Chapter 11 Precious Bundle of Joy

Disclaimer see previous chapters

Rating: G.

Summary Cheryl is seriously injured can Steve handle it and will their marriage survive. Cheryl gives birth to her baby.

A/n Hey guys here is the last chapter of this story. I hope to have some more fan fiction up soon. Daish

"Steve, where are you at right now," Mark said with a sense of urgency in his voice.

"I just pulled up in front of CGH."

"Cheryl, honey I need you to listen to me don't push," Mark said.

"But mark I can feel the head there is so much pressure I need to push." Cheryl started to push.

"Cheryl don't push," Mark repeated.

"Ok I will try," Cheryl replied as she fought the feeling to push.

"Steve get out and help her in."

"Ok dad I see Alex pulling in to the lot."

"Ok Steve I am going to be their in just a second."

"How is that going to happen because you called my cell look in your rear view mirror their." Sure enough Steve looked and saw his dad who was frantically signaling to Alex to get a wheel chair now. They finally got Cheryl in to the chair and rolled in to the hospital.

"Oh god Alex I have to push I can't wait," Cheryl replied as she began to push again.

"Honey we will get you setup ASAP and then you can have that baby. They finally got her settled and Alex prepped to deliver the baby. All of a sudden Jesse and Amanda came in.

"How did you guys know," Steve asked as he reached for Cheryl's hand?

"Alex called us," Amanda said.

"Ok Cheryl now give me a push. That's good keep going. Wait stop a second Cheryl the babies head is crowning and if you don't stop then you will tear."

"Ok," Cheryl panted. "Oh god Steve, it hurts so much," Cheryl said as she gripped Steve's hand so hard that everyone saw him wince in pain and heard the tell tale sound of cracking bones.

"Ok Cheryl one more push come on honey then you will have your baby." Cheryl gave one more hard push and protested at the pain. All of a sudden the sound of a baby crying filled the air.

"It's a girl," Alex cried triumphantly. Everyone began to cheer. Steve and Cheryl both had tears running down their faces. Alex placed the baby on Cheryl's chest and she just looked down at her baby in stunned silence. "We're parents to this beautiful baby girl," Steve said softly. "I know and it feels so wonderful," Cheryl replied while crying.

"Ok dad do you want to cut the chord," Alex asked with a smile?

"I would love to." Steve took the scissors and cut between the two yellow clamps and the baby was finally on her own. Alex handed Steve his daughter and Steve placed her in to Cheryl's arms.

"Hi baby I am your mommy," Cheryl said. "And I am your daddy," Steve said with a huge smile.

"Do you have a name for this precious bundle of joy," Amanda asked.

"Salina Nicole Sloan," Steve and Cheryl said together.

"Lina," for short Steve said.

"That's a beautiful name," Mark replied.

"Mark would you like to hold your granddaughter," Cheryl asked.

"I would love to," Mark replied as he took Salina from Cheryl. "She is absolutely adorable. Welcome to the world little one. You have a great big family who loves you. There is your mom and dad who will do anything to protect you. Then there is me your Grandpa who will also love you unconditionally and protect you. Then there is your Uncle Alex he will always make sure that you're happy and healthy. Then there is your Aunt Amanda. She will teach you how to be patient and compassionate. She has two sons CJ and Dion who will just love to play with you. Last but certainly not least there is your Uncle Jesse. He will make sure that you know that it is good to be energetic and compassionate at the same time. He will also show you the true meaning of what loyalty is," Mark finished with a smile as he looked around at his family. Jesse blinked back tears as he reached for the baby.

"Hello, Li," He said as he smiled down at the little bundle he held in his arms.

"Li that is cute but isn't it Lina for short," Amanda asked?

"Yah but Li just came out and it seems to fit so I think that will be my nick name for her," Jesse said with a smile. "I love you li," He said. "'Manda do you want to hold her?"

