9 Months In Harmony.
***Reader's Note***Hey! like always welcome to my story! "9 Months In Harmony." the sequel to "7 Days In Paradise." Honestly, I'm very very happy about this story because 7 days was and still is my favorite story.Anyhow, this first chapter sums up whatever happened when the story ended and where it is presently in a sense.They'll be some cameo's from the other real Passion's characters, and some new character's aswell.I hope that all the fans of 7 days will like the sequel just as much! don't own anything cept for my character's....Enjoy! ; ).Oh, and don't stress about "Platonic" and your ideas for future stories WILL be considered.On with the story...
Chapter One- Life.
"it's all set,"he said softly as he stepped behind her."there all waiting for us."
she turned to him, as her eyes met with his.She didn't answer.
For the first time in a long time he saw something, he thought he'd never see again.The pure and transparent look of fear in Charity's eyes."aww, don't tell me you're scared" he laughed, as he put his arms around her waiste.
"why shouldn't I be.Your not the one who's going to be the size of an oversized mellon"she joked"this is big news."
"yeah,"he replied"but it's real good big news huge difference."he smile slyly."plus it isn't like half of them don't know already, I just passed Jessica and Simone down the hall."
Charity knodded in agreement."I know" she laughed"looked like they were having a hard enough time keeping this a secret, between themselves."
"and then there's your mom, Eve, Tabitha.Hell, looks like our job is half done sweetie" she giggled slightly, but then redirected her direction towards the window."look, I know you're nervous but you shouldn't be, were doing this together if you haven't already forgotten."
"you're right."she sighed as she agreed.Even though she was still nervous.
"exactlly.Anyways, everyone's waiting..."he trailed.
"I know, and I'll be there just give me a few minutes."she turned to him.
"alright," he said, as he kissed her on the cheek and started down the hallway."don't keep us waiting!" he trailed jokingly.
So, there I stood.Looking aimlessly through the window of my wedding reception, Mrs Lopez-Fidzgerald.Married to a man, I once loathed with a passion, about to announce my pregnancy to my friends and familly.Don't get me wrong, I can't remember when I've been this happy but it was still a shock.Think about it, you wake up on your wedding day one of the most special and beautiful days in your life to find out your pregnant another...amazing roadblock it's a little overwhelming.I tried effortlessly to shake the thought out of my head, as I focussed on the clear blue waves of the ocean crashing against the semi-white sand; while I ran the whole thing in my mind one more time, I'd walk in thank everyone for comming and we'd tell them were having a baby, that wouldn't be so hard would it? as I thought of a possible answer to my own question, I heard the sound of tiny footsteps running towards me.I darted around to see who it was.
"auntie Charity, I think you look very prettyful." it was M.J and L.J Sheridan and Luis' three year old twins.Awkwardly enough M.J said that, all my worries just seemed to disapear as I smiled at him.
"thank you M.J" she smiled warmly, as she ducked to kiss M.J on the cheek.
"I think you look pretty too!"L.J pouted, jelous that his brother was getting all of the attention.
"you do?"she teased, as she reached out and tickeled L.J.He giggled and squirmed, as Charity gave him a wet kiss on the cheek.
"what do you say, we go find mommy and daddy?"Charity proposed to the two.
"yeah." they both said together in a high pitched tone.
"okay."Charity smiled as she got up, and took L.J and M.J by the hand and began to walk to the waiting room.
Miguel walked into the room filled with people; everyone's eyes were on the door as he got in, all eager to find out what the newlyweds, had to say.They all sighed, as they saw Miguel walk in he laughed faintly, as he watched everyone.His eyes met with Tabitha, Faith and Eve they smiled all knowing what the two were about to announce, and then with Jessica and Simone who frantiqly smiled at Miguel and then at each other.
"what's the hold up!"Luis exclaimed, as he broke the silence between the croud.
"seriously man, what's this all about?"Marcus questioned, as Josh and Jhon nodded in agreement.
"you'll see"Miguel replied crisply.
"why can't you just tell us now ?"Kay questioned, as her and Fox sat impatiently.
"I will.Once Charity get's here."as he said so, the crowd made an immense uproar."I know, but Charity's gonna be here any minute."
"wonder what this is all about."Julian murmered to Faith, David, and Eve.Eve and Faith exchanged looks.
"it could be allot of things,"Eve started.
"yeah, who knows they might just tell us there moving to Canada." Faith punned, as Eve laughed.
"the two of you, know what this is alll about don't you ?"David asked.
"where do you get that."Faith said"were just guessing."
"sure."David, and Julian said together.
"mommy," a quiet voice called, as she tugged on her mother's dress.
"yes, sweetheart."Liz, answered as she picked her daughter up.
"does this wedding ever end."she sighed frankly, as she pouted while Antonio and Liz craked up laughing.
" it does Asia, but were just waiting for some news."Antonio replied warmly, as he took Asia"after that, the wedding will end."
"oh."the three year old finished, as she wrapped her arms around her father.
Everyone, sat in the waiting room of the reception hall all absorbed into their own seperate conversations, as I walked in with L.J and M.J.The room fell awkwardly silent, as all eyes were focoused on me and Miguel.
"good, Charity's hear now tell us what you have to tell us."Kay, smiled as she rubbed her stomach eagerly.
Charity took a deep breath, as Miguel took her hand and nodded to her"well, were real happy that you could make it, the wedding was great."she stammered.
"and, we hope you had as much fun as we did."
"yeah, yeah, yeah.Thanks for sharing this precious moment, this is something we'll all cherish for the rest of our lives, big bills are much appreciated."Jhon trailed "now that that's all over and done with, tell us the news!"he pryed.
We watched everyone, in the room started at us eager to find out.I sighed softly, still a bit nervous, he noticed that so he put his arm around my waiste and softly kissed my cheek."do you want me to do this?" he asked, with that old look of concern in his eyes."no."I whispered back.Yeah, I was nervous as all else, but I knew I could do this.I took one look at everyone"were gonna have a baby," I stammered, to the still attentive crowd."I'm pregnant." The room went dead silent for a moment, it was kind of scary at first.
"are you serious!?"Chad exclaimed breaking the silence.
