Chapter 4: True Love is the Best Remedy
Part 1: Love over Comes Temptations
Things went smoothly with Eric visiting for a week. Kevin and Lucy were finally settled in their new Community Lucy had started taking correspondence courses from home for her diploma and she was taking some college courses too.. Kevin was settled into his new job and had a lot of respect in the station.
Joanne: Hey Kevin.. What are you doing?
Kevin: hey Joanne.. Paperwork..
Joanne: ewww I hate paper work.. As she puts her hand around Kevin shoulder¼
Kevin: Joanne please remove your hand¼
Joanne: why will the "wife" get upset¼
Kevin: Please just remove your hand¼
Joanne removed her hand in hostile way..
Kevin: why can't you believe that I am married?
Joanne: because.. You said when you were little that you would not marry until you were 25
Kevin: Yeah whatever.. Look Joanne I am Madly Madly in love in my wife and my child she is bearing¼ and I would never date or marry another cop so please just leave me alone¼
Joanne: whatever and she walks away mumbling to herself I will have him before too long Temptation will over come "love"¼..
Kevin: picks up the phone and dials Lucy's and his number¼.no one answered¼
Kevin to himself: oh that's right she was going shopping for the baby..
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Local Mall:
Lucy was shopping for the babies room.. She had found some sheets sets for the crib and some unisex clothes since they still did not know what gender the baby was. Lucy stepped into a men's store where she bought Kevin a nice shirt..
Jordan: walking up behind Lucy.. Hey there sexy..
Lucy: Jordan I told you I was married now please leave me alone..
Jordan: Oh come on just one little kiss..
Lucy: no now leave me alone before I calls security..
Lucy paid for the shirt and darted past Jordan and made her way to her car and then home.
Lucy meet Kevin on the way inside.. They both kissed each other on the porch and made their way inside where things quickly heated up¼after Lucy and Kevin made love a couple of times they sat up and talked for awhile
Kevin: so what did you at the mall?
Lucy: some sheets for the crib and clothes for the baby and you this..
Kevin: opened up the bag and found his shirt.. Oh baby this is so nice.. I love it and I love you¼
Lucy: thanks..
Lucy and Kevin laid down next to each other and fell asleep in each others arms¼.
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The Next Day¼
Kevin entered the police station..
Joanne came up to Kevin and started he usual crap again of making the moves on Kevin..
Captain: Kinkirk can I please see you in here¼
Kevin: coming sir.. boss calls
Joanne: crap..
Kevin enters the captain's office thank you sir..
Captain your welcome.. I will talk with Joanne about the harassment..
Chapter 4: Love is the Best Remedy
Part 2: In the Thick of IT¼
The next couple of weeks were good for Kevin, Joanne did not bother him at all she left him alone. Joanne was furious at Kevin for turning her in..
Joanne: How could you Kevin turn me in like that
Kevin: I didn't turn you in.. you were always all over me and the captain saw you.
Joanne: well I still don't believe your married.
Kevin: look Joanne I am I love my wife with all of my heart please leave me alone or I will press charges..
Joanne: ok ok
Kevin: thank you now can you please move away from my desk I have some important papers to deal with..
Joanne hesitated before moving away from Kevin's desk.
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Lucy was at home trying to get things organized for her dad visit. She was getting the bedroom done and the bed made.. The phone rang and Lucy went to answer it.
Lucy: hello?
Jordan: hey
Lucy: Jordan is that you?
Jordan: No its your husband..
Lucy: Jordan how did you get my phone number?
Jordan: don't worry about it a I found it that's all that matters..
Lucy: if you do not leave me alone I will turn you into the police,,
Jordan ok ok I understand..
Lucy hung up the phone just to have ring again¼
Lucy: Hello?
Kevin; hey there sexy momma..
Lucy: Jordan I told you¼
Kevin: Lucy its me Kevin..
Lucy: oh Kev I am so sorry..
Kevin: is Jordan bothering you again?
Lucy: yeah he just called just about 5 minutes ago¼
Joanne *in background* hey there kevy .. Are you talking to the wifey¼
Kevin: I told you Joanne leave me alone..
Lucy: is she still bothering you?
Kevin yes.. Oh baby I can't wait till I can come home and hold you¼
Lucy: me too But I got to go dad is going to be here in about 45 mintues I need to let go .. I love you
Kevin: Love you too..
Kevin and Lucy hung up and Lucy went back to working getting the house cleaned¼ and exactly 45 min. later Eric rang the door bell.. Lucy answered the door and in walked.. Eric, Matt and Sarah.
Lucy: Matt Sarah I am so happy to see you but didn't think you were coming until tomorrow..
Matt: we took an earlier flight..
Lucy: OK that's awesome.. Dad where is Ruthie?
