Somebody Help Me!
Chapter 22
Joyce, Giles, Willow and Oz all stood outside the labour ward in confusion.
"They should have got up here before us," said Willow.
"Well the nurse said there had been no one of that description admitted in the last few minutes," said Giles.
"I'm worried, where could they be?" asked Joyce anxiously.
"Well let's go check the elevator, that tremor that happened a few moments ago, might have something to do with it," suggested Willow.
They all trailed to the elevator, Giles pressed the buttons, nothing happened.
"Doesn't appear to be working," he said gravely.
"It has to be, are you sure you're using that thing right?" asked Willow.
"Amazing as it may seem we do have these things in England too, I was quite adept at pressing a button," said Giles sarcastically.
"Do none of you realise the seriousness of this situation, Buffy's trapped in there in labour, we need to get help," said Joyce.
Oz grabbed a passing member of staff.
"We have a problem, our friend is stuck in the elevator and she's in labour," said Oz evenly.
"Okay, I'll tell maintenance, but we have an outside contractor that deals with the elevators it could take awhile," said the Nurse.
Joyce sobbed; Giles put his arm around Joyce.
"Come on, she'll be okay, besides she has Spike," said Giles, with more confidence than he felt.
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"Holy crap!" yelled Buffy as another pain gripped her.
Spike looked at Buffy's watch.
"That was only five minutes since the last one, they're getting closer together," said Spike.
Spike felt Buffy's tummy. It was solid as a rock as the contraction eased off. He placed a hand on her forehead; it was damp with perspiration.
"Who's gonna deliver my baby?" she said in a frightened voice.
"If we don't get out of here, we're going to have to do it together, but don't worry they'll get us out of here long before that happens," Spike said reassuringly.
He was panicking inside, he couldn't show his fears to Buffy, she needed him to be strong for her now, and their soon to be born child. Spike lifted up the blankets.
"What are you doing?" she asked
"I need to check what's going on down there, you'll have to open your legs, bit too late for keeping them so tightly shut," he grinned at her.
"Oh very funny, this baby didn't get in here all by it's self," she snapped as she felt another wave of pain.
"Well it looks okay," no head poking out yet," he replied.
"And now I feel so much better," she said sarcastically.
"Buffy, you're still under Willow's protection spell, nothing bad is gonna happen to you or our baby, you have to believe it," he said.
Spike kissed her hand; she smiled weakly at him.
"I love you William,"
"I love you too, I am going to get us through this, I promise," he said squeezing her hand.
"Owww!" said Buffy.
"Bleeding hell, that was only two minutes since the last one, I read that first births can take hours, you only went into labour about an hour and a half ago," said Spike.
"I'm sorry," said Buffy.
"Sorry about what pet?" he asked
"I've been having pains in my back for most of the day, I didn't want to worry you in case it was another false labour again, like last week," she admitted.
"Oh love, you should have told me, I'm not cross with you, how could I be?" he asked
"We are gonna get out of here, right?" she asked.
"One way or another," said Spike.
"Oh my God!" said Buffy.
"What is it?" asked Spike.
"I think I want to push," she yelled.
"No you don't," said Spike in denial.
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Xander and Anya raced up the stairs, both of them out of breath as they burst through the doors into the corridor of the labour ward.
"Hey guys, what's going on has Buffy had the little tyke yet?" asked Xander.
"Why are you all staring at the elevator doors? Shouldn't you all be in the labour ward," frowned Anya.
"Nope we thought it would be more exciting to watch people coming in and out of the elevator," said Willow sarcastically.
"Buffy and Spike are trapped in the elevator, we think that tremor or something caused it," explained Giles.
"It wasn't a tremor, just saw Forrest down in the ER, seems the Initiative was blown sky high, part of UC Sunnydale has been destroyed in the explosion, most of the agents were killed, only a handful got out, including Forrest," said Xander.
