Writers block has gone away by the looks of it. And I hate to say it, but it looks as if the story may come to an end soon. I have an idea for 2 new stories, and want your opinions. I have had an idea for a sequel for my first story "Looking to the Future", or I can do a Josh Harris story that I have had an idea about for a little while. Just let me know what you want to read next.

And don't worry. There are still quite a few chapters left of this story left, just thought I'd warn you ahead of time that it's ending soon. :)

Keep the reviews coming! :)


The next couple of months flew by for Raina, as she did her best in preparing for the arrival of the baby. With Crosby not there, she felt lonely in the large house, but her friends stopped by often to make sure that she was okay, which helped keep her company.

"Are you sure you don't want one of us to come out there?" Ronnie asked his sister over the phone. Raina was officially full term, and knew that she could go at any moment. Lacey was on stand-by, her cell phone with her at all times, ready for the phone call to rush Raina to the hospital when it was time.

"I am fine. I have Lacey to help me. Plus, you have little Noelle you need to stay with." She said to him. She was sitting on the couch watching TV when he called, concerned.

"That doesn't mean that Jeremy can't fly out. We tried talking Mom into it, but she still won't listen to us."

Raina picked at the remote control, biting her lower lip at the thought of her mother still not talking to her.

"You know, if you just told her you were engaged, it would end this whole thing." He said.

"I will not give her what she wants. She needs to accept the fact that she cannot control my life anymore. And even if I did decide to tell her about this engagement, she would be adamant on us getting married immediately. I don't want another courthouse wedding. I want a real wedding this time. With the dress, and church, and the whole thing. I think I deserve to have that."

"I completely agree with you." He responded.

"I'm doing this my way this time around."

"That's the way it should be done, sis. When are you expecting Crosby to be home?"

Raina sighed.

"I have no clue. Last I talked to him, the season was not going well at all. The weather has been awful, the fishing has been scarce, and they just haven't had any luck at all."

"Well, I hope he makes it back in time for the birth at least."

"Me too, but I want him to come back safely. Crosby didn't tell me much over the phone, because he didn't want to worry me, however, Lacey had talked to Mike, and it's worse than what Crosby has been telling me."

"Don't even think about it. It will be okay. I'm sure everything is fine."

Raina agreed, then watched as Beth and Lacey walk up to her front door.

"Hey, Ronnie, I am going to go. Lacey and Beth are here."

"Alright. Please call if you need anything. We are only a flight away."

"I know. Thanks."

Raina hung up the phone as Beth and Lacey made their way into the house.

"Hey prego, how are you feeling?" Lacey asked, smiling.

"Fat, and uncomfortable." Raina responded, smiling.

"We brought food." Beth said, handing Raina a sandwich from the local deli.

"You guys must have known how hungry I am."

"Raina, when are you not hungry anymore?" She asked, laughing.

Raina nodded, agreeing with her friends.

"Are you sure there are not two babies in that belly?" Lacey joked, watching as Raina propped her sandwich on her enlarged stomach.

"If there are, then that's a surprise to me. I definitely am not prepared to have twins. I don't know if I could handle twins."

"Sure you could. I see you having a herd of babies." Beth said with a smile as she took a bite out of her sandwich.

"You are a riot." Raina said, making a face at her friend.

"Little baby, it's time to come out and play. We want to meet you." Lacey said, putting her hands on Raina's belly.

"My back would definitely appreciate it if you would come out too." Raina added. "Maybe I would be able to get a good night's sleep again."

"Yeah right. That has officially ended for you, hun." Beth said, smiling at her.

"Maybe Crosby will be one of those hands on type of guys. He will come back from fishing, and want to do all of the work. I will totally be all for taking turns every night on who gets to sleep and who cares for the baby."

"I think he will be like that. I honestly do." Lacey said.

"I do too. He was reading all of these books before he left to go fishing. I have been very impressed with him."

"I think he's going to be a great dad." She said, smiling.

"I do too." Raina said with a smile.

"Any of your family coming out?" Beth asked.

Raina shook her head.

"My brothers, or their wives, take turns on who calls me every day, but nobody is planning the trip because I have told them not too."

"You don't want any family out here?"

Raina shook her head.

"It's because you want your mom, huh?"

"I don't want her out here if she doesn't want to be here for me. I don't want any negativity around me."

The two girls sat in silence at the comment.

"What about Crosby's parents?"

"Vivian is going to be here next weekend." Raina said. "At least she will be around. I'm hoping the baby hasn't arrived by then. I would be happy if she could at least be there, even if my mom nor Crosby can make it."

"Well that'll be nice."