Eric: Mom refused to let her come..
Lucy: ohh ok¼
Lucy started to cook dinner and she felt a sharp pain move threw her abdomen..
Lucy: Matt please come her I need some help..
Matt rushed to his sisters side taking her pulse and finding out what was wrong..
Matt: whats wrong?
Lucy: my wa¼. Wat¼er¼ just broke..
Matt: can't be your only like 7 months pregnant..
Lucy: I am 7 ½ today.. Please get me to the hospital..
Matt: Sarah dad help me Lucy is in labor¼
Eric: Oh no sweetie ok I will go call Kevin..
Lucy: ok dad I love you..
Eric: I love you 2
Eric went and dialed Kevin direct line at work..
Kevin: Detective Kinkirk Speaking can I help you
Eric: Kevin its Eric.. Lucy is being rushed to the hospital she is in labor..
Kevin WHAT? She can't be.. She is only 7 ½ months along..
Eric: her water has broken..
Kevin ok I am on my way..
Kevin rushed out of the police station saying nothing to anyone he just left.. He arrived at the hospital a short time later¼
Receptionist.. Sir can I help you?
Kevin: *huffing* my wife is in labor her dad and brother just brought her in¼ Kinkirk is the last name..
Receptionist: ok sir she is in room 360..
Kevin thank and he darted for the elevator.. Kevin reached Lucy's room in a matter of minutes.. The doctor came in and they took Lucy and Keivn to the delivery room¼
Chapter 4: Love Over Comes Temptation
Part 3: Labor of Love
Lucy had been in labor for about 4 hours now and she was feeling all the pain of being in labor. Eric Matt and Sarah paced back and forth in the waiting room..
Inside the delivery room:
Lucy: Kevin I can't do this¼
Kevin: yes you can sweetie we are almost their.. just a little longer
Lucy: next child we have you doing this..
Kevin: Umm ok Luce..
Dr.: Ok Luce on the next contraction I need you to push ready?
Lucy: I guess so no turning back now..
Kevin: nope..
Dr.: ready push 3.¼¼2.¼¼1.¼ relax
Kevin: oooooooooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkk as he takes his hand out of Lucy's
Lucy: did I hurt your hand?
Kevin: just a little?
Lucy: good..
Dr.: Ok here comes another contraction ready
Lucy: yeah Kevin hand please..
Kevin gives his hand to Lucy..
Dr: ready 3.¼¼¼¼¼..2.¼¼¼¼¼¼¼.1.¼¼¼¼¼ Ok I see the head ¼ relax¼
Kevin: ok honey just one more push and the baby will be here¼
Dr. Ready Lucy?
Lucy: yes I just want to hold the baby¼
Dr: ready 3.¼¼¼..2.¼¼¼¼¼¼..1... Ok you both have a very healthy baby¼..boy..
Kevin: Luce it's a boy¼.*starts tearing up*
Lucy: can I hold him?
Dr. he is getting cleaned up.. Do you have a name for him?
Lucy: Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk¼
Kevin: that sounds prefect
Dr: Ok you can only hold him for a minute we need to incubate him for awhile because so is little..
Nurse: Dr. please come over here¼
Kevin whats wrong?
Dr: nothing sir just stay over there¼
Lucy: MY BABY I WANT TO SEE MY BABY!!
They rushed Kris out of the room and into the NICU¼
Dr: ok your son can not breathe n his own his lungs are not fully developed
Lucy starts to cry: Kevin our sweet baby¼
Kevin: honey I need to go update the family..
Lucy: ok but please come straight back¼.
Kevin: I will
Kevin walked out of the room walked past the nursery window and looked in and saw his prefect little son laying there helplessly.. Kevin walked into the waiting room?
Matt: boy or girl¼
Kevin boy.. Kristopher Matthew.. After you matt..
Matt: oh thank you Kevin..
Kevin started to cry¼..
Eric: whats wrong?
Kevin.. Go look in the window¼
Eric, Matt and Sarah went and looked in the window of the nursery and saw Kris laying in the incubator¼
Chapter 5: A Sigh of Relief
Part 1 : A Deep Breathe
Kristopher was now 2 months old, neither of his parents were able to hold him. Lucy was released from the hospital about a week after Kristopher was born. Lucy and Kevin were at the hospital everyday and almost every night.. They would alternate nights. December 24th.. Kris was born on October 24th.. Lucy wanted to hold her baby on his first Christmas but it didn't look like it was going to happen. Lucy and Kevin's family were all coming to the hospital to see Kristopher, this would be Ben and Patty-Mary's first time to see him. Lucy went to get some coffee as this was happening something miraculous occurred.. With Kevin Watching..
Kevin: did he just breathe on his own?
