AN. I'm so sorry not updating sooner. Two weeks ago my uncle died of cancer and I was just having a hard time coping and still to this day. Then last week I was just flat out with work that I couldn't catch a break but I'm getting by. I'll try and make my updates a weekly thing now and that includes updating Baby Anarchy but first Effortless chance if any of you read my other stories. Enough of my rant though, here is the next chapter.
Happy could hardly sleep later that night. After the night nurse came to help Mia with relieving her breast milk- which aroused him to the point where he left Mia and the nurse alone- he watched Mia sleep with a repeat of what went on that lead up to this moment. Still finding it hard that he was the reason for the early birth of his son and daughter who they almost lost, he was determined to never make a single mistake again.
He found it ironic that he never thought he'd be in this place given who he was but with the history he and Mia had- overpowered the will for him to be a single man who loved the adrenaline that pumped through his veins every time he killed for his club. The one thing he lived for. He found himself doubting his ability as a father and the man that Mia deserved along with the Son in him but there was no changing that he was becoming a changed man himself.
Hardly noticing that the sun was shining bright outside the very next morning, he was startled from his thoughts when Mia was up and walking in the small confined hospital room searching for something.
"What are you looking for?" Happy rasped. His voice was low from the sleep deprivation but he'd endured a lot less sleep over time.
Mia furrowed her brows. "Away with the fairies were you?" She asked. "I'm looking for some clothes to wear. I need to change out of this gown. Makes me feel like a patient" her lips curled into a tight smile but she shook the joke away. "I want to get a shower in before my parents come with Livy."
"Yeah they'll be here soon" Happy replied thinking back to the blowing up his phone had received about getting his ass kicked by his former president. Handing her duffel bag Mia opened it and emptied its contents fetching out Happy's dark blue SAMCRO shirt along with some sweatpants and panties before heading for the bathroom.
"Need some help?" Happy rasped hesitantly.
"Yeah I might but I'm still partially angry with you."
And there it was. He was waiting for the apple to fall from the tree. One minute they were confessing their love for each other and the next she was right back to hating him but it didn't matter. He was determined to make this up to her in any way that he could starting by being there alongside her as the future panned out.
With a deep sigh and a nod, he followed her into the bathroom.
After a much needed shower, changing and getting ready for the day, Mia felt like a whole new person. Lee and Lucy had arrived with half the club from both Tacoma and SAMCRO who were all waiting on seeing the kids but Mia was determined to kick them out as soon as she could.
The crowded space wasn't working for her and all she needed was her daughter so after dismissing the club, Mia was happy to spend some time with Livy who clung to her like a magnet.
A few nurses and doctors came in to check her over giving her the all clear to hopefully leave within the next twenty-four hours and updating them on the twins who were now both in the safe zone.
"Are there any questions before we leave you both to visit?" Sarah asked as she tucked her files under her arm.
"Yeah" Mia abruptly stated. Running her hand over Livy's soft dark brown hair, she smiled hesitantly knowing what her answer might be. "Is there any chance we're allowed to take kids with us? It's just that I don't want Livy to feel left out" and also she wanted to experience this soon to be feeling with her daughter and her man.
Sarah looked hesitant for a moment before she fired a few questions. "She's up to date with immunizations?" A nod. "Hasn't felt sick in the past six months?" Another nod. Sarah cast her eyes over Livy who was oblivious as to what was going on. There seemed to be no runny nose or dry cough. "Because of the situation, the twins can easily catch something but and I don't want to risk them or the other infants getting sick. Livy however looks perfectly healthy to me so I'm gonna allow this. The twins are in their own section of the NICU so hopefully it gives you some space."
"Thank you, thank you Sarah. I seriously appreciate it" Mia cheered. She placed Livy on the bed and stood up to hug her colleague.
"It's my pleasure doll." After pulling away Sarah offered a warm smile before taking her leave while Happy stood ready and waiting with Livy in his arms.
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"They're so gorgeous babe." Mia rasped as she leaned back into Happy's arms careful who held their eldest daughter. Happy wound his arm through Mia's front and stepped closer, closing the distance between them.
Happy couldn't stop gazing down at his daughter who looked a lot fragile than he thought. Holding his emotions in check he pulled Livy towards him and placed a kiss to her crown.
"You like them baby girl?" Mia rasped taking Livy from her father.
"They so little mama. Why do they have all those things in them?"
Mia had to stop herself from breaking down at the mention of the small tubes running through both babies as she answered Livy. "To help them grow into strong healthy babies like you honey. Hap can you pull that seat over for me?"
When he did, she sat down and made sure she could see both babies before recalling the last time she was in this position.
"I'm glad you didn't miss out on this birth babe" Mia began. She tilted her head up and met Happy's gaze as Livy rose up to look at her baby brother. "I never did say I was sorry about not telling you about Livy but I am."
"I understood why Mia. Don't beat yourself up about it either. You were doing what was best for you." Mia smiled sadly and leaned into him.
"I think part of me was just angry that you never came back in the first place. It wasn't until I heard you were locked up that I realized-" she stopped short when her sons soft whine broke her confession and she stood almost too soon. She calmed her son down as if it were the easiest thing and sat back down.
