Author: Sarah Y.
Title: What happened to forever? Part 8-9
Disclaimer: I don't own Roswell or any of the characters. If I did I would not be writing free fan fiction.
Rating: PG
Category: Michael and Maria
Summary: Michael, Maria, and Jimmy have all been captured by the FBI.
Part 8
(Michael's POV)
After what seemed like hours of torture, two guards threw me back into the white room. I had no idea how many days or weeks I had been there. When the guards threw me in the room I landed on the floor. I was in too much pain to even get up and make it to the small bed they had placed in the room. I wished that one of their experiments would just kill me. I could take the physical pain they inflicted. It's knowing that Maria and Jimmy are all alone out there with no one to protect them that makes me want to die. Knowing that one day Maria will move on and forget that I even exist is too much to bear.
I jumped when I heard the door to my prison open. Gloria walked in. "Michael I thought you would be interested in the visitor I had at my motel room today."
My ears perked up afraid that she was going to say her name. Maria's name shouldn't even be tainted coming off of her lips.
"It seems Maria figured out I wrote the note. She should have left it alone. I underestimated how much she loves you. Needless to say we have a new guest living in our facility."
I spoke. The words barely able to come from my throat, "but you said..."
"Come on Michael you didn't really think I'd keep my promise of leaving your family alone did you? By the way I hear your child is missing too. The authorities have no leads."
I used to torment myself for killing Pierce. It used to sicken me to know I was capable of murder. But with every fiber of my being I wanted nothing more than to kill Gloria for what she was doing to my family. I tried desperately to drag myself off the floor. But it was no use. All of their "examinations" had taken a toll on my body. I could no longer move any part of my body. I heard a small laugh come from Gloria's mouth as she left the room. It was the first sign of emotion that Gloria had shown since I was captured, her happiness from my misery.
(Back to Maria's POV)
I heard the door to my room open. Gloria walked in.
"Maria, you should have left it alone. It is your fault that you're here. Why would a human betray her own species and procreate with an alien? Well it doesn't matter. What's done is done."
The door opened again. "Guards take Maria and follow me."
For the first time in my life I was speechless. What good would it do to tell Gloria she was wrong about Michael being an alien? She lived with him for 5 years. She knew. And even if we ever escaped from this place the FBI wouldn't stop until they caught us. We would never be safe again.
Gloria led me down a long hallway filled with doors. She suddenly stopped at the last room and opened the door. I heard Gloria speak to someone in the room. "You have a visitor. Try and make her feel welcome. You'll be spending the rest of your lives together in this room."
My heart pounded. Part of me screamed with joy that it was Michael and I was finally going to see him again. But then I prayed with all my heart that it wasn't Michael. That Michael really meant those things he said to me when he left. At least then I would know he was safe. The guards pushed me into the room and I heard the door shut.
I couldn't believe my eyes. It was Michael. "Michael!" My first instinct was to run and jump in his arms but I stopped myself. I walked slowly toward Michael who was lying in a heap in the corner. He hadn't moved since I stepped into the room. I leaned down over Michael. He was only wearing a pair of gray sweat pants. It was then that I noticed the scars and the fresh stitches used to close the large incisions on his body. His back was covered in bruises and his pants were soaked in blood.
"Oh my God Michael what have they done to you?" I cradled his head in my lap seeing as it was the only part on his body that didn't appear to be harmed.
"Maria?"
"Michael. I'm so sorry." I started to cry.
"Maria it's not your fault. It's mine. They promised me they would leave you and the others alone if I left. I should have protected you."
"Shh. Michael. I don't want to hear you talk like that. You did nothing wrong. I don't understand how they could be so cruel. Don't ever think you deserve this Michael."
"Maria, I'm sorry I didn't mean what I said."
"Michael you don't have to say anything. I know you love me. I have faith in you."
"Maria they have Jimmy don't they?"
Michael was finally able to raise his head and look at me. I could see the fresh tears flowing from his eyes. I couldn't bear to see him like this. "Yes, Michael they do."
I lay down next to Michael on the cold floor and held him trying to be careful of his wounds. "Am I hurting you?"
"No Maria. I never thought I'd see you again. I'll find a way out of this. It's not just me anymore. I can't let them win."
"It's alright Michael. I love you."
"I love you too."
And then we both fell asleep in each other's arms, unaware of the horror that would face us the next day.