Nurse: yes Kevin he did¼
Kevin starts to cry.. As Lucy was returning from her coffee break she saw Kevin crying Lucy almost dropped her coffee when she saw him crying¼
Lucy: kev what wrong?
Kevin: he took a breathe
Lucy: what?
Kevin: Kris is breathing on his own..
Lucy: move I want to hold him NOW!!
Nurse: ok
The nurse removed all of Kris' wires and tubes and Let Lucy hold her baby for the first time.. This was special.. It was a Christmas miracle ..
Kevin watching Lucy hold Kris. He thought back to October 26th when Kris went respiratory arrest..
***Flashback***
CODE BLUE Kevin heard over the intercom.. CODE BLUE NICU¼ Kevin rushed to the window of the NICU. As he reached the window he noticed that the Code Blue was his very own son. Kevin started Crying immediately luckily Lucy was at home at the time of this crisis.. Now he had to call his wife and tell her that their precious son was dying before his eyes¼The doctor rushed over to Kevin.. The doctor told Kevin they had got Kris back just in time.
***Flashback***
Lucy: Kevin, Kevin
Kevin: Yeah?
Lucy: do you want to hold him?
Kevin: of course
Lucy handed their son to his father, as she was doing this the families had joined by the window to see Kris..
Lucy went out to the waiting room ecstatic.. I can't believe this happened on Christmas Eve. He Truly is a miracle..
Eric: yes he is.
The Camdens thought this would be the prefect Christmas.. but something would happen that would change their minds quickly.
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Mary Camden- Keller ( the show never told us Jordan's last name so I made one up) roamed the halls of the hospital she made her way up to the nursery.
Oh Look at that one. That one looks so little lets see last name.. Kinkirk,.. Kristopher M¼ She kept watching the man hold the baby. AS she watched the mother appear in the picture her eyes wonder and then back to the baby boy. And she noticed that her sister was the mother¼Mary finally got up the nerve to walk over to Lucy.. But Lucy was to busy feeding the baby to notice Mary.. Matt and Julie noticed Mary walking towards the door of the nursery..
Julie: Mary?
Mary turned around.: Aunt Julie oh its so good to see you..
Matt: What are you doing here?
Mary: Oh one of my err.. Friends was in an accident and I was with her and I was waiting for the results of her tests ( truthfully Jordan Her husband was in an auto accident and she was fearing for his life)
Matt: Oh ok..
Mary: Ok I see Lucy in there with A hospital gown on and the man she is with What is going On?
Eric: Mary darling is that you¼
Mary: yes dad.. it is
Eric: Look Mary Please don't over react like your mother.. Lucy got married to the guy she is with in there and she had the baby about 2 months ago..
Mary: by the way where is mom?
Eric: she refuses to come see Kristopher and Lucy..
Mary: Kristopher is nephew's name..
Eric: Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk¼
Mary: that tiny baby in there is hers?
Matt: yes it is..
Lucy came out of the nursery to ask if someone else wanted to go hold him and as she was doing this Mary turned around¼and revealed herself¼
Chapter 5: A Sigh of Relief
Part 2: Home is where the Heart Is.
Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk was released from the hospital on December 31. This was the day that Lucy and Kevin have been waiting for since the day he was born. He was now 6lbs. 9ozs. Instead of the 4lbs 4ozs he was born at. Lucy and Kevin were about to leave the hospital when Mary came running up to them..
Lucy: Mary what are you doing here?
Mary; Luce, look I have a secret to tell you
Lucy: OK Mary I am listening¼
Mary: You remember Jordan Keller right?
Lucy: yes why?
Mary: I¼I..
Lucy: you what?
Mary: married him..
Just as Mary was spilling her secret Jordan was willed up by a young man in a wheelchair..
Lucy: Jordan what happened?
Jordan: I was riding my motorcycle and I hit a bump and I went flying and shattered my leg..
Lucy: OK.. Who is this?
Jordan this is my younger brother Jarred..
Lucy: its nice to meet you Jarred this is my Son Kris, and My husband Kevin..
Kevin: Lucy, we need to Kris out of this cold weather and home..
Lucy: your right well bye Jarred.. Bye Jordan.. Mary, please come by the house before you go home and bring Jordan I guess¼
Mary: ok Luce I love you.. And you too.. Cutie¼ Kris..
Lucy bye bye Auntie Mary!!!
Lucy and Kevin headed off to the car for their first night as Parents¼¼.
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Camdens..
Eric: I need to use the phone I want to call Lucy and see how Kris is ¼
Annie: ok call her¼
Eric: Annie look at him he looks just like Lucy did when she was a baby¼
Annie: yeah he's cute..
Eric: *grabbing Annie's shoulders*¼¼he is your grand son¼
Annie: Eric, I know that and I love him because he is a part of Lucy
But I want her to me and apologize for her mistakes..
