Chapter 37
8 months later…
Elisa was sleeping when she felt something wet go down her leg. Then she felt excruiating pain. "It's time."
"Jason, wake up," she said shaking him.
"What is it?" he asked mumbling.
"I think it's time. I think my water broke."
Jason shot out of bed and put on his shoes. "Are you sure?"
"I'm-"
Suddenly a wave of pain swept over Elisa. She cried out. "I'm sure."
He got Elisa out of bed and went to the door.
"Wait we forgot the bag," Elisa said.
"No, it's in the car. I put it in there before I go to bed every night just in case."
"Oh," Elisa said.
Elisa felt another contraction coming and bowed over in pain. "This hurts."
"We're going to get you there," said Jason.
It seemed like they caught every red light there was. "You have got to be kidding me," Jason thought.
They finally made it to the hospital. "My wife needs a doctor," Jason said as he escorted Elisa to a wheelchair.
The nurse came. "What's your name?"
"My wife is going into labor," said Jason slightly annoyed.
"It's okay, Jas. I'm good right now." She turned to the nurse. "Elisa Canmore. My doctor is Dr. Peters."
"We'll take care of you." The nurse wheeled Elisa to the maternity ward.
Jason called Elisa's family and his siblings. They all came to see the event.
It was now time for Elisa to push.
"Elisa, it's time to start pushing," Dr. Peters said. Dr. Peters gave her instructions on how to position her body.
Elisa maneuvered herself and started to push. She was in so much pain and Jason felt helpless. He couldn't do anything for her but hold her hand.
After it was all over, they could hear the baby crying. It was the most beautiful sound either one of them had heard.
The nurse cleaned the baby up. "Congratulations, you have a beautiful baby girl."
The nurse handed Elisa the baby. "Hi sweetheart. I'm your mama." The baby looked like Elisa.
Jason kissed Elisa on the temple and then kissed the baby. "I'm proud of you," he told Elisa.
Tears were in her eyes. "Look at her. Look at what we did. Our little miracle."
"She is," said Jason.
Elisa placed the baby in his arms. Jason was happy. This bundle of joy was his. She was his legacy and he vowed to protect her and her mother.
"Hi. I'm your dad. You look just like your mother. Want to know what that means? You're not dating until you are 30 years old. No, make that 35."
Elisa laughed. "Your daddy is just joking."
"No I'm not," Jason said.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there. What should we call her?" asked Elisa.
"How about Katelyn?" asked Jason.
"I liked that. How does this sound? Katelyn Elizabeth Canmore."
"It's perfect. We can call her Katie or Lizzie for short."
"Let's bring everybody in. I think they're anxious," said Elisa.
Members of the family poured in and looked at the baby. They commented on how much the baby looked like Elisa.
"Jason, you may have a heart breaker on your hands," Derek teased.
"Don't remind me," Jason responded.
"Well, she'll have her cousin to look out for her," said Maggie.
After everybody left, Elisa fell asleep and Jason picked up Katelyn.
"Hi Katie. I love you so much. You are the best part of your mom and me. We will do everything we can to protect you. We will always love you. Good night my angel."
Jason put his daughter down. This was it. This was the life he dreamed of but never thought he could have. He had lived a life filled with anger but now he had a family. He would always be grateful to Elisa. She made him want to change and become a better person. She had blessed him with a child.
He couldn't have asked for a better life. The guardian and the hunter found each other and would spend the rest of their lives making each other happy.
THE END
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