Chapter 1: It's a Wonderful Life

A scream erputed through the entire Mineral Town Clinic. A boy about the age of 20 jumped in fear and surprise. He started pacing the waiting room of the clinic. Every now and then, he would stop and look at the sliding doors of the delivering room in excitment and fear.

Another scream erupted through the walls, this time spine-tingling. The young man jumped again.

Somethings gone wrong, he kept thinking. They messed up,

"Mr. Tai Yamerio?" called a doctor from the door. The young man rushed over. He immediatly starting asking questions.

"Is she okay? What about the baby? Did she do okay?" he gasped. The doctor put a soothing hand on his shoulder. It calmed him down.

"Mr. Yamerio, she's fine," the doctor smiled. "The baby is too. And, yes, she did fine."

Tai let out a relived sigh. He slumped against the wall.

"Would you like to see your new son?" the doctor asked suddenly. Tai jerked his head torward the doctor.

"A...a...a son?" Tai choked out. A son? He was a father to a little boy.

The doctor nodded. "Would you like to see him?"

Tai managed to nod. He followed the doctor through the twisting hallways until they came to the DR. He walked into the room. He smiled when he saw his wife holding their newborn baby. She looked so tired. Dark circles were under her eyes as she smiled down at the bundle of covers in her arms. She lifted her head and saw Tai standing in the doorway. He walked slowly torward her and hugged her tight.

"Tai, we're parents now," his wife whispered, tears coming to her eyes.

"Yes, Celia," Tai whispered back, tears forming in his eyes. "We have a little boy now."

They broke the hug and Tai looked down into the bundle of blankets to see his new son. He was already cleaned up and had a little diaper on. He was so tiny. He had a full head of brown hair. His eyes, what they could tell, had Celia's love and compasion and Tai's determination. Tai and Celia hugged again.

"Ahem, Mr. Yamerio, Celia needs her rest. You can see her in a few hours." the doctor interupted. Tai stood up and brushed a strand of brown hair from Celia's face. She looked up at Tai with sadness in her eyes. Tai gave Celia a kiss on the lips.

"I'll be back, I promise." Tai soothed. He kissed her goodbye and started to walk out the door.

"Tai," Celia shouted at him. He stopped in the doorway. "I love you,"

Tai smiled warmly. "I love you too Celia." Tai walked out the door. The doctor walked to Celia and scooped the baby in his arms.

"Your need your rest." her told her sternly. She nodded and felt the sleepiness finally take over. She was asleep before her head even hit the pillow.

Little did she know someone was standing at the door as she slept, watching her every move.

Tai walked into the hospital waiting room and plopped down on the soft chair. He found it somewhat overwhelming that he was a father. His head was pounding and his eyes felt heavy. He tried to stay away as long as he could but the sleepiness won. He was soon asleep, dreaming about his new son.

He didn't notice a strang man watching him.

"Mr. Yamerio? Mr. Yamerio?"

Tai awoke with a start with someone shaking him. He opened his eyes and looked up to the doctors grinning face. Tai smiled nerviously and yawned.

The doctor chuckled. "Seems like someone feel asleep." the doctor replied. "By the way, I'm Dr. Paliono." The doctor held out his hand. "I'm am the one who delivered your son."

Tai shook his hand. "So, is she awake yet?"

The doctor nodded. "Yep, she's slept as long as you have...around 12 hours."

Tai looked at him shocked. He glaced at his watch. It was midnight. "12 hours?"

"Yes but now shes rested up. You may go see her. The nurse will be bringing in your son soon." With that the doctor exited the room and Tai stood up.

Tai entered the sliding doors and followed the twisting hallway to Celia's room. He entered the room and Celia looked up at him. She looked much better. Her brown hair was brushed out. The tiredness had escaped her eyes and her face was full of color. She smiled at him. Tai smiled back and walked over.

Tai bent down and kissed Celia on the cheek. "How ya feeling?" he asked with a smile.

"Still a little tired but wonderful all the same," she replied with a grin. A knock on the door interupted them. A nurse walked in carrying a little bundle of blankets. She smiled and handed the blankets to Celia. She smiled and the whole room seemed to warm up.

"He looks just like you, Celia," Tai whispered. It was true. Even though both had brown hair, the boy had Celia's face.

"He also looks like you," Celia replied. It had Tai's messy hair.

"Can I hold him?" Tai asked with a smile. Celia nodded and helped Tai hold the baby.

"Mind his head," she told him. "Hold it like this." Tai looked down into the face of his son. Suddenly, the baby's eyes opened and he looked at Tai. It gurgled. Tai smiled.

"What are we gonna name him, Tai?" Celia asked. Tai was taken by surprise. He hadn't thought of the name. He lloked down into the blankets. Tai was reminded instuntly of his father. Tai looked at Celia and smiled.

"How about Jason?" he asked.

"What about the middle name?" Celia asked. Before Tai could say anything, Celia already answered the question.

"Jason Tai Yamerio," she told him. He smiled and nodded. They looked down at the baby. It gurgled with agreement.

"Jason Tai Yamerio."

So, hows the 1st chapter? MUCH better than the Prolouge right? Thought so. Anyway, the next chapter is coming soon! I suggest people start reviewing! Or I won't write anymore!

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