Chapter 13-Too Early Close Call

As the months went by queen Clarisse was now in her sixth month. She was doing fairly well. She was handing most of her duties over to Phillip. The doctor was worried about her getting under to much stress for the babies. She was tired most of the time, but the morning sickness was definitely gone. Her weight had increased as the months passed. The doctor believed though that the babies were very healthy. Joseph and Charlotte were keeping a watchful eye on her to make sure she was not being overly stressed.

Prince Pierre and Charlotte moved into the palace at the urgings of queen Clarisse. Clarisse had her reasons. She wanted to keep an eye on Charlotte and her future grandchild. Charlotte had been adding weight also she was now four months along. Clarisse had decided she was going to be as much a part of this grandchild's life as she possibly could. She could not be there for Amelia, but maybe someday she would be. A regret she often wished she did not have. She knew that when Prince Philip sent packages to Amelia there was always a great deal of love that she also put into helping him pick out the gift for her American granddaughter that she never had the chance to see yet. She knew though that Amelia held a very special place in her heart. After all it was her first grandchild. She had all hopes that when Amelia turned 18 she would come to Genovia and embrace her father and grandmother. Over the years Helen had been so caring and loving towards the family. Even though she did not want to come rule Genovia with Phillip she was still keeping in contact with him over the years. Clarisse had a lot of respect for Helen and understood her reasons for wanting to not bring her child up in a life of duty. Clarisse had tried to make things easier for Pierre and Phillip but they always had duty instilled upon them from their father. Well Clarisse thought, 'It will be different with the twins she would no longer be queen, and their lives would be free of duty.' Although someday Amelia would have to come and assume the throne of Genovia. Clarisse's duties were becoming less and less. She was becoming free of her reign over Genovia, and it kind of made her a little sad. She loved her country greatly.

Joseph found Clarisse sitting in the library reminiscing. He decided to surprise her a little. He snuck up behind her and put his hands around her eyes, "Guess who" he whispered. "Oh I do not know who it could be," she answered back teasingly. Joe then kissed her on the neck and down to her shoulder. Clarisse moaned, "Oh god, I know that it better be my husband or he will be very jealous sir." Joe loved these very intimate moments with Clarisse; because her pregnancy had made her more and more sexually sensitive. One slight touch or caress would start her moaning, and in ecstasy. This was one of those moments that would start them on a spiraling trip towards ecstacy. "You are up very early this morning," said Joseph as he kept up his loving ministrations. "I need to meet with the prime minister this morning. There is something on parliaments agenda this morning that just can not wait till Phillip returns. Joseph, if you do not stop soon I will not make parliaments session in an hour. I still need a shower and get dressed," said Clarisse not really wanting him to stop. "Come on Clarisse my darling I will help you get showered. How is the babies this morning," asked Joseph while helping Clarisse to her feet and while caressing her abdomen. Clarisse rubbed her giant swell where her children laid and stated, "They are what woke me this morning. They have been playing kickball all morning with my bladder." Joe said, " I will see what I can do to rectify their activity when we get in the shower." After making that statement Joseph lead Clarisse into the bathroom and helped her remove her clothing as she helped him with his.

Joseph took Clarisse's hand and helped her into the shower. The expanse of her stomach has caused her equilibrium to be off. Joe had taken the shampoo and started to wash Clarisse's hair. Clarisse was enjoying the massage of her scalp that Joseph was doing on her scalp. He helped her to rinse the soap from her hair, and then he lathered up his hands so that he could massage and wash the rest of her body. Clarisse was enjoying the sensations Joe was arousing in her body. Joe noticed that it was beginning to get difficult for Clarisse to stand up any longer. Joe had her sit on the seat in the shower she was enjoying the time to sit down. He started ravaging her mouth and Clarisse could not stand it anymore. She wanted Joe to be done with it. She was completely engulfed in the fire of desire Joe had ignited in her body. They took it slow, and no words were needed. Joe knew that she was so close to her orgasm, and he wanted to see her satisfied. They came together and Clarisse slumped against Joe. "Oh Joe, that was so amazing. I am not sure I want to attend the parliament meeting this morning. I would rather spend the day in bed with you," whispered Clarisse. Joe kissed her and stated, "Anything you wish my queen."