Eric: you need to apologize to her too..
Annie: Whatever.. I am going to bed..
Annie left and went upstairs¼
Eric picked up the phone and dialed Lucy's number¼. The answering Machine picked up..
Kevin's voice¼ Hello this is the Kinkirk residence we are out right now¼ Kristopher Matthew is coming home today.. Please leave a message after the beep¼
Eric: Luce, kev and baby Kris this is PawPaw.. Please call when you get home.. I love You!!
Ruthie came in as Eric was hanging up..
Ruthie: dad can I please have a pic of Kris of the 5 rolls you took?
Eric yeah they are on my desk.. Go take the one you like the best..
Ruthie: thanks dad.. I love you..
The phone rings and Eric picks it up..
Eric: Luce¼
Mary no dad its Mary¼
Eric: hey there..
Mary; dad I need to tell you something¼
Eric: yes?
Mary¼..
Chapter 4: Sigh of Relief
Part 3: When Night Becomes Day..
Kris has been home for about 2 weeks. But, he was not on a sleeping schedule yet. Kevin and Lucy would alternate night, tonight was Kevin's turn. Kris woke about 2 am and wanted to be feed.. NO more like demanded to be feed. Kevin woke up with out hesitation and went and warmed up a bottle and took it to Kris.
Kevin picked Kris up out of his bed and sat on the rocking chair .. Hey there buddy, we both know mommy's birthday is in about 2 weeks. We what are we going to do for her¼
Kris looked up stared into Kevin's deep blue eyes..
Kevin: ok we will have pictures taken..
Kevin eventually burped Kris after about 3ozs. Kris fell back to asleep but Kevin decided to continue to rock. Kevin fell to asleep while holding Kris. Lucy woke up and searched for her husband. She entered the nursery and saw the two most important men in her life. She removed Kris form Kevin arms waking Kevin. Lucy placed Kris on his side in his bed..
Kevin: hey there sexy.. Pulling Lucy down on his lap..
Lucy: hey there your self..
Kevin I guess I fell asleep¼
Lucy: yes you did but you and Kris looked so cute I didn't want to move him..
Kevin: well I am glad you did..
Lucy: why? So now I can hold you..
Lucy: ohh¼ do you know why I love you?
Kevin: ummm why?
Lucy: because you are so wonderful and kind.. And you love Kris..
Kevin: and I love you the same.. Now lets go back to bed before he wakes up again..
Lucy: good idea
Kevin: but he sleeps good when he actually sleeps..
Lucy: yes he does. You know I went for my 6 week check up.. While back and¼
Kevin: and what?
Lucy: my doctor gave me clearance..
Kevin: really
Lucy: yep
Lucy and Kevin headed back to their room and things quickly heated. Kris did not wake until early the next morning. Lucy woke up still in the security of Kevin's arms.. Lucy began feeding Kris and starting breakfast for her and Kevin, Kevin awoke and came out in his uniform..
Lucy: ohh HOT STUFF!!!
Kevin.. You too¼
Kevin leaned down and Kissed Lucy and Kris.. Hen helped Lucy finish breakfast. They eventually got breakfast done and they sat down and ate as Kris slept..
-Camdens-
Annie: Eric, you never told me what Mary wanted when called a couple weeks ago.
Eric: Annie, please be rational about this..
Annie: what it is it¼
Eric: Mary married Jordan Keller..
Annie: Jordan the one that dated Mary then Lucy then Mary again..
Eric: that's the one..
Annie: oh good for Mary..
Eric: What ANNIE JACKSON CAMDEN you are so hypercritical..
Annie: WHY?
Eric: because Lucy has done the same thing and you won't even call her..
Annie: look Eric, Lucy has always been our "prefect" one she did everything we said for hr to do. Its just weird that she made this kind of decision..
Eric: ok so Luce made a mistake, and now she is paying for it.. But look at him look how cute he is..
Annie takes the picture from Eric.. Annie starts to tear up..
Annie: oh Eric what have I done to Lucy..
Eric¼¼¼¼¼¼
-Kinkirks-
Lucy to Kris sitting in a swing.. I wonder what daddy is getting for my birthday¼
Kevin sneaks up behind lucy and pokes in her in the waist¼ you will never find out..
Lucy: KEVIN MICHEAL KINKIRK you scared me ..
Kevin: oh well..
Lucy playfully hit Kevin and Kevin hit Lucy back.. Lucy and Kevin contuined to "wrestle" until the phone rang.. Lucy answered it.
Lucy: hello Kinkirk residence..
Matt: hey Luce..
Lucy: hey matt: how are you?
Matt: I am fine and how is my cutie of a godson?
Lucy: he is fine..
