Ch. 13 Introducing Baby Isabel
The next day, Lu and Jonas were sitting in the hospital room, admiring their daughter, when there was a knock on the door.
"Hey you two! Can Auntie Lana come and see the newest member of the family?" Lana said smiling.
Lu and Jonas just laughed.
"Sure Lana," Lu said.
Lu handed Isabel to Lana and said, "Lana, Jonas and I have decided that we want you to be her godmother."
"I would be honored to. Hey cutie!" Lana said looking at Isabel. "I'm Auntie Lana, even though I'm not really related to you. Lu" Lana asked, "What did you decide to name her?"
"Her name is Isabel Marie."
"That's a beautiful name," Lana said as her eyes went all misty.
"Welcome to the world Baby Isabel," Lana said.
"Yeah. Welcome to the world," said a voice.
"Marc!" Lu exclaimed.
"Hey ma!" Marc said giving his mother a hug.
"How did you get here?" Lu asked.
"Well, Jonas called me last night when you went into labor. I tried to catch a flight last night, but they were all booked. They put me on the first flight this morning, and here I am," Marc said
"I'm glad you're here," Lu said as Lana place the baby in her arms.
"Oh and Marc," Lu said, "I want you to meet your sister, Isabel Marie." Lu handed Isabel to Marc.
With a smile on his face, Marc said, "Hey Isabel. I brought you a birthday present."
Marc pulled a tiny stuffed pig from inside a gift bag he had brought.
"Aww!" Lu said with a laugh. "Mr. Pig will go perfect with her room!"
Just then, another knock came from the door. Kayla, Peter, Dr. Jay, and Dana walked into the room, all straining their necks trying to see the baby.
They all took turns holding Isabel, and adding their two cents about how beautiful she was. Andy joined the crowd for a while.
When the baby was finally passed back to Lu, Jonas leaned in and gave his wife and daughter a kiss. Everyone could see how much Lu and Jonas glowed. They were proud of their baby girl.
"Does anyone mind if I join the party?" came a voice from the door.