Charity and Miguel both nodded, both beaming."I found out today!."
"were going to be uncles!"Jhon Marcus and Josh chimmed in sheepishly, as they both began to sob and fall into eachother's arms.
Sherindan and Luis looked over at the two, strangely before both shaking their heads"this is truly good news I'm very happy for the both of you."Sheridan spoke up as she rose, and hugged the two.After Sheridan many the rest rose and gave their congradulations to the couple.
"you knew, you were pregnant ever since this mourning ang you didn't tell me!"Kay exclaimed in a serious tone.
"I was---"
"you know honey, I'm starting to think our friends are forgetting who got you back toghether in the first place."Fox said.
"oh shut up!"Kay jokingly snapped"this was all me!" she laughed"oh my God, this is such good news!" she smiled, as she grabbed Charity.
Everyone was still talking , and congradulating me and Miguel as I noticed Jessica and Reese get up from the corner of my eye.
"are you sure about this?"Jessica asked as she looked over at Reese.
"of course this is perfect timing."Reese reasurred Jessica"Everyone" he shouted into the room, as everyoned faced Reese and Jessica at the other end of the room.
"oh my God you're pregnant too!?"Josh asked seriously,as he turned to Reese.
"no.Josh."Reese replied as he looked at him awkwardly."pregnant."he repeated"what were you thinking?"he kept on, as he looked at Josh.While Jessica stood at the other side of him more earger to share her news than ever before.
"were getting married!"she blurted out, as the crowd let out a silent gasp.
"since when?"Grace, Sam and Kay both questioned at the same time, as they stared at Reese and Jessica.
"since today,"Jessica replied, as she stretched out her hand and presented, the immense dimond while she clasped Reese's hand.
"I asked her at the wedding."Reese continued.
"wow, you people really like to share your joys don't you."Julian thought aloud, as Eve nudged him to be quiet."well it's true dear."
"well apart from what Julian just said"Eve started while darting Julian a look."were really happy for you both." she finished as everyone agreed.
"yeah,"Whitney agreed as she approached Reese and Jessica, still holding her four month old son Reggie."I can't believe little Jess is getting married."she smiled as she hugged them both, as everyoned followed Whitney.
I watched, as everyone gave their congrats to Jess and Reese.Everyone seemed so surprise,some even a bit shocked.I wasn't.I always had am feeling those two would end up toghether one way or another.Anyways, other than that soon I'd be starting a whole new chapter of my life as a wife, a buisness woman...and a mom.Was I nervous? yeah a little bit.Was I scared ?...never.
Three Weeks Later...
struggeling up the steep hill, with what seemed to be as a thousand boxes glaring at him.He walked ahed with absolutely nothing, he didn't even offer to help me with my boxes, not that I needed help in the first place but I still would've liked him to ask!
"Miguel?"she shouted up the hill, as he turned around.
"yeah, Charity?"
"where's all your stuff?" she questioned as she looked at him awkwardly"I thought WE were moving into the house, not just me."
"we are."he answered crisply."and I have my stuff, you just have more than me."
"really? so where is all this 'stuff' " she questioned smartly, while catching up to him."because I don't see it."
"oh, Charity Standish."he laughed, as he walked towards the door.Charity not too far behind, they both paused at seperate ends of the door.Charity exhaustingly, dropped her boxes on the ground.
"so what are we waiting for? I can't wait to see what you've done with the place"she questioned as she eargerly looked over his shoulder.
He searched his pockets for the keys, and then opened the door.Without a second thought, he garbbed Charity picked her up, and walked in.
"so, I'm guessing this is why you didn't bring anything."she laughed.
"well it is tradition, honey."he said suavely as he put her down.
"you're truly something else you know that ?" she laughed as they faced eachother.
he nodded, in agreement as he kissed her.
Don't ask me to call it, but their was something very very appealing about Miguel today.I mean, yeah other than the usual.'let's see' I thought to myself as I examined him further, nothing really out of the ordinary.Ha! what am I wasting all this time sitting here evaluating him for!?
Charity took a vauge look around the room and spotted the stairs, she turned back to Miguel and smirked at him."hows about,"she started as she wrapped her arms around him"I give you a tour?"
"depends."he answered crisply as he smiled."will I like this...tour?"
"I more than sure you will."she reasured,as she brought their lips together while they both backed towards the stairs.Just then the sound of a cell phone rang through the house.Both Miguel and Charity picked up their cellphones and answered them."hello?" they both said awkwardly.
"hello? Mrs.Lopez-Fidzgerald."
"yes?"she answered.
"hi"she reapeated gleefully"I'm just calling to confirm your appointment with Dr. Russel today, at four."
"um hum." she answered, looking over at Miguel."well, thank you."she smiled as she turned the cell off.
"who was it?"Miguel asked, as Charity sat beside Miguel at the steps.
"it was the hospital, we have a pre-natal appointment."Charity started as she looked down at her watch"soon."she finished as she got up and walked towards the door to get her boxes.
"need help!?"he shouted from the steps.
(Harmony Hospital)
We walked into the busy hospital, and headed towards Eve's office.I made the first knock on the closed door.
"I thought you said, you had no other apointments!?"Julian quietly exclaimed, as he and Eve got off the desk of which they were lip locking on.
"what time is is?"Eve whispered back as she buttoned her shirt back up.
"four o'clock exactlly." Eve whispered a soft curse, as she placed everything back on the desk.
"what?"Julian asked as he helped her.
"Charity and Miguel, we have an appointment together...now! there at the door."
The knock on the door repeated, as Julian and Eve looked at eachother.
"okay, the desk is clear..."Julian started as he fixed his hair, and put his jaket blaizer back on while fixing his shirt and tie."we'll just play it off as if nothing happened."
"yeah,"Eve replied as she quickly ran her hands through her curls and put her lab coat back on."and if they ask,we were having a civilazed conversation."
The knock repeated"Eve, are you there?"Miguel questioned.
"ah, yes...I'll be with you in a minute."she stamered, as she sprinted towards the door Julian behind her."hi."she smiled warmly.
"hey"both Miguel and Charity answered back knowing something was going on.
