The Next Day
Maggie woke up at 4:45 that next morning to feed Morgan and change her. Juliet woke up and said, "I got her."
"Mom, I appreciate all of your help, but I'm a mom now. I need to learn." Maggie said.
"You're right. I'm sorry. Have you called William and Laura yet?"
"I will ask Garrett when he wakes up. I don't know if he wants them to know now, or until we get home tomorrow."
"I feel so bad for him."
"Me too, mom. There's only so much I can do for him and I feel like I'm not doing enough."
Garrett heard them talking and heard what Maggie said. He got up and walked over to Maggie, "Are you serious?"
"About?" Maggie asked.
"You feel like you're not doing enough for me?"
"Yeah, I mean with your parents. I should encourage that like a good wife should."
"Maggie Grace, you are more than enough for me. It's their fault that they don't want to be in our precious baby girl's life. I love you so much. I cannot thank you enough."
Maggie had tears in her eyes during Garrett's speech as well as Juliet.
"So you're saying, you're officially part of the Spencer family?" Juliet asked.
"If you'll have me." Garrett said.
"Well… you are married to my daughter who just gave birth to our only grandchild for now, so yeah the deal is sealed."
Maggie smiled and went over to change Morgan and feed her.
"It's only 5 in the morning." Maggie groaned.
"I know. I bet you can't wait to get home." Juliet said.
"I can't. I've never been in a hospital before."
"You were a healthy kid, hope this one is too."
"If she's anything like you, she will be just fine."
"Thanks mom."
Juliet's phone went off. She walked over to her phone and saw a text from Shawn.
"Good morning, baby. How are you? How did Maggie and Garrett do last night with the baby? Do you guys want breakfast? Love you." Shawn texted.
"Hey guys, dad wants to know if you want breakfast." Juliet mentioned.
"Yeah, that would be great. I am actually going to watch some Netflix while I'm up." Maggie said.
"Ooh. I want to join." Garrett said.
"You're more than welcome. What time do you want people to start visiting us today?"
"How is 11ish?"
"Perfect. Mom can you let dad know that?"
"Absolutely." Juliet said.
"Good morning, Shawn. I am great. Maggie and Garrett did fantastic last night. They do want breakfast. And they told me to tell everyone who wants to visit to come at 11." Juliet texted.
"Ok. I texted dad. What are y'all going to watch?"
"Um…we were thinking The Office." Garrett said.
"Great suggestion, baby. While you're up, can you grab Morgan and the computer?" Maggie asked.
"Sure."
Garrett went over and got the computer and the charger and plugged it in for Maggie. After that, he went over and grabbed the tray to put the computer on. Finally he went over to Morgan and picked her up and brought her to Maggie.
"Hello, sweet baby." Maggie cooed.
Garrett sat down next to Maggie on the bed and kissed Morgan's head.
"You know, daddy loves his baby girl right?" Garrett asked.
"Of course. I believe this baby girl loves her daddy too."
Juliet smiled.
"You know, I remember sitting in the bed with Maggie when she was that age. Shawn was so excited she was a girl." Juliet reminisced.
"Were you happy?" Maggie asked.
"Of course. I thought we were going to be stuck with boys. But we got girls back to back. Then there was Trey."
"Did you really want 6 kids?"
"Honestly, I didn't want kids period. But as soon as I saw your dad, I knew I was going to marry him and have his children."
"Did dad want kids?"
"Not when I first met him. He was young. The idea of kids grew on us both, so we agreed to have a shot at it. Then we had two more that weren't exactly planned, but we don't love them any less. If that wouldn't have happened, you wouldn't be here."
"Wow, you guys have done everything together haven't you guys?"
"Yeah. I love your dad so much. Even after all these years, he gives me that crooked smile that he does and he still takes my breath away."
"You do have the perfect marriage, mom."
"It may seem like it, but we don't. We've been through so many obstacles, especially when my father was alive."
"What happened?"
"Grandpa killed him."
"You're kidding."
