AN: Sorry for taking so long in updating this story. My beta reader been busy and hasn't had much time to beta read till the past few days. Enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 38

Kate was pleased, it was her last day at Watson bay and after the day ended she was going on maternity leave for the next three months. When she finally managed to walk out of the building, she was tired, hungry and her feet and back were causing her pain and discomfort. And yet, she managed to put on a brave face in front of everyone as she strolled towards the exit and outside. Her day soon became, even more, brighter when she saw who was leaning against her car.

"Mike," she whispered to herself.

He could see how tired she looked and by the way, her hand was on her back he could tell she was in pain. So, instead of just waiting for her next to her car, he walked towards her. They stopped in front of each other and looked at each other for a minute. Then, Mike took the briefcase and shoulder bag from her.

"Keys?" He asked, and she opened her bag and took the keys out wriggling them in front of him. He grabbed them and took a moment to accommodate all the bags before he embraced her by the waist to give her support.

"Come on let's get you home; I'll bet you are hungry," Kate smile as she gave him a quick kiss

"Yes, I am."

"What do you feel like?"

"A tired whale?" she grinned making him shake his head.

"I meant for food."

"Junk food!"

"And do you have any of that at home?" He asked curiously.

"None, I was going to get some on the way home."

"Sounds like a plan."

They reached her car, and he unlocked and opened the passenger door for Kate. After helping her in, he closed the door and moved to leave her things on the back seat. With everything set, he sat on the driver's seat before starting the car and direct them to town while Kate took a short nap.

Once he parked the car in front of a supermarket, he killed the engine and turned towards Kate; he smiled as she was still asleep. He woke her by caressing her cheek softly, her eyes fluttered open, and she moaned sleepily.

"Where are we?" she asked looking at him.

"Supermarket. I woke you to know what do you want."

"Hmm, I'll come with you."

"Alright," he nodded and walked out of the car and around to help her out, while he did that Kate turned around to get her bag and opened her door.

Mike extended his hand, and she grabbed it, and after he helped her out, he closed the door, and they walked to the store.

"What do we need to get besides junk food?" He grinned, and she smiled.

"Fruit, veggies, meat, bread… chocolate…"

"Let's start with what you want and then we can move to what we need," he offered, and they started to shop. An hour later, they were getting out of the supermarket and driving to her condo; Mike couldn't help but shook his head with an amused smile since on the way Kate had managed to fall asleep again.

"Kate," he called her once again caressing her cheek.

"Mmm…"

"Kate, come on. Wake up we are home," Kate inhale deeply as she opened her eyes and looked around.

"Already?"

"Why don't you head up, I'll bring groceries and your briefcase up with me."

"Mike… I can help"

"Kate, you are tired. Go, I'll won't be long."

"Ok." She sighed, she managed to get out of the car by the time Mike was already standing out of her door with her bag and hat in his hands and gave them to her.

"Here, take my keys, and I'll stay with yours to lock the car."

"Thanks" she kissed him before walking towards the elevators.

Mike watched her until she was on the elevator and returned to his job. He took her briefcase out of the backseat before he grabbed the grocery bags and elbowed the trunk closed. Before getting to the elevators.

Kate reached the condo and entered disabling the alarm. She lowered her purse and keys on the hall table before walking to the room as she was getting changed she heard the door being opened.

"Do you need help, Mike?" she asked loudly getting out of the room now on a summer dress.

"Just the door, Kate." She smiled and walked forward to close it and follow him to the kitchen to sort the bags. He shook his head and passed her the briefcase.

"Hey, take this. I got this. Will you like a drink?"

"Yes, please," she said still rummaging through the bags.

"Kate? What are you doing?" he asked amused. She ignored him for a while until she got what he wanted

"Aha!" she said victoriously, grabbing a pack of ice cream. She turned around and got a spoon, scooping a big spoon of the sweet she hummed.

"Exactly what I needed."

Mike chuckled as after her comment she grabbed the package and her briefcase and disappeared out of the kitchen leaving him with the groceries. He found her at the lounge chair still eating the ice cream, and he sat beside her on the other chair, placing the drinks on the small table between them.

"You perked up a bit," he told her, and she nodded.

"I'm still a bit tired though."

"Well, now you can relax. You got the next three months off," he pointed.

"True, so...Christmas?"

"What about it?"

"Where would you like to have it."

"With you."

"What about your family, Mike?"

