Disclaimer in Ch. 1
A/N: Thanks for all of you who reviewed my story so far. Sorry for the delay in posting. I will try to do better. I promise. smile Remember to click that little button that says Submit Review and leave a good one please batting eyelashes
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From Chapter 2:
"We can do whatever you two want to do." Kyle smiles at Mattie. "We can do whatever sweetheart. I'm happy just being here with you like this."
Dearly Beloved Chapter Three
Mattie snuggles in his arms and tucks her head under his chin. Kyle kisses the top of her head. He turns to Mac and Harm. "When is Mattie's therapy session?" Mattie kisses his shoulder. "It's at noon, but we can spend the morning together and you can come with me." Kyle laughs. "Sorry sweetie. I didn't mean to talk like you were out of the room. I just didn't want to bother you." Mattie snuggles deeper in his arms. "You wouldn't bother me. I'm just glad you're here and you can help me out around here when Mama and Daddy are gone." Mac sees her and smiles. "Honey, you won't be lonely in a few months." Mattie nods. "I know, but that doesn't change it now." Mac nods.
Eight months later
The Rabb residence
London England
Mac is eight and a half months pregnant with their baby. She is lying on the couch as she waits for Harm and Mattie to get back from Mattie's rehab session. Rehab has been getting better and better by the week with Mattie. Her and Kyle talk on the phone every other weekend and every night via instant message or e-mail. The nursery for the baby had been done in Winnie the Pooh (trademarked by Disney). They had come up with a list of names they liked, but decided until the baby was born to pick the right name.
Harm and Mattie come in and find Mac with both hands across her swollen stomach and a smile on her face. He grabs the camera and snaps a picture. He drops a feather light kiss on her stomach. "Hey. Little one, let Mommy get some sleep. She's going to need all the rest she can before you come out and see us. We love you so much and can't wait to see you." The baby kicks and wakes Mac up. "Hey. Sorry I fell asleep. This little one wouldn't keep still so I could sleep last night." Harm nods. "Don't apologize. It's okay. Just two more weeks and we'll have this little one in our arms to cuddle and love on." Mac nods. "That's true. But then, we'll have sleepless nights for a few months." He nods. "Let's just worry about that after the baby comes. Are you feeling okay?" Mac rubs her hands on her stomach. "So far I am. But you do know the baby could come early."
The next two weeks fly by and it's Mac's due date. Harm wakes up, gets ready for work and kisses her cheek. She slowly wakes up and lays there with her arm on her stomach. "Sweetie, I've got to go to work now. You better call me the instant anything happens, okay?" Mac nods. "I will. Hopefully this little one will come today once you get home for the day." Harm places a gentle kiss on her stomach. "You be good for Mommy today little one. Wait until I come home from work to come into this world, okay? Daddy loves you." Mattie, who has made excellent progress in her therapy, comes into the bedroom to stay by Mac. Harm kisses her cheek. "Call me the minute anything happens Mattie." She nods. "I will Daddy. I won't let her out of my sight." Mac smiles at them. "Don't worry. We'll keep you posted. What do you have going on today?" Harm thinks for a minute. "I'm just doing paperwork as far as I can remember. But if I have to go into a meeting, I'll call you and make sure they know I'm to be told if it's you or Mattie on the phone." Mac nods. "Okay. Get going. I'll call you if anything happens. I promise." Harm smiles and kisses them. He heads out to the office.
A few hours later
Rabb Residence
London England
Mac winces at a sharp pain. "That wasn't very nice little one. We can't wait to hold you in our arms and love on you, but you can come out whenever you're ready. We have your nursery all decorated for you and your sister is ready to watch you if Mommy or Daddy have to go on trips." Mattie smiles at Mac. "You've got that right. I'm going to be the best big sister that I can." Mac smiles at her. "I know you are." She winces again. "Take it easy little one. Don't hurt Mama." Mattie looks at Mac. "That was ten minutes between pains. I heard you cry out." Mac nods. "You're right. Go ahead and call your dad. I'll start heading towards the door." Mattie nods. She picks up the phone and dials Harm's direct line.
Harm's office
London England
He picks up the phone. "Captain Rabb." Mattie smiles at his voice. "Hi Daddy. The littlest Rabb is on the way." Harm nods. "Okay. Get your mom to the door and I'll be there as fast as I can. Love you Matts." Mattie grins. "I love you too Daddy."
Several hours later
Hospital Maternity Ward
London England
Harm is rubbing Mac's stomach and kisses her forehead. "Not much longer. I love you so much and you are doing so good." Mac winces as another contraction hits her. The doctor comes in and checks to see how far along she is. She smiles. "Okay Mac. Let's have this baby. Harm, Mattie, take her legs and let her hold your hands. Mac you just push that baby out." Mac nods and does as the doctor asks. Ten minutes later, Harm is smiling at his brand new baby girl lying on Mac's chest. "Hailey Rose, you are the sweetest little thing." Mac nods with tears streaming down her face. "Yes she is. I just can't believe she's finally here and we can love on her." Mattie kisses Mac's cheek and the baby's forehead. "I'm going to go call everyone and let them know." Mac nods. "Okay. We'll be here." Mattie heads to the lobby and pulls out her cell phone. She calls everyone and saves Kyle for the last. Kyle hears the phone rings and wakes up very slowly. "'lo?" Mattie sighs. "Oh honey, I'm sorry. I forgot about the time difference. I just wanted to call and tell you that Hailey Rose Rabb has made her appearance." Kyle wakes up. "It's okay honey. I can't wait to see her picture and see her in person. Have you told her about me yet?" Mattie smiles and laughs at his comment. "I did all the time honey." He smiles and laughs. "Great, now she's brainwashed." She nods. "She is just a little bit. You need to get back to sleep okay? Call me on my cell phone later on. I love you." Kyle grins brightly. "I love you too. I'll call you after while. Bye angel." "Bye handsome." Mattie hangs up the phone and heads for Mac's room. She walks in as Hailey starts to fuss. "Hailey Rose, it's okay. I'm here now. Let Mama get some sleep." She carefully lifts the baby into her arms and cuddles her. "It's okay sweetie. I've got you. Sh." Harm walks in and sees Mattie holding the baby. "You look so good with her in your arms Mattie. Is Hailey a little fussy?" Mattie nods. "She just wanted to be held. She's a sweet baby girl and Kyle wants to see pictures of her as soon as we can get some made." Harm nods. "Well, I have the digital camera so we can take pictures of the two of you and then some of just Hailey. Then when we get home we can download them and send them to Kyle." Mattie smiles and brings Hailey up on her shoulder. "Sounds like a plan to me."