A/N: It's taken way too long to get this chapter finished but that's just the way it goes sometimes. Hope you guys like this chapter and stay tuned for the labor and delivery to come in later chapters.
The next morning, Paul contacted the pack to let them know what was going on and that he and Bella probably wouldn't be back in La Push till after the babies were born; he also talked to Quil about staying at the house and keeping Kwoli company until they got back. Leah of course freaked out when Paul told her what was going on with Bella.
"Oh my gosh why didn't you call me yesterday?" Leah screeched
"Had more important things to worry about Leah." Paul sighed
"I'm sorry, you're right. Do you need me to do anything? Stop by the house and grab some things for Bella or you?" Leah asked
"No that's ok; Charlie said he would run by the house and get a few things for us." Paul replied
"Tell Bella to make a list of things of she wants from the house and tell her I'm on my way to get it."
"What? But Leah I just told you Charlie," He started only to be interrupted
"That Charlie would get everything, but I'm pretty sure Bella is going to want some underwear and other feminine stuff and I know she doesn't want her dad going through her underwear drawer."
"Oh… I didn't think about that."
"Mmhmm… .I'll be there in ten minutes."
"Thanks Leah."
"Was that Leah?"
Paul jumped at the sound of Bella's voice.
"Did I wake you?" He asked, going to sit on the bed
"No; babies are really active." She sighed rubbing her belly
Paul nodded and kissed her belly, "Leah said to make a list of what you want from the house and she would get it for us; she said you wouldn't want Charlie to see your underwear or other feminine products."
"True. Has anyone told you what time I'm supposed to be transported?"
"Yea a nurse came in early this morning while you were asleep; she said the copter should be here by noon."
"Alright; you think they'll let me take a shower? I feel gross." She frowned
Paul shrugged as he pressed the button for the nurse.
A few minutes a nurse entered the room.
"What can I do for you?" She asked, offering a sweet smile
"I was wondering if I could take a shower."
"I'm not sure you'll be able to take a full shower but we can at least get you wiped off and freshened up."
"That would be great."
"Alright well let me get things set up in the bathroom and then I'll help you in there and leave your husband to help you get cleaned off."
The nurse left the room and returned five minutes later with a washcloth and towel.
"There's a chair in the shower that you'll have to sit on and I'll wrap up your IV's so you don't get those wet."
Soon Bella was seated on the shower chair and Paul was carefully running the washcloth over her body.
"Bella, Paul?"
"We're in the bathroom Leah."
"Ummm, both of you? That's kind of nasty." Leah frowned
"Just open the door Leah." Bella sighed
"I don't really want to see whatever it is you two are doing."
"I'm just helping her get cleaned up Leah, you can come in." Paul laughed
"Oh, well why didn't you just say so?"
"What exactly did you think we were doing?" Bella asked
Leah shrugged, "So how are you feeling today?"
"Eh… ok I guess just really anxious." Bella replied
"Do you know what time they'll be transporting you to Seattle?"
"I think they said around noon."
"Alright, well tell me where the list is and I'll go get your stuff and head up to Seattle."
"It's on the side table out there. We really appreciate you doing this for us Leah." Paul said
"Hey it's no problem; Bella's my sister from another mother and those are my Godbabies in there." Leah replied
The three of them said their goodbyes after which, Leah grabbed the list and left.
A few minutes later, Bella was as clean as she could get without an actual shower and ready to return to the bed.
"Do you think they'll at least let me put on some pants or something for the ride?" Bella asked Paul as she settled back in the bed and pushed the call button for the nurse
"I hope so; I don't really want a bunch of people seeing all your stuff." Paul responded
"Feeling a little better?" The nurse asked as she entered the room
"Much, I was wondering if I'd be able to put on some pants though or at least some underwear for the ride to Seattle."
"Your Dr. is going to be in to do one more check on you and then I'm sure she'll at least let you put on some underwear or a pair of sweats." The nurse replied
"Ok, good; I didn't really want to be flashing everybody."
The nurse laughed at that as she hooked Bella back up to the fetal monitors.
Not too long after the nurse left, Dr. Leeman walked in with a smile on her face.
"Well the helicopter is about five minutes out so let's get you checked out and ready to go."
Bella squirmed as Dr. Leeman stuck her fingers inside and began feeling around.
Paul noticed the frown on Dr. Leeman's face and became worried that something was wrong.
"Is something wrong?" He asked
"Not really, she has dilated to five centimeters though and since she's continuing to dilate I think we're going to take her off the Tocolytics once we get to Harborview and just let labor progress naturally. And I'm also noticing a bit of effacing has happened so if her body is continuing to prepare for labor then it really is just time and we're better off letting it happen. The good news is that since we immediately started her on the corticosteroids, the babies' lungs should be better developed and there should be less risk of lung problems." She explained
"Do you think we have anything that we should really be concerned about?" Bella asked
"Well with all premature births you should be concerned, especially with twins. But your twins are at a good weight and as far as I can tell they've been developing nicely and have shown no signs of deformity or any sort of health concerns. And if the corticosteroids have worked like they're supposed to then there should be little to no problems with their lungs. You just try to keep calm and relax because the babies can tell when your distressed and it can cause them to become distressed as well which we definitely don't want."
"I'm trying to stay calm but it is a little hard."
Dr. Leeman nodded in understanding, "Something I've found that helps most women is to hear their babies heartbeats or to keep an eye on the readouts coming from the fetal monitor; seeing concrete proof and hearing it as well really helps to put most women's mind at ease."
They talked for a little more and Dr. Leeman told Bella that she could put on some underwear and sweat pants if she had them, as long as they stayed below her belly so the fetal monitors weren't obstructed.
Just as she was getting ready to leave, a nurse came into to let them know the copter was there and ready for them.
Two EMT's from the copter came in and transferred Bella to another bed and wheeled her up to the helicopter.
Once Bella, Paul and the EMT's were situated, and the door of the copter closed, they took off for Seattle.
"I wonder if the babies realize we're not on the ground anymore." Bella giggled as she felt them squirming around in her belly
Paul laughed, "Or maybe they know they're time is almost up in there and they're trying to decide who gets to come out first."
"I bet you it'll be our little girl, I having a feeling she's going to be a bossy little thing."
"Nah, I think it'll be our son; he's got to come out first to make sure it's cool for his sister to come out."
"Do you ever wish you'd had siblings?" She asked, her tone taking on a more serious note
"As a kid I did, but then as a got older I realized it was probably best that I was only child; and then of course there was Jared and the other guys who are basically my brother's now. What about you?"
"When I was about four or five I used to ask Renee if I could have a little brother but then I got older and realized Renee couldn't take herself or me so another kid really wasn't a good idea."
"Do you think she'll show up once they're born?" Paul asked gesturing to Bella's belly
Bella shrugged, "Probably not and honestly I don't know that I'd want her here; she'd just find a way to bring drama or upset me so both her and I are better off with her not being here. I'll be nice enough to send her a text or something once they're born but other than that I don't want anything to do with her."
A few minutes later and they were landing on the roof of Harborview and nurses were coming out to get Bella and take her to her room.
A/N: Next chapter: medicine is stopped and Bella's contractions start again, Paul is bound to take a verbal bashing, Charlie will have some uncomfortable/awkward moments and Leah might decide she never wants to have kids.