"Julian" Miguel knodded, as Charity smiled politely at him.
"Miguel, Charity always a pleasure."he greeted, as the three stood in an awkward silence.
"Julian was just leaving weren't you Julian?" Eve said, as she looked at him.
"yes, yes I was. As, a matter of fact I have allot of business to tend to..."he trailed."good day." he finished as he bolted out of the room.
I know your thinkg exactlly what Miguel and I were thinking, so I guess I should fill you in.Eve reasently had a divorce, from T.C a few months back and it was finalized a little over a month ago.Since then Eve and Julian have been "secretly." seeing eachother, even though I use the word "secretly" in loose terms because everyone knows! personally I'm happy for her, T.C always kind of scared me/everyone to tell you the truth.
"now,"Eve sighed deeply, as she took a seat on her chair and faced the couple."where were we."she said as she shifted through some papers."how have you been feeling Charity? have you been taking all your pre-natal vitamins?"
"alright, I still have mourning sickness but other than that everythings going fine.Yes I've been been taking them."
"good."she replied as she looked up at them both, and then redirected her attention to Charity.
"so, when's the due date?"Charity aske eagerly.
"well, I'd say"she contimplated"mid-April." both Charity and Miguel looked at eachother and then Eve.
"and you'll get to see the baby soon." she laughed softly,"I like to wait a few months before sonograms."
"okay."Charity answered, ending the conversation between the two ladies.Miguel who hadn't sed a word during the entire appointment, finally spoke up.
"Eve," he started as he sat up in his seat casually.
"yeah, Miguel?"
"I was just wondering, with Charity pregnant...could we, ah."he stammered avoiding eye contact with Eve.Here he was sitting infront of the woman who was parcticlly a second mother to him, asking about his sex life."I mean could we." he repeated, hoping Eve would catch on.
"could you what, honey?" she questioned endearingly, as she quickly caught on bolding her eyes to the file papers."oh...yes.Yes."she repeated uncomfortably, as she replied.She talking about this to Miguel of all people, the young man who she saw in diapers! "infact, it's better for the pregnancy."
"really?"Charity chimmed in.
"yes."Eve quipped, praying they wouldn't ask for specifics.As Eve and Miguel avoided eye contact.The phone began to ring."excuse me."Eve said softly as she picked up the phone.
"hello?"she answered."I'll be right there." she finished, as she hurridly put the phone back on the reciever."that was a very important, page I have to tend to it."
"sure."Miguel and Charity both nodded, as they got up from the chairs and towards the door."thank you."
"anytime."she smiled, as they all headed out the doors and towards the hallway.
We walked for a few minutes before we crossed paths with Kay and Fox.Fox was wheeling Kay down the hallway in a wheelchair,as she huffed and screetched at him to hurry up.'What month are we' I thought, as we walked towards them, then it dawned on me Kay was in labor today was September second. Kay's due date! I quickened my pace as I rushed to her side.She smiled slightly at me as she continued to huff, and scream at her husband.I smiled back, as I took her hand and we passed down the hallway.
"how far apart are her contractions?" Eve asked a nearby nurse.
"minutes," she replied" this baby comming soon!"she excalime a sshe took the wheelchair from Fox and rushed Kay to the nearest room.Fox not too far behind rushed into the hospital room after his wife.
"are you alright honey?" he asked as she grabbed a chair and sat beside her.
Kay darted him a look as she replied"sure Nicholas, I'm about to push something the size of a watermelon out of something the size of a cherry! of course I'm feeling fine." she answered sarcasticlly.
"good to know."Fox quickly answered, as he made an effort to take Kay's hand.
"oh, don't you touch me!"she exclaimed, as she felt another contraction"that's how we got into all this mess."
"c'mon baby---"
"shut up!"she screetched as she clenched her bed sheets and continued to breath deeply.
"here," the nurse said as she handed Kay, a hospital garment."let me help you put this on.Would you like your husband to stay with you?"
Kay gave Fox one last glare."no." she answered, as the nurse looked over at him sympetheticlly.
"I love you?" he trailed as he stepped out, and met with Charity and Miguel.
"it's just the pain talking."Charity reassured,as all three stood sround the hospital room.
"I know." he huffed frustratingly, as he crossed his arms.
"man, she really hates you right now!" Miguel blurted out as Charity and Fox glared at him."well, 'cause of the pain of course."he covered, as he turned away from the two.
Oh, I really loved my husband.But, damn sometimes he really knew how to say the wrong things at the wrong time! never the less both me and Fox shook it off and focussed on the curtain which covered the hospital room from us.After awhile Jessica and Reese rushed in with Simone and Jhon.Moments later, Julian walked back in from the "business" he had to tend to, he smiled at all of us anxiously excited to see his first grand-child.Eve, walked in after Julian, heading past the curtain.
"how's she doing?"Simone and Jessica both asked.
"she's okay."Fox replied.
(Hospital Room.)
"alright Kay,"the nurse started as Kay let out a nother gut rentching scream"would you like a sedative or no?"
Kay darted around and gave an evill look to the nurse"tell me Eve, where to you get these nurses?clown college."
"excuse me!"the nurse quippped"listen you little---"
"Betty, could you get the mild sedative please."she said, as she held Betty back.
"sure." she answered as she looked at Kay and left the room.
"now Kay..."Eve started.
"I know, but she just walked into that one."she finished, as another labour pain came."Eve please! I thought I could handle a natural child birth, but seriously who were we kidding." she pleaded, as the pain worsened.
"okay, sweetie.Just wait for Betty to get back."
Kay nodded, as she rubbed her stomach"when, will I get to see my baby?"
"that's a good question."Eve said as she approached her to checked her dialation."well, Kay.This baby should be here, in another hour."
"hour!?"
"yeah, don't worry it'll go by fast" she reassured, as Betty re-entered the room.
(Outside.)
"so,"Julian started breaking the silence"what do you think it is...a boy or a girl?"
"girl" they all answered.
"I see" Julian replied.
