Eli froze for moments, and felt the cold shiver running through her back. She swallowed and looked at Kate who stood there smiling at her. She tried to stay calm as she spoke, "You're here to kill me? Or deliver me to authorities?"

Kate shook her head, "I would never hurt you, Eloise."

Eli shrugged, "You intend to hurt my husband. That means you will hurt me."

Kate frowned, "You married Raymond?"

Eli breathed in sharply, "Yeah. I'm amazed you haven't known that already."

Kate nodded to Eli's abdomen, "And that baby is his?"

Eloise felt sudden panic, and moved her hands to cover her belly, "What do you want from me, Kate? Why are you here?"

Kate's expression softened, "I've known you for more than fifteen years, Eloise. I was always there for you, when your HUSBAND sent your parents to one of his deadly missions. I loved you. I always considered you the daughter I never had."

Eloise rested a hand on the bed behind her to support her shaking body, "You know my feeling was mutual."

Kate nodded, "I never doubted it, my girl. And I still care for you. I don't want you to get hurt. Nor your baby."

Eli shrugged, "I'm afraid I can't get your point."

Kate approached her slowly, "You should go, Eloise. You should leave Raymond."

Eli scowled, "Didn't you get it?! I'm married to him. I carry his name AND his baby."

Kate nodded, "This is best for you and for your baby. Raymond will hurt you eventually, and his baby. He's like fire. He burns everything and everyone near from him."

Eli shook her head, "He loves me. He would never hurt me. He will protect me, even from himself."

Kate stepped closer, "You have to leave, Michael. You know you should. Stop being stubborn like your mother."

Eli stood firmly, "I'm not leaving my husband, Katherine. Deal with it."

And she walked steadily towards the door. She opened it and turned to Kate, "And I'm Reddington, now."

She slapped the door, and looked angrily to Ian, "You. This is your last day with me."

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Eloise answered her phone fast, "Raymond. Are you okay? I tried to call you several times."

She heard his answer, "I'm sorry, Eli. I was busy. We were busy . We still can't retrieve Kate."

She hesitated, "Well, if you answered me, I would have made your mission easier."

He asked annoyed, "What's that supposed to mean?"

She sighed, "She was with me at the hospital, Raymond."

He snapped, "What happened? Did she hurt you? And where the hell were your guards?"

She replied, "Easy, Raymond. I'm fine. She just talked to me. She wanted to turn me against you."

She heard his heavy breath, so she tried to sound quiet, "She can't hurt us, Raymond. We're strong together. We're going to be fine. Our girl will too."

She heard his tight voice, "I'll talk to Baz. Your security team will be changed."

She sighed, "I already talked to him. Zack was waiting in the car. If it was anybody's fault, it's Ian's. He was waiting just outside the room, and he didn't recognize Kate."

Red confirmed, "And he will be punished for that, Eloise. I promise."

She swallowed, "I'm sorry, Red."

He replied, "I'M sorry, my love. He was careless and put you and my baby in extreme danger. She could have hurt you, Eli. I could have lost you and my baby girl now."

She sighed, "I know. I was so scared, but I don't think she wanted to hurt me. At least it wasn't her intention that time."

He said in a cold tone, "I'm not taking any risks, Eloise. Especially when my family is involved."

She sighed, "What about you? How was your day?"

He sighed, "Still one step behind."

She chewed inside her cheek, "You're going to find a way, Raymond. I know you will."

She could hear his smile, "Thank you for believing in me, sweetheart. I love you."

She smiled, "I love you too."

They hung up and she put her phone down, then lied on her bed rubbing her abdomen slowly, "You're going to be okay, baby. Your dad is taking care of us. We will be fine."

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Eloise put the pot on the cooker and covered it carefully, before jumping startled. She felt the strong arms embracing her waist and raising her off the ground. She gasped and turned her face to meet a playful kiss on her lips. She laughed when she met the beloved green eyes, "You scared me."

Red put her down and turned her to face him, "What are you doing in the kitchen?"

She embraced his neck and shrugged seductively, "Cooking for my husband. Like any good wife would do."

He pulled her closer to him, "And where's Mrs. Jones?"

She moved her face closer to his, "I told her to go to her room and have some rest. We walked for hours during our shopping tour for your baby. Besides, I wanted to cook you dinner."