Matt: ok well Luce I called to tell you that¼
Part 1: Love over Comes Temptations
Things went smoothly with Eric visiting for a week. Kevin and Lucy were finally settled in their new Community Lucy had started taking correspondence courses from home for her diploma and she was taking some college courses too.. Kevin was settled into his new job and had a lot of respect in the station.
Joanne: Hey Kevin.. What are you doing?
Kevin: hey Joanne.. Paperwork..
Joanne: ewww I hate paper work.. As she puts her hand around Kevin shoulder¼
Kevin: Joanne please remove your hand¼
Joanne: why will the "wife" get upset¼
Kevin: Please just remove your hand¼
Joanne removed her hand in hostile way..
Kevin: why can't you believe that I am married?
Joanne: because.. You said when you were little that you would not marry until you were 25
Kevin: Yeah whatever.. Look Joanne I am Madly Madly in love in my wife and my child she is bearing¼ and I would never date or marry another cop so please just leave me alone¼
Joanne: whatever and she walks away mumbling to herself I will have him before too long Temptation will over come "love"¼..
Kevin: picks up the phone and dials Lucy's and his number¼.no one answered¼
Kevin to himself: oh that's right she was going shopping for the baby..
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Local Mall:
Lucy was shopping for the babies room.. She had found some sheets sets for the crib and some unisex clothes since they still did not know what gender the baby was. Lucy stepped into a men's store where she bought Kevin a nice shirt..
Jordan: walking up behind Lucy.. Hey there sexy..
Lucy: Jordan I told you I was married now please leave me alone..
Jordan: Oh come on just one little kiss..
Lucy: no now leave me alone before I calls security..
Lucy paid for the shirt and darted past Jordan and made her way to her car and then home.
Lucy meet Kevin on the way inside.. They both kissed each other on the porch and made their way inside where things quickly heated up¼after Lucy and Kevin made love a couple of times they sat up and talked for awhile
Kevin: so what did you at the mall?
Lucy: some sheets for the crib and clothes for the baby and you this..
Kevin: opened up the bag and found his shirt.. Oh baby this is so nice.. I love it and I love you¼
Lucy: thanks..
Lucy and Kevin laid down next to each other and fell asleep in each others arms¼.
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The Next Day¼
Kevin entered the police station..
Joanne came up to Kevin and started he usual crap again of making the moves on Kevin..
Captain: Kinkirk can I please see you in here¼
Kevin: coming sir.. boss calls
Joanne: crap..
Kevin enters the captain's office thank you sir..
Captain your welcome.. I will talk with Joanne about the harassment..
Chapter 4: Love is the Best Remedy
Part 2: In the Thick of IT¼
The next couple of weeks were good for Kevin, Joanne did not bother him at all she left him alone. Joanne was furious at Kevin for turning her in..
Joanne: How could you Kevin turn me in like that
Kevin: I didn't turn you in.. you were always all over me and the captain saw you.
Joanne: well I still don't believe your married.
Kevin: look Joanne I am I love my wife with all of my heart please leave me alone or I will press charges..
Joanne: ok ok
Kevin: thank you now can you please move away from my desk I have some important papers to deal with..
Joanne hesitated before moving away from Kevin's desk.
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Lucy was at home trying to get things organized for her dad visit. She was getting the bedroom done and the bed made.. The phone rang and Lucy went to answer it.
Lucy: hello?
Jordan: hey
Lucy: Jordan is that you?
Jordan: No its your husband..
Lucy: Jordan how did you get my phone number?
Jordan: don't worry about it a I found it that's all that matters..
Lucy: if you do not leave me alone I will turn you into the police,,
Jordan ok ok I understand..
Lucy hung up the phone just to have ring again¼
Lucy: Hello?
Kevin; hey there sexy momma..
Lucy: Jordan I told you¼
Kevin: Lucy its me Kevin..
Lucy: oh Kev I am so sorry..
Kevin: is Jordan bothering you again?
Lucy: yeah he just called just about 5 minutes ago¼
Joanne *in background* hey there kevy .. Are you talking to the wifey¼
Kevin: I told you Joanne leave me alone..
Lucy: is she still bothering you?
Kevin yes.. Oh baby I can't wait till I can come home and hold you¼
Lucy: me too But I got to go dad is going to be here in about 45 mintues I need to let go .. I love you
Kevin: Love you too..
Kevin and Lucy hung up and Lucy went back to working getting the house cleaned¼ and exactly 45 min. later Eric rang the door bell.. Lucy answered the door and in walked.. Eric, Matt and Sarah.
Lucy: Matt Sarah I am so happy to see you but didn't think you were coming until tomorrow..
Matt: we took an earlier flight..
Lucy: OK that's awesome.. Dad where is Ruthie?
Eric: Mom refused to let her come..
