This is the final chapter to this story. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their reviews and questions. There will be at least one more story in this series.

The next couple of weeks found Mac and Kate finishing up the nursery and prepping for the boys' birth. All of their clothing had been washed and now it was a waiting game. Will was coping well with Jim as his EP. Jim, on the other hand, was having a hard time living up to Mac's standards. He wasn't as good as Mac, yet, but he was trying and Will saw that and told him he was doing a good job.

"Do you remember when you said you wanted to know everything many months ago," Mac asked him when he answered his phone.

"Yes," he said, hesitating.

"I just lost my mucus plug."

"What does that mean, Mac?"

"That my cervix is effacing and dilating."

"Soon?"

"We'll ask at the appointment. I'll see you there. I love you."

"I love you, too, Mac."

When Kate took Mac to her weekly appointment Will was waiting for her in the office.

"Hi," he said and kissed her.

"Hi," she responded and hugged him and didn't let go.

"You okay," he whispered in her ear.

She nodded. "How about we get lunch on the way home and eat in bed," he suggested.

He saw her smile and knew he'd said the right thing. "Sounds nice."

The nurse called them back and had Mac change. She was sitting on the exam table with her head resting against Will. He was massaging her shoulders while they waited.

When the doctor came in she explained that she wanted to do an ultrasound to see if there had been any turning of baby B. Will was up by Mac's head and when the picture came up it looked to him like both babies were head down, now. "He's turned, hasn't he," Will asked.

The doctor smiled. "They are both head down now. I'm comfortable with you having a vaginal delivery, if you are, Mac," the doctor said cleaning off the gel.

"That's what I want. Thanks."

"Have you lost your mucus plug?"

"This morning."

"Does that mean we're close to the birth," Will asked.

"Closer. Let me check Mac's cervix and I can tell more." Will was holding Mac's hand while the doctor examined her. "You are one hundred percent effaced and between two and three centimeters dilated. Are you having any contractions?"

"Not anything consistent and not progressing."

"The minute they start progressing I want a call, Mac, and I want you en route to the hospital. You are full term for twins. Your blood pressure is good. I still want you to rest as much as possible but you don't have to stay in bed or on the couch."

"Okay."

"Go ahead and get dressed. I want to see you next week if you've not gone into labor before then."

"I'll make an appointment, thanks."

"I'll see you soon," the doctor said leaving the exam room.

Will helped her off the table and waited while she changed. "What would you like for lunch," he asked when she had changed.

"Grilled cheese and tomato soup with Goldfish."

He smiled at her. "That's easy enough."

When they got home Will helped Mac into their bedroom. She was changing into more comfortable clothes in the bathroom while Will was making them lunch. Kate was running a few errands for Mac and she arranged to be back by the time Will had to leave.

Mac was lying on her side when Will brought their lunch into the bedroom. "Are you hungry?"

"Always," she replied. "It's hard eating for three."

He smiled and kissed her. "You're doing great."

They ate their lunch and Will took the dishes back to the kitchen. When he returned Mac was again lying down. "May I join you?"

She scooted over so he could lie behind her. "You feel okay?"

She nodded and snuggled into him. "Tired."

"I know you are, Mac. We're almost there."

"We need to decide on names," she said.

"David Andrew is still my first choice for baby A."

"And baby B?"

"Cooper William."

"I like both of those. Have we decided?"

"I think so," he said kissing her temple. "Can I do anything, Mac?"

"You're doing it, Billy."

He continued to hold her and touch her, massaging her back until he heard the elevator door open. "Kate's home," he whispered.

"Hmmm," was all the response he got from her. He eased himself out of bed without waking her and went into the living room to find Kate.

Kate was standing out on the balcony and he called her name so he wouldn't scare her as she looked to be in deep thought.

She turned and smiled at him. "Join me?"

"Sure, for a couple of minutes. I've got to get back to the studio."

"How's Mac?"

"Tired and asleep currently. How are you?"

"I got a call from the District Attorney in Lincoln while I was out running errands. Tony is pleading guilty. There won't be a trial just a sentencing and I don't have to be there."

"I'm glad you don't have to go through a trial," he said. "When's the sentencing?"

"Next week."

"Do you want to give a statement at the sentencing? Or be there when the judge hands down their judgment?"

"I can't decide. I wonder if it would make me feel better, but then I think what's the point. I've made peace with the situation and he can't hurt me any more."

"Do you want me to have someone pack up the house and ship your things here?"

"That's sweet of you to offer, but I do need to go back and close out some accounts and say goodbye to some friends. I'm going to wait a while though. I might get Jane to go with me."