He touched her hair concerned, "If Pamela is exhausted, you must be too, Eloise. You're the one who should rest."

She frowned annoyed, "I'm not crippled, Raymond. I'm pregnant. And the doctor said I can do my domestic work very normally."

His lips curled, "Does that include taking care of your husband?"

She chuckled, "I'M taking care of him right now, playboy."

He chuckled and rested his forehead to hers, "How was the shopping?"

She closed her eyes, "As you said, exhausting."

He rubbed her back gently, "You know you didn't have to go yourself. I could have brought you all you needed to here."

She locked her eyes to his, "I enjoyed it, Red. It was wonderful to buy petite clothing for our little girl."

He raised an eyebrow, then shook his head, "YOU are amazing, my love."

She smiled, and he moved to walk her out of the kitchen, she asked him, "Any progress yet? Regarding Kate?"

He sighed, "We've met today. For a few minutes in a small cave far in the woods."

She encouraged him to go on, "And?"

He shrugged as he sat with her on a sofa, "She doesn't accept peace, Eloise. We won't coexist. One of us must die."

Her body shivered and she swallowed, "How did that end?"

He caressed her thigh withhis fingers, "We had a new player. Someone else was there and shot us, and she ran away."

She looked at him amazed, "Someone? Who?"

He shook his head, "I don't know yet. But I'll figure it out soon."

She nodded silently, so he held her hand and squeezed it gently, "So, how is the new guy?"

She nodded, "He's amazing. He's much better and clever than Ian. And he looks much younger and smarter too."

Red cocked his head and looked at her amazed, "Does he?"

She nodded,"Yes. They thought he was my husband today in the shops."

Red frowned, "Are you flirting with my employee, Eloise?"

She laughed, "Well, Andrew is definitely the best looking man of yours, Raymond."

He shrugged, "Then I should kill him for catching my wife's eyes. And maybe kill Baz too for suggesting him."

She hit his shoulder playfully, "Don't be childish. I'm your wife. You own all of me."

He smiled suggestively, "Then why don't we jump into a quickie, until dinner is ready."

She laughed, "I don't think I can jump into anything. I can barely walk."

He laughed, and lowered to put an arm behind her knees and carried her bridal style, "I can carry you."

And they both laughed as he headed to their room.

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Eloise moaned suddenly, that Red jolted sitting and asked her worried, "You're okay?"

She sighed and patted his hand, "I'm fine, baby. It's just your daughter. She decided to play some kickboxing."

He looked at her tired body as she laid almost sitting with her back supported by a few pillows. He moved a tress behind her ear, "You're going to be okay, Eli. You and our baby. You only need to hold on for one more week."

She shook her head bitterly, "I'm tired of being in bed 24/7. I've been lying down like this for three weeks. Since I got that damn bleeding."

He caressed her belly softly, "I know, my love. But this is for your safety and the baby's. The doctor could hardly protect you from the preterm labour. You don't want Emma to be born unhealthy or incomplete."

She nodded, "I understand, Raymond. But lying down all the day really sucks. I'm not even lying down as normal people do."

He smiled, "That's normal for a pregnant woman, Eloise. You can't lie on your back."

She had a deep breath and asked him with extreme worry, "What if I didn't go through that week? What if bleeding happens again?"

He held her hand to assure her, "You don't have to worry, Eli. You have a private clinic with a complete staff and all required equipments ready to receive you and the baby in worst circumstances. It's only five minutes from here."

She bit her lip, "What if you were away? You've traveled a lot the last couple of months."

He rested his head to the headboard, "I'm sorry I was away, when the baby threatened to come out, Eli. Kate is really intent and... unstable. She knows everything about me. She fights with all her powers."

Her eyes filled with tears, "She wants to destroy you, Raymond. Please, you have to stop her."

His eye flinched, "She made me lose most of my resources. She's after the task force. She's ruining all my deals. She's crippling us, Eloise. But I'm doing my best. For you, and for Emma. I'll never let her hurt you."

She entwined her fingers with his, "What if you were away when I get into labour? I want you with me, when Emma comes out. I want the doctor to deliver her to her father."

He embraced her shoulders tightly, "I'll do my best, sweetheart. I promise you. I want this as much as you do, even more."

She rested her head to his shoulder, and closed her eyes praying for her family.

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Eli curled in her bed and yelled in pain, "Pamela. Pam."