"Sure I would," Amanda said as she reached for the baby. "Hi Lina I am your Auntie Amanda. That goof who just handed you to me is your Uncle Jesse he usually doesn't know what he is talking about," Amanda said with a smile. Jesse reached over and gently hit her on the arm.

"Hey be careful she is holding precious cargo who also happens to be my daughter," Steve said with a mock reproachful look at Jesse. Jesse had the grace to look shamed face.

"Oops sorry didn't mean to do that," He said as he placed a kiss on the top of Salina's head.

"Ok I need mom and dad to sign the birth certificate and then I think that Cheryl and Salina need their rest Alex said handing the birth certificate to Steve.

Salina Nicole Sloan born 1:05 AM on March 3, 2005. Steve read it and signed it then handed it to Cheryl. Amanda handed Salina back to her mom and the others all left promising to come back tomorrow to see the family. Congratulations and good night mom and dad Mark said with a smile as he walked out and closed the door.

Steve just sat back and looked at his wife and daughter. "Ok guys I need to take this little one up to the nursery," Alex said as he took the baby from Cheryl despite her protest.

"But Alex…"

"Cheryl you will get to see her in the morning you both need your rest," Alex said with a smile.

"Ok Cheryl said grudgingly.

"Sweet heart I am going to go home and get some sleep and I need to feed the kitten. Do you have a name for him yet?"

"Yah I am going to name him Shadow. Ok sweet heart you get some sleep and I will see you tomorrow," Cheryl said as she began to close her eyes.

"Ok baby," Steve said as he leaned over and gave her a kiss. "Good night Cheryl," he said as he walked out and shut the door ready to go home and sleep with the knowledge that he was going to see his wife and new baby tomorrow.

Two days later Salina and Cheryl were finally allowed to come home from the hospital. When Steve went to the hospital to get them Mark, Amanda, Jesse, and the kids went over to setup a surprise party. "It feels so good to be home," Cheryl said with a smile.

"I am sure that it does," Alex replied. Alex had insisted on coming home to make sure that the baby and mom were ok. Steve shared a brief look over the top of Cheryl's head. Steve knew about the party. Steve opened the door and let Cheryl go in front of him.

"I wonder why all the lights are out? I thought I left a couple of them on," Cheryl said as she reached for the light switch. It switched on and everyone yelled surprise.

"Oh my god you guys what is all this," Cheryl asked with a smile.

"It looks like a surprise party," Alex replied with a laugh.

"So you didn't really want to make sure we were ok you wanted to be here for the party.

"Yes," Alex said. The party was a hit everyone had a lot of fun. CJ and Dion were wonderful with her. Then Salina began to get fussy and Cheryl got up to take her from Dion but he shook his head.

"I got it she is ok," Aunt Cheryl. Dion started to rock Salina and sing to her. All of a sudden she was asleep. Steve took her from Dion and put her in her bed. Cheryl stood up when Steve walked in and tapped on a glass.

"Guys, Steve and I would like to ask if Jesse, Amanda, and Alex would be Salina's god parents," Cheryl said.

"I would love to," Amanda said smiling.

"Yes I would be honored to be that little one's god father," Jesse said happily.

"Of course I would love to," Alex replied. Cheryl smiled at everyone. "This means so much to us you guys. I am so glad that Lina will have such supportive parents," Steve said with a smile. Just then CJ walked in to the living room they had been playing in the bed room and watching the baby. "Uncle Steve, Aunt Cheryl, Lina is awake."

"Thanks CJ," Cheryl said as she stood up to go check on the baby.

"Well we had better go," Amanda as she and the others stood up to go.

"Dion come on," Amanda called.

"Coming mom," Dion replied.

"Good night you guys," Steve replied as he shut the door and went to check on his wife and daughter with a smile and a lot of good thoughts going around in his head.

A/n Sorry if this chapter is not that great I had trouble trying how to figure out how to end it. Here is a sneak peek at the next story witch is called the power of words. Steve is taking care of a sick CJ and he is kidnapped by a relative of Carter Sweeney's. Will Amanda forgive him or will their relationship be over forever. Coming soon