This Night

Chapter 169

Author's Note: If anyone watches Haven, the OC Grayson is played by Stephen McHattie, the Rev. I seriously got the chills when I got hooked on Haven a few weeks ago (thanks again Netflix!) This character developed from him as the Rev. I needed someone who will be a verbal sparring partner to Jes when she gets there. Jes is causing all kind of trouble in my head with him. Keep in mind Jewel's been in labor since the bus crash, but didn't admit it to herself or Mika. Review please

Terminus OC's:

Clarisse (Claire): Lindsay Lohan (Think Blond crazy version)

Grayson: Stephen McHattie

Sloane: Kat Dennings

Jewel and Mika's POV:

Gareth got out of the vehicle and opened the door. "Martin get a room ready. Claire, go get some clean clothes, see if there's any baby clothes or blankets around. Maybe some books for Mika. You like books right?"

Mika looked at Jewel. "I think I'll be a little busy helping Jewel with the baby, but thank you," she said with a smile as she grabbed there bags.

A man came up with his gun slightly pointed. "Gareth, what's going on?"

Mary helped the pregnant woman out of the vehicle. "Martin found Jewel and Mika here out side. Jewel's in labor," Mary said.

Jewel glanced around, mentally taking notes on how many people she saw and buildings.

"Mika can come and help me look for baby clothes, not sure what we have around here," Claire offered.

"What part of she stays with me, don't you understand?" Jewel hissed as another pain hit her.

"Gareth, we need to talk. Now," the older man said.

"Mika stays with you Jewel," Gareth said. "Grayson, maybe this conversation we can have later. Alex, get a fire started, boil some water."

"Come on Mika, let's get Jewel settled, this baby isn't going to wait much longer. Claire, go, take Sloane with you. We'll need things quickly, something warm to wrap this baby up in," Mary said as she nodded to the woman in the red hat.

"Got it," Sloane managed to say as she grabbed the younger woman's arm.

Mary gave Grayson a stare before helping Jewel. "It's alright, Gareth, I've got this. Come talk to me when you are done."

Gareth sighed but nodded toward his mother. "Grayson the office now."

Grayson and Gareth POV:

Gareth closed the door behind them. "I thought we have talked about you trying to play the boss around here in front of someone new. I'm in charge, Gray."

"You're doing a hell of a bang up job aren't you?" Grayson asked. "Did you even check them for weapons?"

"It's a pregnant woman in labor, and the most cheerful child in a world of hell. They aren't a threat," Gareth answered as he leaned against the desk.

"Of course you didn't think of that. She's pregnant, do you know what that means? That some time ago she had someone that looked out for her, and by that size of that blue Sapphire ring on her hand, it's probably her husband."

"She said she had been with her husband and other child. They got separated," Gareth simply answered.

"You know he's going to be looking for her, right? Her and that baby, that little girl. We don't know anything about them, yet you walk in here like they're already part of the group," Grayson pointed out.

"If her group comes here, we give them a chance, like we do with everyone else. What did you want me to do Grayson? Shoot the kid? Make Jewel go into the train cars? We're trying to be stronger here, and a pregnant woman whose made it this far? That's something we need here. If that baby survives, then it's strong. Being kind to her is the right thing to do. Plus we both know this isn't about my leadership ability Grayson," Gareth told him.

Grayson turned and gave him a deathly stare. "I would stop before you say something you regret Gareth."

Gareth stood straight up and looked at him. "This is because Claire doesn't come to you with the nightmares of what happened in this place gets to much anymore. She comes to me for comfort, and I comfort her Grayson, over and over. You want me gone because she's not daddy's little girl anymore," he said as he put a hand on the other man's shoulder. "Remember Grayson, it's not to late for you to become the cattle. Now, we're done with this discussion, go on Sniper duty."

"Having a baby here, that's going to wreck Clarisse. You know that miscarriage wrecked her, after what those monsters did to her," Grayson warned the other man.

"She's the one that got her to come back here. It'll do her good to have something to do. Now you have orders, go do it before I find your attitude a bit to much to take today," Gareth said as he opened the door. "Now," he warned as he watched the man go.

Jewel and Mika's POV:

Jewel grimaced in pain as Mary helped her to the bed. "That man didn't seem to happy with you bringing us back here."