"Any ideas on what caused the explosion?" asked Giles.
"A ton of C4, I'd say, but the official statement is a leaky gas line, but shouldn't we be doing something to help Buffy?" asked Xander.
"We're waiting for the engineer to turn up," said Oz.
"Great plan, but can I suggest we use this?" said Xander, as he went over to the wall and smashed the glass case hanging on it and he extracted the axe from it.
Xander started to pry the doors open with the axe, assisted by Giles and Oz, they looked into the elevator shaft, surprisingly it looked like it had stopped between the third and fourth floor, it was only a short drop down, Xander landed on the roof of the elevator, he opened the trap door.
"Whoa!" said Xander.
"What is it?" asked Giles.
"Just saw a little too much Buffy," said Xander.
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Spike was getting desperate, Buffy was in constant pain,
"Xander," she groaned.
"Why are you thinking of that wanker at a time like this?" he asked.
She pointed. Spike looked up to see Xander's head poking through the trap door. He quickly covered Buffy up.
"So the cavalry's arrived then?" he asked.
"Be with you in a moment," said Xander, disappearing.
He reappeared a few moments later with some sort of medical kit flung over one shoulder. He dropped down through the opening.
"Hi guys, did you miss me?" he grinned.
"Like a hole in the head," said Spike.
Both the men's attention was drawn by Buffy's groans.
"Just in case anyone has forgotten, in labour here," said Buffy sharply.
"Sorry love," said Spike
"I think this is it," said Buffy.
She drew a deep breath and pushed.
"I can see the head, Buffy you're doing it, that's my girl," encouraged Spike.
Xander's eyes involuntarily followed where Spike was looking.
"Ahhhhh," said Xander as his eyes rolled up in the back of his head and he sank to the floor in a dead faint.
"Xander," said Buffy.
"Sod Xander, we have to get this baby out," said Spike.
Buffy pushed again.
"Oh God, the head's out, just one more push love, and she will be here," said Spike.
"I can't, I'm so tired," she groaned.
"Yes, you can I believe in you Buffy, you are the most stubborn woman I have ever met, you never back down from anything," he told her firmly.
She looked into his eyes, seeing the total faith in her, she summoned up the last dregs of her strength and gave one almighty push, as their baby was born into it's father's hands.
"Is she okay, the baby is a she right?" asked Buffy.
Spike raised their child, so Buffy could see. He looked at her, the tears running freely down his cheeks.
"She's beautiful Buffy," said Spike in wonder as he passed her to Buffy.
Spike rummaged through the medical kit Xander had brought with him, Xander started to stir on the elevator floor.
"I'm gonna have to cut the cord, but you shouldn't feel it," said Spike taking a pair of sterile surgical scissors from the bag.
Xander took one look at it and flaked out on the floor again.
Spike smiled, "Lot of use he will be if he and Anya ever decide to breed," said Spike.
"Well we got our little girl," said Buffy looking at their child, almost unable to believe that she was theirs.
"Yes, thank God you were right about that, otherwise I would have had to take all that frilly stuff back to the store," said Spike
He wiped away the tears from his eyes and kissed Buffy tenderly on the lips, they looked deep into each other's eyes, both of them caught up in the miracle of the new life they had created.
"Isn't she the most beautiful thing, you've ever seen?" asked Buffy.
Spike kissed his tiny daughter's head.
"You both are, I love you Buffy Lovejoy," he said fiercely.
"Thanks William," she sighed contentedly.
"For what?" he asked
"For everything, but most all for loving me," she replied.
"That part's easy, the living with you now that's the hell," he grinned.
"You like to live dangerously William Lovejoy," she said.
"Always," he winked.
The lift started to shudder and move upwards, completing it's journey.
"Better get you all covered up before the doors open and the whelp wakes up," said Spike, rearranging the bed covers.
The elevator came to a halt on the fourth floor, the doors opened with a ping.
