Disclaimer: I do not own any of the CSINY characters, but Abby is mine!
A/N: Hey guys! So I decided to end this story. Here is the second last chapter. I have a few other plot bunnies bouncing around in my head, so I thought I should finish this on up. Enjoy!
The Little Corinthian – The season finale was so hard for me to watch, I can't believe they did that to poor Flack! I got my baby fix on Friday, I got to take my friend's baby out shopping, so much fun!
Megan-16-16 – Hope you had a good time in Edmonton. I've never been there myself; it's on my list of places to go! Canada does rock! I love it here!
Chilli-peppers – thanks for the faithful reviews!
Snowbear96 – I always picture Flack as the kind of guy who could make all a girl's worries go away ;)
Bressom – I'm honoured that you think I'm the best if the best of the best of the best, here is what happens next
Demolished-soul – I live in Ontario, so going to Edmonton would be a pretty big trip for me, but I can't wait to go! Maybe next year. When my friend was pregnant, she was so small, everyone was jealous!
Kasmith101- Hope you had a good vacation! Enjoy the rest of the story!
Chapter 13
"Mmmm, that feels so good…." Abby groaned as she let her head fall back onto the couch arm rest. "Harder Don."
Don chuckled. "Wishing you took that maternity leave, huh?"
"Just rub my feet Ducky." She replied not opening her eyes.
Don did as he was told, he knew better than to argue with Abby. At 34 weeks pregnant, she still insisted on working. Something about staying active makes labor easier. All he knew was she was on her feet almost all day, and when she came home, she could barely walk around because her feet were so swollen and sore. This was their nightly routine; Abby would fall asleep on the couch while Don watched the game and rubbed her feet.
Abby was still smaller than Lindsay was when she was pregnant with Evan. Still, Abby felt huge. She enjoyed being pregnant, feeling the baby move around inside her was incredible. The sex of the baby was a surprise, not by choice. The little munchkin kept its legs crossed at every ultrasound. Of course, Danny found it hilarious, Don not so much. He was a planner, needed everything to be prepared. Abby chuckled at the thought.
"What's so funny?" Don asked.
"Just thinking about the baby." Abby opened her eyes and looked at Don. "Can you believe we fought for so long about whether we wanted to know the sex or not, and finally the baby gets the last word."
Don scoffed. "Obviously takes after you."
"I bet it's a girl. And this is just the beginning of the drama." Abby winked. "After all, you were the one who absolutely had to know."
Don flashed her a look. "Maybe we should go over some ground rules now…like no dating until she's 30."
"Buddy, she'll date anyways. Sneak out the window; take the car without us knowing. Please, she'll have you wrapped around her little finger; you'll be blind to her misbehaviours."
"You never did that stuff…right?" Don looked at her worriedly.
Abby laughed. "Of course I did."
"You're not allowed to tell her any of your stories. I forbid it." Don said seriously.
This made Abby laugh harder. "Not until she's in high school, I promise."
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Abby woke up at 8am on the second morning of her maternity leave to a dull throbbing in her back. 'No good.' She thought to herself. After getting up and showering, she felt a bit better. She was supposed to meet Lindsay and Evan for a late breakfast.
About 20 minutes after she met Lindsay, Abby felt a sharp pain. "Ouch!" she yelped dropping her fork. Lindsay's head snapped up, her eyes wide.
Abby let out a breath. "'Sok, just a kick." She said forcing a smile.
Lindsay looked sceptical, but smiled and carried on the conversation. After 20 more minutes of idle chit chat, another pain hit. This time, Abby's face flinched, her hand went to her belly and she sucked in a breath.
"That's it; we are going to the hospital." Lindsay said getting up and putting money on the table.
"Linny, it's too early." Abby started to panic. "37 weeks, that's too early!"
"Which is why we are going to the hospital, NOW."
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"Flack." Don answered his cell phone, slightly pissed off that someone was calling him during and interrogation.
"Flack, its Lindsay. Abby's in labor, we're on out way to St. Vincent's. Meet us there."
"I'm on my way."
Don's mind was racing. 'Labour? Already? We are not ready for this!' Don rushed out of the interrogation room to see Danny standing with keys in his hand.
"You didn't think they'd let you drive, did you?" Danny smirked when he saw Don's surprised look. "Abby called me while Lindsay called you."
"How'd she sound?" Don asked anxiously as they got into the elevator.
"Pissed off, worried, excited…"
Don chuckled. "Ya, I'll bet."
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"Well, you are 3cm dilated. The baby should be ok at 37 weeks. We'll have the NICU team here for the delivery, but I don't anticipate any problems, so relax and let's have a baby!" Dr. Whitham told Abby and Don.
"Thanks Doc." Don said smiling. He had been so worried. The whole drive over here, Danny told him over and over it would be okay.
"Oh my God, Don. We are gonna have a baby." Abby smiled.
"Isn't it a little late for this realization?" he smirked.
"You know what I mean!"
Don kissed her forehead. "You want to see Danny and Lindsay now?"
"Yes, please."
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"Walking is good….I like walking." Abby smiled at Lindsay as she waddled down the hospital hallway.
"I told you!" Lindsay laughed. "I can't believe you are doing this without an epidural."
"It's so I can use it against her later in life." Abby replied before another contraction struck her.
"Breathe….try to relax…" Lindsay soothed. "We're almost back at the room."
"Holy shit." Abby breathed once the contraction came down.
"Ya, I hear ya. If men had to give birth, the human race would have ended a long time ago." Lindsay laughed.
"I heard that." Don said from behind them.
"Oh, its true and you know it." Abby teased.
"I will admit to nothing. Doc wants to see you back in the room…"
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"Alright, you are at 10cm, baby is right here. I think a few good pushes and we'll have a baby!" the doctor exclaimed happily.
"Oh, thank God, I thought it'd never come." Abby sighed with relief.
"Okay dad, you come here, hold her leg, that way you can watch. Aunt Lindsay, you stay at her head, hold her hand, encourage her to push."
"Watch?" Don said nervously.
"Jesus Don, you look at decomposing bodies everyday, don't tell me you find this gross." Lindsay scoffed.
"Ok mom, next contraction you can push."
After an hour of pushing, screaming and a lot of threats made to Flack, baby Flack was ready to enter the world.
"Ok, Abby, next push and baby's here!" the doctor exclaimed excitedly. "Baby has a full head of dark hair."
"That explains all the indigestion." Abby joked. (A/N: There is an old wives' tale that states women who have lots on indigestion/heartburn while pregnant have babies with lots of hair…)
"Ok, now push."
Abby beared down to push 'Shit this hurts!'
"Okay, now relax, head is out…now, a small push for the shoulders….and…it's a girl! Congratulations mom and dad!"
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"Don?"
"Ya?"
"Can you believe we have a baby?" Abby asked looking at the baby Flack was holding. Ever since the nurses had cleaned the baby up, Don was in complete awe of her. Lily Elizabeth Flack was born at 5:23am after almost 20 hours of labor. She was already daddy's little girl. Abby got to have her to feed, and she was back in Don's arms.
"She's not allowed to date 'till she's 30. And none of your stories." He said not looking up from the baby.
"Hey guys." Danny whispered from the doorway. Lindsay had stayed for the birth, but went home for a few hours sleep before returning with Danny and Evan. "Wow, Lindsay wasn't kidding when she said she was small."
Don smiled. "5lb 10oz"
"Woah man, you are so in love, it's not even funny. Have you even held her yet?" he asked Abby.
"Only to feed." She laughed.