You see, it was this huge deal in the familly for people to predict what someone was going to have.Everyone(Eve, Pilar,Faith,Grace,Tabitha,Liz,Edna.) predicted, each ad every pregnant woman's birth and they've been exactlly on point ever since.This time, their dead set, that Kay was going to have a girl.Wonder what they'll predict I'll have?
"Fox?"Betty called as she past the curtain and faced him.
"you can come back in."
"you know maybe I should---"
"oh no it's alright we gave her a mild sedative."she stepped closer to him"she's much nicer now! and she's asking for you."
he nodded,as he took one look at everyone else and went in.
"hey" Kay said quietly.
"hey."Fox replied.
"look, Fox I"m sorry about snapping on you like that.I never ment anything, and I do love you."
"I know." he smiled as he pulled up a chair beside her and took her hand.
Just, like Eve said the hour passed quickly as Kay began to give birth.We all stood outside the hospital room, listening to Kay scream.
"alright honey push."
"ahhhh! haven't I done enough of that!"
"c'mon, baby just do what she says."
"fine."
"good girl.One more."
"no!"Kay replied boldly.
"last one I promise."
"it is the last one honey."Fox said as he grapped Kay's hand.
"one more time and that's it!"Kay said as she gave one last push.
"perfect."Eve smiled, as a baby's cry filled the hospital room."and just as I suspected it's a girl!"
"girl!"Fox and Kay beamed.
"a beautiful little girl."Eve smiled"Fox could you cut right here."
"sure."
"let me hold her."Kay said as she reached for her baby.
"just let us clean her up."Eve said as she handed the baby to Betty.
(Outside.)
"it's a girl!" Eve whispered as she poked her head outside.
"when can we come in and see her?"Charity asked.
"soon, very soon."
This was great! I searched in my purse and called my mother and David, I knew they'd want to see this. I hesitated, before calling aunt Grace and uncle Sam. Yeah, I knew Kay wanted Sam to be here but I was taking a big risk asking Grace to come.They haven't been getting along for a long time, primarly because Grace didn't think to highly of Kay marrying Fox...a Crane; and before that she was against Kay stealing Miguel away from me.Ever since they've never been able to see eye to eye.However, I knew somewhere she wanted her mother to be here.
"she's beautiful."Kay said softly, as she held her baby."she has your smile."she laughed.
"and your pipes!"
she hit him, softly.
"I love you."
"I love you too."she smiled as she kissed him.
"so what are we going to name her?"
Kay looked down at her daughter,kicking her feet up and cooing."Alexia-Elizabeth Crane."
"you know I was just thinking she looked like an Alex."
"are you ready for any visitors?"Eve said as she popped in.
"yes! bring them all in."
"alright."Eve said as she went back outside."one at a time, I don't want to many people in there."Eve reminded as Charity Miguel went in first.
"hey"Charity said softly, as she pulled up a chair beside Kay and Fox and Miguel stepped aside.
"hi"Kay replied as she smiled."I had a girl!"she exclaimed.
"you did."Charity smiled."so what's her name?"
"Alexia."she said as she rocked her baby.
"she's really beautiful."Charity commented as she looked on at the baby.
"tell me something I didn't know."Kay joked."just think Charity, in another nine months this i'll be you."
"yeah."Charity smirked.
"hey, why don't you hold her."Kay said, as she looked at Charity.
"I couldn't."Charity shook her head.
"yeah, you can! plus this is like perfect practice c'mon."Kay insisted, as she held out Alexia and placed in Charity's arms.
It was strange, as soon as Kay placed Alexia in my arms it was like I knew exactlly what to do.Mothers instict, I guess.
"hi Alexia" I cooded, as she smiled back at me."hi."
"see, you're doing just fine."
Miguel and Fox came back to where Kay and I were.
"you did good Kay."Miguel smiled as he kissed her on the fore-head, and admired Charity with the baby.
"here you go."Charity said as she handed Alexia back, while getting up to stand beside Miguel.
"Kay!"Grace called out as she entered the room."oh, Kay I came as soon as I heard."she continued, as Kay's smile faded, she handed Alexia to Fox as she glared at her mother.
"what are you doing here !?"she asked.
"because, I wanted to be."
"well, your not wanted!"Kay raised her voice.
"maybe all three of you should give them so time alone"Eve suggested"four actually, we have to put Alexia in the nursery."
Fox handed Alexia to Kay"mommy loves you, more than anything in the world."she said softly as she kissed her on the fore-head, and passed her to Eve.
"come on guys let's go."Eve said, as they all trailed out.
"you better make me an uncle!"Miguel demanded, as Charity jerked him out of the room.
"Kay---"
"where's my father."
"outside, he thought we should have a moment alone."Grace said as she approached Kay."honey, I'm sorry about everything that went wrong between us.Can't we just try again?" Grace pleaded as she reached out for Kay's hand.Kay turned it away as Sam walked in.
"daddy!"
"baby."
"yeah Miguel ?"Charity replied, as they walked down the hallway.
"you wouldn't go crazy like that on me, when were in labour right?"
"why I thought you could handle all of that!"she laughed, as she took his hand.
"well.Yeah, I could I just want to know in advance...you know so I could be prepared."he teased.
"I see."she said as they paused infront of the nursery where everyone else was.
"she's so tiny."Jhon stated,as she looked at the baby in awe.
"I know, look at those tiny fingers."Simone continued as Jhon put his arm around her.
"she's so cute." Julian said as his face was plastered to the nursery.
Everyone looked at him, honestly we were all a little surprised he'd use cute in an acttuall sentence.
"I mean, she doesn't look half bad." he covered, as he fixed his tie."smashing job son!" he patted Fox on the back.
"I can't wait to see our baby."Miguel whispered as he held his wife.
"me neither."she smiled as she watched Alexia.
Night quickly came, and everybody left.After saying goodbye to Kay we did too.When me and Miguel left Grace was still standing infront of the hospital room, waiting for something to chaneg between her and Kay.Which was unfourtunately unlikely to happen.
"too bad we couldn't take that tour."Miguel said slyly, as he entered the bathroom.
"well it isn't too late." Charity replied, as she quietly yawned and fell back onto the bed.
"really?" he questioned, as he found her sleeping.He smirked, as he got in bed beside her giving her a kiss on the cheek and settling into bed.