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The group of friends all waited in anticipation as the inner doors opened. They drew back to reveal a very tired Buffy and Spike, both with huge grins plastered across their faces.
"Where's Xander?" asked Anya.
"Try looking under the trolley," said Oz, motioning with his head.
Anya rushed into the lift and knelt down, she started slapping at Xander's face.
"Come on Xander this is no time to be taking a nap," said Anya crossly.
"Enough of the peepshow we need to get Buffy some medical attention," said Joyce.
"Oz, help me move Xander so we can get Buffy out of here," said Giles.
"No need," said Xander opening one eye cautiously.
"Look guys, she's here," said Buffy holding up their daughter.
"Oh, Buffy, she's lovely, but you are okay, right?" asked her mom.
"Pretty good, considering I just had a baby, slayer healing definatley a bonus at a time like this," she grinned.
Giles moved forward to look at the new arrival, a suspicious wetness shimmered in his eyes, he took out his handkerchief and removed his glasses. He patted Spike on the shoulder and shook his hand vigorously.
"Congratulations, job well done," said Giles.
"Thanks, but I think some of the credit belongs to Buffy here," said Spike.
They arrived in the labour ward.
"Better late than never, hey Buff?" asked Willow.
"I guess," said Buffy.
"Well we're gonna have to love you and leave you, shouldn't be long," said Spike, as he and Buffy and baby were wheeled off into a private room.
"Did you see how cute that baby was, I can't wait to get my hands on it," sighed Willow.
"My little girl had a little girl, it's a sobering thought," said Joyce in awe.
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After the doctor had given Buffy a thorough examination and the all clear, Spike and Buffy were finally left alone. The baby started to cry in it's little plastic hospital crib. Spike picked up his daughter and rocked her gently, making soothing noises. Buffy couldn't help, but feel the tears well up in her eyes at the sight of their tiny child in the arms of her father. She couldn't help, but think back to the first time they had met in the alleyway of the Bronze, Spike had been a cold blooded killer, and now he cradled their baby in his embrace as if it was the most precious thing in the world. She smiled to herself; Spike caught the tender look on her face, as she regarded them both.
"What are you thinking about?" asked Spike.
"Oh, just how much I love you both," she said in utter contentment.
Spike smiled in response, the baby let up a keening wail.
"I don't think she wants me, I'd say at a guess, our little bundle is peckish," said Spike handing the baby to her.
Buffy unbuttoned her nightdress with her free hand, the baby latched greedily onto her breast.
"She has a good sucking action," winced Buffy.
"Gets that from her dad," said Spike proudly.
"Along with those gorgeous cheekbones," she said tracing the baby's face with her finger.
Spike gently stroked the baby's soft hair.
"Looks like she's gonna have your hair and nose," said Spike.
"Is there something wrong with that?" asked Buffy.
"No it's a gorgeous nose, you know I love every part of you," he said Kissing her.
Buffy frowned.
"We never decided what we were going to call her," said Buffy.
"Well I thought we still had three weeks to make those kind of decisions," said Spike.
"How about Aimee?" asked Buffy.
Spike thought about it for a few moments.
"I like it, she definatley looks like an Aimee," said Spike, touching one of the baby's tiny fists.
Aimee's hand opened and wrapped her little fingers around his little finger.
"Think she likes it too, don't you Aimee Elizabeth," said Spike grinning at Buffy.
"Elizabeth?" asked Buffy.
"Yeah, it's a family name on the Lovejoy's side," said Spike
"Aimee Elizabeth Lovejoy," that's quite a name for such a tiny girl," said Buffy.
"She'll grow into it, now shall we let the others in to have a look?" Asked Spike.
"Yeah, mom must be dying to hold the baby," said Buffy
TBC
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A/N Not everyone will like my choice of baby names, but I was going mad looking up baby name sites and my eyesight was going screwy lol, so I settled on those names, Aimee means beloved, so I thought it was kind of appropriate!