"Whatever I can do, okay?"

"Thanks, Will," she said kissing his cheek.

"Keep an eye on Mac. I've got to go back to work. I'll see you later," he said.

Mac was still asleep when Kate went to check on her an hour later. She sat on the side of the bed and Mac opened her eyes. "I'm just checking on you, are you okay?"

Mac yawned and said, "I am, just tired."

"I bet you're ready to have your body back to yourself, too, huh?"

"I'm ready for these guys to be born," she said smiling.

"Soon, very soon."

"Did Will go back to work?"

"He did, about an hour ago."

"Do we have anything left to do?"

Kate thought about the question and said, "I think we are ready. The nursery is ready to go. We've got their clothes washed. We've got diapers and wipes and all that. The pump is coming later this week. The stroller is here as are the car seats. You've been to childbirth classes. I think we're ready, Mac."

"Good. We decided on names."

"Really, what did you decide?"

"David Andrew and Cooper William."

"David and Cooper, I like them, that's great."

Mac winced.

"Are you okay?"

"See what time it is, please."

"Was that a contraction, Mac?"

"I think so. They've been happening on and off for a while but never progressing. My doctor wants a call the minute they start progressing."

Mac and Kate talked for a while and there were no more contractions. "I'm sorry, Mac."

"It's okay. It will happen soon enough. The doctor said I didn't have to stay in bed or on the couch, but I did have to take it easy. Let's sit outside for a while and enjoy the sun."

When Will got home Mac was in the living room watching the news. "Good show."

"Thanks. I didn't expect to see you awake," he said kissing her.

"I slept quite a while this afternoon and I seem to have more energy tonight."

He sat down next to her and pulled her to himself. "Any contractions today?"

"Yes, but nothing that progressed."

"Have you had dinner?"

She smiled at him. "I could have a snack," she said.

"Do you want to stay here, or come into the kitchen?"

"Kitchen. Help me up, please."

He got off the couch and held his hands out to her and pulled her off of the couch. Mac had gotten rid of the boot a few weeks earlier and her foot and ankle were back to normal. She followed him into the kitchen and sat on her favorite stool.

"What would you like to eat, Mackenzie," he asked with a smile.

"What are you having?"

"I feel like some eggs and maybe toast with jelly."

"That sounds good, except for the toast and jelly part."

He laughed. "Would you like your regular omelet," he asked smiling at her.

"Please. Tell me how Jim is doing."

"He's not you and he's not ready to be an EP on a permanent basis. This is really good for him and he's learning, but he's struggling some too."

"Struggling how?"

"He doesn't have enough confidence in himself and he doesn't always trust his instincts."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"Unfortunately not. These are things he has to work on himself. He may want to talk; you could give him a call. It might help."

"I'll call him. Ohhh," she exclaimed.

"Mac?"

"Contraction, a strong one. What time is it?"

"9:45," he said and came to stand behind her. His hands were on her lower back, "here," he asked.

She nodded and was breathing deeply, and exhaling slowly. He was massaging her lower back, trying to help with the pain. The contraction lasted for almost a minute. He kept rubbing her back and trying to help her relax.

"Time," she said.

"9:55, ten minutes." She was trying to breathe through the pain and laced her fingers with his, holding on. "You're doing great, Mac." When that contraction was finished he turned her around and stood between her legs so she could rest against him.

"Billy…."

"I'm right here and I'm not going anywhere. Are we going to have babies tonight, Mac?"

"Probably not tonight, but tomorrow, I think so."

"I can't wait to meet David and Cooper," he said, kissing her head.

"Me, too."

Will called the doctor and let her know what was happening and she wanted Mac to go on to the hospital. She said she would call the hospital and let them know that Mac was on her way.

Will walked Mac to the couch and had her sit there while he grabbed their things and got Kate. Lonny had been called and was on his way.

Kate was waiting with Mac while Will called Jane and Charlie. The doorman called up to let Will know that Lonny was out front. Will and Kate helped Mac up and into the elevator and then into Lonny's SUV. He got them to Presbyterian in record time.

Mac was pre-registered and the emergency room was waiting on Mac since her doctor had called ahead. Ten minutes later Mac was in a room and had changed into a gown. Kate was waiting for Jane in the lobby. Jane and Sam arrived together and Kate brought them upstairs to Mac's room.

Mac was sitting up in bed debating foreign policy with Will. A knock on their open door interrupted them.

"Are you guys up for some company," Jane asked.

"Come on in," Mac said.

"How are you doing," Jane asked.