Lucy: ohh ok¼
Lucy started to cook dinner and she felt a sharp pain move threw her abdomen..
Lucy: Matt please come her I need some help..
Matt rushed to his sisters side taking her pulse and finding out what was wrong..
Matt: whats wrong?
Lucy: my wa¼. Wat¼er¼ just broke..
Matt: can't be your only like 7 months pregnant..
Lucy: I am 7 ½ today.. Please get me to the hospital..
Matt: Sarah dad help me Lucy is in labor¼
Eric: Oh no sweetie ok I will go call Kevin..
Lucy: ok dad I love you..
Eric: I love you 2
Eric went and dialed Kevin direct line at work..
Kevin: Detective Kinkirk Speaking can I help you
Eric: Kevin its Eric.. Lucy is being rushed to the hospital she is in labor..
Kevin WHAT? She can't be.. She is only 7 ½ months along..
Eric: her water has broken..
Kevin ok I am on my way..
Kevin rushed out of the police station saying nothing to anyone he just left.. He arrived at the hospital a short time later¼
Receptionist.. Sir can I help you?
Kevin: *huffing* my wife is in labor her dad and brother just brought her in¼ Kinkirk is the last name..
Receptionist: ok sir she is in room 360..
Kevin thank and he darted for the elevator.. Kevin reached Lucy's room in a matter of minutes.. The doctor came in and they took Lucy and Keivn to the delivery room¼
Chapter 4: Love Over Comes Temptation
Part 3: Labor of Love
Lucy had been in labor for about 4 hours now and she was feeling all the pain of being in labor. Eric Matt and Sarah paced back and forth in the waiting room..
Inside the delivery room:
Lucy: Kevin I can't do this¼
Kevin: yes you can sweetie we are almost their.. just a little longer
Lucy: next child we have you doing this..
Kevin: Umm ok Luce..
Dr.: Ok Luce on the next contraction I need you to push ready?
Lucy: I guess so no turning back now..
Kevin: nope..
Dr.: ready push 3.¼¼2.¼¼1.¼ relax
Kevin: oooooooooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkk as he takes his hand out of Lucy's
Lucy: did I hurt your hand?
Kevin: just a little?
Lucy: good..
Dr.: Ok here comes another contraction ready
Lucy: yeah Kevin hand please..
Kevin gives his hand to Lucy..
Dr: ready 3.¼¼¼¼¼..2.¼¼¼¼¼¼¼.1.¼¼¼¼¼ Ok I see the head ¼ relax¼
Kevin: ok honey just one more push and the baby will be here¼
Dr. Ready Lucy?
Lucy: yes I just want to hold the baby¼
Dr: ready 3.¼¼¼..2.¼¼¼¼¼¼..1... Ok you both have a very healthy baby¼..boy..
Kevin: Luce it's a boy¼.*starts tearing up*
Lucy: can I hold him?
Dr. he is getting cleaned up.. Do you have a name for him?
Lucy: Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk¼
Kevin: that sounds prefect
Dr: Ok you can only hold him for a minute we need to incubate him for awhile because so is little..
Nurse: Dr. please come over here¼
Kevin whats wrong?
Dr: nothing sir just stay over there¼
Lucy: MY BABY I WANT TO SEE MY BABY!!
They rushed Kris out of the room and into the NICU¼
Dr: ok your son can not breathe n his own his lungs are not fully developed
Lucy starts to cry: Kevin our sweet baby¼
Kevin: honey I need to go update the family..
Lucy: ok but please come straight back¼.
Kevin: I will
Kevin walked out of the room walked past the nursery window and looked in and saw his prefect little son laying there helplessly.. Kevin walked into the waiting room?
Matt: boy or girl¼
Kevin boy.. Kristopher Matthew.. After you matt..
Matt: oh thank you Kevin..
Kevin started to cry¼..
Eric: whats wrong?
Kevin.. Go look in the window¼
Eric, Matt and Sarah went and looked in the window of the nursery and saw Kris laying in the incubator¼
Chapter 5: A Sigh of Relief
Part 1 : A Deep Breathe
Kristopher was now 2 months old, neither of his parents were able to hold him. Lucy was released from the hospital about a week after Kristopher was born. Lucy and Kevin were at the hospital everyday and almost every night.. They would alternate nights. December 24th.. Kris was born on October 24th.. Lucy wanted to hold her baby on his first Christmas but it didn't look like it was going to happen. Lucy and Kevin's family were all coming to the hospital to see Kristopher, this would be Ben and Patty-Mary's first time to see him. Lucy went to get some coffee as this was happening something miraculous occurred.. With Kevin Watching..
Kevin: did he just breathe on his own?