****** part 9******
Michael and I were awakened from the screech of the door opening once again. Gloria walked in once again. I gently pulled my arms from Gloria and walked up to Gloria fully prepared to kick her ass. "Gloria how could you do this to us, to Michael? You lived with him for five years you know he is a good person. What gives you the right?"
"This badge gives me the right. And besides he's not human. Any pain inflicted to him doesn't matter."
"You bitch!" I slapped Gloria as hard as I could. She wiped her face.
"I'll forgive you this time Maria. But next time you try something like that Michael will pay." She turned to Michael who was still lying on the floor. "So Michael do you think you're up for a small trip? Maria will be coming with us to. We have a family reunion to attend."
"What have you done to our son?"
"Patience Maria. First let's get your husband off the floor and we'll take you to him."
I walked over to Michael. I gently helped him off the floor. I wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "Come on Michael. We're going to see Jimmy. Things will be alright now."
Gloria led us down the hallway to another door. She opened it up and pushed us into the room. This room was much larger than the one we had been in. The room was still white but in the middle was a large glass room. Inside the glass room was a man who appeared to be a doctor. It was then I noticed Jimmy was lying on what appeared to be a surgical table.
"Oh God No!"
It was then a voice came over an intercom into the room. "Seeing as you are Jimmy's parents we thought you might want to observe his first examination. Doctor you may begin."
I saw the doctor pick up a large scalpel and he started to remove the blanket that was placed on Jimmy.
(Michael's POV)
"I finally built up the strength to stand up. If I concentrated hard enough I could make an opening in the glass. I tried to concentrate. "It's the damn drugs!" I couldn't do anything all my powers were useless. I was useless. Thanks to me my whole family was going to die. I started to pound on the glass, beating it so hard my hands were covered in blood. I saw the doctor begin to cut into Jimmy.
"NO! NO! NO! NO!"
"Michael! Michael!"
***Part 10***
"If it all should end tonight,
I'll know it was worth the fight" -Bon Jovi- 100 years
___
"Michael! Michael!"
"Maria?"
"Yes, honey wake up it's me." I could see the sweat pouring down Michael's face and body.
"God, Maria it was the same dream. Only this time, they had Jimmy and you."
Michael had had this dream several times and he always screamed and had terrible tremors during it. No matter how hard I held him it would take at least 2 hours to calm him down.
"It was so real. Maria I couldn't take it if anything happened to you or Jimmy because of me."
"Nothings going to happen to us Michael. Everything will be okay." I knew I wasn't being totally honest but that didn't matter now. I held Michael until he finally stopped crying and fell into a light sleep. I couldn't take seeing him in so much pain. I just wish I could take away his pain.
Several weeks later
Michael hadn't had the dream for about a week. There was something important I needed to tell him. Something that would change our lives forever. I was just afraid of how he would react. I noticed Michael's surprised reaction as he walked in the front door.
In the family room by the fire I had blankets and several pillows laid out. I had candles lit up all around the room.
"What's this all about Maria?"
"Michael. Come sit down."
"Where's Jimmy"
"Isabel's baby-sitting him for the night." I led him over to the pillows and we sat down. I looked into Michael's eyes afraid of his reaction.
"Michael, are you happy? I mean do I make you happy?"
"God yes Maria. More than I ever imagined I could be."
"And with Jimmy? Are you happy with our life the way it is?"
"Yes, of course Maria. Why are you asking me all these questions?"
"Michael it's just I love you so much and all I want to do is make you happy." I leaned over and gave Michael a quick kiss.
"Michael, I went to see the doctor this morning and the news is bad."
"What is it? Maria if something's wrong I'm sure Max can fix it."
"Michael, Max can't fix this. No one can."
***Part 11***
(Song by Bon Jovi)
(Time ain't nothing but time, It's a verse with no rhyme,
Man it all comes down to you,
Change ain't nothing but change, just the faces and names,
But you know where gonna make it through,
I'll believe, when you don't believe in anything
I'm gonna hold you 'til your hurt is gone, Be the shoulder that your leaning on,
I'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
If it all should end tonight, I'll know it was worth the fight,
And we'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
I think I'm losing my mind, It all comes back to you
And you, you know that it's true,
After all we've been through, There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Stand by me, And I would gladly give up everything,
I'm gonna hold you 'til your hurt is gone, Be the shoulder that your leaning on,
I'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
If it all should end tonight, I'll know it was worth the fight,
And we'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,)- 100 years Bon Jovi
_______________________________________________________________________
I looked into Maria's eyes hoping to receive answers. If anything ever happened to her my life would be over.
