December 27th, 2004

Week 40

Christmas had been wonderful. Luka and Susan had spoiled Suzie of course. She deserved it of course. She never had a good one before. Susan had received many gifts also. Luka wanted her to feel good in the last few days of her pregnancy.

"Suzie, pick this stuff up." Susan waddled into the living room, looking at the mess that still lay beneath the Christmas tree.

"I like it there though." Suzie moaned as she went to the tree.

"You have a bedroom upstairs. Please use it.' Susan eased herself into the chair.

"Fine." Suzie gathers some of her things; "I'll be back later." Susan laughed rubbing her belly watching Suzie leave.

"She's a good girl." Susan said to her belly, "I'm sure you're going to be a good girl too." The baby gave a soft kick.

"Want some tea?" Luka stood in the doorway. Susan glanced over her shoulder.

"Yes please." Susan smiled. Luka walked back into the kitchen.

"It'll be ready in a second." Luka called out. Susan nodded taking a deep breath in. A contraction tore through her body.

"Oh god." Susan clutched her stomach as the pain began to subside slightly. "Is it time?"

"Here you go." Luka handed her the mug.

"Thanks." Susan took a sip, "Guess what?"

"What?" Luka looked at her.

"I had a contraction." Susan told him. Luka's eyes widened.

"Wh-WHat?" Luka whispered. Susan chuckled as she saw her water begin to drink down her legs.

"My water just broke too." She said looking at her legs, "Will you look at that."

"Oh my god!" Luka gasped, "Oh my god."

"Can you get Suzie in the car?" Susan chuckled as she stood up.
"Y-Yeah." Luka gasped running out of the room. Susan shook her head. It was time. Susan was going to have a baby.

11:15am

Susan felt okay. Her contractions did hurt, but what did she expect? Luka walked in.

"I called my father and he's very excited. He's going to look into plane tickets to the states." Luka said as he sat on the bed. Susan smiled.

"It would be so cool to meet him." Susan said.

"He's a great man." Luka said, "Cookie is taking Suzie our for lunch."

"I have plenty of time." Susan whispered. A contraction started to coarse through her body, "Maybe..."

"Breath." Luka took her hand. Susan groaned squeezing his hand tightly. It was a full minute before she started to relax.

"I want my mom." Susan whispered.

"I'll get her when She and Suzie comes back." Luka said softly.

"Thanks." Susan whispered, "Is this how Danjiela was? In all this pain?"

"Yes." Luka smiled softly, "She refused drugs, as you are...All the pain was worth it though."

"I can't wait to hold Annabella or Dmitri in my arms." She said, To touch it, to listen to it's cries."

"Words can't describe it." Luka said.

"So everyone keeps telling me." Susan smiled weakly.

2:33 pm

Susan was in pain. The contractions were utterly horrible. They seemed to get worse and worse. She moaned as Dr. Coburn walked in.

"How are you doing?" She asked as she put her gloves on.

"I'm uncomfortable and I want to have this baby now." Susan moaned.

"Well, Let me see how much you're dilated." Janet said.

"I've been at this for five hours. There has to be an end to this." Susan whimpered. Janet smiled as she examined Susan.

"Well, you're only five centimeters along." Janet said. Susan moaned loudly, "You probably have another good five hours left."

"Oh God." Susan wiped tears from her eyes. Janet smiled softly.

"Don't worry." Janet smiled, "She or he will come soon enough."

"I know." Susan whispered. Janet smiled.

"Just hold on tight." She said walking out of the room. Susan whimpered once again. This was taking too much time. Luka walked back in.

"I have some water and ginger ale.' Luka said. Susan began to cry. "Susan?"

"I w-want this baby out."

"Soon." Luka said softly. "How dilated are you?"

"Five fucking centimeters." Susan moaned. Luka sighed.

"Soon, Darling. I promise." Luka said wrapping his arms around her. She cried softly into his chest, "Don't worry."

"I want him or her now. Why is it taking so long?" She asked. Luka smiled.

"because they're so comfortable living in you." Luka said, "They're all warm."

"Annabelle or Dmitri will be warm in my arms." Susan said. Luka pushed her hair off of her forehead.

"but they don't know that yet." Luka said. I want the four of us to be in a nice family." Susan whispered, "The perfect family."

4:30 pm

Luka took Susan's hand as she got out of bed. Janet suggested that she'd go for a walk to help the labour along.

"Take it slow." Luka said.

"No shit." Susan squeezed his hand as she shuffled out of the room.

"Where do you want to go?" He asked. Susan groaned slightly.

"Not the ER please." She said. Luka smiled as he rubbed her back, "Let's see the babies."

"Okay." he said leading her to the nursery. Susan finally began to smile when she saw the babies.

"Annie or Tri is going to be there soon." Susan said.

"Very soon." Luka kissed her shoulder.

"Do you think our future son in law or daughter in law is into here?" Susan asked.

"Probably but the baby isn't going to date ever." Luka said.

"I don't think you'll be able to stop that." Susan said as she felt her stomach began to tense up. She groaned loudly as she started to keel over. Luka grabbed her.

"Breathe deeply." Luka said massaging her back.