"Doesn't matter what you say or think babe" he scoffed low. "After I got out I was gonna come looking for you anyway."
"Really?" She asked surprised by his confession causing him to nod. When he didn't continue she understood what he wasn't saying. "I love you Vic" she whispered which was followed by a chuckle when he growled.
"Hate that name" he stated referring to his first name.
Silence soon followed with the two parents admiring their creation before Livy sighed deeply.
"Thought of any names yet?" Happy asked. Both parents couldn't seem to pull their gazes from their newborns.
"Victor" Mia whispered. It wasn't on the short list of names they'd chosen for their son but Mia knew it was the one just by being graced with his father's scowl as he scrunched his nose together and moved around a little.
"What?" Happy answered with a gruff hating how she was even considering that name.
"I wanna name him Victor Hap. He's definitely got your scowl and agrees with me. Let's call him Victor" Mia stated as she glanced up at him with questioning eyes.
"Seriously? After his asshole of a father?" Happy scoffed pulling away from Mia to give their newborn daughters more of his attention.
"Yes seriously and watch your mouth around Livy. Your stubborn as hell and can be a you-know-what but I like it" Mia stated with a smile. Happy smirked to himself before pulling both his girls into his lap.
"What if I don't like it?" He questioned causing Mia to glare at him.
"Then I'd make damn sure you know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of my anger" Mia joked with a smile. "Na but seriously babe, I wanna name him after you" Mia said curling into his chest and kissing Livy's hand. His hand ran smoothly over her back and she relished in the feel.
"Guess you can have your way" placing a soft kiss to her forehead, he chuckled when she squealed in excitement and pulled his lips down onto hers.
"Did you hear that Livy? Your brother can be named Victor. After your grumpy father" Mia cheered.
"Victor?" Livy asked unsure if she liked that name. Her mind reeled the name over a few before she smiled. "I like it. He can be my Victory." Livy squirmed out of her parents hold and stood up onto the chair Happy had placed between the two incubators earlier.
"What about our girl?"
"Hm? You choose. I've already named two of our three babies" Mia answered. Standing back up to gush over her newborns again, she and Livy couldn't help but admire their little toes and feet.
Hours seemed to pass. Nurses constantly came in to check on the babies and to make sure they'd caught no infections along with Livy constantly asking questions about wanting to hold them or touch them before Happy finally found his voice and answered Mia's question as he stood over their newborn daughter with his hand running over her delicate skin.
"What about Brooklyn?" The little infant gripped his pinky gently when he asked and he smirked in response. "You like that baby girl?" He asked. Feeling Mia peering over his shoulder with Livy trying to worm her way between them, he stepped aside and wrapped his arm around them both. Allowing her head to rest on the side of his chest after he scooped Livy back up, she thought it over for a moment before smiling.
"She seems to like it." Her smile grew when the infant yawned. "I love it. What about middle names?"
"Jesus, Brooklyn was a hard enough name to think of. You can choose."
"You know, the funny thing is, both names weren't even on our lists" she chuckled. "How about our parents names? Lee and Julia. You like that?" She asked looking down at him when he pulled them back into the seat once again.
"Brooklyn Julia Lowman and Victor Lee Lowman? Sounds like two badass names. Just as long as you let me teach him how to throw a punch at a young age I don't care" he choked slightly when she jabbed him in the chest hard. "I'm serious ain't I baby girl?" Happy asked wanting back up from his little soldier.
"Yes" Livy answered without hesitation causing Mia to narrow her eyes playfully at her eldest daughter.
"Hey" Happy said defensively "someone needs to protect my girls from all the boys that will chase after them and who better to do that than my mini-me?"
Mia rolled her eyes with a groan and rested in the crook of his neck. "That's not a bad idea actually. I can recall all the hard times it took for you to stop running after me. I was pretty much defenseless" Mia couldn't help but laugh when she felt his chest rumble and he adjusted Livy on his side.
"Kids, just so you know, it was your mama who came running after me, I was just too blind to see it until I realized I was lucky enough to have her." Tears welled in Mia's eyes at hearing that and she wrapped her arms around his back leaning into his Kutte. "Don't know what I'd do without you Mia" he rasped pulling her around and cupping her face in his hands. "Baby girl it's time" Happy rasped catching his little girl's attention. Happy bit down on his bottom lip and reached for the small velvet box from the inside of his Kutte.
"This ain't ever how I pictured my life. The kids. The old lady. The house. Now that I have them I don't ever wanna lose it. Marry me Mia and take my crow?" Happy rasped.
Mia gasped in complete shock as Happy gestured for Livy to hand Mia the open box with her hands flying to her mouth.
Short of words was her man but he was nothing if not simple.
"About fucking time" not giving a shit if she was being a hypocrite in this moment, Happy was fast to pull the ring from the box and thread it through her ring finger before she cried tears of joy pulling him down for a much needed kiss to seal the deal.
AN. So babies are healthy and named. Happy and Mia are engaged to be married and they're finally at a good place. Next chapter will roll over to Tara and Jax before a short time jump.