Chapter 22
Joyce, Giles, Willow and Oz all stood outside the labour ward in confusion.
"They should have got up here before us," said Willow.
"Well the nurse said there had been no one of that description admitted in the last few minutes," said Giles.
"I'm worried, where could they be?" asked Joyce anxiously.
"Well let's go check the elevator, that tremor that happened a few moments ago, might have something to do with it," suggested Willow.
They all trailed to the elevator, Giles pressed the buttons, nothing happened.
"Doesn't appear to be working," he said gravely.
"It has to be, are you sure you're using that thing right?" asked Willow.
"Amazing as it may seem we do have these things in England too, I was quite adept at pressing a button," said Giles sarcastically.
"Do none of you realise the seriousness of this situation, Buffy's trapped in there in labour, we need to get help," said Joyce.
Oz grabbed a passing member of staff.
"We have a problem, our friend is stuck in the elevator and she's in labour," said Oz evenly.
"Okay, I'll tell maintenance, but we have an outside contractor that deals with the elevators it could take awhile," said the Nurse.
Joyce sobbed; Giles put his arm around Joyce.
"Come on, she'll be okay, besides she has Spike," said Giles, with more confidence than he felt.
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"Holy crap!" yelled Buffy as another pain gripped her.
Spike looked at Buffy's watch.
"That was only five minutes since the last one, they're getting closer together," said Spike.
Spike felt Buffy's tummy. It was solid as a rock as the contraction eased off. He placed a hand on her forehead; it was damp with perspiration.
"Who's gonna deliver my baby?" she said in a frightened voice.
"If we don't get out of here, we're going to have to do it together, but don't worry they'll get us out of here long before that happens," Spike said reassuringly.
He was panicking inside, he couldn't show his fears to Buffy, she needed him to be strong for her now, and their soon to be born child. Spike lifted up the blankets.
"What are you doing?" she asked
"I need to check what's going on down there, you'll have to open your legs, bit too late for keeping them so tightly shut," he grinned at her.
"Oh very funny, this baby didn't get in here all by it's self," she snapped as she felt another wave of pain.
"Well it looks okay," no head poking out yet," he replied.
"And now I feel so much better," she said sarcastically.
"Buffy, you're still under Willow's protection spell, nothing bad is gonna happen to you or our baby, you have to believe it," he said.
Spike kissed her hand; she smiled weakly at him.
"I love you William,"
"I love you too, I am going to get us through this, I promise," he said squeezing her hand.
"Owww!" said Buffy.
"Bleeding hell, that was only two minutes since the last one, I read that first births can take hours, you only went into labour about an hour and a half ago," said Spike.
"I'm sorry," said Buffy.
"Sorry about what pet?" he asked
"I've been having pains in my back for most of the day, I didn't want to worry you in case it was another false labour again, like last week," she admitted.
"Oh love, you should have told me, I'm not cross with you, how could I be?" he asked
"We are gonna get out of here, right?" she asked.
"One way or another," said Spike.
"Oh my God!" said Buffy.
"What is it?" asked Spike.
"I think I want to push," she yelled.
"No you don't," said Spike in denial.
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Xander and Anya raced up the stairs, both of them out of breath as they burst through the doors into the corridor of the labour ward.
"Hey guys, what's going on has Buffy had the little tyke yet?" asked Xander.
"Why are you all staring at the elevator doors? Shouldn't you all be in the labour ward," frowned Anya.
"Nope we thought it would be more exciting to watch people coming in and out of the elevator," said Willow sarcastically.
"Buffy and Spike are trapped in the elevator, we think that tremor or something caused it," explained Giles.
"It wasn't a tremor, just saw Forrest down in the ER, seems the Initiative was blown sky high, part of UC Sunnydale has been destroyed in the explosion, most of the agents were killed, only a handful got out, including Forrest," said Xander.
"Any ideas on what caused the explosion?" asked Giles.