Mary gave a small smile. "Grayson likes things done a certain way, don't let him get to you. Now, I need to check your progress. You're lucky that you didn't have this baby out there. Mika you stay up and hold Jewel's hand."

Mika opened Jewel's bag and got out a pair of latex gloves. "She'll want you to wear these," she simply said.

Jewel had to give a small smile. "She's right, I do. Infection can be spread to me and the baby," she said.

"Why do you have latex gloves?" Mary asked curiously.

Jewel took a breath. "We had a pregnant woman in our group early on, she got separated from us during an attack, with her son and my daughter. They weren't prepared, she died during an emergency C Section that my daughter had to do. I guess I was scared that something' like that would happen to me, which it kind of did. I prepared a to go bag. Got a few diapers, a couple baby outfits, some things that I would need for delivery, like latex gloves. Oh….ok yeah they're coming closer now," she said.

Mary looked up as Alex came in. "Alex, put the water down over here. This is my other son Alex, he's going to help hold you up when it's time to push."

"I am?" Alex asked his mother.

"Yes, Alex you are. Mika isn't going to be able hold her up by herself," Mary said as she put on the gloves.

"I was an emergency room nurse before this," Jewel explained as she saw the look on Alex's face. "Mika…if something happens to me," she said.

"Nothing's going to happen to you, it won't. You and the baby are going to be fine," Mika said as she squeezed her hand.

"Mika, nothing is guaranteed in this life, bringing a baby into this world, it's dangerous. I knew it when I found out I was pregnant. But you need to make a promise," Jewel said as she squeezed the girls hand. "You need to promise me you'll protect this baby, that when Rick finds you, you tell him that I love him," she said.

Mary glanced at Alex. "Mika, pregnant women worry. I did and I was in the hospital delivering my two. Jewel just needs reassurance, she knows you and trusts you. We'll watch over Mika and this baby, if something happens to you. But it's not going to Jewel," she assured her as she checked her. "Just as I thought in the truck, you're close. I can feel this babies head. Have you got any names picked out? That's what I argued with my ex husband about the most, I won with Alex, he won with Gareth, being the oldest and all."

"Promise me Mika," Jewel said as she looked at her.

"I promise, Jewel," Mika said. "Had you and Rick decided on names?"

Jewel smiled softly. "Talked yes, decided no," she said as she grimaced.

"Well, maybe Rick won't mind you naming this baby without him. I know he's going to be turning over every stone looking for you and this baby, and Mika. He's going to hate that he missed this. You and this baby, it's a miracle in this time. A little life in a darkness of this world. I feel privileged to bring this little one into this world. No one is going to hurt you, this baby or Mika," Mary told her as Alex exchanged a look with her.

Jewel looked at her and squeezed Mika's hand. She didn't know if she trusted these people but right at the moment she didn't have a choice.

One hour later:

"One more push Jewel, you're doing great," Mary assured her as Alex helped Jewel sit up.

"You said one more push, three pushes ago," Jewel hissed.

Mary gave a small laugh. "Yes, I guess I did. But this baby just decided to make a liar out of me," she said. "One more push Jewel."

Mika smiled. "Come on Jewel, I want to meet this baby that we've all been waiting for," she said.

Jewel pushed, silently cussing Rick out in her head. She had silently cursed herself for revealing Rick's name in case they weren't good people. She couldn't change that now, but she refused to reveal anything more. She collapsed on the pillow as she gave the final push. "Is the baby alright?" she asked as she looked at Mary.

"Come on sweetheart, breath for me," Mary told the baby as the baby released a yell. "That's it. It's a girl, Jewel. A healthy baby girl," she said. "I'm just going to clean her up then I'll hand her right over. See I'm not going anywhere with her. Mika can help me with her."

Jewel nodded as Mika gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Jewel she's so small….but she's beautiful," she said as she helped clean the baby up.

"Alex and I will leave the three of you alone after I clean you up Jewel. Let you bond with the baby," Mary said.

Jewel nodded. "I appreciate it," she said as she listened to the baby cry. "Thank you…both," she said.

TBC

Author's note: Baby Grimes is here! The poll I held a few months back, a girl won by 70%. Reviews please!