Baby Love
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Time flew by as wedding preparations were underway for the happy couples. Mac and Harm were completely organized; everything was done for their wedding next month. Ashlyn and Gunny were a close second but Ashlyn was a bundle of nerves and she still had 4 months to go.
Sturgis and Bobbie were back in the swing of things. They were closer now than ever before.
Tiner and Coates were still together and enjoying their relationship. While they were no where near the others, it was good for both of them.
Harriet and Bud were awaiting the arrival of their new addition, it would be any day now and Harriet couldn't give birth fast enough to suit her. The waiting was always the worst.
Webb and Sam, well who knows?
THE ROBERTS HOME
Mac and Harriet were sitting in the living room going over some wedding details when Harriet felt a strange sensation.
"Mac, where are Harm and Bud?" Harriet asked.
"Why?" Mac asked.
"I think it's time." Harriet smiled.
"Really?" Mac said jumping up.
"Yes, my bag is in the closet, please get it." Harriet instructed.
"How far apart are the contractions?" Mac asked.
"I'm not sure yet, I just had the first one." Harriet replied.
"So it could be hours," Mac said going to the closet.
"I hope not." Harriet winced.
"Let me call Harm, do you want them to come here or meet us?" Mac asked.
"You very calm about this." Harriet laughed.
"I'm a marine Harriet, we are always calm." Mac replied.
"Good to hear, because my water just broke." Harriet said.
"Harriet, I don't know how to delivery a baby." Mac announced.
"I know, Mac. Just call Harm." Harriet laughed.
Mac called Harm and told them to meet her and Harriet at the hospital. Harm didn't say a word to Bud, he just told him to get in the car and off they went.
"Where are we going?" Bud asked.
"You'll see," Harm said with a smile.
"Is this going to take long?" Bud asked. "I promised Harriet I would be back by 2."
"It won't take too long." Harm laughed, "I hope."
THE HOSPITAL
Twenty minutes later they arrived at the hospital.
"Why are we at the hospital?" Bud asked.
"Because Harriet is here," Harm said.
"What happened? Is she ok?" Bud asked.
"She's fine, by now Mac probably has her settled in maternity." Harm replied. "She's in labor."
"She's in labor now?" Bud asked excitedly.
"Yes, she is." Harm smiled and they walked to maternity.
"Daddy!" Little AJ called and ran to Bud. "Mama has a tummy ache."
"I know, Uncle Harm told me." Bud replied.
"How is she?" Bud asked Mac.
"She's fine, waiting for the drugs to take effect." Mac smiled.
"I guess I need to be in there." Bud said walking to the nurses' station.
After a quick discussion with the nurse, Bud returned to Mac and Harm.
"The doctor is with her right now, they said I can go see her in another minute." Bud stated. "They also said Little AJ shouldn't be here."
"Ok, I'll take him home." Harm said.
"I'd like you to stay." Bud stated.
"Then I'll take him." Mac offered.
"I want you to stay too." Bud replied.
"Well, he can't drive himself." Harm laughed.
"Let's see who we can find." Mac suggested.
Mac walked away and went to call someone to come get Little AJ. Sturgis and Bobbie weren't around, they had gone away for the weekend, and she knew that. She called the Admiral, who informed Mac that he and Meredith were at a Demolition Derby Amateur School which was 2 hours away. She called Tiner and then Coates and got no answer. She then tried Gunny and Ashlyn who were no were to be found. Mac finally placed once last call, 10 minutes later, Sam was at the hospital.
"Reporting for Operation Little AJ as ordered." Sam joked.
"Thanks Sam." Mac said.
"How's Harriet doing?" Sam asked.
"Well, Bud's in there with her and so far no baby." Mac smiled.
"Eww, a long labor," Sam laughed.
"This is really nice of you." Harm stated.
"No problem," Sam smiled. "We're old friends, aren't we AJ."
"Kermit," Little AJ said, remembering the song.
"He associates me with Kermit the Frog," Sam laughed. "AJ would you like to come with me?"
Little AJ looked at his godparents for approval, "Okay."
"We'll be at Flannigan's." Sam said. "We'll grab a bite and then I'll take him back to my place."
"Sam, where's Webb?" Harm asked biting his tongue.
"Who knows? Suriname? Kabul? Tulsa?" Sam said.
"Oh," Both Harm and Mac said in unison.
"We'll you have my cell number so keep us informed." Sam said and she took Little AJ to Flannigan's for a burger and some dancing. It was early afternoon so the whole place was practically empty except for Sam, Little AJ, Paddy and a few of the regulars. Paddy got a kick watching him run all over the dance floor.
Back at the hospital, Harriet was having a slow but easy labor.
"Bud, I'm very scared." Harriet said.
"Don't be, everything is going to be fine." Bud assured her.
"What about last time." Harriet said.
"Don't worry, sweetie." Bud said giving her a kiss.
"Time to check," The nurse announced. "Harriet you're at 9, I'm going to get the doctor.
Thirty minutes later, Bud went to the waiting room and announced Mother and Daughter were doing just fine.
"I have a little girl." Bud said gushing.
"Congrats." Harm said slapping him on the back.
"So, what are the details?" Mac asked.
"Ten fingers, ten toes, brown eyes and brown hair." Bud announced. "I think she looks like me."