***Reader's Note***Hey! like always welcome to my story! "9 Months In Harmony." the sequel to "7 Days In Paradise." Honestly, I'm very very happy about this story because 7 days was and still is my favorite story.Anyhow, this first chapter sums up whatever happened when the story ended and where it is presently in a sense.They'll be some cameo's from the other real Passion's characters, and some new character's aswell.I hope that all the fans of 7 days will like the sequel just as much! don't own anything cept for my character's....Enjoy! ; ).Oh, and don't stress about "Platonic" and your ideas for future stories WILL be considered.On with the story...
Chapter One- Life.
"it's all set,"he said softly as he stepped behind her."there all waiting for us."
she turned to him, as her eyes met with his.She didn't answer.
For the first time in a long time he saw something, he thought he'd never see again.The pure and transparent look of fear in Charity's eyes."aww, don't tell me you're scared" he laughed, as he put his arms around her waiste.
"why shouldn't I be.Your not the one who's going to be the size of an oversized mellon"she joked"this is big news."
"yeah,"he replied"but it's real good big news huge difference."he smile slyly."plus it isn't like half of them don't know already, I just passed Jessica and Simone down the hall."
Charity knodded in agreement."I know" she laughed"looked like they were having a hard enough time keeping this a secret, between themselves."
"and then there's your mom, Eve, Tabitha.Hell, looks like our job is half done sweetie" she giggled slightly, but then redirected her direction towards the window."look, I know you're nervous but you shouldn't be, were doing this together if you haven't already forgotten."
"you're right."she sighed as she agreed.Even though she was still nervous.
"exactlly.Anyways, everyone's waiting..."he trailed.
"I know, and I'll be there just give me a few minutes."she turned to him.
"alright," he said, as he kissed her on the cheek and started down the hallway."don't keep us waiting!" he trailed jokingly.
So, there I stood.Looking aimlessly through the window of my wedding reception, Mrs Lopez-Fidzgerald.Married to a man, I once loathed with a passion, about to announce my pregnancy to my friends and familly.Don't get me wrong, I can't remember when I've been this happy but it was still a shock.Think about it, you wake up on your wedding day one of the most special and beautiful days in your life to find out your pregnant another...amazing roadblock it's a little overwhelming.I tried effortlessly to shake the thought out of my head, as I focussed on the clear blue waves of the ocean crashing against the semi-white sand; while I ran the whole thing in my mind one more time, I'd walk in thank everyone for comming and we'd tell them were having a baby, that wouldn't be so hard would it? as I thought of a possible answer to my own question, I heard the sound of tiny footsteps running towards me.I darted around to see who it was.
"auntie Charity, I think you look very prettyful." it was M.J and L.J Sheridan and Luis' three year old twins.Awkwardly enough M.J said that, all my worries just seemed to disapear as I smiled at him.
"thank you M.J" she smiled warmly, as she ducked to kiss M.J on the cheek.
"I think you look pretty too!"L.J pouted, jelous that his brother was getting all of the attention.
"you do?"she teased, as she reached out and tickeled L.J.He giggled and squirmed, as Charity gave him a wet kiss on the cheek.
"what do you say, we go find mommy and daddy?"Charity proposed to the two.
"yeah." they both said together in a high pitched tone.
"okay."Charity smiled as she got up, and took L.J and M.J by the hand and began to walk to the waiting room.
Miguel walked into the room filled with people; everyone's eyes were on the door as he got in, all eager to find out what the newlyweds, had to say.They all sighed, as they saw Miguel walk in he laughed faintly, as he watched everyone.His eyes met with Tabitha, Faith and Eve they smiled all knowing what the two were about to announce, and then with Jessica and Simone who frantiqly smiled at Miguel and then at each other.
"what's the hold up!"Luis exclaimed, as he broke the silence between the croud.
"seriously man, what's this all about?"Marcus questioned, as Josh and Jhon nodded in agreement.
"you'll see"Miguel replied crisply.
"why can't you just tell us now ?"Kay questioned, as her and Fox sat impatiently.
"I will.Once Charity get's here."as he said so, the crowd made an immense uproar."I know, but Charity's gonna be here any minute."
"wonder what this is all about."Julian murmered to Faith, David, and Eve.Eve and Faith exchanged looks.
"it could be allot of things,"Eve started.
"yeah, who knows they might just tell us there moving to Canada." Faith punned, as Eve laughed.
"the two of you, know what this is alll about don't you ?"David asked.
"where do you get that."Faith said"were just guessing."
"sure."David, and Julian said together.
"mommy," a quiet voice called, as she tugged on her mother's dress.
"yes, sweetheart."Liz, answered as she picked her daughter up.
"does this wedding ever end."she sighed frankly, as she pouted while Antonio and Liz craked up laughing.
" it does Asia, but were just waiting for some news."Antonio replied warmly, as he took Asia"after that, the wedding will end."
"oh."the three year old finished, as she wrapped her arms around her father.
Everyone, sat in the waiting room of the reception hall all absorbed into their own seperate conversations, as I walked in with L.J and M.J.The room fell awkwardly silent, as all eyes were focoused on me and Miguel.
"good, Charity's hear now tell us what you have to tell us."Kay, smiled as she rubbed her stomach eagerly.
Charity took a deep breath, as Miguel took her hand and nodded to her"well, were real happy that you could make it, the wedding was great."she stammered.
"and, we hope you had as much fun as we did."
"yeah, yeah, yeah.Thanks for sharing this precious moment, this is something we'll all cherish for the rest of our lives, big bills are much appreciated."Jhon trailed "now that that's all over and done with, tell us the news!"he pryed.
We watched everyone, in the room started at us eager to find out.I sighed softly, still a bit nervous, he noticed that so he put his arm around my waiste and softly kissed my cheek."do you want me to do this?" he asked, with that old look of concern in his eyes."no."I whispered back.Yeah, I was nervous as all else, but I knew I could do this.I took one look at everyone"were gonna have a baby," I stammered, to the still attentive crowd."I'm pregnant." The room went dead silent for a moment, it was kind of scary at first.
"are you serious!?"Chad exclaimed breaking the silence.
