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They talk and laugh for the next two hours. The firemen return to check on them every hour. Bomber got her eyes close getting some rest while Kate and Jamie talk when Kate look down at the carpet while trying not to laugh when he face change
"oh no, bomber"
"what wrong" Jamie asked
"I think bomber water broke" he look down between bomber legs then he woke bomber up
"Bec wake up" she open her eyes and look at Jamie
"what is it"
"either you peed or your water broke" Bomber look at Jamie then look down to the carpet then her eyes widen as she grab his hand
"contraction bomber"
"Yes" Kate stood up
"Hey any one up there" Kate waited then try two more times till they heard
"Yes ma'am"
"Who are you"
"I'm able seamen Taylor ma'am is every thing ok"
"no we need paramedics now able seamen brown gone into labor"
"I'll be right back" then he ran down the corridor.
Kate look down to bomber who was looking worried then she got her phone out and called bird. Kate knew she was on Hammersley
"Hello"
"bird it the captain listen I need you to bring first aid kit and birthing kit. Bomber gone in to premature labor"
"Have you called for an ambulance ma'am" Bird said as she ran down to the ward room while talking to Kate.
"An able seamen gone to do that but just in case they can't get here"
"Ok what about swain"
"I'll give him a call"
"Ok. I'll be there soon as I can" then they hung up.
Then bomber had another contraction "five minutes apart" Jamie said looking at his watch.
Then Kate called Swain "Captain" Kate could barely hear swain cause of the crew
"Swain we need you at NAVCOM now, bomber gone into labor"
"what I can't hear you, hang on... quiet I got captain on the phone some thing wrong" then every one went quiet
"sorry ma'am you were saying"
"We need you at NAVCOM now bomber gone in to premature labor, I've already contacted bird she will be here soon just in case the ambulances cant make it"
"ok I'm on my way are you still in the elevator"
"Yes we are"
"ok I'll get there soon as I can" then he hung up
"Great the whole crew will show up" bomber said then they heard
"Kate" she look up
"Mike, bomber gone into labor"
"Ok I'll give bird and swain a call, all ambulances are tied up with other emergencies"
"already done that mike"
"ok, do you need any thing"
"Not at the moment"
"alright"
Few minutes later bird ran down to where a crowd of personal is
"Excuse me"
"Let her though" mike said then the personal let bird through
"sir"
"bird" then they heard screaming bird put the things on the floor then she look down to where the top of the elevator is then she got on the floor and jump on the roof then she look down the hole
"Captain" Kate stood up
"Bird"
"How far part are the contractions"
"four minutes" Every one heard a male voice
"ok" then she stood up and pick two bags then she turn and crouch down
"Captain" bird past Kate the two bags then she step out of the way when bird climb down and into the elevator
"Hi bomber"
"bird"
"Ok lets get things set up and see how far dilated you are, ok"
"ok" Bird told Jamie and Kate what to do for the next couple of minutes.
Bomber was lying on a sheet with her legs up and apart and no panties on.
Bird got gloves on "ok bomber I'm going to see how far dialed you are"
"ok" she started breathing while bird lifted bomber dress to take a look then she move the dress up and onto bomber stomach
"bomber you fully dilated, now on the next contraction you push, got it"
"Yes" Jamie was holding one hand and Kate was hold another when the contraction hit.
Every one heard it just as the Hammersley crew showed up "Sir"
"Swain how much have you had to drink"
"couple of beers and guava mojo sir"
"i can't let you down there"
"i know how far are the" then they heard bomber scream and they heard bird voice
"that it bomber your crowning already"
"Bird down there" Charge said
"Yes"
"that it bomber, Jamie want to take a look"
"wow he or she got your hair Bec"
"At least it not charge hair" they all heard laughter then bomber screaming
"that it bomber" they all waited
"the head is out... bomber don't push pant"
"Why what wrong" bomber asked
"cord wrap around the baby neck." They all waited when all they could hear is bomber panting
"I'm cutting to cord... done, now you can carry on pushing"
"no kidding" bomber said then she started pushing again the relax
"bomber one big push to get the shoulder out"
"ok" then she started pushing and screaming once more
"that it, keep going... good now the next shoulder, once that one is through it plain sailing from there" they laugh then bomber push and scream
"that it... ok one big push"
"how, I'm tired"
"I know you are... think of when you almost push spider over board cause of chip joke" bomber laugh
"Yeah...oh boy" then they heard her push and scream
"that it once more" then they heard bomber scream then nothing
"bird is every thing ok" Kate asked
"Hang on I'm remove gunk from mouth and noise" then they heard the baby wail as it took it first breath
"congratulation it a girl" then they heard cheering coming from above them.