"Poor thing," Harm laughed.
"Can we see them?" Mac asked.
"Yes, come on." Bud said and led them to the room.
"Hi, Harriet," Mac said. "Congratulations."
"Thank you." Harriet smiled. "This is Emily, Emily these are your god parents."
"Wow, she's big." Harm said, Mac just looked at him and rolled her eyes.
"Eight pounds, 12 ounces," Harriet laughed.
"How are you feeling?" Mac asked.
"A lot lighter," Harriet giggled. "Where's AJ?"
"He's with Sam, we need to call them." Mac said.
"Sam?" Harriet asked.
"She was the only one I could reach." Mac shrugged.
"That's fine, I like her." Harriet said.
"We need to take Emily for a little bit." The nurse said walking into the room.
"Harriet, we'll go and let you get some rest." Mac said.
"No, please stay." Harriet replied.
Mac and Harm sat down and the four chatted while they waited for the return of Emily. They talked about the baby and then the wedding. They all laughed when Mac informed them of where the Admiral was and smiled when they discussed that Bobbie and Sturgis were together again. Finally the nurse brought Emily back and Harriet looked happy but exhausted.
"We're going to go." Harm said. "Bud, here are my keys. I'll ride with Mac and we can get the car later."
"Thanks," Bud smiled, "For everything."
"That's what friends are for." Harm said and they left.
MAC'S APARTMENT
"How long do you think it will be before we have a baby?" Harm asked.
"Harm, let's get through the wedding." Mac laughed.
"I mean do you want kids right away or do you want to wait?" Harm asked.
"I haven't thought about it." Mac replied.
"Well maybe we should." Harm said. "You're not getting any younger."
"You did not just go there." Mac laughed. "I'm younger than you. You're going to be 40 this year."
"What does that mean? There is no age restriction for men." Harm shot back.
"But the question is will I find you attractive enough to have a baby with when you're all old and wrinkled?" Mac teased.
"You better," Harm warned and kissed her.
"Harm, Little AJ," Mac said. "He's still with Sam."
"I completely forgot." Harm said grabbing his keys.
"Oh, we're going to make great parents." Mac laughed. "Harm, where are you going?"
"To get Little AJ," Harm replied.
"Don't you think you should call Sam first and get her address?" Mac asked.
"Oh right." Harm said grabbing the phone.
"I'll call," Mac said taking the phone.
"Mac, I can make a call." Harm said taking the phone back.
"Ok, go ahead." Mac laughed and sat down. She just looked at Harm smiling.
"Mac," Harm said.
"Yes?" Mac replied.
"What's Sam's number?" Harm asked and handed Mac the phone.
A while later, Sam brought Little AJ over to Mac's, he had a stuffed animal with him, that he himself had picked out for his new sibling.
"So, is it a boy or girl?" Sam asked. "You never called."
"A little girl," Mac smiled. "Emily."
"That's a pretty name." Sam replied.
"Sam this was very nice of you." Mac stated.
"Hey, with Victor marrying Ashlyn we're all going to be one family. It's the least I could do." Sam smiled.
"So what's next for you?" Harm asked.
"Me? I'm going here and there." Sam said. "I am getting more liberty with my column now; and I am getting more serious stuff. However, my editor wants me to do a follow up to the Valentine's column."
"That could be interesting." Mac said.
"When the crutch turns to true love?" Harm questioned.
"Harm!" Mac admonished.
"It's ok." Sam laughed. "I was thinking more of when people don't mind their own business."
"Sam, come on." Harm laughed. "You have to admit, you and Webb are a bit mysterious. What is going on with you two?"
"Harm!" Mac said wanting to hide. "Sam, I'm sorry."
"Let's just say, I know what's under that three piece suit." Sam winked.
"Too much information," Harm said grabbing AJ and leaving the room.
"Works every time," Sam laughed.
"So, do you know what's under the suit? What's going on between you to?" Mac asked with a wink.
"Nothing really," Sam replied.
"I would have thought that after he and Harm talked…" Mac began.
"They talked?" Sam asked, "About what?"
"Forget I said anything, please." Mac requested.
"Mac, what's going on?" Sam asked.
"Well, that kiss and Harm thought he made headway with Clay." Mac stated.
"Oh the kiss thing again," Sam laughed. "And headway?"
"Forget I said anything." Mac said. "Please."
"Done, it's not something I want to talk about anyway. It's the past." Sam stated.
"The past?" Mac asked. "Did you end it?"
"We haven't seen each other since that night." Sam replied.
"Has he called you?" Mac asked.
"Mac, I really don't want to discuss this." Sam said.
"I understand, but have you called him?" Mac asked.
"Mac," Sam laughed.
"Ok," Mac said holding up her hands. "I guess we were all just hoping."
"Listen, I need to run, I left the car seat in your hallway." Sam replied.
"Thanks and take care." Mac said.
Mac and Harm spent the remainder of the day with Little AJ. Around 7, when Bud called and said he was home, they took him back. After chatting for a bit they returned to Mac's.
"I think we should get some practice." Harm said with a smile.
"Practice what?" Mac asked.
"On making a baby," Harm smiled and led Mac to the bedroom, where they spent the rest of the evening practicing.
