Once the placenta fully detached from the uterine wall and was expelled from the new mother's body, the Omega counted himself lucky that his Alpha wasn't squeamish and had no misgivings over the clean up. When Castiel offered to save the placenta for consumption later Dean felt like puking up the remnants of his last meal which seemed like a lifetime ago.
Castiel pointed out that the placenta, because of its powerhouse of progesterone and estrogen in addition to iron and B vitamins would be helpful with post partum depression. Dean stared at his husband as if the man had suddenly grown a second head.
The Alpha used every towel available to clean up Dean as best he could. The mattress was destroyed but that was a very minor thing in the grand scheme of it all.
After that Castiel brought his Omega a drink from the cooler. When he entered the bedroom he found Dean nursing Grace. The proud father's eyes flooded with tears over the sight of his Omega feeding their daughter.
Dean was feeling very unsure of himself and having his husband's bright blue eyes staring into his soul wasn't helping matters. Cas rested next to Dean and their daughter on the dirty, damp mattress and lightly stroked a finger across the infant's ruddy cheek then whispered, "How do you feel, my love?"
"Like my pelvis is broken and my guts got ripped out." Dean looked down at Grace who was just moments from slumber, "I love her so much, I still can't believe she's ours."
"She is our miracle."
"Yeah, she is. After everything that happened this past year just being here is a miracle." Dean thought of his almost rape by a psycho, his kidnapping, the Dick Roman self defense death, trudging through a blizzard, John Winchester's ghost and now giving birth in the middle of nowhere. He felt pretty lucky considering.
Castiel hated to leave them but he had to go for help. "Dean I'll need to hike into town and find a phone."
"Cas, that's miles away." Dean didn't like the whine in his own voice but he couldn't help it, the thought of being alone with their newborn was scary and he didn't bring a gun.
"Then I better get started."
Suddenly they heard the distinctive rumble of the Impala. Dean let out a gasp of surprise. "Baby came to save us!"
…..
Sam called 911 and soon mother and daughter were whisked away to the hospital. Both were seen by Doctor Saito.
The diminutive physician jokingly offered Castiel a job in her practice as the eye candy baby doctor. Castiel thought she was serious and declined. He told her in all seriousness the only reproductive organs he wanted to be around belonged to Dean. He also stated Dean would not like him acting as eye candy no matter what the job.
The doctor patted the Alpha's face fondly and said, "Good thing God made you pretty."
"Dean finds me more handsome than pretty." The teacher had no idea what all of this had to do with the baby.
Grace weighed in at a very respectable seven and a half pounds and was deemed fit as a fiddle. According to Doctor Saito, she was the prettiest baby in the whole hospital. Castiel corrected her and said Grace was the prettiest baby in the entire world. Dean corrected them both and said she was the prettiest baby in the universe but even Castiel felt that was a little much.
…
Dean received a physical that focused mostly on his very tender Omega parts. Doctor Saito was pleased to see there had been no tearing. She advised Dean there would be pain and discomfort as the uterus slowly went back to normal and joint pains that could take weeks or months to get over. The doctor also showed Dean how to make sure Grace got a good latch onto his nipple including some of the areola to prevent sore breasts.
She promised to give Dean and Castiel a list of things to remember along with prescription cream for vaginal dryness to which Dean said, "Gross."
Dean declined anything for pain but Castiel trusted the seasoned doctor completely and knew his Omega was stubborn. Dean finally gave in after he was assured it would be safe.
Grace and Dean were to be kept overnight and released in the day or two. Castiel refused to go home until Dean hitched his thumb over to Sam and Alfie and said, "You have to take the car thieves home. We'll be ok."
Sam bitch faced his brother, "I knew you were in trouble and I couldn't find anyone to help me. Doesn't that count for something?"
"It does Sammy, it counts for a lot. You are my hero right along with Cas." Dean noticed Alfie stepped behind Sam to hide, "Hey, baby Omega, you're a hero for being Sam's shotgun and helping him get to us in one piece."
The suddenly shy Omega peeked out from behind his taller boyfriend and smiled at Dean. It felt great to not get yelled at and be acknowledged by someone Alfie considered a role model.
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Once Castiel dropped off Alfie and got home with Sam, he showered, changed and made himself a sandwich to eat on the way back to the hospital. Scotty barely got a question in before Cas was out the door. Sam gave the worried Omega as much information as he had.
Scotty chastised Sam for not getting him up and asking for help but then grabbed the junior Alpha in a hug and praised him for being a hero. Sam rested his head against the Omega's heavy bosom and took in the comforting scent of motherhood. That was reward enough for him.