"Maria, just tell me what is it?"
"Michael, the doctor said I am going to have triplets!"
At first I thought this was all a joke. Then I looked in Maria's eyes and saw that she was serious. I started laughing. It was the first time I ever remember laughing this hard.
(Back to Maria's POV)
"Michael Guerin! What exactly are you finding so funny with this?" I couldn't believe he was laughing at me. How dare him!
"I just can't believe my life. Maria that's not bad news that's great!"
"Maybe for you Michael but I'm the one who has to push 3 babies out of my body, without any painkillers since we can't go to the doctor! And just think of all the stretch marks I'm going to get! Think of how fat I'm going to be! You're going to have a fat, beached whale for a wife! Nine months of hell, not to mention strange cravings, swollen feet, back pain, and... and... and Michael's it's just the best news ever isn't it! I flung myself in his arms, crying happy tears. After he hugged and kissed every part of my face we snuggled in front of the fireplace.
"So are you really okay with this? I mean I know you weren't expecting this. You didn't sign on for this many children."
"Maria, I'm more than happy. Having a family of my own was something I never even dreamed of because I thought it couldn't possibly come true. How could I not be happy? You've given me the best gift any man can ever have. Have I told you lately how much I love you?"
"No."
He tilted my face so I was looking in his eyes. "I might not say it Maria but I've meant it everyday of our lives together. I love you." After a long breathtaking kiss he finally pulled away from me and cradled my head in his chest.
"Maria, I think I finally figured out why I've been having those dreams."
"Why?"
"I think part of me knew that you were pregnant and I was just scared."
"About what?"
"You knew from the beginning I never wanted us to get involved. Not because I don't love you but because I knew that being with me could get you hurt. Maria, I'm so happy that we're together. But I know that one day everything could change and they could come for me. And now we have four children I have to protect. I'm just afraid of it all ending."
"Michael I knew that was a possibility when I married you. No matter what ever happens any risk of me getting hurt is worth it. Michael I would give up everything for you. I would die for you. I've heard people say that but I never understood what that truly meant until now. Even if all of our happiness ends tomorrow every moment that we've been together has been a gift. And I want to be with you forever. Michael you are the best father and these babies are going to be the luckiest kids in the world because I know you would do anything for them. And they're going to grow up with some much love. They are going to have two parents that love them and each other more than anything. That's something neither one of us ever had. And remember you not alone in this. Anything that happens we will fight together. Michael thank you for loving me."
"Always."
"So what do you think we should name the babies? Tess seems to think they will be all boys."
"She does huh? We'll I'm kind of fond of the names Michael, Michael, and Michael."
I gave him a strange look.
"What? George Foreman named all of his sons George. Why I can't I name mine all Michael?"
"Michael there is no way in hell I'm naming them all Michael!"
"Fine what do you suppose we name them?"
"I like the name Brendan, Colin, and Nick."
"We'll for one thing everyone will call Nick, Nikki and no son of mine is going to be called a sissy name like Nikki. The name Colin sounds like a geeks name. But I like the name Brendan. Brendan sounds like a good-looking, intelligent, male."
"What if Tess is wrong and they're girls?" Michael asked.
"I like the names Majandra, Katherine, and Shiri."
"There is no way I'm going to name my daughter Majandra!"
"Why not?"
"Majandra is a sexy name and my daughters will not go anywhere near the male species until I'm an old man!"
"Michael!"
"Well at least we agree on the name Brendan. It's a good thing we have 9 months to agree."
"Michael will you still love me when I'm fat and pregnant?"
"I still loved you when you were pregnant with Jimmy and you were huge. Ouch! Maria stop hitting me. I was kidding alright."
"You know Michael, Isabel is watching Jimmy tonight and we have the whole house to ourselves."
Michael gave me his infamous smirk. "So what's your point?"
"Well, it's just I should start showing any time now, so you better take advantage of the bod while I still have it."
"That's one offer I'll never pass on. Nookie with the most beautiful women in the world."
"I love you."
"Love you too."
***Epilogue***
"Aahhh!!!!!!!! No!!!!!!!! It hurts!!!!!"