Nurse: yes Kevin he did¼
Kevin starts to cry.. As Lucy was returning from her coffee break she saw Kevin crying Lucy almost dropped her coffee when she saw him crying¼
Lucy: kev what wrong?
Kevin: he took a breathe
Lucy: what?
Kevin: Kris is breathing on his own..
Lucy: move I want to hold him NOW!!
Nurse: ok
The nurse removed all of Kris' wires and tubes and Let Lucy hold her baby for the first time.. This was special.. It was a Christmas miracle ..
Kevin watching Lucy hold Kris. He thought back to October 26th when Kris went respiratory arrest..
***Flashback***
CODE BLUE Kevin heard over the intercom.. CODE BLUE NICU¼ Kevin rushed to the window of the NICU. As he reached the window he noticed that the Code Blue was his very own son. Kevin started Crying immediately luckily Lucy was at home at the time of this crisis.. Now he had to call his wife and tell her that their precious son was dying before his eyes¼The doctor rushed over to Kevin.. The doctor told Kevin they had got Kris back just in time.
***Flashback***
Lucy: Kevin, Kevin
Kevin: Yeah?
Lucy: do you want to hold him?
Kevin: of course
Lucy handed their son to his father, as she was doing this the families had joined by the window to see Kris..
Lucy went out to the waiting room ecstatic.. I can't believe this happened on Christmas Eve. He Truly is a miracle..
Eric: yes he is.
The Camdens thought this would be the prefect Christmas.. but something would happen that would change their minds quickly.
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Mary Camden- Keller ( the show never told us Jordan's last name so I made one up) roamed the halls of the hospital she made her way up to the nursery.
Oh Look at that one. That one looks so little lets see last name.. Kinkirk,.. Kristopher M¼ She kept watching the man hold the baby. AS she watched the mother appear in the picture her eyes wonder and then back to the baby boy. And she noticed that her sister was the mother¼Mary finally got up the nerve to walk over to Lucy.. But Lucy was to busy feeding the baby to notice Mary.. Matt and Julie noticed Mary walking towards the door of the nursery..
Julie: Mary?
Mary turned around.: Aunt Julie oh its so good to see you..
Matt: What are you doing here?
Mary: Oh one of my err.. Friends was in an accident and I was with her and I was waiting for the results of her tests ( truthfully Jordan Her husband was in an auto accident and she was fearing for his life)
Matt: Oh ok..
Mary: Ok I see Lucy in there with A hospital gown on and the man she is with What is going On?
Eric: Mary darling is that you¼
Mary: yes dad.. it is
Eric: Look Mary Please don't over react like your mother.. Lucy got married to the guy she is with in there and she had the baby about 2 months ago..
Mary: by the way where is mom?
Eric: she refuses to come see Kristopher and Lucy..
Mary: Kristopher is nephew's name..
Eric: Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk¼
Mary: that tiny baby in there is hers?
Matt: yes it is..
Lucy came out of the nursery to ask if someone else wanted to go hold him and as she was doing this Mary turned around¼and revealed herself¼
Chapter 5: A Sigh of Relief
Part 2: Home is where the Heart Is.
Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk was released from the hospital on December 31. This was the day that Lucy and Kevin have been waiting for since the day he was born. He was now 6lbs. 9ozs. Instead of the 4lbs 4ozs he was born at. Lucy and Kevin were about to leave the hospital when Mary came running up to them..
Lucy: Mary what are you doing here?
Mary; Luce, look I have a secret to tell you
Lucy: OK Mary I am listening¼
Mary: You remember Jordan Keller right?
Lucy: yes why?
Mary: I¼I..
Lucy: you what?
Mary: married him..
Just as Mary was spilling her secret Jordan was willed up by a young man in a wheelchair..
Lucy: Jordan what happened?
Jordan: I was riding my motorcycle and I hit a bump and I went flying and shattered my leg..
Lucy: OK.. Who is this?
Jordan this is my younger brother Jarred..
Lucy: its nice to meet you Jarred this is my Son Kris, and My husband Kevin..
Kevin: Lucy, we need to Kris out of this cold weather and home..
Lucy: your right well bye Jarred.. Bye Jordan.. Mary, please come by the house before you go home and bring Jordan I guess¼
Mary: ok Luce I love you.. And you too.. Cutie¼ Kris..
Lucy bye bye Auntie Mary!!!
Lucy and Kevin headed off to the car for their first night as Parents¼¼.
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Camdens..
Eric: I need to use the phone I want to call Lucy and see how Kris is ¼
Annie: ok call her¼
Eric: Annie look at him he looks just like Lucy did when she was a baby¼
Annie: yeah he's cute..
Eric: *grabbing Annie's shoulders*¼¼he is your grand son¼
Annie: Eric, I know that and I love him because he is a part of Lucy
But I want her to me and apologize for her mistakes..