"Oh god." Susan moaned. he held her tightly.

"Don't swear in front of the babies." Luka said.

"Fuck...Off..." She cried loudly.
"Sorry." Luka smiled. Susan's body soon began to relax. She wiped her brow, "Are you okay." She nodded.

"I want to go back to the room" She whispered.

"All right. Come on." Luka kissed her hand and led her back to the room.

"How do people have eight kids?" She asked. Luka chuckled as they walked in the room.

"I don't know but soon we'll have one together." Luka gave her a reassuring smiled. Somehow, Susan felt better.

6:45pm

Cookie kissed Susan's forehead as she cried. She tried soothing her daughter.

"You're eight centimeters. it'll happen.' Cookie said. Susan groaned. She wanted everyone to stop saying that.

"I don't think I can handle this." Susan moaned.

"You can do it." She said, "If I could have two and if Chloe could have one, you can have this one."

"I'm so scared, Ma." Susan said.

"I know, Baby.' Cookie smiled, "I'm so excited to be a grandmother again. I get to sugar them up and send them home."

"Yeah, I've noticed that about you." Susan said softly, "I...just...God..."

"Contraction?" Cookie asked.

"God...Shit." Susan moaned. Cookie tense up. She knew how Susan felt.

"Breath. Breathe through your nose and out your mouth." Cookie said.

"Shut up." Susan moaned. The contractions were getting longer and more painful. Soon, Susan began to relax.

"Want me to go get Luka?" Cookie asked. Susan nodded.

"Please. I need him.' Susan said, "I can't do this without him."

9:37 pm

Luka stared at Susan. She was groaning loudly. Tiny little squeaks came out of her after each groan. She shifted in bed.

"Susan?" Luka looked at her, "Are you okay?"

"There's so much pressure.' Susan groaned. Luka bit his lip watching her. Janet walked in.

"How are you feeling?" She asked putting her gloves on. Susan could only groaned, "I see." Janet sat in front of her.

"She said there was a lot of pressure." Luka said as Janet examined her.

"And rightly so." Janet said, "She's ten centimeters." Susan's eyes widened.

"Really?" She asked. Janet nodded as the nurses began to get everything ready.

"Yes, really." Janet said, "You may start pushing on the next contraction."

"Really?" Susan whispered. Janet only chuckled. Luka stared at Susan.

"We're going to have a baby." Luka said.

"Finally." Susan whispered tearfully. She could feel her next contraction, "oh god."

"Push, Susan." Janet said as she got her gown on. Luka took her hand.
"Push, baby." Luka said. Susan groaned as she finally began to push.
"God," Susan moaned loudly. She pressed her chin to her chest.

"Push." Luka whispered. He held her hand tightly. This was it. He couldn't believe it. Susan began to relax.

"Oh Lord..." She whispered, "I can't do this."

"Sure you can." Janet sat in front of her, "In a few pushes you're going to have a daughter or son. you're already crowning."

"Good." Susan moaned. She didn't find this fun one bit. She began to tense p again. Susan squeezed Luka's hand so hard he let out a small yelp. Susan gave him a look.

"Sorry," he mumbled as Susan pushed.

"That's it, Susan." Janet said, "I can see that it has some beautiful brown hair."

"Good." Susan moaned.

"You're doing beautifully." Janet said, "Wonderful job." Susan grunted as she pushed hard. Her face was turning red.

"Soon, Darling." Luka said.

"Shut up. I don't need to hear you right now." Susan snapped, "I just want to have this damn baby out."

"It's head is almost out." Janet said, "Give me another good push."

"Oh god." Susan groaned as she began to push.

"There you go, Susan. Suction." Janet said, "Gorgeous."

"Can I see?" Luka asked.

"Sure." Janet smiled. Luka took a few step and looked between Susan's legs. He gasped. He saw such a beautiful face.

"Wow." Luka whispered. Susan began o groan.

"Luka. I need you." Susan cried. he ran back to her side.

"I'm here, Baby." he held her hand, "Push baby."

"Oh God!!" Susan yelled. it burned. She felt like she was on fire.

"That's it, Susan." Janet said, "you're almost there."

"So tired.' Susan moaned.

"You can rest soon." Luka said, "Just wait until the baby is here."

"Oh god." She moaned. her body trembled as she pushed.

"Almost, Susan." Janet said, "one more push.
'One more." Susan whispered. She gritted her teeth and found the strength to push more. She grunted and cried out as Janet pulled the baby from Susan, "Oh god!!!"

"It's a girl." Janet smiled as she cleaned the baby with a towel.

"Oh wow." Luka watched with large eyes as Janet put the baby on Susan's chest. She was so gorgeous. She had brown hair and large blue eyes.

"Annabella..." Susan whispered. Luka stared at his brand new daughter, "Perfect."

11:55 pm

Cookie knocked on the door as she led Suzie in.

"Come meet her." Susan smiled holding the baby. Suzie ran to the bed, "Meet your new sister, Annabella Joy Kovac."

"She's so cute." Suzie said staring at the baby, "She's perfect." Luka was beaming proudly. Everything was falling into place. Luka was getting his family back.

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