Charity and Miguel both nodded, both beaming."I found out today!."
"were going to be uncles!"Jhon Marcus and Josh chimmed in sheepishly, as they both began to sob and fall into eachother's arms.
Sherindan and Luis looked over at the two, strangely before both shaking their heads"this is truly good news I'm very happy for the both of you."Sheridan spoke up as she rose, and hugged the two.After Sheridan many the rest rose and gave their congradulations to the couple.
"you knew, you were pregnant ever since this mourning ang you didn't tell me!"Kay exclaimed in a serious tone.
"I was---"
"you know honey, I'm starting to think our friends are forgetting who got you back toghether in the first place."Fox said.
"oh shut up!"Kay jokingly snapped"this was all me!" she laughed"oh my God, this is such good news!" she smiled, as she grabbed Charity.
Everyone was still talking , and congradulating me and Miguel as I noticed Jessica and Reese get up from the corner of my eye.
"are you sure about this?"Jessica asked as she looked over at Reese.
"of course this is perfect timing."Reese reasurred Jessica"Everyone" he shouted into the room, as everyoned faced Reese and Jessica at the other end of the room.
"oh my God you're pregnant too!?"Josh asked seriously,as he turned to Reese.
"no.Josh."Reese replied as he looked at him awkwardly."pregnant."he repeated"what were you thinking?"he kept on, as he looked at Josh.While Jessica stood at the other side of him more earger to share her news than ever before.
"were getting married!"she blurted out, as the crowd let out a silent gasp.
"since when?"Grace, Sam and Kay both questioned at the same time, as they stared at Reese and Jessica.
"since today,"Jessica replied, as she stretched out her hand and presented, the immense dimond while she clasped Reese's hand.
"I asked her at the wedding."Reese continued.
"wow, you people really like to share your joys don't you."Julian thought aloud, as Eve nudged him to be quiet."well it's true dear."
"well apart from what Julian just said"Eve started while darting Julian a look."were really happy for you both." she finished as everyone agreed.
"yeah,"Whitney agreed as she approached Reese and Jessica, still holding her four month old son Reggie."I can't believe little Jess is getting married."she smiled as she hugged them both, as everyoned followed Whitney.
I watched, as everyone gave their congrats to Jess and Reese.Everyone seemed so surprise,some even a bit shocked.I wasn't.I always had am feeling those two would end up toghether one way or another.Anyways, other than that soon I'd be starting a whole new chapter of my life as a wife, a buisness woman...and a mom.Was I nervous? yeah a little bit.Was I scared ?...never.
Three Weeks Later...
struggeling up the steep hill, with what seemed to be as a thousand boxes glaring at him.He walked ahed with absolutely nothing, he didn't even offer to help me with my boxes, not that I needed help in the first place but I still would've liked him to ask!
"Miguel?"she shouted up the hill, as he turned around.
"yeah, Charity?"
"where's all your stuff?" she questioned as she looked at him awkwardly"I thought WE were moving into the house, not just me."
"we are."he answered crisply."and I have my stuff, you just have more than me."
"really? so where is all this 'stuff' " she questioned smartly, while catching up to him."because I don't see it."
"oh, Charity Standish."he laughed, as he walked towards the door.Charity not too far behind, they both paused at seperate ends of the door.Charity exhaustingly, dropped her boxes on the ground.
"so what are we waiting for? I can't wait to see what you've done with the place"she questioned as she eargerly looked over his shoulder.
He searched his pockets for the keys, and then opened the door.Without a second thought, he garbbed Charity picked her up, and walked in.
"so, I'm guessing this is why you didn't bring anything."she laughed.
"well it is tradition, honey."he said suavely as he put her down.
"you're truly something else you know that ?" she laughed as they faced eachother.
he nodded, in agreement as he kissed her.
Don't ask me to call it, but their was something very very appealing about Miguel today.I mean, yeah other than the usual.'let's see' I thought to myself as I examined him further, nothing really out of the ordinary.Ha! what am I wasting all this time sitting here evaluating him for!?
Charity took a vauge look around the room and spotted the stairs, she turned back to Miguel and smirked at him."hows about,"she started as she wrapped her arms around him"I give you a tour?"
"depends."he answered crisply as he smiled."will I like this...tour?"
"I more than sure you will."she reasured,as she brought their lips together while they both backed towards the stairs.Just then the sound of a cell phone rang through the house.Both Miguel and Charity picked up their cellphones and answered them."hello?" they both said awkwardly.
"hello? Mrs.Lopez-Fidzgerald."
"yes?"she answered.
"hi"she reapeated gleefully"I'm just calling to confirm your appointment with Dr. Russel today, at four."
"um hum." she answered, looking over at Miguel."well, thank you."she smiled as she turned the cell off.
"who was it?"Miguel asked, as Charity sat beside Miguel at the steps.
"it was the hospital, we have a pre-natal appointment."Charity started as she looked down at her watch"soon."she finished as she got up and walked towards the door to get her boxes.
"need help!?"he shouted from the steps.
(Harmony Hospital)
We walked into the busy hospital, and headed towards Eve's office.I made the first knock on the closed door.
"I thought you said, you had no other apointments!?"Julian quietly exclaimed, as he and Eve got off the desk of which they were lip locking on.
"what time is is?"Eve whispered back as she buttoned her shirt back up.
"four o'clock exactlly." Eve whispered a soft curse, as she placed everything back on the desk.
"what?"Julian asked as he helped her.
"Charity and Miguel, we have an appointment together...now! there at the door."
The knock on the door repeated, as Julian and Eve looked at eachother.
"okay, the desk is clear..."Julian started as he fixed his hair, and put his jaket blaizer back on while fixing his shirt and tie."we'll just play it off as if nothing happened."
"yeah,"Eve replied as she quickly ran her hands through her curls and put her lab coat back on."and if they ask,we were having a civilazed conversation."
The knock repeated"Eve, are you there?"Miguel questioned.
"ah, yes...I'll be with you in a minute."she stamered, as she sprinted towards the door Julian behind her."hi."she smiled warmly.
"hey"both Miguel and Charity answered back knowing something was going on.