"A ton of C4, I'd say, but the official statement is a leaky gas line, but shouldn't we be doing something to help Buffy?" asked Xander.
"We're waiting for the engineer to turn up," said Oz.
"Great plan, but can I suggest we use this?" said Xander, as he went over to the wall and smashed the glass case hanging on it and he extracted the axe from it.
Xander started to pry the doors open with the axe, assisted by Giles and Oz, they looked into the elevator shaft, surprisingly it looked like it had stopped between the third and fourth floor, it was only a short drop down, Xander landed on the roof of the elevator, he opened the trap door.
"Whoa!" said Xander.
"What is it?" asked Giles.
"Just saw a little too much Buffy," said Xander.
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Spike was getting desperate, Buffy was in constant pain,
"Xander," she groaned.
"Why are you thinking of that wanker at a time like this?" he asked.
She pointed. Spike looked up to see Xander's head poking through the trap door. He quickly covered Buffy up.
"So the cavalry's arrived then?" he asked.
"Be with you in a moment," said Xander, disappearing.
He reappeared a few moments later with some sort of medical kit flung over one shoulder. He dropped down through the opening.
"Hi guys, did you miss me?" he grinned.
"Like a hole in the head," said Spike.
Both the men's attention was drawn by Buffy's groans.
"Just in case anyone has forgotten, in labour here," said Buffy sharply.
"Sorry love," said Spike
"I think this is it," said Buffy.
She drew a deep breath and pushed.
"I can see the head, Buffy you're doing it, that's my girl," encouraged Spike.
Xander's eyes involuntarily followed where Spike was looking.
"Ahhhhh," said Xander as his eyes rolled up in the back of his head and he sank to the floor in a dead faint.
"Xander," said Buffy.
"Sod Xander, we have to get this baby out," said Spike.
Buffy pushed again.
"Oh God, the head's out, just one more push love, and she will be here," said Spike.
"I can't, I'm so tired," she groaned.
"Yes, you can I believe in you Buffy, you are the most stubborn woman I have ever met, you never back down from anything," he told her firmly.
She looked into his eyes, seeing the total faith in her, she summoned up the last dregs of her strength and gave one almighty push, as their baby was born into it's father's hands.
"Is she okay, the baby is a she right?" asked Buffy.
Spike raised their child, so Buffy could see. He looked at her, the tears running freely down his cheeks.
"She's beautiful Buffy," said Spike in wonder as he passed her to Buffy.
Spike rummaged through the medical kit Xander had brought with him, Xander started to stir on the elevator floor.
"I'm gonna have to cut the cord, but you shouldn't feel it," said Spike taking a pair of sterile surgical scissors from the bag.
Xander took one look at it and flaked out on the floor again.
Spike smiled, "Lot of use he will be if he and Anya ever decide to breed," said Spike.
"Well we got our little girl," said Buffy looking at their child, almost unable to believe that she was theirs.
"Yes, thank God you were right about that, otherwise I would have had to take all that frilly stuff back to the store," said Spike
He wiped away the tears from his eyes and kissed Buffy tenderly on the lips, they looked deep into each other's eyes, both of them caught up in the miracle of the new life they had created.
"Isn't she the most beautiful thing, you've ever seen?" asked Buffy.
Spike kissed his tiny daughter's head.
"You both are, I love you Buffy Lovejoy," he said fiercely.
"Thanks William," she sighed contentedly.
"For what?" he asked
"For everything, but most all for loving me," she replied.
"That part's easy, the living with you now that's the hell," he grinned.
"You like to live dangerously William Lovejoy," she said.
"Always," he winked.
The lift started to shudder and move upwards, completing it's journey.
"Better get you all covered up before the doors open and the whelp wakes up," said Spike, rearranging the bed covers.
The elevator came to a halt on the fourth floor, the doors opened with a ping.