…..
Grace looked up her Grandpa Spencer with big, round, curious grey-blue eyes. The baby had lashes for days just like her mother and perfect set of eyebrows that conveyed the infant's emotions. Spencer was in love, the baby girl had captured his heart like his first son Castiel and now Alexander. Spencer was a goner. The elder Alpha always in charge, at least when Scotty allowed it, was mere putty in a babies hands. It was the driving desire to protect and care for one that was helpless and innocent.
Spencer smiled at Grace and the infant gave her grandpa a toothless little smile right back then let out a shriek of baby joy. The elder Alpha and his son looked so similar that Grace was immediately comfortable with this grandpa stranger. Spencer was in love, "Gracie is the sweetest little girl ever in the whole entire world and grandpa loooooves you."
Castiel took the light of his life from his father and cuddled the little bundle to his chest, "She really gets a guy right in the heart."
Alex was cuddled against Dean's chest with his tiny fists gripping the thin cotton tee right over a boob. He mouthed the fabric and when he couldn't find a nipple the infant started fussing.
Dean popped a pacifier in the baby's mouth, "Sorry buddy, this fountain is closed. Your mom should be here pretty soon." He looked to Spencer, "Did Scotty pump any milk?"
Spencer wasn't about to wake his wife up, "Not today yet, maybe you could lend a boob?"
"No."
Sam still couldn't believe a baby came out of his big brother. Dean was Dean, a guy, a dude, bossy and tough to core. Grace was the living proof that his brother was so much more than meets the eye. Sam though the ability to have a baby was nothing short of magical. Not that he wanted to get anyone pregnant, no sir; Sam had big plans for his future although the thought of having a family of his own someday was very appealing.
Scotty shuffled into the living room looking like a defeated warrior that gone through a mighty dream battle. The Omega's long hair was still done in two long braids from the day before with wild and wispy strands in a halo around his head. His uniform since giving birth was a series of robes left open just in case Alexander wanted to nurse. Scotty didn't give a flying fig if anyone saw his bits. Underwear chaffed and a sports bra was out of the question. He sat heavily next to Dean on the couch, legs open.
Dean felt about the same way, he couldn't stand underwear at the moment and he hated bras. He on the other hand, wore Scotty's nightshirts which hung to his ankles. Castiel secretly enjoyed Dean in the nightshirts with nothing underneath. The Alpha was stuck in Hornyville with no relief in sight except for his right hand. For awhile the teacher feared he'd end up with carpel tunnel until he started using his left hand and pretending it was an attractive stranger jacking him off.
Dean cocked a brow as he looked over to his mentor, "You look like ten miles of bad road." He reached over and tugging Scotty's robe over his junk, "you had a little something hanging out there." Dean gave him a smart ass grin.
Alex started fussing so Dean handed over the infant to Scotty. That perked the Omega up; he held the boy in the air and sniffed his onesie covered in baby blue kittens. "Yikes, I smell squirts."
Dean looked down at his poopy hands, "Gross!" He rushed to the bathroom; it was the fastest Castiel had seen Dean move in months.
Scotty turned Alex around so Spencer got a look at his son's scrunched up face and protruding bottom lip, "Daddy I need you to change my poo diaper." Spencer sighed as he stood and took his son, holding him at arm's length, all the way to the nursery.
Castiel had Grace against his shoulder humming off key to his angel.
Sam thought it was all very sweet until Grace puked a torrent of breast milk down Castiel's back.
Sam was now doubly sure he didn't want babies any time soon.
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School Registration
Castiel took on a very different role this year during registration. He proudly stood in line with Grace in a rainbow and kitten covered baby sling against his chest and he held hands with his former student, now his wife. It made the Alpha feel defiant, naughty and happy all the same time.
The little family were quite the curiosities to be sure. Parents, students and other teachers made any excuse to walk past the jail bait Omega and teacher couple with the cute baby.
Some people outright scowled at the couple, others whispered gossip just loud enough for them to hear. The majority gave the young couple warm, genuine smiles as they passed by and the braver ones would stop and inquire about the adorable baby and Dean's health and to congratulate them.
Dean was now entering his junior year of high school. He had excelled with the home schooling and his grades had been much better than while attending classes. Castiel was so proud of Dean. When he first met the gorgeous teen, Dean had shown little interest in good grades or even graduating. Now the Omega had enough confidence in himself to see the brass ring just in reach.
Cas didn't know how Dean would do in a classroom setting again and Dean showed no desire to go back. At least being home schooled, Castiel knew his Omega was safe.
