Chapter 24
Summary: Catherine goes into labor
A/N: The continuation of this story will be determined by reviews. I'm all for criticism, but it should be said in a nice way. If you've ever seen Father of The Bride II-that is what the nursery looks like-except made up for twins. This chapter is my longest by far. Please R and R.
After getting back from the doctor Grissom covered Catherine's eyes with a blindfold and led her to the nursery.
"Are you ready"? Grissom questioned.
Catherine smiled, "Just take the blindfold off already".
Grissom removed the blindfold and Lindsey snapped a picture of Catherine's expression.
"Oh, Gil it's gorgeous". Catherine practically whispered trying to hold back tears.
"We have a couple of other things for you mom". Lindsey said picking up some gift bags.
"Why don't we go into the living room and I'll get some water and lemonade and we can open them up in there"? Grissom suggested.
They all proceeded to the living room where Lindsey put the gift in front of Catherine.
"Why did you get me more, I mean I had a baby shower". Catherine said.
"These are gifts Dad and I picked out together and I picked out something special from me to them". Lindsey replied.
Catherine opened a small box and inside where to small gold rings with the letters M and J on them.
"Aww, baby rings they're so sweet".
Catherine opened the next box and inside there were two bracelets with the names Madelyn and Jack on them.
"Oh, I love you two so much". Catherine said pulling Lindsey and Grissom into a hug".
"We love you to Cath".
Lindsey smiled, "And we love you to Jack and Maddy".
Lindsey and Catherine had fallen asleep almost immediately after lying down on the bed.
Grissom had to go over and talk to Nick about a case and thought it would be easier in person since he had the files with him.
He wrote a quick note to Cath and Lindsey to let him know where he would be.
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Grissom pulled up into the driveway and saw that Sara's vehicle was in the drive but not Nick's.
Sara answered the door with a painful expression.
"Sara, are you ok"? Grissom asked moving to go inside.
"My water just broke and - - AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH shit it hurts Griss".
"Alright, where's JT"?
"He's asleeeeep- - AHHHHHHHH damn Griss this baby isn't going to wait for a hospital".
"I'm calling Brass, and he'll come and stay with JT and I'll page Nicky".
Sara continued her breathing.
"Griss- - I'm only 35 weeks it's too early". Sara replied as she tried not to cry.
"I'm sorry, I'm sure you'd rather have your husband instead of your boss here with you while you're in labor".
"No, Griss if I had to pick someone to be here with me in place of Nicky it'd be you". Sara smiled as she held onto Grissom's hand during a contraction.
"GIL"?
"Brass, we're in here". Grissom hollered back.
Brass rushed into the living room where Sara was sitting down with her knees bent.
"Is she about to deliver"?
"Yes, I won't be able to make it to the hospital and I've paged Nicky three times".
"Sara"? Nick called out.
"NICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK, ah shit I'm not sure we're having a girl anymore". Sara screeched.
"Oh, baby you're having the baby"? Nick questioned.
"I say we try to get her to the hospital, I mean now that there are the two of us". Grissom suggested to Nick.
"Ok, I'll go put the seats down in the Denali and some sheets".
"I'll drive". Grissom said grabbing Nick's keys.
"Thank you Jim". Sara said squeezing his hand gently.
"We'll see you in a little while ok"? Brass replied.
Sara nodded as Grissom lifted Sara into his arms.
Grissom placed Sara in the back seat where Nick was sitting.
"Alright, Sara you're doing good baby". Nick replied as he placed a blanket over her waist.
"Oh, shit I can see the head- - step on it Griss".
Between Sara's screaming and Nick's commands Grissom was about to scream himself but kept thinking of Catherine and the babies they created and if she were in this situation he'd want the driver kept calm.
"I need to push NOW"! Sara screamed.
"We're almost there and Brass called to make sure someone was waiting for us". Nick replied.
"Hurry, it really hurts".
"That's because you're doing this all natural without an epidural". Grissom responded.
Grissom finally turned into Desert Palm Birthing Center where they were waiting for Sara.
"Hi Nick, Hi Sara". Dr. Skoda said taking Sara's hand after she was placed on the gurney.
"I understand you're going to have this baby now"?
"I'm about 8 cm dilated and I'm ready to push".
"Well, we'll get you checked and make sure you and the baby are ok before we do any pushing alright"?
"Thank you Emily". Nick said as he took Sara's hand.
"Grissom wait"? Sara called out.
He turned around and walked back by Sara.
"Thank you for getting me to the hospital, promise that you'll come back and see Isabella Catherine later on"?
"I promise". He replied giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Give my love to Catherine and Lindsey". Sara said again.
Grissom nodded as his phone rang.
"Hey baby".
"Gil, something's wrong with the babies I think I better get to the hospital". Catherine said into the phone in clear panic.
"I'm on my way, Sara is about to deliver herself and I just finished getting her to the hospital".
"Hurry, because I really think something's wrong".
"I'm calling an ambulance, have Lindsey wait for them and I promise I'll be there by the time they arrive".
"Ok, I love you Gil". Catherine said in such a way that scared Gil.
"I love you Catherine, I love you so much". He said before hanging up and calling an ambulance.
He called for an ambulance when his phone rang again and before he could even say anything he heard something he'd never forget.
"Dad, they took mom to the hospital because the babies are in trouble".
"What"?
"They took mom and said that I couldn't go with because I was too young and they wouldn't let me say goodbye to mom". Lindsey said starting to cry.
"Lindsey"? A voice called out.
"Uncle Greg". Lindsey said dropping the phone and running to him.
"Lindsey? Lindsey"?
"Hey Griss, Cath was rushed to the hospital and Lindsey called me because she was scared and I figured you could just get to the hospital and I'll bring Lindsey to go see Sara and the new baby while you go check on Catherine".
"Greg, you're a lifesaver thank you so much".
"Lindsey wants to talk to you".
"Daddy, is mommy going to be ok"?
"I'm going to the hospital right now to check on her and you're going with Greg to see Sara's new baby and then you'll come see Mom and the twins ok".
"I love you Dad".
"I love you too sweetie, don't worry mom will be ok".
They hung up as Grissom was pulling into the hospital lot for the 2nd time in 45 minutes.
"Catherine Grissom's room please"?
"She's in the OR but if you go to the 7th floor and ask to speak to Dr. Ford someone will be able to help you". The nurse said smiling.
"Thank you".
Grissom proceeded to the 7th floor saying a silent prayer that everything would be ok.