Bird clamp the cord and cut it then she wrap remove most of the stuff of the baby before wrapping her up just as Jamie and Kate help bomber sit up, then Jamie sat behind bomber so she could lean against him. Bird got the scales out and weight the baby for the record. When done she then past bomber her daughter
"she beautiful" bomber said
"Yes she is" Jamie said. Bomber turn to kiss Jamie when they heard a click they turn to see bird taking a photo of the three of them then she took one of the baby.
"bomber your daughter weight in eight pounds nine ounces, not bad for a prem"
"Well I did say she a big girl" Then bird type in a message then sent it.
"Who did you send it to" Kate asked
"charge I'm sure he will want to know first"
"thanks" bomber said
"what her name"
"Later" bomber said
"that a strange name for a baby" bird said making them all laugh
"Oh boy" bomber said in shock Bird lifted the dress up just as bomber push
"It ok it only the placenta" bird put clean pair of gloves on just as the placenta came out.
Then she clean bomber up and remove the bloody mess then she put the dress down just as the baby started turning to bomber
"She hungry" Kate said"
"Oh" bomber past the baby to Kate so she could pull her top down and unclasp her maturity bra. Then Kate pass the baby back to Bomber
"Here lift her nipple to her mouth... that it" Kate said then they watch as the baby has her first feed. When the baby had it fill Kate showed bomber what to do.
Half an hour later all they all could do is wait. "Well bomber, you sure will have quiet a story to tell her in years to come" bird said
"Meaning her birth"
"yeah"
"I know" then they felt the elevator move
"What going up there" Kate called out
"Kate charge found a way to get the elevator moving"
"But you need power for it"
"there another way like raising the anchor by hand" Kate thought about it
"good idea"
"How is every one down there"
"good" then they felt the elevator moving again.
Twenty minutes later the doors open to see all the NAVCOM personal, Hammersley crew and paramedics with a gurney there waiting for them. Jamie pick Bomber up in his arms since she was holding there daughter then he step ford and place her on the gurney
"Jamie"
"Dad" Charge was on the other side of the gurney
"she a beauty there son"
"thanks dad"
"bomber you did good"
"thanks charge" then Kate and bird walk out carrying every thing but the bucket and the cooler bag.
Mike step ford to give Kate an hug and kiss while the others congratulated bomber and Jamie. Bird handed over the information to the paramedics before she walk away with the gear she showed up with
"Hey bird" she turn and turn to see swain walking towards her he took one of the bags from her and gave her a hug
"you did great today"
"thanks swain"
"chicken legs" Bird turn and smile as Dutchy walk up to her and gave her a hug
"you did great"
"thanks Dutchy"
then the others step ford to tell her she did great then she follow the paramedics out side to where the ambulances and reporters are since they got word about what happen to bomber. Bird spoke to bomber, charge and Jamie before she and swain walk towards Hammersley.
Hour later bird and swain walk into the pub with every one clapping and cheering bird.
"thanks every one" then she step ford to the bar to get her self a drink then she went out side to where the crew is.
Mike and Kate were also there. "How are you feeling bird" Mike asked
"good sir"
"Kate said you did a great job"
"thanks" they talk for an hour when charge walk out side while grinning
"charge how bomber" Two dads asked
"She good, she resting before I left, Jamie still with her"
"and the baby"
"she beautiful"
"she a girl" RO said
"Yep, they said I can tell you all her name" they all waited
"Rose... Jessica Kate Brown Thorpe" Kate and bird were shock that bomber name there daughter after them
"wow I'm honored that they name there daughter after captain and me" Mike pick up his drink then stood up
"a toast to the Hammersley newest member to Rose Jessica, Kate Brown Thorpe. To Rose"
"to Rose"
"and of course the reason why we are all here tonight to celebrate Kate promotion and captain of Hammersley, to princes perfect" Kate gave him the look knowing he in trouble
"to the captain" Dutchy said
"to the captain" every one else said
"am I in trouble Kate" mike said
"Yes you are" Every one laugh. Every one had a great night before mike and his family left to go home.
The next day it was in the paper about the power cut and what happen at NAVCOM. Kate, bomber, Jamie, Charge and Bird names were in the paper plus a photo of them coming out of NAVCOM with the head line say 'Navy hero help deliver crew mates grand daughter'