"Nope. Frank came up to the station and found out I filed a restraining order and he slapped me in front of your father and Uncle Lassie."
"What did Uncle Lassie do?"
"He was pissed of course, but dad took me home, so I don't know."
"How did grandpa find out?"
"Your dad."
"You have the Spencers on your side momma."
"Yeah I do."
20 Minutes Later
Shawn walked into the hospital with 4 dozen donuts and walked up to the nurse's station with them.
"Good morning, ladies." Shawn greeted.
"Good morning." a nurse replied.
"I got you guys some breakfast. Just a little thank you for what you do, especially watching my first girl have her first girl."
"Thank you so much."
"Shawn."
"You're Maggie's dad."
"Yes I am. How did she do last night?"
"All is well, I checked on them this morning early."
"Good. How was my wife?"
"Knocked out on the couch."
"I bet her back hurts."
The nurse smiled.
"Well you guys have a great day."
"Thank you Shawn. You too."
Shawn walked past them and went to Maggie's room.
Shawn knocked on the door and walked in.
"Good morning." Shawn whispered.
Maggie looked up at Shawn and said, "Mom's sleeping."
"I see that. I'm going to wake her up."
Shawn went over to Juliet and kissed her.
"Stop, I'm married." Juliet married.
"Really? I wonder to who." Shawn joked.
Juliet woke up and smiled at Shawn.
"Hey, husband." Juliet whispered.
"Hey, wife. How are you?" Shawn asked.
"Good. Did you bring breakfast?"
"Yeah. I have some donuts over there."
"Did you bring the nurses any?"
"Yeah. 4 dozen."
"Shawn, that's a lot."
"I know, they deserve it. Especially taking care of our girl."
"You're the sweetest man ever."
"I try. How long have they been up?"
"Not long. Maybe 45 minutes."
"How's Morgan?"
"Great. Woke up every 3 hours, but wanted food."
"How are the new parents?"
Juliet looked at Garrett and Maggie on the bed and Maggie holding Morgan with Garrett's arm wrapped around them.
"I think it's safe to say, that they are great." Juliet said.
Shawn took out his phone and took a picture of Maggie and Garrett.
Maggie got up and handed Morgan to Garrett. She walked over to Shawn and hugged him.
"Hey sweet girl." Shawn said.
"Hey daddy." Maggie said.
"How are you feeling?"
"Sore, but it was worth it. She's the best baby."
"I can't believe you are a mom now. I remember holding you for the first time."
"Mom told me that."
"What else did she say?"
"She said that she didn't see kids in her future until she saw you and knew she was going to marry you and have your children."
"Baby, you said that?"
"Yeah. I meant it too." Juliet said.
"I know. Look where we are now. We are grandparents."
"I know, I love it. It still feels weird though."
"Dad, you know mom also said that you still take her breath away." Maggie mentioned.
Shawn walked over to Juliet and pulled her up to eye-level.
"Juliet Lynn, I love you so much. I don't ever want to do life without you. You make my world go around." Shawn said.
"I love you too, Shawn."
Morgan started crying.
Garrett got up and changed her and then brought her over to Shawn.
"Does grandpa want to hold his granddaughter?" Garrett asked.
"You know that's right." Shawn said.
Garrett handed Morgan over to Shawn and Shawn sat down next to Juliet on the couch.
"Should we let people know we had our baby?" Garrett asked.
"Yeah. I think 11 o'clock is a long time. It's almost 6, now. I'm sure my grandpa and grandma are up." Maggie said.
"You wanna call them?"
"Yeah."
Maggie grabbed her phone off of the charger and called Maddie.
"Hello?" Maddie asked.
"Hey grandma, what are you guys doing?" Maggie asked.
"Eating breakfast. What are you doing up this early?"
"Actually we have someone you would love to meet."
"Maggie, she's here?"
"Yeah she is. She looks just like mom."
"I see the O'Hara is very strong with this one."
"Oh yeah. 100 percent."
"Where is your father?"
"Right here."
"Put him on."