"Well...we could invite them here?" he offered, and Kate smiled

"I was thinking the same thing."

"Good, so what would you and Emma like for dinner."

"I don't know, surprise me."

"I can do that."

Over the next two weeks, Mike kept Kate happy. They went for walks late in the afternoon since it was getting hot during the day. They went out to different restaurants for dinner, and during the day they went swimming.

Kate found it cooling and relaxing plus, and Emma seemed to enjoy it.

On the fourth of December, Kate and Mike were in a cab on their way to the swimming baths when Kate felt a strong, sharp pain for few seconds before it stopped. Mike looked over to Kate and noticed she was rubbing her stomach and had a frown on her face

"Kate? Are you ok?" she turned to him and smiled

"Yeah...Ow" She grimaced and clenched her stomach.

"Hey, change of address. Can you take us to the hospital?" Mike said to the cab driver who frowned.

"I guess my wife has gone into labor," he smiled, and the driver took a look in his rear vision mirror to see the look on Kate's face

"Sure, mate." Mike held onto Kate's hand while he looked at her

"How long has this been going on?" he asked softly.

"Second one."

"And you remember what to do, right?"

"Yes, I do." She rolled her eyes at him before she squeezed his hand and started the breathing exercises.

"Time it, Mike."

"I am, Kate."

"I haven't got a bag with me."

"Don't worry; I'll get it later."

"She's early…" she whispered in pain.

"What's three days?" he joked, and she chuckled.

Ten minutes later the taxi stopped outside the hospital. After paying the fare, Mike ran around to help Kate.

"Mike," she said scared as they both stood outside the hospital, she with contractions and he trying to keep her steady while maneuvering with their things for the pool

"Kate, we are here, we are ready."

"It's not that…" she looked down. "My water broke," she added, and Mike followed her gaze to see the water on the dry ground.

"Then we better hurry, right?" They strolled stopping with each contraction until Mike was close enough to let her alone for a few seconds to grab a wheelchair. "Here, sit."

"Nurse? we need help here…" Mike asked loudly as he pushed her inside the ward. A nurse turned around to the voice and recognized Kate.

"Contact Dr. Knight," she said to the other nurse in the ward. "Tell him that Mrs. Flynn has gone into labor and bring a hospital gown asap." She instructed before she went to them.

"Mr. Flynn, follow me," he followed the nurse pushing the wheelchair to a private room

"How far are the contractions Mr. Flynn?"

"Seven minutes, her water broke just outside the hospital."

"Alright, let's get you clean up and change Mrs. Flynn."

"We didn't bring any bags, we were on our way to the swimming baths," Kate said as Mike helped her to stand.

"That's ok," the nurse told them as Mike helped Kate out of her dress. After a knock on the door, a second nurse opened it and gave towels and gowns to the nurse.

"Dr. Knight will be here in few minutes."

"Thanks, Joan."

Once Joan left, Mike helped Kate out of her swimsuit while the nurse fixed the bed for her. He was holding the hospital gown for her when the next contraction hit. As he stood in front of her, she wrapped her arms around his neck and holding each other gazes they breathed at the same time.

"Mrs. Flynn, I'm going to clean you up, ok?" the nurse asked once she was on the bed. Kate nodded, and Mike turned around to place Kate's belongings in her bag.

"I'll be back in a minute." With the nurse gone, Mike pulled a chair close to the bed and held onto Kate's hand.

"I can't believe it's happening, Mike."

"Neither can I, but it is."

"I'm scared, nervous, happy."

"So am I," then the door open and the doctor and nurses walked in with different machines

"Kate, Mike"

"Dr. Knight"

"We going to get you set up just like what we talked about, so relax," Kate laughed

"Relax? You most definitively aren't the one having a baby." Dr. Knight smiled

"Yes, I know that." Mike stood up and stepped back watching what was happening.

Once everything was done and set, Kate got an IV line, a baby heart monitor on her stomach and a pain reliever oxygen inhaler machine, the last one was in case she wanted to use it. When done and the doctor had checked to see how far dilated Kate was.

"Well, you are five centimeters dilated. It will be few hours, try and get some rest."

"I will," He gave her a nod before he and the nurses walked out of the room.

"Mike? Why don't you go and call the family?"

"Later, I'm staying right here. I'm not going anywhere," He held onto her hand while looking at her.

"I know you won't, Mike," she smiled gratefully.

"Get some rest." She hummed in agreement as her eyes fell closed.