"Julian" Miguel knodded, as Charity smiled politely at him.
"Miguel, Charity always a pleasure."he greeted, as the three stood in an awkward silence.
"Julian was just leaving weren't you Julian?" Eve said, as she looked at him.
"yes, yes I was. As, a matter of fact I have allot of business to tend to..."he trailed."good day." he finished as he bolted out of the room.
I know your thinkg exactlly what Miguel and I were thinking, so I guess I should fill you in.Eve reasently had a divorce, from T.C a few months back and it was finalized a little over a month ago.Since then Eve and Julian have been "secretly." seeing eachother, even though I use the word "secretly" in loose terms because everyone knows! personally I'm happy for her, T.C always kind of scared me/everyone to tell you the truth.
"now,"Eve sighed deeply, as she took a seat on her chair and faced the couple."where were we."she said as she shifted through some papers."how have you been feeling Charity? have you been taking all your pre-natal vitamins?"
"alright, I still have mourning sickness but other than that everythings going fine.Yes I've been been taking them."
"good."she replied as she looked up at them both, and then redirected her attention to Charity.
"so, when's the due date?"Charity aske eagerly.
"well, I'd say"she contimplated"mid-April." both Charity and Miguel looked at eachother and then Eve.
"and you'll get to see the baby soon." she laughed softly,"I like to wait a few months before sonograms."
"okay."Charity answered, ending the conversation between the two ladies.Miguel who hadn't sed a word during the entire appointment, finally spoke up.
"Eve," he started as he sat up in his seat casually.
"yeah, Miguel?"
"I was just wondering, with Charity pregnant...could we, ah."he stammered avoiding eye contact with Eve.Here he was sitting infront of the woman who was parcticlly a second mother to him, asking about his sex life."I mean could we." he repeated, hoping Eve would catch on.
"could you what, honey?" she questioned endearingly, as she quickly caught on bolding her eyes to the file papers."oh...yes.Yes."she repeated uncomfortably, as she replied.She talking about this to Miguel of all people, the young man who she saw in diapers! "infact, it's better for the pregnancy."
"really?"Charity chimmed in.
"yes."Eve quipped, praying they wouldn't ask for specifics.As Eve and Miguel avoided eye contact.The phone began to ring."excuse me."Eve said softly as she picked up the phone.
"hello?"she answered."I'll be right there." she finished, as she hurridly put the phone back on the reciever."that was a very important, page I have to tend to it."
"sure."Miguel and Charity both nodded, as they got up from the chairs and towards the door."thank you."
"anytime."she smiled, as they all headed out the doors and towards the hallway.
We walked for a few minutes before we crossed paths with Kay and Fox.Fox was wheeling Kay down the hallway in a wheelchair,as she huffed and screetched at him to hurry up.'What month are we' I thought, as we walked towards them, then it dawned on me Kay was in labor today was September second. Kay's due date! I quickened my pace as I rushed to her side.She smiled slightly at me as she continued to huff, and scream at her husband.I smiled back, as I took her hand and we passed down the hallway.
"how far apart are her contractions?" Eve asked a nearby nurse.
"minutes," she replied" this baby comming soon!"she excalime a sshe took the wheelchair from Fox and rushed Kay to the nearest room.Fox not too far behind rushed into the hospital room after his wife.
"are you alright honey?" he asked as she grabbed a chair and sat beside her.
Kay darted him a look as she replied"sure Nicholas, I'm about to push something the size of a watermelon out of something the size of a cherry! of course I'm feeling fine." she answered sarcasticlly.
"good to know."Fox quickly answered, as he made an effort to take Kay's hand.
"oh, don't you touch me!"she exclaimed, as she felt another contraction"that's how we got into all this mess."
"c'mon baby---"
"shut up!"she screetched as she clenched her bed sheets and continued to breath deeply.
"here," the nurse said as she handed Kay, a hospital garment."let me help you put this on.Would you like your husband to stay with you?"
Kay gave Fox one last glare."no." she answered, as the nurse looked over at him sympetheticlly.
"I love you?" he trailed as he stepped out, and met with Charity and Miguel.
"it's just the pain talking."Charity reassured,as all three stood sround the hospital room.
"I know." he huffed frustratingly, as he crossed his arms.
"man, she really hates you right now!" Miguel blurted out as Charity and Fox glared at him."well, 'cause of the pain of course."he covered, as he turned away from the two.
Oh, I really loved my husband.But, damn sometimes he really knew how to say the wrong things at the wrong time! never the less both me and Fox shook it off and focussed on the curtain which covered the hospital room from us.After awhile Jessica and Reese rushed in with Simone and Jhon.Moments later, Julian walked back in from the "business" he had to tend to, he smiled at all of us anxiously excited to see his first grand-child.Eve, walked in after Julian, heading past the curtain.
"how's she doing?"Simone and Jessica both asked.
"she's okay."Fox replied.
(Hospital Room.)
"alright Kay,"the nurse started as Kay let out a nother gut rentching scream"would you like a sedative or no?"
Kay darted around and gave an evill look to the nurse"tell me Eve, where to you get these nurses?clown college."
"excuse me!"the nurse quippped"listen you little---"
"Betty, could you get the mild sedative please."she said, as she held Betty back.
"sure." she answered as she looked at Kay and left the room.
"now Kay..."Eve started.
"I know, but she just walked into that one."she finished, as another labour pain came."Eve please! I thought I could handle a natural child birth, but seriously who were we kidding." she pleaded, as the pain worsened.
"okay, sweetie.Just wait for Betty to get back."
Kay nodded, as she rubbed her stomach"when, will I get to see my baby?"
"that's a good question."Eve said as she approached her to checked her dialation."well, Kay.This baby should be here, in another hour."
"hour!?"
"yeah, don't worry it'll go by fast" she reassured, as Betty re-entered the room.
(Outside.)
"so,"Julian started breaking the silence"what do you think it is...a boy or a girl?"
"girl" they all answered.
"I see" Julian replied.
You see, it was this huge deal in the familly for people to predict what someone was going to have.Everyone(Eve, Pilar,Faith,Grace,Tabitha,Liz,Edna.) predicted, each ad every pregnant woman's birth and they've been exactlly on point ever since.This time, their dead set, that Kay was going to have a girl.Wonder what they'll predict I'll have?