Maggie handed Shawn the phone, "Dad, your mother wants to talk to you."
Shawn grabbed the phone, "Hey mom."
"Hey Shawn, what are you doing?" Maddie asked.
"I'm holding the baby, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. Why didn't you tell me the baby was born last night?"
"It was almost midnight."
"Shawn, you know we would do anything for you and your family."
"Thanks mom, but Maggie wanted some alone time."
"I get that. We should be up there around 9."
"Ok, sounds good."
"Love you, Goose."
"Love you too, mom."
Shawn hung up the phone and handed it back to Maggie.
"What did grandma want?" Maggie asked.
"Just being nosy." Shawn said.
"What time are they going to be here?"
"9. Ok. Let me get dressed. Garrett can you help me please?"
"Sure." Garrett said.
Garrett and Maggie closed the dividing curtain and Garrett helped Maggie get her sweatpants and one of Garrett's baseball shirts on.
"Makeup or no?" Maggie asked.
"You just had a baby." Garrett said.
"But there are going to be pictures taken."
"You know you don't need it, but if you feel comfortable then go ahead."
"You're the best."
"I try."
Garrett got dressed and then went and brushed his teeth.
The couple came from behind the curtain and Maggie said, "Mom, do you want to go home and shower?"
"What time is it?" Juliet asked.
"7:45. You have plenty of time. Nothing will happen while you're gone."
"Ok. Call Aunt Karen and Uncle Lassie while I'm gone. Are your brothers still in town?"
Maggie nodded.
"Call them too."
"Ok. Bye. Love you!" Maggie said.
"Love you too."
Shawn went up to Juliet and said, "Hey, go to the store, grab Maggie a present or two."
"Why?" Juliet whispered.
Shawn pulled Juliet out into the hallway, "She just wants a few pieces of chocolate, ok? She also wants a blanket for Morgan."
"Ok. I found the outfit Maggie came home in. Do you want me to bring that and surprise her?"
"That would be fantastic."
"Ok. I love you. Watch the babies please."
"Babies?"
"Our babies."
"Oh ok. Love you too."
Shawn kissed Juliet and she walked to the elevator.
Shawn walked back into the room and said, "Call your Aunt Karen and Uncle Lassie."
"Now?" Maggie asked.
"Yes!"
Maggie took her phone out and called Karen at the station.
"Karen Vick." Karen answered.
"Hey Aunt Karen, it's Maggie."
"Hey Mags, what's up?"
"What are you doing in about 2 hours?"
"I have a briefing, what's going on?"
"We have someone you want to meet."
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah. She was born last night. I was exhausted, so I didn't want any visitors."
"What time was she born?"
"10:45."
"Who does she look like?"
"My mom, surprisingly."
"That is one O'Hara baby then."
"Yeah. Where is Uncle Lassie?"
"At his desk. I can call him in here."
"Can you do that for me?"
"Absolutely."
Karen put Maggie on 'HOLD' and called Lassiter in the office.
Lassiter walked into Karen's office and sat down.
Karen took Maggie off 'HOLD', "Go ahead Maggie."
"Uncle Lassie, we have someone for you to meet."
"Who?"
"My daughter. She was born last night."
"Who does she look like?"
"My mom."
"Thank God, it's not your father, I'm sure Shawn would teach the baby to aggravate me."
"I still aggravated you."
"Yeah, but you were cute. Shawn is just Shawn."
"True. How about you guys come up here in about 2 hours?"
"Sounds good to me. Karen will have to push the briefing back a little bit, that's not a big deal."
"Ok. I will see you guys later."
"Bye Maggie."
Maggie hung up the phone, "Dad, can you call the boys? I'm exhausted."
"Yeah, of course. Take a nap." Shawn said.
Shawn called Maggie's brothers and put them on a conference call and told them that Maggie had the baby last night and to come up there around lunch time.
"Ok that's done." Shawn said.
"Shhh." Garrett said.
"What?"
Garrett pointed to Maggie and Morgan sleeping.
