Chapter 61

Mercedes was very excited when she and Aaron were released from the hospital a few days later. She was happy to take him home. Plus, she missed her little girl very much. And as soon as Mercedes and Colby arrived at home with Aaron, Mercedes picked up her daughter and gave her a big hug and a kiss.

Mercedes and Colby were happy to take on the new journey of being parents to two children instead of one. It was a little rough at first. That was expected with a new baby.

However, three months later, Mercedes was in Orlando, Florida. She was there because that was where Becky and Fergal still lived since their days at NXT. Their families of their parents, siblings, and such were back in Ireland. But when they were both out of NXT and on the main roster, they saw no need to leave Orlando. They loved the city and they loved being close to the WWE Performance Center. The two both still went back and trained with the current and rising stars of NXT.

Mercedes was in Orlando at that very moment, because Becky had wanted her to be there when she gave birth to her own child. Mercedes was happy to go. Even if it was at a moment's notice. Which it was. Mercedes had been at home in Davenport with Evelyn and Aaron. She had made arrangements with her in-laws to take care of Evelyn and Aaron for her when she was to go to Orlando. Mercedes would miss them. But she thought it was better to leave them behind so she could get to Becky quicker than have them with her.

Mercedes received the call from Becky on the morning of the 27th of October. She then booked a flight to Orlando and packed up a bag for herself. She didn't need to pack a bag at all for Evelyn and Aaron when they were to go their grandparents' house. No, her in-laws would grab what they needed for the kids later, because they had a key to Mercedes's and Colby's house.

Mercedes arrived in Orlando in the late afternoon. She took a cab from the airport to Becky and Fergal's house. Becky had decided she wanted to do a homebirth. Fergal had no objections to his wife.

"Mercedes is here, love," Fergal said as he walked into the living room with her.

"Yay," Becky replied.

Mercedes smiled. She quickly went over to her friend. Becky was lying on the sofa. Mercedes took a seat on the edge of the sofa next to her and hugged her.

"Thank you so much for coming," Becky said.

"You asked me to be here and I am," Mercedes replied. She pulled back and looked at her friend. "Even if I am away from my babies."

"Well, your goddaughter will be here soon."

"I can't wait."

Becky smiled. She hugged her again. Mercedes hugged her tightly. She was very happy to be there with her friend. And she was very happy that Becky and Fergal had named her their daughter's godmother. However, Becky did not forget her other best friends. Her daughter would be named Ashley Pamula Devitt. Fergal had loved the idea too.

Becky progressed very well through her labor. But she eventually moved up-stairs to her and Fergal's bedroom, because she was really feeling the contractions and that was where she had decided to give birth to their daughter.

"How's she doing?" Colby asked as he was on the phone with Mercedes. He had just left the arena for the Raw event that had been that night. He was on his way to the next destination for what would be the city Monday Night Raw would take place.

"She's doing great," Mercedes replied. "The contractions are getting closer and closer together. I don't think it'll be too much longer."

"That's good. I talked to my mom an hour ago. She said the kids are doing fine. Well, Aaron is perfectly fine. He knows who Grandma and Grandpa are with both Mommy and Daddy being away. But Evie misses us."

"I know. I talked to her after she put them both to bed. She wanted to give me an update and see how Becky was. Everything is great."

"Great. I miss you most of all, though."

"I miss you too, baby," Mercedes replied. "But we'll be together soon. And then the kids and I will be traveling with you again."

Mercedes had continued to travel with Colby on the road. But when October hit, Mercedes pulled back and stayed at home with the kids. She wanted to be at home so it was easier to fly to Orlando for Becky when she went to labor. Becky entered her 36th week of her pregnancy on October 2. Mercedes knew that Baby Ashley could come early or later. Ashley was coming early, but only by a few days.

"I can't wait," Colby said. "I also can't wait to see pictures of that baby girl once she is born. She'll be beautiful, though."

"Yes, she will," Mercedes replied. "Our future daughter-in-law."

Colby chuckled.

The two continued to talk for a few more minutes before saying good-bye. Mercedes was both happy and sad after the call. She was happy because she had gotten to talk with her husband. But she was sad, because they were not together.

Mercedes went up-stairs to Becky and Fergal's bedroom. She had been in the living room talking with Colby on the phone.

When Mercedes entered the room a minute later, Becky laid on the bed on her side. She was feeling the contractions a lot more. Fergal was on his knees at the side of the bed. Becky held on tight to his right hand with both of hers. His left hand stroked her face. He talked to her, soothing her.

Mercedes smiled. That had been Colby with her both times she was in labor with Evelyn and Aaron.

"You're all right, sweetheart," Fergal said. "Just hold on tight."

"Let me check your dilation again, Becky," The midwife said.

Becky turned onto her back, letting go on her husband's hand. Fergal stood up and she the midwife checked Becky's dilation.

"We're fully at ten centimeters," The midwife said. "Let's things ready," She said to an assistant midwife.

Mercedes walked over to the side of the bed where Fergal stood.

"Mer," Becky said.

"I'll be right here with you, hun," Mercedes replied. "I talked to my husband so I am very happy. But now I am happy to be by your side to watch you bring your daughter, my goddaughter, into the world. Plus, my future daughter-in-law."

Becky laughed.

A minute later, Mercedes and Fergal were both on opposite sides of Becky. With her husband and one of her best friends by her side, Becky was ready to bring her own daughter into the world. And that was what she did.

"Hello, my beautiful little Lass Kicker," Becky said as she held her daughter for the first time.

"And our demon princess," Fergal commented.

Mercedes chuckled. She watched as her friends shared that special moment with each other of holding and seeing their child for the first time. She smiled knowing how wonderful she had felt when she held both Evelyn and Aaron for the first time. It brought tears to her eyes. Not because she was sad. But because it was so beautiful: a new mother and father with their child.

"Do you want to take a few pictures?" Fergal asked.

"Yes," Becky said.

"Will you for us, Mercedes?" Fergal asked.

"Of course," Mercedes said.

"Why are you crying?" Becky asked.

"I'm so happy for you, Becks. It makes me think to when I had Evie and Aaron."

"Awe."

"Okay, but a few pictures."

"Will you use my phone?" Fergal asked.

"Yes. But then I want to take one or two with mine."

"Fine by me," Becky said.

Mercedes chuckled. She took Fergal's cell phone from him. She went into the camera and held the phone up. "Okay."

Fergal adjusted himself on the bed with Becky. He was in the perfect position.

"Okay. Ready?" Mercedes said.

"Ready," Becky and Fergal said.

"Okay, smile."

The two new parents both smiled.