declan asks.
"I'd love some cake, chocolate please. I have been craving chocolate cake since I had him. Maybe Jack can go with you so I can talk to Amanda alone," Charlotte suggests.
"Sure babe, anything for you," he says. He kisses her before he leaves with Jack.
One hour later
Jack, Amanda, Carl, Jemma, Nolan, Louise and Daniel all pilled up in Charlotte's hospital room to catch a glimpse of the couples brand new bundle of joy. Jemma was stumbling around the room and everybody was smiling and laughing. It was a perfect moment shared by all.
"I'm so glad you're all here. But most of all I'm glad that you're all happy. I'm glad that the ones we thought we lost are here to share this wonderful moment.
"I'm so proud of what you've achieve do Charlie, I know that the misscarriage hit you hard. But look at you now, now you have a wonderful baby. Well done," he says.
"Thanks Danny. And Dec, I'm sorry," she says.
"Sorry for what babe?" He asks.
"When we got married I promised you that I'd never love another man more then I love you. But I lied because our son has stollen my whole heart. I love him more then I love you babe," she says smiling.
"It's okay, I'll forgive you," he replies.
"Our baby will make our love stronger, says shorter, nights longer, our bank balance smaller, our home happier, clothes dirtier, our hearts bigger, the past forgotten and a future worth living for," Charlotte smiles.
And that concludes Happily ever after. What do you all think? I hope you,loved the final chapter and I hope the ending is what you envisioned. I'm thinking about doing a sequel to this story, what do you all think? Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and sticking by my crazy story. I love you all!
Also, I'm starting a greys anatomy Fanfic, so if any of you guys are fans, I'd love it if you could check that out when it's posted soon.