Eric: you need to apologize to her too..
Annie: Whatever.. I am going to bed..
Annie left and went upstairs¼
Eric picked up the phone and dialed Lucy's number¼. The answering Machine picked up..
Kevin's voice¼ Hello this is the Kinkirk residence we are out right now¼ Kristopher Matthew is coming home today.. Please leave a message after the beep¼
Eric: Luce, kev and baby Kris this is PawPaw.. Please call when you get home.. I love You!!
Ruthie came in as Eric was hanging up..
Ruthie: dad can I please have a pic of Kris of the 5 rolls you took?
Eric yeah they are on my desk.. Go take the one you like the best..
Ruthie: thanks dad.. I love you..
The phone rings and Eric picks it up..
Eric: Luce¼
Mary no dad its Mary¼
Eric: hey there..
Mary; dad I need to tell you something¼
Eric: yes?
Mary¼..
Chapter 4: Sigh of Relief
Part 3: When Night Becomes Day..
Kris has been home for about 2 weeks. But, he was not on a sleeping schedule yet. Kevin and Lucy would alternate night, tonight was Kevin's turn. Kris woke about 2 am and wanted to be feed.. NO more like demanded to be feed. Kevin woke up with out hesitation and went and warmed up a bottle and took it to Kris.
Kevin picked Kris up out of his bed and sat on the rocking chair .. Hey there buddy, we both know mommy's birthday is in about 2 weeks. We what are we going to do for her¼
Kris looked up stared into Kevin's deep blue eyes..
Kevin: ok we will have pictures taken..
Kevin eventually burped Kris after about 3ozs. Kris fell back to asleep but Kevin decided to continue to rock. Kevin fell to asleep while holding Kris. Lucy woke up and searched for her husband. She entered the nursery and saw the two most important men in her life. She removed Kris form Kevin arms waking Kevin. Lucy placed Kris on his side in his bed..
Kevin: hey there sexy.. Pulling Lucy down on his lap..
Lucy: hey there your self..
Kevin I guess I fell asleep¼
Lucy: yes you did but you and Kris looked so cute I didn't want to move him..
Kevin: well I am glad you did..
Lucy: why? So now I can hold you..
Lucy: ohh¼ do you know why I love you?
Kevin: ummm why?
Lucy: because you are so wonderful and kind.. And you love Kris..
Kevin: and I love you the same.. Now lets go back to bed before he wakes up again..
Lucy: good idea
Kevin: but he sleeps good when he actually sleeps..
Lucy: yes he does. You know I went for my 6 week check up.. While back and¼
Kevin: and what?
Lucy: my doctor gave me clearance..
Kevin: really
Lucy: yep
Lucy and Kevin headed back to their room and things quickly heated. Kris did not wake until early the next morning. Lucy woke up still in the security of Kevin's arms.. Lucy began feeding Kris and starting breakfast for her and Kevin, Kevin awoke and came out in his uniform..
Lucy: ohh HOT STUFF!!!
Kevin.. You too¼
Kevin leaned down and Kissed Lucy and Kris.. Hen helped Lucy finish breakfast. They eventually got breakfast done and they sat down and ate as Kris slept..
-Camdens-
Annie: Eric, you never told me what Mary wanted when called a couple weeks ago.
Eric: Annie, please be rational about this..
Annie: what it is it¼
Eric: Mary married Jordan Keller..
Annie: Jordan the one that dated Mary then Lucy then Mary again..
Eric: that's the one..
Annie: oh good for Mary..
Eric: What ANNIE JACKSON CAMDEN you are so hypercritical..
Annie: WHY?
Eric: because Lucy has done the same thing and you won't even call her..
Annie: look Eric, Lucy has always been our "prefect" one she did everything we said for hr to do. Its just weird that she made this kind of decision..
Eric: ok so Luce made a mistake, and now she is paying for it.. But look at him look how cute he is..
Annie takes the picture from Eric.. Annie starts to tear up..
Annie: oh Eric what have I done to Lucy..
Eric¼¼¼¼¼¼
-Kinkirks-
Lucy to Kris sitting in a swing.. I wonder what daddy is getting for my birthday¼
Kevin sneaks up behind lucy and pokes in her in the waist¼ you will never find out..
Lucy: KEVIN MICHEAL KINKIRK you scared me ..
Kevin: oh well..
Lucy playfully hit Kevin and Kevin hit Lucy back.. Lucy and Kevin contuined to "wrestle" until the phone rang.. Lucy answered it.
Lucy: hello Kinkirk residence..
Matt: hey Luce..
Lucy: hey matt: how are you?
Matt: I am fine and how is my cutie of a godson?
Lucy: he is fine..
Matt: ok well Luce I called to tell you that¼