Shawn went around the bed and took a picture of his daughter and granddaughter.
45 minutes later, Juliet walked back into the hospital room and said, "Baby."
"Shhhh." Shawn said.
Juliet raised her eyebrow.
"The kids are sleeping." Shawn whispered.
"Oh."
Juliet saw all three of them sleeping in the same bed.
Around 9 o'clock Henry and Maddie knocked on the door and walked in.
"Hey guys." Juliet whispered.
"Hey. How long have they been out?" Henry asked.
"Over an hour. They should be up any minute now."
Morgan heard voices and started crying.
Maggie shot open her eyes and looked at Morgan.
"Hey pretty girl, what's wrong? You hungry?" Maggie whispered.
Maggie elbowed Garrett and told him to fix a bottle.
Garrett got up and fixed Morgan's bottle.
Maggie looked up and saw her grandparents.
"Hey guys!" Maggie said.
"Hey Maggie. How are you feeling?" Maddie asked.
"Sore, tired, and happy."
"She has that Spencer sparkle in her blue eyes."
"She does, doesn't she?"
"She has Garrett's nose."
"Is that a bad thing?" Garrett asked.
"Not at all, sweetie. You have a cute nose." Maggie said.
"Thanks, babe."
Maggie smiled.
Garrett walked back over to Maggie and sat down in the bed with Maggie and gave Morgan the bottle.
"Do you guys want to hold her and feed her?" Maggie asked.
"Do you mind?" Henry asked.
"Not at all."
Henry got up and picked Morgan up and went over to Maddie and sat down next to her.
Maddie moved closer to Henry and looked at Morgan.
"How has she been?" Maddie asked.
"She's been great. Only fusses when she's hungry and needs to be changed." Maggie answered.
"Did you stay here last night, Juliet?"
"Yeah I did. I wanted to help Maggie out, but turns out she didn't need my help. She is one great mom." Juliet said.
"I've only been a mom for 11 hours." Maggie said.
"Do you think you've been a good mom?"
"I don't know."
There was a knock on the door and Lassiter and Karen walked in.
"Hey guys." Karen said.
Maggie sat up and said, "Hey guys. You're early."
"Of course, we wanted some baby cuddles."
"Uncle Lassie, would you like to hold her?"
"Do you mind?" Carlton asked.
"Nope."
Henry handed Morgan to Carlton and Carlton sat down in the chair next to Garrett.
"Maggie, she's beautiful. She looks just like you." Carlton said.
"Thank you, Uncle Lassie. She has the sparkle in her eye like dad does." Maggie said.
"Her eyes are crystal blue."
"Yeah, they're just like my mom's. I think she has more O'Hara in her than Spencer."
"Thank God." Carlton joked.
"Lassie, how can you not love this face." Shawn asked.
"Spencer don't push it." Carlton threatened.
"Carlton…" Juliet started.
Carlton looked at Juliet and mouthed 'Sorry'
"So, how's Marlowe?" Juliet asked.
"Busy. Brandon is out of control." Carlton explained.
"He's 23, what's wrong?"
"He dropped out of college, and now he wants to sell real estate."
"Let the boy sell real estate. Don't stop him. We didn't stop our kids from following their dreams."
"Did your kids drop out of college?"
"Well no…"
"Exactly. Lily is still living at home at 25, she has a boyfriend, he's super nice, but I don't think Lily will settle down."
"I'll call her later."
"Juliet, please don't do that."
"Why the hell not?"
"She's not your kid."
"I'm giving her advice, I was 25 once. I was married at 25, but I was 25."
"Ok."
15 minutes passed and William and Laura walked in.
"Hey guys." William said.
Maggie sat up with Morgan, "Hey guys. How are you?"
"Good, we wanted to come see little girl here."
"How did you find out?"
"I texted them. I hope you're not mad."
"Of course I'm not. I'm happy for you baby."
Laura went over to Maggie and saw Morgan sleeping.
"I am sorry, I can't be here." Laura said.
Laura walked out the room and Maggie's face fell.