"Michael, Maria would like to see you now."
"Michael looked towards the bedroom. I don't know Liz. Are you sure it's safe for me to go back there. Maria doesn't sound to happy."
Liz gave Michael a smile and pushed him toward the door. It had been eight months since Maria had told Michael she was pregnant with triplets. That morning Maria started having contractions so they called the gang. The gang was all gathered at Michael and Maria's house since they couldn't take the chance of going to a hospital and the doctor's discovering the babies alien roots.
Michael walked into the bedroom. Maria was lying out on the bed while Tess was rubbing her head down with washcloths. Isabel was holding Maria's hands trying to get her through the pain. The instant they saw Michael they stepped away from Maria. Maria stopped screaming from the pain and turned her head toward Michael. "You are never touching me again Michael Guerin. How could you do this to me!"
"Uh Maria I didn't hear you complaining at the time. In fact the words, "More Michael! and Yes Michael!! Come to mind."
Tess and Isabel blushed.
Maria gave Michael a death glare that chilled him to the bone. And with that came another contraction. Liz stepped back into the room. "Maria I see a head! Push!" After 15 minutes of pushing Maria had delivered a boy and a girl. Michael had held Maria's hand the entire time and coached her through it the best he could. Tess and Isabel had cleaned the babies off and were each holding one.
"Alright Maria, only one more to go." Liz added.
Maria turned to face Michael. "I don't think I can do it anymore Michael. It hurts too much. I just want to rest."
Michael kissed Maria's forehead and brushed her face with his finger. "Maria you've made me so proud today. You can do anything. It's almost over Maria. If I could take the pain away I could. I love you Maria."
"I love you to." Maria then started pushing. "Maria he's almost out. Just one more push." Maria squeezed Michael hand and then their final child was born.
"Maria you did it. Jimmy's now a big brother. Thank you for giving me a family."
Liz glanced up at Michael and Maria who were now kissing. Maria felt a chill go through her.
"Liz what's wrong?"
"The baby it's not breathing."
A tear fell down Michael's cheek.
"What do you mean the baby's not breathing? You're a doctor Liz. Do something. Please" Maria begged.
"Maria I'm not that kind of doctor. I don't know what do. I'm sorry. He's gone."
"No! Get Max he can fix it."
"Maria."
"No Michael. Don't say it. Get Max."
Isabel stepped out the room and quickly got Max. He was shocked at the scene. "Maria I don't know if it will work."
"Just try. Please."
One look in Maria's eyes and he couldn't turn her down.
He laid his hands on the baby's chest and concentrated. He opened the baby's eyelids with his other hand to look in the child's eyes. Everyone just stood their quietly looking at the scene. Even the other babies were quiet. Finally the baby started crying.
Maria looked up and she grabbed Michael's hand. Tears of joy ran down Michael and Maria's faces. "Thank you Max."
"So what are you going to name the babies?" Kyle finally asked.
Everyone was now gathered in living room. Jimmy was beaming. He was happy to be a big brother now.
"Well me and Michael already decided on Brendan for one of the boys when I first told him I was pregnant. We decided to name our other son Evan after Max who saved his life."
"Thank you." Max smiled.
"What about your little girl?" Tess asked.
"Actually I was hoping to name her Alexis, If that's alright with you Alex."
"Of course it is. I'd be proud."
"Well mom's going to come stay with us to help out with the babies for a while. Not to be rude or anything but I'd like to have a little time alone with Michael, and the babies before she comes. Jimmy you don't mind spending the night with Alex and Isabel do you?"
"No mommy. I know you're tired. And I need my rest if I'm going to be a good big brother."
Jimmy kissed his sibling and parents goodbye.
It was 12:00 at night and they had finally gotten all the babies to sleep. Michael was cradling Maria in their bed. "Maria you didn't really mean it when you said you were never going to let me touch you again?"
"Michael I just gave birth to triplets your not thinking what I think your thinking?"
"Of course not. But for future reference I would like to know."
"Maria turned in Michael's arms and gave him a quick kiss. Of course I didn't mean it. But I'm through having babies. I love our children but I don't know how were going to survive triplets."
"And I don't know how I'm going to survive living with your mother for the next two months."
"Michael I need her help. Now be good and let's get to sleep. We have to take it when we can get it now."
"I love you Maria."
"I love you too, Michael. Now good-night."
The End.