"Okay. Contractions are about eight minutes apart and getting closer."

"Are you getting an epidural," Kate asked.

"No."

Mac's doctor arrived and everyone left except Will. "How are you doing, Mac?"

"Okay. Contractions about every eight minutes now."

"Let me take a look and see how you're dilating," she said. When she examined Mac she said, you are almost six centimeters. That's excellent. What will help is if you will walk around. When the contractions get closer we're going to put heart monitors on each baby so we can monitor them."

The doctor left and Will asked her if she wanted to walk around and she nodded. They walked for about an hour and through several contractions. When they made it back to her room Jane was there waiting for them.

"How are you feeling," she asked them both.

"Okay so far," Mac answered.

"Will?"

"Good. What do you have?"

"Scrubs for you to change into. Go ahead and change, I'll wait with Mac."

"Thanks. Right back."

Will changed and put his street clothes in a bag that Jane had given him.

"I'll take your bag and put it in my locker, okay?"

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. I'll be back in a while," she said and kissed them both.

The next few hours saw Mac's labor move into the next stage with contractions coming harder and faster than before. Will was by her side constantly. He was supportive and funny and exactly what she needed.

"Did you call my parents?"

"I did, but I had to leave messages to call me. All of their phones went to voicemail."

"Thanks. May I have some ice chips?"

He grabbed the cup and sat on the bed next to her and fed her some ice chips.

"Thanks."

He sat the cup back on the table and kissed her. "You're amazing, you know that? I love you, Mac."

She hugged him and said, "I love you, too, Billy."

The doctor came in to check Mac's progress. "You're fully dilated, ten centimeters, Mac."

"Really?"

"Really," she said smiling. "Are you ready to meet your sons?"

"Definitely."

"Okay, I'm going to get you moved to an OR and we'll get ready. Just try to relax while you can. I'll see you in a few minutes."

By the time Mac was moved into the OR she was feeling contractions about every three minutes and she was shaking. The doctor explained to Will that this is normal and all that Mac needed was him and his support.

Mac was moaning and holding onto his hands with all her strength. "I need to push," she yelled.

"Go ahead and push with the contractions Mac," the doctor coached. Will was up by Mac's head whispering in her ear. No one heard what he said, but it made Mac focus and push with a determination he'd never seen. David was born at 7:50pm. The baby was placed on Mac's chest and she, the nurse and Will were all wiping him off and kissing him. Another nurse put a hat on him and took him to check him out. About ten minutes later Cooper was born. Both boys were healthy. They were wrapped and placed in their parent's arms. The doctor delivered each placenta and stitched a small tear. They were both oblivious to the work Mac's doctor was doing, they were too busy getting to know their sons.

"I love you," Will said to Mac. "Thank you."

"God, I love you, Billy. I can't believe we did this," she said crying. He placed his head next to hers and kissed her.

"We're going to get you all back upstairs and see if these guys want to breastfeed," one of their nurses explained.

When they were all back and settled a lactation consultant came in and helped get the babies positioned and showed Mac how to breastfeed. Will was sitting on the side of the bed watching and smiling at Mac. "You're amazing," he said.

"So are you," she replied.

After the babies were fed a nurse came in and explained that there was a waiting area full of friends waiting for news. "I'll go down and talk to them, thanks. Are you okay by yourself for a few minutes?"

"I am. I'm going to try to sleep some while I can."

He kissed her and said, "I'll be right back."

When Will walked into the waiting area the entire News Night team was there in addition to Jane, Sam, Kate, Don, Sloan and Charlie. They all went silent when they saw Will.

"We have two handsome little boys. David Andrew and Cooper William." There were hugs and congratulations all around. Charlie pulled him aside and hugged him and said congratulations. "Tell Mac I'll come see her tomorrow when she's had some time to rest."

"I will, thank you."

Jane and Kate were next to hug and congratulate him. This celebration went on for almost half an hour and he needed to get back to the room. He thanked everyone for coming and supporting them. Kate and Jane walked him back down to the room. He stuck his head in to see if Mac was asleep, but she was wide-awake. "You up for two visitors?"

"Sure, come on in."

Will let Kate and Jane in and they both hugged Mac. Will introduced them to their nephews. Kate and Jane were as in love with the babies as she and Will. They visited for just a few minutes and said they would be back by tomorrow, as they wanted to give her some time to recover and bond with the babies.

When they were alone and everything had quieted down Will climbed into bed with Mac and held her close while they watched the boys sleep. "We did this, Mac. I love you."

"I love you, too, Billy."

The End