Beth and Lacey stayed at the house a little while longer before leaving Raina alone. Raina did some cleaning, and started to pack for her hospital trip. She was starting to get stir crazy in the house, but wanted to make sure that everything was ready for when the baby arrived.

A week later, Raina was preparing the house for Vivian's arrival. She was excited to have company, and she knew that Vivian was just as excited to be out here for the birth of the baby. Raina couldn't be happier for the help around the house as well.

As she was making up the guest bedroom, she started to feel stomach pains. She leaned against the wall, massaging her stomach a little, taking a deep breath. It didn't feel like a contraction, so she was confused as to what it was. After standing there a moment, she felt better, and started to walk down the hall. She felt another sharp pain, which took her breath away. She leaned back against the wall, feeling dizzy at that point. She slid down the wall to the floor, reaching in her pocket for her phone. She quickly dialed Lacey's number.

"What's up?" Lacey answered, seeming distracted.

"Lacey, there is something wrong."

"What's going on?" Lacey asked, immediately concerned.

"I don't know. I'm in pain, and I'm dizzy, and my heart is pounding."

"I'm on my way. Raina, call 911."

"No, just get here and drive me. I'll be okay."

"Fine, I'll call 911." She said, not wanting to argue with Raina.

Lacey hung up the phone on her, and Raina felt more pains in her stomach. The worst scenario's were going through her head at that point, and she started to cry.

After what seemed like an eternity, Lacey appeared in the hallway and rushed to Raina's side.

"The ambulance is on its way." She said, sitting down. "Does it feel like you are in labor?"

Raina shook her head, rubbing her stomach.

"The baby isn't moving much." Raina said.

"It's okay." Lacey said. She noticed that there was blood between Raina's legs, but opted to not say anything to Raina, in fears of worrying her more than she already was. The last thing she wanted was for Raina to start to panic.

The paramedics arrived and lifted Raina onto the stretcher before rushing her to the ambulance. Lacey climbed into the back of the ambulance with Raina before they were rushed to the local hospital.

"Placental Abruption." Dr. D'Amato said, walking into Raina's room.

"What?" Raina and Lacey said.

"That's why you were experiencing pain, dizziness, and the blood. You have placental abruption. It's where your placenta separates from the uterine wall. It hasn't completely separated, but part of it has come unattached."

"What blood?" Raina asked, looking over at Lacey.

"Yeah, I didn't really tell you that I saw some blood on your pants when I came over, but it's alright. It's all going to be alright."

Raina shook her head, turning back to the doctor. "What does this mean?" Raina asked. "Is the baby okay?"

"We need to get you in to have an emergency c-section. Every second is important, and the sooner we get the baby out, the better."

"Are you telling me that I could lose the baby?" Raina asked, mortified.

"I am going to do everything I can to save you and the baby."

"Wait, me?" She asked, getting more scared as the conversation went on.

"You could be losing a lot of blood. That's why we need to get you in the OR right away. There is no time to spare."

Lacey took Raina's hand in hers, comforting her friend. Raina took a deep breath, trying to fight back the tears.

"The nurses will be in to prep you for surgery, and then take you down to the OR."

Raina nodded, watching the doctor leave the room.

"I'm going to make a phone call while they get you prepped for surgery." Lacey said, then walked out of the room, leaving Raina alone with the nurses.

Lacey had Raina's cell phone and quickly searched for the Wizards number, and then dialed it.

"The Wizard." Keith answered the phone.

"Hey, Keith, It's Lacey Fourtner." She said.

"Well if you're calling, then this must be bad news." Keith said, shaking his head.

"Raina's getting ready to undergo an emergency C-section." Lacey said, watching through the door at Raina with the nurses.

"What's going on?"

"She's bleeding out and may lose the baby, and maybe even worse. It's not good. Can I please talk to him?"

"I wish you could, but he's not here." Keith said to her, which confused Lacey.

"Where is he?"

"We finished fishing last night. He should be there at any time. He hasn't called?"

"No. I haven't heard from him."

"Maybe he's still on the plane. I would definitely try to call him."

"Thanks Keith."

Lacey hung up the phone, and then dialed Crosby's number quickly, but it went straight to voicemail. She left him a message, telling him to come to the hospital instead of the house when he got to town.

"We're heading out." The nurse said to Lacey as she wheeled Raina out of the room.

"I will be right out here waiting for you." Lacey said, smiling at Raina.

She nodded.

"It's going to be okay."

Lacey watched as Raina disappeared, and she felt sick to her stomach. She hoped what she said was true.


There you have it. Remember to please review, and give me an idea of which story I should write next! Thanks! :)