Title: What happened to forever? Part 8-9
Disclaimer: I don't own Roswell or any of the characters. If I did I would not be writing free fan fiction.
Rating: PG
Category: Michael and Maria
Summary: Michael, Maria, and Jimmy have all been captured by the FBI.
Part 8
(Michael's POV)
After what seemed like hours of torture, two guards threw me back into the white room. I had no idea how many days or weeks I had been there. When the guards threw me in the room I landed on the floor. I was in too much pain to even get up and make it to the small bed they had placed in the room. I wished that one of their experiments would just kill me. I could take the physical pain they inflicted. It's knowing that Maria and Jimmy are all alone out there with no one to protect them that makes me want to die. Knowing that one day Maria will move on and forget that I even exist is too much to bear.
I jumped when I heard the door to my prison open. Gloria walked in. "Michael I thought you would be interested in the visitor I had at my motel room today."
My ears perked up afraid that she was going to say her name. Maria's name shouldn't even be tainted coming off of her lips.
"It seems Maria figured out I wrote the note. She should have left it alone. I underestimated how much she loves you. Needless to say we have a new guest living in our facility."
I spoke. The words barely able to come from my throat, "but you said..."
"Come on Michael you didn't really think I'd keep my promise of leaving your family alone did you? By the way I hear your child is missing too. The authorities have no leads."
I used to torment myself for killing Pierce. It used to sicken me to know I was capable of murder. But with every fiber of my being I wanted nothing more than to kill Gloria for what she was doing to my family. I tried desperately to drag myself off the floor. But it was no use. All of their "examinations" had taken a toll on my body. I could no longer move any part of my body. I heard a small laugh come from Gloria's mouth as she left the room. It was the first sign of emotion that Gloria had shown since I was captured, her happiness from my misery.
(Back to Maria's POV)
I heard the door to my room open. Gloria walked in.
"Maria, you should have left it alone. It is your fault that you're here. Why would a human betray her own species and procreate with an alien? Well it doesn't matter. What's done is done."
The door opened again. "Guards take Maria and follow me."
For the first time in my life I was speechless. What good would it do to tell Gloria she was wrong about Michael being an alien? She lived with him for 5 years. She knew. And even if we ever escaped from this place the FBI wouldn't stop until they caught us. We would never be safe again.
Gloria led me down a long hallway filled with doors. She suddenly stopped at the last room and opened the door. I heard Gloria speak to someone in the room. "You have a visitor. Try and make her feel welcome. You'll be spending the rest of your lives together in this room."
My heart pounded. Part of me screamed with joy that it was Michael and I was finally going to see him again. But then I prayed with all my heart that it wasn't Michael. That Michael really meant those things he said to me when he left. At least then I would know he was safe. The guards pushed me into the room and I heard the door shut.
I couldn't believe my eyes. It was Michael. "Michael!" My first instinct was to run and jump in his arms but I stopped myself. I walked slowly toward Michael who was lying in a heap in the corner. He hadn't moved since I stepped into the room. I leaned down over Michael. He was only wearing a pair of gray sweat pants. It was then that I noticed the scars and the fresh stitches used to close the large incisions on his body. His back was covered in bruises and his pants were soaked in blood.
"Oh my God Michael what have they done to you?" I cradled his head in my lap seeing as it was the only part on his body that didn't appear to be harmed.
"Maria?"
"Michael. I'm so sorry." I started to cry.
"Maria it's not your fault. It's mine. They promised me they would leave you and the others alone if I left. I should have protected you."
"Shh. Michael. I don't want to hear you talk like that. You did nothing wrong. I don't understand how they could be so cruel. Don't ever think you deserve this Michael."
"Maria, I'm sorry I didn't mean what I said."
"Michael you don't have to say anything. I know you love me. I have faith in you."
"Maria they have Jimmy don't they?"
Michael was finally able to raise his head and look at me. I could see the fresh tears flowing from his eyes. I couldn't bear to see him like this. "Yes, Michael they do."
I lay down next to Michael on the cold floor and held him trying to be careful of his wounds. "Am I hurting you?"
"No Maria. I never thought I'd see you again. I'll find a way out of this. It's not just me anymore. I can't let them win."
"It's alright Michael. I love you."
"I love you too."
And then we both fell asleep in each other's arms, unaware of the horror that would face us the next day.
