EPILOGUE One year later…

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Authors Note: I don't know if there is an American Naval Hospital in Suriname, as far as I know there isn't. But this is fiction so I built one.

Author's Note: This is for Venetia whose emails brightened my day every time I got one. And for Diversam whose reviews made me smile – except for the one where there was the threat of bodily harm lol. Oh and DiverSam, email me and tell me what you meant about the AJ hint please… =====================================================================================================

American Naval Hospital - Suriname

"Oh shut up, just shut up." Anna snapped at Clay. 

"Anna, take it easy." Clay tried to soothe her as he pushed some hair away from her face.

"So help you god, if you say one more word, I am gonna slug ya." Anna threatened.

"Honey," Clay tried again.

"That's it. Get away from me." Anna said taking a swing.

"Please calm down." The nurse said.

"Get him away from me." Anna snapped.

"Let me calm her down." The nurse said looking at the helpless Clay.

Clay left the room and stood in the hallway. The nurse came and told him Anna was calm.

"Are you feeling better?" Clay asked as he walked towards Anna.

"Just peachy. Thanks for asking." Anna said sarcastically.

"Anna, I love you." Clay said kissing her nose.

"Keep away from my nose you idiot, that's how we ended up here." Anna yelled.

"So how's everyone doing?" The Naval Doctor asked walking into the room.

"He's fine, about to die, but fine." Anna snapped.

"And what about you?" The Doctor asked.

"Me, oh wonderful.  How would you feel with a Buick in your uterus?" Anna snapped.

"I can't imagine." The (male) Doctor said with a smile. "Anna it's time."

"Anna, are you comfortable?" Clay asked, not sure of what to say or do.

"Am I comfortable? Am I comfortable?! Do I look comfortable? Webb, get out." Anna yelled.

"Ok, I'll go." Clay shrugged at the doctor and walked towards the door.

"Now ya listen? You shoulda listened the night I said "NOT NOW!" Anna yelled.

"You've never said not now." Clay shot back laughing. 

"Blue blood, you take one more step towards that door, and you are so gonna need this docta more than me." Anna threatened.

"I'm here. I'm not going anywhere." Clay said walking back.

"Are you ready?" The Doctor asked.

"It's not like I have much of a choice now, do I?" Anna snapped.

Clay stood next to Anna and put his arm around her to help her sit up.

"Don't you touch me," Anna ordered. "Go away."

"Ok, I'll be outside." Clay said but didn't move.

"On three." The doctor said calmly. "1,2,3"

"Oooowwwww." Anna cried out. "Clay come back here, I need you."

"I'm right here." Clay laughed. "I haven't moved."

"Ok, looks good." The Doctor said

"I'm sure everything looks good from that angle." Anna said sarcastically.

"Anna," Clay laughed, "that mouth."

"One more." The doctor said trying not to laugh.

"You do one more! Forget this, I changed my mind." Anna said as she flopped back.

"Honey, it's a little late for that." Clay said in an amused tone.

"Oh shut up!" Anna yelled grabbing him by the shirt and getting some chest hair. "This is all your fault."

"Anna, please let go." Clay winced.

"Ok Anna, just a little more." The Doctor said.

"You're doing great." Clay encouraged.

"I'm gonna pull ya lip over ya forehead Webb!" Anna threatened through gritted teeth.

"Ok Anna, you're home free." The doctor said.

"Clay…" Anna said softly and calmly. "I'm sorry. I love you."

"Oh my god, this is amazing." Clay said as he watched the miracle before him.

"Mr. and Mrs. Webb." The Doctor said with a smile. "Meet your son."

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