Juliet walked out the room right behind Laura and brought her to the stairwell.
"What the hell was that?" Juliet yelled.
"What?" Laura asked.
"You came all the way here to say you can't be in the room right now in front of my daughter and your son, welcoming their baby girl into the world. Are you insane?"
"Juliet, you know I don't support this."
"I don't care. This is your son's daughter. I've never seen anybody act like this."
"She's not my granddaughter. I don't love them."
"I'm sorry?"
"You heard me. I don't love them."
Laura pushed past Juliet and walked out the stairwell and into the elevator.
Juliet walked back into the room with tears in her eyes.
"Babe, what's wrong?" Shawn asked.
"Come outside." Juliet said.
Shawn and Juliet went outside and Maggie handed the baby to Karen and went outside with them.
"Baby go back inside." Shawn said.
"No, this involves my husband. Talk." Maggie said.
"What happened?" Shawn asked.
"She doesn't love this baby. She doesn't love Garrett." Juliet summed up the conversation.
"She doesn't love him?"
"No. She doesn't support this. She said that she doesn't love them."
"Are you serious?" Maggie asked.
"Yeah…"
Maggie's eyes filled with tears.
"Go hug him Maggie and tell him that you love him." Juliet suggested.
Maggie nodded.
Maggie walked back inside and sat on the bed next to Garrett and got on his lap and kissed him.
"I love you so much. Don't you ever forget that." Maggie whispered.
"What's wrong?" Garrett asked.
"I think it's best to tell you tonight when we have some down time."
"I know what it is."
Garrett looked Maggie in the eyes and said, "It's over isn't it?"
"With me and you?" Maggie asked.
"No. My mom."
"How'd you know?"
"When she walked out of here."
"Can we talk about this later, in like an hour?"
Garrett nodded.
William walked up to Garrett and said Garrett said, "Please leave."
"Why?" William asked.
"I don't want you here."
"Son, I love you."
"I don't care. Your wife is downstairs waiting on you."
"Can I still see you?"
"Just leave."
William nodded and left. He walked out the door and saw Shawn and Juliet talking.
"Where you going?" Shawn asked.
"Garrett kicked me out." William said.
"I think he knows what happened."
"What did happen?"
"Laura doesn't love them."
"She said that?"
"Yes."
"Damn it."
"What?"
"She ruined this family."
"William go on. See you later."
William nodded and left the hospital.
Shawn and Juliet walked back in the room and said, "I think visiting hours are over for a few hours. I will call you guys when everything is calm."
Everyone nodded and left.
Garrett stood by the window holding Morgan, "I will always love you, baby girl. You don't have to worry about that."
Maggie caught the whole speech on video.
"Hey…" Maggie whispered.
Garrett turned around and smiled.
"Hi there. How are you?" Garrett asked.
"I've been better. How are you feeling?"
"Not great. Did you hear what I told Morgan?"
"Everyone did."
Garrett looked up and saw Shawn and Juliet smiling. He handed Morgan to Maggie and went up to Juliet and hugged her.
"I'm sorry." Juliet said.
"For what?" Garrett asked.
"For everything that happened today."
"You don't have to be sorry. It's her decision. She obviously doesn't love my family, so I don't want anything to do with her."
"You have us."
"I know and I am grateful."
Juliet smiled.
"Juliet has something to show us." Shawn butted in.
"What is that mom?" Maggie asked.
"I brought this from home."
Juliet went to her purse and pulled out the outfit Maggie came home from the hospital in.
"Maggie, we brought you home in this outfit. I thought you might want to bring Morgan home in it tomorrow."
"Mom you kept this for all these years?"
"Yeah. I thought you might want it for your first girl."
"Thank you for this guys." Garrett said.
"You're more than welcome. Now how does a nap sound?"
"Amazing!"
Maggie and Garrett got in bed and Shawn and Juliet sat on the couch with Morgan watching TV.
Morgan has been born. I think I'm going to have a big plot with Aaron next. See you soon!