Carmella and Becky watched as blood seeped out. Roman set the scalpel down on the towel and Nia grabbed it. Rinsing it with alcohol just in case he needed it again.
Roman reached his hands inside and under the towel.
"Nia, get the blood transfer ready if we need it", Roman said.
He was type O blood, so if she needed some, he could connect himself to her. Nia nodded and cleaning the things she would need in case.
He could feel the baby and pulled it out. Nia went over to him with a towel as he was cutting the cord.
The baby cried as he handed her to Nia to get cleaned off. Nia handed him the needle to close Nikki up. He cleaned her stomach after he was done. She had lost a lot of blood, deciding to connect himself to transfer blood to her. Brie was holding the baby.
"What is it?", Nikki mumbled.
She was in and out.
"It's a girl", Brie said.
Nikki smiled weakly.
"Is she ok?", she asked.
"Perfectly healthy. You did great", Roman said to her.
"Her name is Daisy", Nikki said.
Roman smiled.
"That's a beautiful name. I have to remember to add it to my group of babies I've delivered", he said.
Quinn smiled at him the entire time. Nia went to check on her daughter. The sun was out already, birds chirping.
After a few minutes, he removed the tubes transferring blood. Cleaning up the mess and packing up. Brie handed him the baby. Nikki was fast asleep.
"Go show him what you did for him", Brie said.
Roman smiled. He walked out of the hut to see Nikki's husband and Quinn's dad.
"Your baby, Daisy", Roman said.
John looked at the baby girl and smiled. Roman handed her to him.
"She's healthy, strong. Your wife is doing fine as well. She won't be able to move for a bit though. No standing or heavy lifting for her. I also need to come back to check on her.", Roman said.
"No", John said.
Roman shook his head.
"Why?", Bryan asked.
"I cut her open. There is dirt, bugs, bacteria. We don't want her to get infected", Roman said.
Bryan nodded.
"We'll see you soon then", Bryan said.
Roman smiled.
"She could get sick John. Look at your daughter. She and your wife are still with us because of him", Bryan said.
John rolled his eyes. Bryan shook his head and looked back at Roman.
"We'll see you soon", Bryan said.
Roman nodded. Quinn walked up to him. Bryan left them alone. Roman leaned down and kissed her.
"Thank you", she said.
Roman nodded.
"Maybe you'll deliver our baby as well", she said.
Roman laughed softly, thinking she was talking about the future, when he watched her put her hand on her stomach.
He didn't know why he didn't notice it before. He met her eyes.
"Baby", she said.
Smoothing the dress over her small bump. He kissed her and set his hand. Feeling it. There definitely was a baby in there.
"You are coming home with me", he said.
Patricia walked into her home.
"I thought you were going to ask Nia out for breakfast", her husband said.
"She's not home. I stopped by Roman's house, thinking maybe she was there, but he's not home either", she said.
Sika stopped what he was doing and grabbed his phone.
"Hello", AJ answered.
"Anyone see my kids?", he asked.
"Yes sir. Randy said Nia left late last night to take her daughter to her ex. Roman, we haven't seen him", AJ said.
Sika sighed.
"Ok thanks. If she comes back through, stop her for me", Sika said.
"Yes sir", AJ said.
Sika slammed the phone on the hook.
"He snuck out", he said.
His wife sighed.
John got in Roman's way after he saw him and Quinn too close for comfort. Then he heard what Roman said to her.
"You can't just take her. She belongs to someone", John snapped, handing the baby to Carmella.
Roman nodded.
"She belongs to me", Roman replied.
John stepped up to him. Roman didn't flinch.
"She has already been claimed by another. We leave as soon as my wife can walk", John said.
Roman looked at Quinn.
"What about me?", he asked her in English so the others wouldn't understand him.
"I don't want to go. I was waiting for you to come and get me. Grandmother told me that she spoke to you and that you didn't want me or our baby. I didn't believe her", she said slowly.
Roman touched her cheek.
"I didn't know. She never told me", he said.
Gina approached them.
"I told your father", she said.
That pissed Roman off.
"What? Knew what?", Nia asked.
"Quinn is pregnant with my baby", he said.
Nia smiled, happy for her brother.
"Dad knew and I'm pretty sure he told mom", he said.
Nia sighed and shook her head, disappointed in their dad. Roman looked at Bryan.
"She is your daughter", Roman said.
Bryan nodded.
"You won't keep her away?", he asked.
"I would never do that", Roman said.
Bryan went over to her and cupped her face.
"You are welcome here anytime", her dad said.
She smiled and hugged him. She hugged her mom next. John huffed and took his daughter back before going into the hut where Nikki was.
"Be good", her mom said.
Quinn nodded. Roman took her hand. Nia took her daughter and they left. There was no need to hide anymore. Roman wasn't letting her go, no matter what.
"How much do you want to bet that dad is waiting at the gate now", Nia said.
Roman chuckled.
"I hope he is. He had no right to keep this from me.", Roman said, his hand on Quinn's growing belly.
Quinn kissed his cheek. Once inside the fence, they stopped Nia and told her to wait.
"Wow, he's not here", Roman said.
Nia laughed softly. Another car came into view, his dad and mom got off. Dean went to Quinn's window.
"Hey you", he said to her.
She hugged him.
"Baby", she said, pointing to her stomach.
Dean looked from her to his best friend.
"No freaking way", he said.
Roman smiled and nodded. Dean nodded.
"Well, I'm happy for you", Dean said.
"In the office. Now", Sika said.
Roman took a deep breath before getting off the car. Nia was going to follow.
"Not you", her father said.
Dean helped Quinn down. She hid behind him till Roman came around. She took his arm and took a peek.
"Its ok", Roman whispered to her.
She was frightened by all the guards. Hearing the stories. Walking inside, Dean staying with them.
"What in god's name would make you think it was ok to go back there and bring her back? And drag your sister and niece into this", Sika yelled.
Quinn jumped and went to hid behind Dean.
"Its ok", Dean said.
"And what would make you think it was ok to hide the fact that she's pregnant, with my baby, your grandchild", he said, raising his voice higher.
"I will not accept a wild one as my grandchild", Sika shouted.
Quinn could see he was red in the face.
"If my child is not welcome around you, then we can leave. You think I won't be able to survive out there, but I can guarantee you, that I can", Roman said.
"Then go", Sika said.
"Sika", his mom gasped.
Roman nodded.
"Fine. We are going to pack and then leave. Don't call me when this town needs a doctor, because I won't come", Roman said.
He reached for Quinn and she quickly went to him. They got back in Nia's car. Dean followed, removing his vest and tossing Randy his badge.
"I'm done too", he said, getting in Nia's car.
"Dean", Roman said.
"Don't. I know what I'm doing", Dean said.
Roman nodded. Quinn was really confused by what was going on. Nia dropped Dean off at his and then Roman.
"You know about my house. If either of you gets sick, come and see me", Roman said to his sister.
His niece was sitting in Quinn's lap.
"What about if we just want to visit?", she asked.
"You know you will always be welcome", he said.
She nodded.
"Just take what you can now and as time passes I'll deliver the rest of your things", Nia said.
Roman nodded. He packed clothes, bathroom supplies, and blankets to keep them warm. Dean showed up to his house in his truck.
"Ready", he called.
Roman nodded. Nia hugged her brother.
"Call me if you need anything", Nia said.
Roman nodded. He helped Quinn into his own car, before following behind Dean and out the gates. He watched the gates close behind them.
Looking at Quinn, he knew she was worth it. Reaching a hand over and placing it on Quinn's belly. They both were.