Summary: A ransom leads to a very long weekend for Walker and Alex
Disclaimer: I do not own them
A/N: First attempt at a Walker fic, be nice
Chapter 41
Walker was at Alex's bedside in seconds, taking her hand in his. He was so relieved just to see her eyes open that he didn't think about anything else. He was soon pushed out of the way as several doctors and nurses came rushing in. He didn't want to stand silently in the corner as they poked and prodded Alex, as each time she moaned or tried to fight off the many hands on her, his patience wore a little more.
"Cordell?" CD asked, as he and Trivette came into the room, tired of waiting for Walker to come down to them. "We were in the hallway and saw all the doctors and nurses running past. Is Alex all right? Has something worse happened?"
"Something wonderful has happened, she is awake," Walker said, smiling at the man he had come to know as a father figure.
"She doesn't appear to want them anywhere near her," Trivette observed. Just as the words left his lips Alex yelled out, screaming Walker's name. Again he was at her side, shoving the doctor out of the way.
"Ranger Walker! I have to assess your wife in order to see how she is coming along."
"She is coming along just fine, and the last thing she needs is over ten people hovering over her after what she has been through."
The doctor saw that Walker was not going to budge and nodded for the others to leave. "I will give the two of you some time alone, but I shall return shortly."
Walker sat down beside Alex then, and saw her whole body was trembling. "Are you in pain Alex?"
Alex didn't say anything for a long while, making Walker's anxiety rise even more. "The babies, Walker. How are the babies?"
"Don't you worry Alex, the babies are fine. You are the one I am concerned with now."
Alex sat there for a couple minutes just letting the feeling of Walker being near soothe her. "Walker I don't want to stay here."
"I know Alex, I know. We want you to be all right though."
Alex stared into the eyes that had spent the last few days watching over her. "I will be just fine as long as you are there. Please Walker."
Walker didn't know what to do. On the one hand he was feeling very leery about taking Alex out of the hospital, but on the other hand she was staring at him with those blue eyes that she knew would eventually melt his heart. "I will talk it over with the doctor and see what he says."
Alex waited while Walker was gone. She wanted to see her babies again, wanted to hold them. She was just swinging her legs over the side of the bed when the door opened, a nurse walking in. "I thought you might like to see your babies. Felt it might cheer you up a bit."
When Walker returned he had the doctor in tow with him. Right after both of them came CD and Trivette who at once were cooing at the babies, leaving the others to talk for a minute.
"Mrs. Walker, your husband has expressed your desire to go home. Although I don't suggest it, I see no reason you can't go. I do however suggest that a nurse come by and check on you and the babies for the next week, and that you come back here for a follow up appointment at the end of the week."
Alex's whole body seemed to relax then, a small smile flittering over her face. "Thank you doctor. I will take it easy I promise."
"I know you will Mrs. Walker as your husband has been lectured not to let you do anything strenuous at all, not even the smallest of things."
Alex gulped when she saw the mischievous look in Walker's eyes then, but nodded. CD and Trivette had left shortly after the doctor to go and get things ready. Alex had asked what that meant but neither of them said anything as they kissed her on the cheek and ran out the door.
Three hours later after signing way too many forms in Alex's opinion they were on their way home. Walker had made Alex ride in the wheelchair down to the truck, and had helped her in after putting the babies in their car seats. Alex felt so much joy and relief over going home she hadn't even realized they were there till the truck stopped. When Alex looked up she saw five or six other cars sitting in the driveway, and the house was adorned in banners and balloons everywhere.
Alex waited till Walker got out of the truck and came over to help her out. At once her daughter was handed to her, and Walker helped her to the steps of the house.
"Welcome home Alex!" everyone shouted, sending the babies into tears immediately. Alex and Walker shushed the babies, till at last they were again quiet, before turning around on the steps.
"What is all this?" Alex asked.
"We just wanted to get together to welcome you home. There are enough meals inside so that you don't have to lift a finger for a couple of weeks, and Sydney here cleaned the house up."
"Cleaned the house?" Walker said, wondering if he would ever find his stuff now.
"Yes, cleaned the house, and baby proofed it too."
Alex was trying to hide her grin then. "Well, are you going to tell us what you named the babies or do we have to guess?"
Alex beamed up at everyone. "We would like you all to welcome Cassandra, and Nicholas Walker." Everyone cheered and Walker helped Alex inside to the couch. The rest of the afternoon was spent with people coming to hold the babies and dropping off small gifts for them. It wasn't until many hours later that the house finally settled down after the guests had left. Alex stared down at the babies who were now nestled beside her on the couch, both asleep.
"How are the three of you doing?" Walker asked, coming to sit on the other side of her.
"You know I think we are all just fine."
Even after all they had been through, Walker and Alex both knew that their love could overcome anything. After placing the babies in their crib Walker came back and picked Alex up toting her to bed, their bed, the place where they conceived two beautiful children. Walker knew that Alex held the key to his heart's ransom.
A/N: Well everyone I wanted to thank you for the wonderful reviews and I hope you will all read "Tell Me Lies" my new fic which will start posting on Thursday. Hope to see you there!