****** part 9******
Michael and I were awakened from the screech of the door opening once again. Gloria walked in once again. I gently pulled my arms from Gloria and walked up to Gloria fully prepared to kick her ass. "Gloria how could you do this to us, to Michael? You lived with him for five years you know he is a good person. What gives you the right?"
"This badge gives me the right. And besides he's not human. Any pain inflicted to him doesn't matter."
"You bitch!" I slapped Gloria as hard as I could. She wiped her face.
"I'll forgive you this time Maria. But next time you try something like that Michael will pay." She turned to Michael who was still lying on the floor. "So Michael do you think you're up for a small trip? Maria will be coming with us to. We have a family reunion to attend."
"What have you done to our son?"
"Patience Maria. First let's get your husband off the floor and we'll take you to him."
I walked over to Michael. I gently helped him off the floor. I wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "Come on Michael. We're going to see Jimmy. Things will be alright now."
Gloria led us down the hallway to another door. She opened it up and pushed us into the room. This room was much larger than the one we had been in. The room was still white but in the middle was a large glass room. Inside the glass room was a man who appeared to be a doctor. It was then I noticed Jimmy was lying on what appeared to be a surgical table.
"Oh God No!"
It was then a voice came over an intercom into the room. "Seeing as you are Jimmy's parents we thought you might want to observe his first examination. Doctor you may begin."
I saw the doctor pick up a large scalpel and he started to remove the blanket that was placed on Jimmy.
(Michael's POV)
"I finally built up the strength to stand up. If I concentrated hard enough I could make an opening in the glass. I tried to concentrate. "It's the damn drugs!" I couldn't do anything all my powers were useless. I was useless. Thanks to me my whole family was going to die. I started to pound on the glass, beating it so hard my hands were covered in blood. I saw the doctor begin to cut into Jimmy.
"NO! NO! NO! NO!"
"Michael! Michael!"
***Part 10***
"If it all should end tonight,
I'll know it was worth the fight" -Bon Jovi- 100 years
___
"Michael! Michael!"
"Maria?"
"Yes, honey wake up it's me." I could see the sweat pouring down Michael's face and body.
"God, Maria it was the same dream. Only this time, they had Jimmy and you."
Michael had had this dream several times and he always screamed and had terrible tremors during it. No matter how hard I held him it would take at least 2 hours to calm him down.
"It was so real. Maria I couldn't take it if anything happened to you or Jimmy because of me."
"Nothings going to happen to us Michael. Everything will be okay." I knew I wasn't being totally honest but that didn't matter now. I held Michael until he finally stopped crying and fell into a light sleep. I couldn't take seeing him in so much pain. I just wish I could take away his pain.
Several weeks later
Michael hadn't had the dream for about a week. There was something important I needed to tell him. Something that would change our lives forever. I was just afraid of how he would react. I noticed Michael's surprised reaction as he walked in the front door.
In the family room by the fire I had blankets and several pillows laid out. I had candles lit up all around the room.
"What's this all about Maria?"
"Michael. Come sit down."
"Where's Jimmy"
"Isabel's baby-sitting him for the night." I led him over to the pillows and we sat down. I looked into Michael's eyes afraid of his reaction.
"Michael, are you happy? I mean do I make you happy?"
"God yes Maria. More than I ever imagined I could be."
"And with Jimmy? Are you happy with our life the way it is?"
"Yes, of course Maria. Why are you asking me all these questions?"
"Michael it's just I love you so much and all I want to do is make you happy." I leaned over and gave Michael a quick kiss.
"Michael, I went to see the doctor this morning and the news is bad."
"What is it? Maria if something's wrong I'm sure Max can fix it."
"Michael, Max can't fix this. No one can."
***Part 11***
(Song by Bon Jovi)
(Time ain't nothing but time, It's a verse with no rhyme,
Man it all comes down to you,
Change ain't nothing but change, just the faces and names,
But you know where gonna make it through,
I'll believe, when you don't believe in anything
I'm gonna hold you 'til your hurt is gone, Be the shoulder that your leaning on,
I'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
If it all should end tonight, I'll know it was worth the fight,
And we'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
I think I'm losing my mind, It all comes back to you
And you, you know that it's true,
After all we've been through, There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Stand by me, And I would gladly give up everything,
I'm gonna hold you 'til your hurt is gone, Be the shoulder that your leaning on,
I'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,
If it all should end tonight, I'll know it was worth the fight,
And we'll be standing here, For the next 100 years,)- 100 years Bon Jovi
_______________________________________________________________________
I looked into Maria's eyes hoping to receive answers. If anything ever happened to her my life would be over.