Well even though parliament was delayed for a half hour, Clarisse made it to parliament in a rush. She was late, and that was the start of the problems. The meeting was a very stressful one for Clarisse. They were pushing about Phillip taking the throne for one thing. There was problems with one of their neighbors about trading agreements that needed attending to. The gentleman were attacking Clarisse about needs of the country not being met from the left and the right. Clarisse was getting more and more stressed as the meeting went on. When the session was over Clarisse walked as quickly as possible out of the hall. She walked right into Joseph's arms who was waiting outside in the hall. Joe just held her in his arms soothing her stress as best as he could. "Come on Joseph lets take a walk. I need to walk some of this off ok," said Clarisse. Without saying a word Joe held out his arm for Clarisse to take.

Joseph knew exactly where to take Clarisse so she could let all of her frustrations out. He took her out to the Royal Garden. They walked along without saying a word for a few minutes. Then Clarisse turned, "Joe it was just horrible it was so frustrating. Ever since King Rupert passed away they have fought me at every turn." I know sweetheart, but you can not get yourself all worked up sweetheart. The babies can not handle all this stress. Clarisse just shook her head yes. Then without warning all of a sudden Clarisse doubled over in excruciating pain. "Joe we need to get to the hospital now," said Clarisse barely above a whisper. Joe quickly moved into action. Sweeping Clarisse into his arms, and walking as quickly as he could to the palace. Barking orders as he went. He could tell that Clarisse was in excruciating pain, and was extremely worried that the babies were coming way to early. They got into the palace and directly into the limo.

Joe stayed in the back with Clarisse helping her deal with the pain. "Oh God, Joe it is to soon. Please Joe make it stop," said Clarisse with tears streaming down her face. "It is ok sweetheart we will be at the hospital in ten minutes. We are not gonna lose these babies if I have anything to say about it. I wish I could take away the pain," said Joe. The ride was only ten minutes, but to Joseph it seemed like it took hours. Joe was praying the whole way while he was holding his family in his arms. Then before Joe could finish his prayer they were at the hospital.

The hospital staff was waiting for them as they drove up to the emergency entrance. They put Clarisse on a gurney, and wheeled her into the hospital quickly. Joe was really distressed as he and Shades walked into the hospital. They entered the waiting room and Joseph collapsed on a chair the adrenaline rush was gone. Then in about ten minutes Pierre and Charlotte entered the waiting room. "Joe, do you know anything yet. No, I am assuming they were waiting for you to come to say something," said Joe angrily. "Come on Joe lets go see what is going on with mom," said Pierre. Pierre asked to see the doctor who was attending to his mother. After about thirty minutes, the doctor came out to talk to them.

"Prince Pierre, your mother is ok. We had to stop the contractions, and gave her something to help her sleep. The stress level was way to high, and thus caused her to start premature labor. The babies are fine to their heartbeats returned to normal. She will need to stay in the hospital at least tonight. I am afraid you can not talk to her right now," said the attending physician. "That will be fine, I just wanted to make sure her and the babies were fine. Though she is not awake, I would really appreciate if her personal bodyguard would be allowed to stay in her room with her," said Pierre. "I am sure that will be fine. We have taken the queen to the royal suite. Joe just stay out of the nurses way during the night when they come to check in on her," said the doctor. "I understand," said Joe who was giving Pierre a thank you look while answering the doctor. Pierre and Charlotte left to go back to the palace. Joe made his way to the Royal Hospital Suite to make sure for his own self that his family was fine.

He entered her hospital room very quietly. He sat down beside her on a chair, and just lightly started stroking her hand. She looked so peaceful sleeping there. His love was growing stronger as his children grew inside her. He was sitting there reflecting on the last few months and what had transpired. He was getting sleepy, and laid his head down on the bed next to her hand. He was out in a matter of seconds.

He felt a light brush down the side of his face. For a minute, he was confused. Then Clarisse said, "Are you going to sleep all day you sleepy head. Your children have me already awake so you should be also." "How are you feeling?" asked Joe. "I feel tons better now that I know our children our fine. I was really worried when the contractions started sweetheart," said Clarisse as a tear ran down her face. "Well it is ok now. They are fine, and you will be able to go home today. I was so worried," said Joseph as a tear also ran down his cheeks. They returned to the palace that morning with Joe vowing she was not going to have anymore stress at all.