The door was opened and the old lady rushed in, "Eloise, are you all right?"

Eli cried, "I think I'm in labour. I have sever contractions."

Pam nodded, "I'll tell Zack to get ready, and come to help you get dressed."

Pam got out for a few moments and came back to help Eli, who moved slowly because of the pain. Pam supported her until she sat on the edge of the bed. Eloise panted, "Call Baz. Tell him to activate the security protocols around the clinic. And call my husband. I want him there with me."

Pam brought a small bag from the cupboard, "I told Zack to call Baz. But he told me Baz went for a mission with Mr. Reddington. Andrew will take care of everything. And we're going to call your husband on our way to the clinic. Tell me. Those contractions, how frequent are they?"

Eli walked out with her, holding her abdomen cautiously, "Every six or seven minutes."

They saw Andrew standing by the door. He took the bag and opened the door for them, "Everything is in motion. The whole medical team will be waiting for us, before we reach them."

Eli shook her head nervously, "Raymond. I need to call my husband. I want him to be there with me."

Andrew opened the back door of the car for her, "I've already called him. He's not far from here. He's taking care of some issues and will be here asap."

They got to the secured clinic in less than ten minutes. When they got inside, nurses prepared her for labour and her physician examined her to proclaim the baby was in transverse position and normal labour would be impossible especially with her narrow pelvic outlet.

Eli panicked and looked at him with wide eyes, "I'm not doing it. I want to wait for my husband."

The doctor looked at her amazed, "We can't wait, Mrs. Reddington. Your cervix is already dilated and your uterus is pushing the baby out. You will be exposing your baby to a great risk if we don't do the operation now."

Eli shook her head and cried hysterically, "I want my husband. Please. Try to reach him. I can't do it without him."

He held her hand kindly, "I'll tell them to call him. And I'm sure he would be here soon. You need to relax and let us do our job. For your baby, Eloise. You got that?"

She sniffed and nodded trying to hold her tears, "Yes. I got it... Do your job. I want my baby safe. I can do it."

He smiled and looked at one of the nurses giving her a nod to start.

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Eloise opened her eyes slowly, and met the most beautiful scene she's ever seen. Her husband sat beside her on the bed facing her and holding their baby in his arms. She whispered, "You came."

He smiled at her and nodded, "I came ten minutes after you've gone into surgery. I'm sorry I couldn't make it earlier. But I delivered Emma from the nurse as I promised."

She smiled and tried to sit up carefully, "How does she look?"

Red helped her to sit with one hand, then handed her the baby, "As beautiful as her mother."

She looked at her baby girl for the first time, and felt the tears threatening to fall, "Oh, Raymond. She's so beautiful. She has your eyes."

His smile widened, "And your hair."

She smiled, "OUR hair, Raymond. We're both blonde."

He cocked his head and watched them intently. She caressed the baby's face lightly, and felt his fingers on her cheek, "Thank you, Eloise. You gave me the most precious gift I've ever had. This scene, by my eyes is... priceless."

She put her hand on his thigh, "Thank YOU, Raymond. I never thought I would have my own baby."

He smiled and took her palm to his lips. She moved her fingers to his cheek, "Tell me. What happened with Kate? And where did you send Baz?"

His grim face told her there was bad news. He had a deep breath and rubbed her thigh gently, "Kate was trapped. My men and the task force surrounded her. She wanted me to shot her but..."

He bit inside his lip and shrugged, "I couldn't. She jumped off the bridge and drowned."

Eli gasped horrified, so he squeezed her thigh, "I'm sorry, Eloise. I hate to tell you that now, but she's shot Baz."

She raised her hand to her mouth to prevent the scream from getting out. Her eyes got tearful and she whispered, "Is he...?"

Red sighed, "He's in the hospital. Fighting for his life. I couldn't leave you alone and go to him."

She shook her head barely holding her tears, "I'm sorry, Raymond. You had a rough day."

He nodded quietly, "I did. But here we are. Together, with our baby, eventually. That's a wonderful ending for such sad events."

She held his hand firmly, "That's a new start, Raymond. For our little and happy family."

He smiled and nodded whispering, "I love you. Both of you."

She smiled, "We both love you too, Raymond. Forever and always. "

And that's an end, for now. I hope you're satisfied with how things went between this couple. Thank you for reading and commenting. All reviews and follows are much appreciated. See you with season 5.