Author's Note: My apologies for taking so long to get back to this story. It's been crazy busy around here. Biggest news is I bought a house, so it's been a lot of paperwork and phone calls, but hopefully soon I can call this place home for real. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the latest chapter. Thank you to all who are reading and still reviewing. It really does mean a lot to me.
Chapter 49
"Hey, Severide, Mary Alice is on the phone for you," Chief Boden called into the truck bay.
Kelly pitched his cards on the table and rose from his seat at the Squad table. As he walked across the bay and toward the office, he wondered if everyone was all right at home. Parker had been feeling nauseated, so she had called off of work. If Mary Alice was calling, something was up. He took the phone from Connie's outstretched hand. He thanked her.
"Mary Alice?"
"Kelly, I hate to bother you while you're on shift but-"
"-It's okay. What's going on? Are all of you all right?"
"I'm ok, and so is Philip. Park's water broke about an hour ago. Pains are 3 minutes apart."
"Did you call 911?" he asked.
"I'm calling you. You can get them here faster than if I call."
He smiled and tried to hide a chuckle. Only Mary Alice would think he was faster at dispatching than 911. "Ok, I'll handle it. We'll be there soon."
"Thanks, Kelly. I'll see you soon."
"We'll be there soon," he promised as he hung up the phone.
Boden looked at him. "Everything all right?"
He ran his hand over his face. "Parker's water broke. Pains are 3 minutes apart. Mary Alice called to let me know. I asked her if she called 911. She said she called me."
Boden laughed. "Mary Alice is something else. I wish she was my Grandma."
"Everyone wishes she was their Grandma."
"Round everyone up and get over there. Parker needs to get to the hospital."
"Thanks, Chief."
"Kelly?"
Kelly turned.
"Take the rest of shift off. I'll fill in as acting Lieutenant."
"Thanks Chief. Appreciate it."
Kelly jumped out of the squad before Joe had put it in Park. He ran up the sidewalk as Mary Alice opened the front door.
"Where is she?" he asked.
"In the living room on the couch."
He made his way through the house to the living room. Parker was on the couch, shifting uncomfortably. He bent down.
"Looks like it's time to go to the hospital."
She looked at him. "Here you are, coming to my rescue again."
"Pleasure to do so, Babe. Let's go have this baby shall we?"
He helped her into a sitting position, then helped her stand up and get on the gurney. Jimmy took her vitals and radioed them to the hospital.
"Grandma? Philip?"
"They can ride with Chief."
"Thank you, Kelly. I didn't think any of this out."
He picked up her hospital bag. "You did. You had this all packed and ready to go."
"Of course I did."
"You ready to go Mrs. Severide?"
"Yes, Jimmy. Let's go have a baby."
"History repeats itself," Parker said when she was admitted to the birthing suite.
She shifted in bed again, and looked over at Kelly who was looking out the window. He turned around and looked at her.
"You okay?"
She nodded. "I just can't get comfortable."
"You want me to rub your back?"
"No, it doesn't hurt."
She got out of bed and walked over to him. He slipped his arms around her.
"Seems like just yesterday we were doing this and waiting for Philip to make his arrival."
"Hard to believe it was five years ago."
She leaned against him.
"Park?"
"Humm?"
"Let's not wait another five years for the next one."
"You want another one?"
"One more. Is that ok with you?"
"Never really thought about it. But if you want one more, we can have one more."
"Really?" he asked as his hands made his way to her belly. He patted gently.
"Really."
"Thanks, Park."
"Welcome."
She moved away from him.
"You okay?"
"I need to walk a bit."
"You want me to go get Mary Alice?"
"Would you?"
"Of course I will."
He kissed the top of her head and started for the door.
