Chapter 8: Their Child Part I: Early

Amber was due in a few weeks and everyone had everything set. Amber and Jay had both decided to let Bray into little Bray's life. They had the boy call him 'Uncle Bray' and Bray didn't have a problem with it, since they were allowing Bray into the boy's life.

However, now since the baby's due date was close, Amber had to stay in bed. Even though she hated the fact that she couldn't walk around and take care of the tribe. Jay assured her that he could take care of the tribe while she was in bed rest until after the baby was born. Even though Amber hated everything being brought to her.

This was how it was going to go when it came time for the baby. Little Bray was going to be with Bray, Brady was going to be with Salene, Trudy was going to be with Amber for support, and Jay was going to be the one to deliver the baby. Amber was thankful that Jay was going to be there for this one. She was surrounded by her friends during the birth of this child.

One day, Amber was thinking over some baby names when Jay came in. "Where's little Bray?" She asked.

"He's playing with Brady," he replied.

He sat next to her and looked at the list of baby names. "Are we going to be doing to our child the same thing what you did to little Bray?" He asked.

"Yeah, I think it should be a tradition now," she replied.

He kissed the side of her head before looking over the names. "Where did you get these names?" He asked.

"I just think over some of the names I found in my mother's book," she replied.

Jay wrapped his arm around her shoulder and then he looked at the list. "So, is there a Jay junior somewhere on there?" He asked.

"No," she replied.

However, what Jay did see on the list made his heart stop. "Ved?" He asked. Amber nodded and looked at him.

"I know your brother meant so much to you. What better way to honor your brother than naming our child after him?" She asked.

Jay kissed the side of her head and wrapped his arms around her. "Thank you," he whispered. She nodded before leaning back against him. "What if it's a girl?" He asked.

"Well, I really like the name Amy," she replied.

"Amy, I like it," he answered.

"If it is a girl, then in a few years maybe I can give you that boy you want."

Jay chuckled and held her to him. "It wouldn't matter to me, as long as I have you," he told her. She nodded before feeling very tired. "I should let you get some sleep," he murmured. He was about to leave when she grabbed his hand.

"Jay, stay here," she whispered.

Jay nodded before lying down next to her and pulled her close. Amber placed her head on his chest and fell asleep. Jay ran circles on her back and fell asleep holding her close.

Amber woke up and found that Jay was gone. She realized that it was dinner time and knew that Jay would be bringing her, her dinner. Just as she thought that, Jay came in with a tray of food. "Room service," he announced. She leaned up against the headboard and saw that he practically gave her the entire café. "Sorry, I didn't know what you were craving for so I just took one of everything," he informed.

"It's okay," she assured him.

She started eating the things that she could keep down. Once she was finished, Jay took the tray away and sat next to her. "How are you feeling?" He asked.

"I'm very tired," she replied.

"You slept half the day away," he teased.

"You're lucky I still have a sense of humor or I'd pulverize you."

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and they looked over at the door to see little Bray standing there. "Hey, buddy," he greeted.

"Hi, daddy, hi mommy," little Bray greeted back.

He walked over and sat on the bed. "Mommy, look," he giggled. Amber held a picture up with a smile.

"What is that?" She asked.

"Mommy, daddy, baby, and me," little Bray replied.

"It's beautiful, sweet heart, mommy and daddy will keep it forever."

She kissed his forehead before handing the picture of the Jay and he pinned the picture up against the wall. Amber smiled at little Bray and placed another kiss on his forehead. "When baby coming?" He asked.

"The baby will come soon," Jay replied.

"I want to play with the baby now," he whined.

Jay and Amber laughed at the young boy before sending him out towards Bray. As Jay came back into the room, he saw a discomfort look on his wife's face. "Amber, what's wrong?" He asked.

"Jay, I think my water broke," she informed.

"Are you sure?" He asked.

He then saw a wet spot on the bed. "You're not due for another two weeks," he told her.

"I think I know, Jay. I didn't ask for this," she hissed.

"I'll go get Trudy," he informed.

"HURRY!"

A few minutes later, Jay came back with Trudy right behind him. "You're not due for two weeks," Trudy stated.

"Will you two just shut up and get over here?" She hissed.

"Jay, this will take awhile. It may depend on her contractions," Trudy instructed.

"Right, I'm supposed to wait down here?" He asked.

"Yes," Amber replied.

"Be prepared, Jay, this may be a very long night," Trudy informed.

"Wonderful," Jay mumbled.

"I don't want to hear it, you got me into this mess," Amber snapped.

"Not that you were complaining," Jay stated.

Amber rolled her eyes and then she leaned against Trudy and whimpered in pain as a contraction hit. "We're in for a very, very long night," Trudy added.