"Fox?"Betty called as she past the curtain and faced him.
"you can come back in."
"you know maybe I should---"
"oh no it's alright we gave her a mild sedative."she stepped closer to him"she's much nicer now! and she's asking for you."
he nodded,as he took one look at everyone else and went in.
"hey" Kay said quietly.
"hey."Fox replied.
"look, Fox I"m sorry about snapping on you like that.I never ment anything, and I do love you."
"I know." he smiled as he pulled up a chair beside her and took her hand.
Just, like Eve said the hour passed quickly as Kay began to give birth.We all stood outside the hospital room, listening to Kay scream.
"alright honey push."
"ahhhh! haven't I done enough of that!"
"c'mon, baby just do what she says."
"fine."
"good girl.One more."
"no!"Kay replied boldly.
"last one I promise."
"it is the last one honey."Fox said as he grapped Kay's hand.
"one more time and that's it!"Kay said as she gave one last push.
"perfect."Eve smiled, as a baby's cry filled the hospital room."and just as I suspected it's a girl!"
"girl!"Fox and Kay beamed.
"a beautiful little girl."Eve smiled"Fox could you cut right here."
"sure."
"let me hold her."Kay said as she reached for her baby.
"just let us clean her up."Eve said as she handed the baby to Betty.
(Outside.)
"it's a girl!" Eve whispered as she poked her head outside.
"when can we come in and see her?"Charity asked.
"soon, very soon."
This was great! I searched in my purse and called my mother and David, I knew they'd want to see this. I hesitated, before calling aunt Grace and uncle Sam. Yeah, I knew Kay wanted Sam to be here but I was taking a big risk asking Grace to come.They haven't been getting along for a long time, primarly because Grace didn't think to highly of Kay marrying Fox...a Crane; and before that she was against Kay stealing Miguel away from me.Ever since they've never been able to see eye to eye.However, I knew somewhere she wanted her mother to be here.
"she's beautiful."Kay said softly, as she held her baby."she has your smile."she laughed.
"and your pipes!"
she hit him, softly.
"I love you."
"I love you too."she smiled as she kissed him.
"so what are we going to name her?"
Kay looked down at her daughter,kicking her feet up and cooing."Alexia-Elizabeth Crane."
"you know I was just thinking she looked like an Alex."
"are you ready for any visitors?"Eve said as she popped in.
"yes! bring them all in."
"alright."Eve said as she went back outside."one at a time, I don't want to many people in there."Eve reminded as Charity Miguel went in first.
"hey"Charity said softly, as she pulled up a chair beside Kay and Fox and Miguel stepped aside.
"hi"Kay replied as she smiled."I had a girl!"she exclaimed.
"you did."Charity smiled."so what's her name?"
"Alexia."she said as she rocked her baby.
"she's really beautiful."Charity commented as she looked on at the baby.
"tell me something I didn't know."Kay joked."just think Charity, in another nine months this i'll be you."
"yeah."Charity smirked.
"hey, why don't you hold her."Kay said, as she looked at Charity.
"I couldn't."Charity shook her head.
"yeah, you can! plus this is like perfect practice c'mon."Kay insisted, as she held out Alexia and placed in Charity's arms.
It was strange, as soon as Kay placed Alexia in my arms it was like I knew exactlly what to do.Mothers instict, I guess.
"hi Alexia" I cooded, as she smiled back at me."hi."
"see, you're doing just fine."
Miguel and Fox came back to where Kay and I were.
"you did good Kay."Miguel smiled as he kissed her on the fore-head, and admired Charity with the baby.
"here you go."Charity said as she handed Alexia back, while getting up to stand beside Miguel.
"Kay!"Grace called out as she entered the room."oh, Kay I came as soon as I heard."she continued, as Kay's smile faded, she handed Alexia to Fox as she glared at her mother.
"what are you doing here !?"she asked.
"because, I wanted to be."
"well, your not wanted!"Kay raised her voice.
"maybe all three of you should give them so time alone"Eve suggested"four actually, we have to put Alexia in the nursery."
Fox handed Alexia to Kay"mommy loves you, more than anything in the world."she said softly as she kissed her on the fore-head, and passed her to Eve.
"come on guys let's go."Eve said, as they all trailed out.
"you better make me an uncle!"Miguel demanded, as Charity jerked him out of the room.
"Kay---"
"where's my father."
"outside, he thought we should have a moment alone."Grace said as she approached Kay."honey, I'm sorry about everything that went wrong between us.Can't we just try again?" Grace pleaded as she reached out for Kay's hand.Kay turned it away as Sam walked in.
"daddy!"
"baby."
"yeah Miguel ?"Charity replied, as they walked down the hallway.
"you wouldn't go crazy like that on me, when were in labour right?"
"why I thought you could handle all of that!"she laughed, as she took his hand.
"well.Yeah, I could I just want to know in advance...you know so I could be prepared."he teased.
"I see."she said as they paused infront of the nursery where everyone else was.
"she's so tiny."Jhon stated,as she looked at the baby in awe.
"I know, look at those tiny fingers."Simone continued as Jhon put his arm around her.
"she's so cute." Julian said as his face was plastered to the nursery.
Everyone looked at him, honestly we were all a little surprised he'd use cute in an acttuall sentence.
"I mean, she doesn't look half bad." he covered, as he fixed his tie."smashing job son!" he patted Fox on the back.
"I can't wait to see our baby."Miguel whispered as he held his wife.
"me neither."she smiled as she watched Alexia.
Night quickly came, and everybody left.After saying goodbye to Kay we did too.When me and Miguel left Grace was still standing infront of the hospital room, waiting for something to chaneg between her and Kay.Which was unfourtunately unlikely to happen.
"too bad we couldn't take that tour."Miguel said slyly, as he entered the bathroom.
"well it isn't too late." Charity replied, as she quietly yawned and fell back onto the bed.
"really?" he questioned, as he found her sleeping.He smirked, as he got in bed beside her giving her a kiss on the cheek and settling into bed.