Since Karen had taken her maternity leave, Grace had hired Jack to fill in as her assistant. Jack was sitting at Karen's desk going through a box of tassels while Grace was sketching a design for her new client's apartment when the phone rang.

"Grace Adler Designs."

"Gracie! Karen's in labor. We're at Mount Sinai, and we're about to get her put into a room. Grab Jack and get over here as soon as you can." Will said breathlessly before hanging up.

Grace grabbed the box of tassels, throwing it to the floor and thrusting Jack's coat into his arms.

"Grace! I had a system going!"

"Karen's in labor. We gotta go."

They ran down the stairs and out into the street, hailing the first taxi they saw.

An hour had passed since they left the manse, and Karen was lying in her private room at Mount Sinai with Will at her side. She had been dilated six centimeters the last time they checked on her and the nurse told her she'd be ready to deliver her baby within the next two or three hours.

"How you feeling, Kare?"

"I'm okay, honey. Thanks for getting me here so fast." Karen smiled at him, then continued. "Will, can I ask you for a favor?"

"You name it, Karen. Anything."

"Well, honey, you've done a lot for me in the last few months and I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate everything."

"It's been my pleasure, Karen."

"Bup bup bup…." she began, raising her finger to his lips, stopping him from speaking. "I'm not finished. The hospital only allows one person in the delivery room, and since that time is quickly approaching, would you consider being my labor coach?"

"Really, Karen? Are you sure you don't want Jack or Grace to be in there with you?"

Karen shook her head. "Don't get me wrong, honey. I love them both, but I want you there with me. You've wanted a baby for so long, and I really want you to be part of this baby's life, starting from the beginning. Besides, you keep me calm. The only other person who was able to do that was Stanley."

Will took her hand and kissed it, his eyes slightly watering. "It would be my honor. And I would love to be a part of this baby's life, whenever the two of you need anything."

"Thanks, honey." She said as Will leaned down and kissed her forehead. "Hey, speaking of Grace and Jack, where the hell are they?"

"I don't know, sweetie. I called them while you were getting checked, and they were leaving Grace's office. They ought to be here any minute."

Karen nodded, then squeezed his hand and stifled a scream as another contraction hit her unexpectedly.

"Just breathe, Kare. It's almost over, hang on. Okay, breathe. It's over." Will coached.

"Okay, Karen. Think you're ready to meet your baby?" Dr. Harte said as she walked into the room, grabbing Karen's chart.

"I'm ready. Oh, Dr. Harte, this is Will. He's my labor coach." Karen said, introducing them.

"Nice to see you again, Mr. Truman. If you'll come with me, we'll get you all set with scrubs while the nurses prep Karen."

Will turned to Karen. "Will you be okay if I go right now?"

Nodding her head, "Yeah, honey. Go on. I'll see you out there."

Will followed Dr. Harte out into the hallway and changed into his scrubs. Before making his way back to Karen, he stopped at the nurses station.

"Excuse me, miss. My friend is about to go into the delivery room and our friends still haven't arrived. If they show up, could you please tell them that I'm with Karen and I'll meet them in her room after delivery?"

The nurse nodded, "Absolutely, Mr. Truman. I'll make sure they get the message."

"Will! Come on!" Karen yelled across the hall as she was being wheeled into delivery. Will ran down the hallway and caught up with Karen.

"Please don't leave me, Will." Karen asked, squeezing his hand.

"Never. I promise."

Just as the door to the delivery room closed, a flustered Grace and Jack ran into the lobby.

"Hi. We're looking for Karen Walker?" Grace said, gasping for breath.

"She was just taken into delivery."

"Okay, thank you." Jack said, walking towards the doors.

"I'm sorry, sir, you can't go in there. Only one person is allowed into delivery, and Mr. Truman is already in there with her."

"Come on, Jack. Let's go sit down." Grace said, taking Jack's hand.

"Mr. Truman said he would meet you out here as soon as he could." the nurse continued.

Grace and Jack sat down in the lobby, impatiently waiting for news on Karen and the baby. Before they knew it, an hour had passed and the door to delivery swung open revealing a beaming Will.