Dean gripped his husband's hand tightly, "Cas, why do I have to come here to do this? You know I hate this place," he grumbled, "People are saying stuff about us."
Castiel lovingly answered, "Don't be silly, everyone is admiring pretty Grace and her beautiful mother." The teacher leaned in and kissed Dean right in front of the scowling principle. She couldn't say a thing about it, Castiel was married to Dean and they now had a child to cement the bond.
"Remember darling, we need to meet with all of your teachers and discuss your lesson plans. I have it on good word that the English teacher will give you yours in the bedroom." Castiel smiled at the principle who was standing with her back against the wall as she gave them the stink eye, "Don't be naughty or teacher will have to spank you."
The Omega let out something like a strangled giggle in his attempt not to laugh, "S-stop Cas, I'm not in any sorta shape for what you want."
He went in for the kill and growl-whispered, "I'll just suck and lick all the tender places until you lose your mind. Afterward I make you cum several times, I'll slide my cock against your plump rear end until I spill my seed all over those cute dimples right above your rosy cheeks."
"Seriously stop, I've got half a chub."
"I'll watch my pearls slowly drip into all your moist little crevices. Mmm, what a mess, I'll have to lick my kitten clean."
Dean swiveled round to face his tormentor, "Cas, you perverted stallion. You're gonna flood my basement."
The irritated volunteer yelled, "Next!" Not only was the woman in earshot but the Novaks were holding up the line.
As Grace's parents were busy filling out the needed information, the baby girl got a good look at prune faced, Principle Pendergrass. The infant broke out in a ear buster of a cry while her practically clean slate brain registered the woman as her very first monster sighting.
The woman narrowed her pale, watery eyes at the English teacher, "Mr. Novak, I hope you won't miss work as you did last school year." Before Castiel could answer the woman turned to Dean, "Do you plan to get kidnapped or pregnant this school year Mr. Winchester?"
"Don't call her a bitch, you can do it Dean. Take the high road." He looked over to his Alpha, flashing a million dollar smile, "Babe, you keep track of our social calendar, are there any upcoming kidnappings or pregnancies?"
The English teacher pinched the bridge of his nose, "Dean, let's just get though registration."
Once completed, they did the rounds of all the teachers gathering Dean's lesson plans for the semester. Their last stop was Benny Lafitte, Dean needed an elective and he couldn't think of anyone better than Benny for his teacher. When they arrived there was already a line all the way out the door. Benny was in demand. He was a jack of all trades, teaching metals, mechanics, woodworking and his latest class he called The Basics. Omegas and females found Benny charming and a patient teacher and the Alphas looked up to him as a role model and awesome instructor. No one left one of Benny's classes without learning at least a life lesson.
By the time Dean got to the popular teacher everything was full. The Omega played dirty by holding up Grace, and talking in a baby voice, "Uncle Benny, Mommy needs his elective credit and he'd rather chew his leg out of a bear trap than take drama, forensics, art class or creative writing."
Castiel was indignant, "Hey, I teach creative writing!"
Benny took Grace from Dean and cuddled her to his broad chest. The infant twined her tiny fingers into the big Alpha's beard. "Aw, you don't play fair little darlin' you know I can't resist a pretty face."
He rolled his eyes at Dean the manipulator, "Alright, pick a class."
"What's The Basics?"
"A little bit of everything I teach including basic home repair and some mixed martial arts…"
"Cool, I'm in!"
"Dean, I was joking about MMA."
The Omega's smile faded, "Don't get a guys hopes up like that."
The day was deemed a success by Castiel. It was his very first appearance with his wife and daughter at his place of employment and he felt everything went smoothly for the most part. This year would be clear sailing.
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October
A complementary box of Omega Bride Monthly magazines arrived at the Novak home and that evening the family gathered in the living room to get their first look at the photo spread and article about Dean and Castiel.
They were all transfixed by the cover. Handsome Castiel stood proudly wearing his traditional Alpha wedding garb. Dean with his perfect mix of beauty and masculinity was at his Alpha's side looking just as proud in the stunning antique Omega wedding robes. His kohl lined bottle green eyes drew you in and the slight smile across Dean's plump, rosy lips looked just a little naughty. The swell of the Omega's belly was prominent, peeking through the garment, skin still glistening with oil from the ceremony.
He reached out and grasped his Alpha's hand tightly, "I wonder what people will think about this."
Castiel frowned down that the glossy cover that just seconds before had him smiling, "I don't know Dean, I guess we will need to wait and see."
TBC