Due to popular demand this story is a sequel to "when the past returns" Thanks to everyone for the reviews and comments on the last story and I hope you enjoy this one just as much. Story takes place 8 months after Brennan's proposal

Disclaimer: I don't own them and I am poor so don't sue me!!

A/N: // indicates thoughts

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At nine months pregnant Shalimar and Brennan were preparing for their son's arrival, which according to the doctor would be any day now. In fact since sanctuary was so secluded Dr. Schilling decided to move in a few days before the baby was due so Shalimar wouldn't have to worry about getting to her office while in labor.

The couple was married two months after Brennan proposed in a small ceremony at the justice of the peace. They decided to forgo a honeymoon until the baby was born so Shalimar could fully enjoy their vacation.

[Sanctuary]

As part of their wedding gift to them, Adam made plans to redesign one of the larger rooms in sanctuary to accommodate the new family. Since the rooms were only finished a week before the baby was due Brennan and Shalimar were just putting the finishing touches on the room when she went into labor.

Shalimar was putting away baby clothes when she felt consecutive sharp shooting pains in her lower back and abdomen. "Brennan I thinks it's time" she said grabbing his arm

"Ok just take deep breathes" he replied helping her out of their room "Adam can you hear me?"

"Yeah Brennan what is it?"

"Shalimar is in labor and we need you to get Dr. Schilling and meet us at the lab"

"We'll meet you there"

[Lab-4 hours later]

Jesse, Emma and Adam were sitting outside the lab anxiously awaiting word on the new edition when a loud wailing could be heard from inside. A few moments later Dr. Schilling emerged from the lab to inform the others of the newest arrival.

"They are all fine" she said walking over to the anxious group

"Can we see them?" Emma asked

"Well mother and daughter need their rest but they said a few minutes wouldn't hurt"

Emma and Jesse rushed by the two older adults into the lab.

Shalimar and Brennan were sitting on the exam table holding their son when Emma and Jesse walked in. Looking up from her son Shalimar smiled "hey guys come on over"

"How are you feeling?" Emma asked as she approached

"Like I just spent the last four hours in labor" jokingly Shalimar replied as Emma smiled down at the baby

"So what name did you decide on?" Jesse asked patting Brennan on the back in congratulations and looking over his shoulder at the baby

"Alex" he replied

"He is so adorable" cooed Emma

Shalimar and Brennan smiled at one another, "you want to hold him?" Shalimar asked

"Yeah" excitedly replied Emma as she picked up the infant. As Emma picked up the infant Adam and Dr. Schilling entered the lab "Adam come see the newest member of Mutant X" she joked

Walking over to Emma, Adam smiled at how much the child looked a mixture of Brennan and Shalimar. "He's gorgeous"

"Thanks" replied Shalimar

"Let me guess Adam you want us to leave so you can run tests?" questioned Jesse taking the baby from Emma

Adam merely looked at Dr. Schilling indicating for her to reply, "sorry guys mother and daughter do need their rest"

"Hey what about dad?" Brennan asked pretending to be hurt

"When spend four hours in labor, we'll talk then" joked Shalimar as Jesse handed the baby back to his mother

Jesse and Emma left the lab to get a bite to eat while Dr. Schilling left to get some rest herself.

Making sure the others had left Adam turned to Shalimar, Brennan and Alex. "How are you feeling?" "Fine" she replied handing him the baby

"Well I'd like to run tests on both you to make sure" he said as Shalimar handed him the child "he really is adorable"

"Thank you"

"Why don't you both of you get some rest while run Alex's tests?"

"Rest is good. I am exhausted" Shalimar replied her eyes already closed

Moving to the back of the lab so not to wake her Adam placed the baby on another exam table and drew some blood.

"You think you'll find anything?" Brennan asked

"I hope not" he paused looking over at the concerned father "I spent three months going over the research from the disks so if anything is wrong I can fix it" he replied trying to give Brennan some reassurance. "Go get some rest I'm sure Shalimar must have tried to punch you at least once"

He laughed "more like strangle" he replied and began to leave but stopped and turned around "you'll call if..."

"Brennan I will call you the second the results come back"

"Thanks" Brennan replied. He kissed Shalimar on the forehead before leaving to get some rest.

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There is part one. This is merely setting the scene for the rest of the story. Like it? Hate it? Review it.