"Maria, just tell me what is it?"
"Michael, the doctor said I am going to have triplets!"
At first I thought this was all a joke. Then I looked in Maria's eyes and saw that she was serious. I started laughing. It was the first time I ever remember laughing this hard.
(Back to Maria's POV)
"Michael Guerin! What exactly are you finding so funny with this?" I couldn't believe he was laughing at me. How dare him!
"I just can't believe my life. Maria that's not bad news that's great!"
"Maybe for you Michael but I'm the one who has to push 3 babies out of my body, without any painkillers since we can't go to the doctor! And just think of all the stretch marks I'm going to get! Think of how fat I'm going to be! You're going to have a fat, beached whale for a wife! Nine months of hell, not to mention strange cravings, swollen feet, back pain, and... and... and Michael's it's just the best news ever isn't it! I flung myself in his arms, crying happy tears. After he hugged and kissed every part of my face we snuggled in front of the fireplace.
"So are you really okay with this? I mean I know you weren't expecting this. You didn't sign on for this many children."
"Maria, I'm more than happy. Having a family of my own was something I never even dreamed of because I thought it couldn't possibly come true. How could I not be happy? You've given me the best gift any man can ever have. Have I told you lately how much I love you?"
"No."
He tilted my face so I was looking in his eyes. "I might not say it Maria but I've meant it everyday of our lives together. I love you." After a long breathtaking kiss he finally pulled away from me and cradled my head in his chest.
"Maria, I think I finally figured out why I've been having those dreams."
"Why?"
"I think part of me knew that you were pregnant and I was just scared."
"About what?"
"You knew from the beginning I never wanted us to get involved. Not because I don't love you but because I knew that being with me could get you hurt. Maria, I'm so happy that we're together. But I know that one day everything could change and they could come for me. And now we have four children I have to protect. I'm just afraid of it all ending."
"Michael I knew that was a possibility when I married you. No matter what ever happens any risk of me getting hurt is worth it. Michael I would give up everything for you. I would die for you. I've heard people say that but I never understood what that truly meant until now. Even if all of our happiness ends tomorrow every moment that we've been together has been a gift. And I want to be with you forever. Michael you are the best father and these babies are going to be the luckiest kids in the world because I know you would do anything for them. And they're going to grow up with some much love. They are going to have two parents that love them and each other more than anything. That's something neither one of us ever had. And remember you not alone in this. Anything that happens we will fight together. Michael thank you for loving me."
"Always."
"So what do you think we should name the babies? Tess seems to think they will be all boys."
"She does huh? We'll I'm kind of fond of the names Michael, Michael, and Michael."
I gave him a strange look.
"What? George Foreman named all of his sons George. Why I can't I name mine all Michael?"
"Michael there is no way in hell I'm naming them all Michael!"
"Fine what do you suppose we name them?"
"I like the name Brendan, Colin, and Nick."
"We'll for one thing everyone will call Nick, Nikki and no son of mine is going to be called a sissy name like Nikki. The name Colin sounds like a geeks name. But I like the name Brendan. Brendan sounds like a good-looking, intelligent, male."
"What if Tess is wrong and they're girls?" Michael asked.
"I like the names Majandra, Katherine, and Shiri."
"There is no way I'm going to name my daughter Majandra!"
"Why not?"
"Majandra is a sexy name and my daughters will not go anywhere near the male species until I'm an old man!"
"Michael!"
"Well at least we agree on the name Brendan. It's a good thing we have 9 months to agree."
"Michael will you still love me when I'm fat and pregnant?"
"I still loved you when you were pregnant with Jimmy and you were huge. Ouch! Maria stop hitting me. I was kidding alright."
"You know Michael, Isabel is watching Jimmy tonight and we have the whole house to ourselves."
Michael gave me his infamous smirk. "So what's your point?"
"Well, it's just I should start showing any time now, so you better take advantage of the bod while I still have it."
"That's one offer I'll never pass on. Nookie with the most beautiful women in the world."
"I love you."
"Love you too."
***Epilogue***
"Aahhh!!!!!!!! No!!!!!!!! It hurts!!!!!"