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The group of friends all waited in anticipation as the inner doors opened. They drew back to reveal a very tired Buffy and Spike, both with huge grins plastered across their faces.
"Where's Xander?" asked Anya.
"Try looking under the trolley," said Oz, motioning with his head.
Anya rushed into the lift and knelt down, she started slapping at Xander's face.
"Come on Xander this is no time to be taking a nap," said Anya crossly.
"Enough of the peepshow we need to get Buffy some medical attention," said Joyce.
"Oz, help me move Xander so we can get Buffy out of here," said Giles.
"No need," said Xander opening one eye cautiously.
"Look guys, she's here," said Buffy holding up their daughter.
"Oh, Buffy, she's lovely, but you are okay, right?" asked her mom.
"Pretty good, considering I just had a baby, slayer healing definatley a bonus at a time like this," she grinned.
Giles moved forward to look at the new arrival, a suspicious wetness shimmered in his eyes, he took out his handkerchief and removed his glasses. He patted Spike on the shoulder and shook his hand vigorously.
"Congratulations, job well done," said Giles.
"Thanks, but I think some of the credit belongs to Buffy here," said Spike.
They arrived in the labour ward.
"Better late than never, hey Buff?" asked Willow.
"I guess," said Buffy.
"Well we're gonna have to love you and leave you, shouldn't be long," said Spike, as he and Buffy and baby were wheeled off into a private room.
"Did you see how cute that baby was, I can't wait to get my hands on it," sighed Willow.
"My little girl had a little girl, it's a sobering thought," said Joyce in awe.
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After the doctor had given Buffy a thorough examination and the all clear, Spike and Buffy were finally left alone. The baby started to cry in it's little plastic hospital crib. Spike picked up his daughter and rocked her gently, making soothing noises. Buffy couldn't help, but feel the tears well up in her eyes at the sight of their tiny child in the arms of her father. She couldn't help, but think back to the first time they had met in the alleyway of the Bronze, Spike had been a cold blooded killer, and now he cradled their baby in his embrace as if it was the most precious thing in the world. She smiled to herself; Spike caught the tender look on her face, as she regarded them both.
"What are you thinking about?" asked Spike.
"Oh, just how much I love you both," she said in utter contentment.
Spike smiled in response, the baby let up a keening wail.
"I don't think she wants me, I'd say at a guess, our little bundle is peckish," said Spike handing the baby to her.
Buffy unbuttoned her nightdress with her free hand, the baby latched greedily onto her breast.
"She has a good sucking action," winced Buffy.
"Gets that from her dad," said Spike proudly.
"Along with those gorgeous cheekbones," she said tracing the baby's face with her finger.
Spike gently stroked the baby's soft hair.
"Looks like she's gonna have your hair and nose," said Spike.
"Is there something wrong with that?" asked Buffy.
"No it's a gorgeous nose, you know I love every part of you," he said Kissing her.
Buffy frowned.
"We never decided what we were going to call her," said Buffy.
"Well I thought we still had three weeks to make those kind of decisions," said Spike.
"How about Aimee?" asked Buffy.
Spike thought about it for a few moments.
"I like it, she definatley looks like an Aimee," said Spike, touching one of the baby's tiny fists.
Aimee's hand opened and wrapped her little fingers around his little finger.
"Think she likes it too, don't you Aimee Elizabeth," said Spike grinning at Buffy.
"Elizabeth?" asked Buffy.
"Yeah, it's a family name on the Lovejoy's side," said Spike
"Aimee Elizabeth Lovejoy," that's quite a name for such a tiny girl," said Buffy.
"She'll grow into it, now shall we let the others in to have a look?" Asked Spike.
"Yeah, mom must be dying to hold the baby," said Buffy
TBC
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A/N Not everyone will like my choice of baby names, but I was going mad looking up baby name sites and my eyesight was going screwy lol, so I settled on those names, Aimee means beloved, so I thought it was kind of appropriate!