After that eventful holiday to New York, Cat and Robbie decided to stay in New York. They'd stepped off of the plane, hand in hand and took in the beautiful sky lines and glittering lights across the lakes. They kissed under the stars and loved every minute of it. So they packed their bags and made a go of it. They bought a tiny apartment with their funds and made it their own. It was soon pink and glittery and Robbie catered to Cat's every whim.
It wasn't easy, upping sticks and moving a long way from home. The hardest part for Cat was leaving her family and friends, but Robbie only needed Cat – though Rex and Mitten came with them, and now they were both sitting by the fire, curled up and happy. That first apartment meant everything to Cat. It was where she wanted to make something of herself. She stayed at home for the first couple of months, tending to the housework and Mitten and of course singing with the birds like Snow White (though that was Jade of course).
She found a job as a reoccurring character on a TV show called Genie's In a Bottle, about a magic genie who was trying to find his way in the world and she was happy. Robbie was now a professional ventriloquist and was making quite a lot of money, doing shows at a fancy hotel at night. He made Cat the happiest girl in New York on her twenty first birthday – which they both celebrated back at home in Hollywood – when he proposed to her on stage. She was wearing a brand new pink dress, and the little pink topaz went perfectly. She'd jumped at the chance to marry Robbie and squeaked out a very happy "Yes" to him.
They'd married in a huge church service, with a big white dress on her, a tuxedo on him (and Rex) and a little white bow wrapped loosely round Mitten's neck. Everyone was there, even Sikowitz and Blaze Simba. Jade and Tori and even Trina clapped, throwing confetti over her and Robbie, and Beck and Andre whistled with whooping with their fists. Cat's mom cried when they said "I do" and Robbie's mom gave him a kiss when he mentioned her in his touching speech, dedicated to his darling wife.
The reception was all about pink, with little pink ribbons with bows attached to the back of chairs right down to the little pink fish swimming about in their bowls as the centrepieces of the table. There was no doubt about how much they loved each other.
And then when Cat announced to everyone via mass texting that she was having her very first baby, everyone's mind was filled with worry. They knew that Cat was loving and Robbie was caring and that their baby would be loved to no end, but they also knew that Cat was still young and that the amount of pressure a baby puts on everything just weighs you under – Jade knew that especially as she was the first to have one. Especially as Robbie had to leave her every morning and most nights just to pay the bills, and she was left alone, pregnant and angry. She begged him, "Please, Robbie, please don't leave me. I need you,"
Robbie still went. He had to go, to look after his family. The little one was almost here by now, and Cat was growing more and more uncomfortable. Jade was kept up half the night by a terrified Cat. She didn't mind – the baby was keeping her up anyway, and stirring cups of tea while listening to Cat didn't bother her in the slightest. She was finally happy.
"Listen," Jade sighed. "You're a big girl now, Cat. You're going to be a mommy. Think you'll have another person to take care of. Totally dependent on you, all of the time. Just know that even when things get rough, I'll be here. Tori will be here. I'll always be on the other end of the phone, or even if you need, you know where I am. Don't hesitate. Try and get some sleep, Cat. I love you."
"Love you too…" Cat lisped on the other end. She got sleep then, dreaming about her baby and holding her bump protectively.
When it was finally time for Cat to have her baby, she was alone. Robbie was at work, on a business trip. She wasn't due for another two weeks. So Cat did the only thing that she could think of. Ignore it. She bit her lip and hoped it wouldn't hurt too much more. When it finally got unbearable, she called Jade who told her to phone an ambulance. She did as she was told, keeping Jade on the line afterwards. Jade asked her how much it hurt and sighed.
"Oh, Cat…How long have you waited?"
"About half an hour," Cat replied, breathing in and out heavily.
"Okay. You'll be fine. The ambulance won't be long, Cat. Promise," Cat whispered a short yes in reply and started to cry.
"I'm going to be all alone, because Robbie won't be able to leave," Cat said drearily. "He's too far away, the flight's at least eight hours! Oh, Jade, please come? Please?" Jade hesitated. Then she remembered the promise she'd made Cat.
"Just know that even when things get rough, I'll be here. Tori will be here. I'll always be on the other end of the phone, or even if you need, you know where I am. Don't hesitate."
And replied with a quick "Yes," then called Beck and asked him to book a flight, quickly. She told Cat that she wouldn't be there for her having her baby but she'd be there shortly after. Cat whimpered.
"Oh, Cat. It's the best I can do. I'll be there soon."
Jade got on the soonest flight and, fortunately, got there in time for Cat actually having her baby. She dashed in and held Cat's hands, telling her words of encouragement. She promised her that seeing the baby's face would make her forget the pain.
Beck came with Jade, with their own baby. It would be Cat's first chance of seeing their baby as when Jade had it, she was too pregnant to fly. She couldn't wait to see them both. Beck was waiting in the waiting room.
"I'll get Beck to phone Robbie, okay?" Cat nodded feebly. Jade quickly ran out and told Beck, then went back to Cat. After another half hour or so, Cat's baby finally arrived. She sighed in relief as she heard the baby's tiny cries.
"Is it a boy or a girl?" Jade asked the doctor, taking a quick peek at the baby.
"It's a healthy, eight pound baby girl!" Jade smiled at Cat as the doctor announced it, taking the baby girl off of the doctor and passing her to Cat.
"Ahh!" Cat cooed. "She's perfect."
"Did you and Robbie decide on a name yet?" Jade asked her. Cat shook her head. "Have you got any in mind?" Cat nodded this time, smiling down at her little bundle.
"I think Aubrey, or maybe Lola Rose," Jade nodded, liking her suggestions. "I'll have to ask Robbie though,"
Robbie rushed through the door the next morning, his suit askew and his hair all messed up. "Robbie," Jade greeted, smiling.
"Oh, hiya Jade," Robbie said. "I can't believe I missed it." Robbie said, clearly upset. Jade shook her head.
"She was fine. Your baby's in the incubator at the end of Cat's bed."
"A girl?" Robbie said, mesmerized. Jade nodded, standing up once again to look at her.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Jade whispered. "You can pick her up, you know. She's awake." Jade gently lifted her out of her little bed and rested her in Robbie's arms.
"She looks so breakable, though." Jade laughed.
"She won't break. I've picked her up. Cat's held her. Even Beck. She won't break." It was lucky that Robbie was not the jealous type. He was very happy that everyone was cooing over his baby. He loved the fact that she was so loved already.
"I'm so happy that you came here to help Cat. I couldn't get back, my boss wouldn't let me leave early and everything…"
"You're only supporting your family." Jade said. She stepped back and left the happy family to have some privacy.
After Beck and Jade went home, Cat and Robbie got settled at home. They got into a routine and their baby - Aubrey - was a happy bubbly baby.
They went on to have another two children, Lori (after Angel) and little baby Mackenzie.
It wasn't easy for them. They faced so many hardships, the little red head and the ventriloquist. They overcame each and every one, but now? They're stronger than ever and they know everything will be okay. They thought their lives were over when they lost Angel, but now they realize it's just getting started.
A/N:
Two more chapters left…I hope this wasn't disappointing! (: Oh, if you want to know anything specific or have anything in the Bade/Tandre last chapter just leave me a message! :)