"Michael, Maria would like to see you now."
"Michael looked towards the bedroom. I don't know Liz. Are you sure it's safe for me to go back there. Maria doesn't sound to happy."
Liz gave Michael a smile and pushed him toward the door. It had been eight months since Maria had told Michael she was pregnant with triplets. That morning Maria started having contractions so they called the gang. The gang was all gathered at Michael and Maria's house since they couldn't take the chance of going to a hospital and the doctor's discovering the babies alien roots.
Michael walked into the bedroom. Maria was lying out on the bed while Tess was rubbing her head down with washcloths. Isabel was holding Maria's hands trying to get her through the pain. The instant they saw Michael they stepped away from Maria. Maria stopped screaming from the pain and turned her head toward Michael. "You are never touching me again Michael Guerin. How could you do this to me!"
"Uh Maria I didn't hear you complaining at the time. In fact the words, "More Michael! and Yes Michael!! Come to mind."
Tess and Isabel blushed.
Maria gave Michael a death glare that chilled him to the bone. And with that came another contraction. Liz stepped back into the room. "Maria I see a head! Push!" After 15 minutes of pushing Maria had delivered a boy and a girl. Michael had held Maria's hand the entire time and coached her through it the best he could. Tess and Isabel had cleaned the babies off and were each holding one.
"Alright Maria, only one more to go." Liz added.
Maria turned to face Michael. "I don't think I can do it anymore Michael. It hurts too much. I just want to rest."
Michael kissed Maria's forehead and brushed her face with his finger. "Maria you've made me so proud today. You can do anything. It's almost over Maria. If I could take the pain away I could. I love you Maria."
"I love you to." Maria then started pushing. "Maria he's almost out. Just one more push." Maria squeezed Michael hand and then their final child was born.
"Maria you did it. Jimmy's now a big brother. Thank you for giving me a family."
Liz glanced up at Michael and Maria who were now kissing. Maria felt a chill go through her.
"Liz what's wrong?"
"The baby it's not breathing."
A tear fell down Michael's cheek.
"What do you mean the baby's not breathing? You're a doctor Liz. Do something. Please" Maria begged.
"Maria I'm not that kind of doctor. I don't know what do. I'm sorry. He's gone."
"No! Get Max he can fix it."
"Maria."
"No Michael. Don't say it. Get Max."
Isabel stepped out the room and quickly got Max. He was shocked at the scene. "Maria I don't know if it will work."
"Just try. Please."
One look in Maria's eyes and he couldn't turn her down.
He laid his hands on the baby's chest and concentrated. He opened the baby's eyelids with his other hand to look in the child's eyes. Everyone just stood their quietly looking at the scene. Even the other babies were quiet. Finally the baby started crying.
Maria looked up and she grabbed Michael's hand. Tears of joy ran down Michael and Maria's faces. "Thank you Max."
"So what are you going to name the babies?" Kyle finally asked.
Everyone was now gathered in living room. Jimmy was beaming. He was happy to be a big brother now.
"Well me and Michael already decided on Brendan for one of the boys when I first told him I was pregnant. We decided to name our other son Evan after Max who saved his life."
"Thank you." Max smiled.
"What about your little girl?" Tess asked.
"Actually I was hoping to name her Alexis, If that's alright with you Alex."
"Of course it is. I'd be proud."
"Well mom's going to come stay with us to help out with the babies for a while. Not to be rude or anything but I'd like to have a little time alone with Michael, and the babies before she comes. Jimmy you don't mind spending the night with Alex and Isabel do you?"
"No mommy. I know you're tired. And I need my rest if I'm going to be a good big brother."
Jimmy kissed his sibling and parents goodbye.
It was 12:00 at night and they had finally gotten all the babies to sleep. Michael was cradling Maria in their bed. "Maria you didn't really mean it when you said you were never going to let me touch you again?"
"Michael I just gave birth to triplets your not thinking what I think your thinking?"
"Of course not. But for future reference I would like to know."
"Maria turned in Michael's arms and gave him a quick kiss. Of course I didn't mean it. But I'm through having babies. I love our children but I don't know how were going to survive triplets."
"And I don't know how I'm going to survive living with your mother for the next two months."
"Michael I need her help. Now be good and let's get to sleep. We have to take it when we can get it now."
"I love you Maria."
"I love you too, Michael. Now good-night."
The End.