Torn 16

A baby Dauntless is born!

"I do not want her working on him!" You told Dr. Johnson when you saw Mandy heading to you and Four with medical supplies in her hand. So, the hussy got her old job back. Dr. Johnson saw the anger in your eyes and before Mandy could reach you and Four he waved her away. Mandy rolled her eyes at you and headed to another patient. You looked over at Mandy as she worked on another patient. She made you sick to your stomach. You did not see what Eric saw in the bitch. You watched helplessly as the doctor set Four's nose in place, stitched up his face and gave him some pain pills. You could not believe the damage Eric did to Four. You could not help but wonder if Eric would have killed him if you did not show up when you did.

"You ready to go babe?" Four mumbled as his bottom lip was split open due to Eric's right fist.

"Yes. Let's get you home." You helped Four off the examining table and you both shuffled to the exit door. Passing Mandy, you could not help but notice familiar bruising on her neck. You felt a stab in your heart. Stop it Y/N! Eric is not yours anymore!

Weeks passed and you could count on one hand how many times you saw Eric. When you did happen to see him you looked away not acknowledging him and he made no effort to acknowledge you. You were pissed that Four had decided not to go after Eric or even tell Max what had happen between the two of them. Four said he was tired of fighting and just wanted to be there for you and the baby. You hated that Eric got away with hurting Four. Four did tell you that if Eric ever laid a hand on him again he would not hesitate to kill him. Four's confession caught you off guard. You did not blame Four for feeling the way he did but you panicked a little at the idea of a world without Eric. Despite Eric's evil and selfish ways, he was after all the father of your child.

As your due date approached you started to stay at home instead of Four's. All the baby items were at your place and plus there was less of a chance you would run into Eric and Mandy.

"You going for another walk?" Jen asked as she saw you struggle to put on your sneakers maneuvering around your huge belly.

"Yeah. Doctor said it will help the baby drop further."

"Ok be careful." Jen called out to you before heading out.

The fresh air and sunshine felt good against your skin. You lifted your head up to feel the sun on your face. You pulled your hair up into a bun and started to walk around the Dauntless headquarters. You smiled when you saw some initiates jog pass you. You remembered when you were an initiate and how badly you wanted to be Dauntless. Well you were Dauntless now and bringing a little Dauntless into the world. It amazed you how quickly things have changed for you in just a year and a half.

You started to speed walk and break a little sweat. It felt good to get some exercise in. You needed to walk outside more often. You were deep in thought and did not realize you were walking further from the headquarters.

"Excuse me ma'am can you spare some change."

You turned around and noticed a group of Factionless walking toward you. How did you end up here? You were not that far from Dauntless. You looked around to see if you could locate the initiates that just passed you. They were nowhere to be found.

"I'm sorry I don't have anything on me?" You gave the factionless members a strain smile. The factionless started to surround you. You were beginning to get nervous.

"Please do not get to close." You tried to warn them as they continued to surround you. You heard a loud vehicle horn and the factionless scrambled from you as a black Jeep pulled up beside you. You sighed with relief when you saw it was Eric. Eric jumped out the jeep.

"What are you doing out here?!" He yelled at you. "Get in!" Eric grabbed you by the waist and hoisted you up into the passenger seat as if you weighed nothing. Eric screeched off almost running over some of the factionless. You looked over at him and you could tell he was furious.

"Never leave the compound without an escort." He told you looking over at you.

"Ok."

"What?!"

'I said ok!"

You both rode in silence and you caught yourself looking at his profile as he drove. Why did he have to be so damn breathtaking? Eric turned to look at you and you quickly looked away. You knew he caught you staring at him like a love-sick moron. Eric returned his attention back to the road and he did not say anything to you until he parked the jeep in a space in the underground parking back at Dauntless. Eric jumped out and was by your door as you opened it. He helped you out the jeep and slammed the jeep's door shut. You were about to head into the building but he grabbed your arm stopping you in your tracks. You turned around to face him. Eric fixed his gaze on your stomach. You shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. His gaze made you feel as if you were standing totally naked and exposed. He had that way about him that caused you to feel unnerved with just one look. You hand instinctively covered your stomach. Eric eyes did not leave you.

"It's a girl?" he asked breaking the uncomfortable silence. You nodded yes.

"Eric why did you leave again?" You looked up to him and he stepped closer to you.

"I don't want to talk about that right now." He dismissed.

"Eric I think you owe me an explanation and to tell me why you hooked up with Mandy." You were becoming frustrated.

"I can ask you the same thing. You hooked up with Four." Eric spat back.

"You left me!" Your voice started to rise.

"And that gives you permission to run to him?" Eric raised an eyebrow waiting for an answer.

"It wasn't right away." You tried to explain to him.

"You think that is good enough?" he chuckled sarcastically at your words. "I didn't get with Mandy until I found out you were back fucking Four. So yes, in my anger I hooked up with her. Two can play that game you know."

You looked at Eric flabbergasted. He actually blamed you for hooking up with that bitch.

"You are unbelievable!" You threw your hands up in disgust. "I just can't with you anymore!" You moved to walk away from him. Eric grabbed your arm again.

"I didn't say you can go."

"I am not your subordinate anymore!" Eric fingers gripped you tighter.

"Really says who?"

You wanted to smack the smirk off his face. Eric moved closer to you and your belly bump hit his waist. You could feel his heated gaze on you. You were too scared to look up in his blue eyes as you were well aware of the power he had over you. So, you just stood there looking down at his black combat boots. After a few moments of silence, you heard Eric let out a soft chuckle as he stepped aside finally giving his permission for you to go. You quickly rushed to the entrance without looking back at him. Damn him! You thought. Eric knew he still had you in the palm of his hand and it pissed you off that it was so obvious.

You pretty much stayed in your apartment the next few days. You were constantly beating yourself up over your last conversation with Eric. You wished you had a poker face that did not display what you were feeling at all times. You hated that you felt that Eric had the upper hand over you. You were deep in thought and washing the same dish for the past five minutes when you felt a sharp contraction.

"Shit!" You touched your stomach.

"What's wrong?" Jen asked rushing to the kitchen after hearing you curse.

"I think it's time."

"Oh my God!" Jen shrieked. "Stay put let me get your bag." Jen rushed to find your overnight bag you had packed. You and her rushed to the elevator while Jen dialed Four. After telling Four you were heading to infirmary Jen asked if you wanted Eric to know. You shook your head no all the while feeling a tinge of guilt. Jen put a call into your parents as you were being admitted.

Four peeped his head into Max's office.

"I gotta go Max. Y/N is having the baby."

"Alright. Tell her congratulations for me."

"Will do sir. Thank you." Four sprinted to the infirmary.

A couple of hours later Max noticed Eric walking down the hall. Max frowned confused as to why Eric was not at his child's birth.

"Eric!" Max called.

"Yeah!" Eric walked into Max's office.

"Why are you here?"

Eric looked at Max confused.

"I work here Max."

"I know that asshole. Why are you not at your child's birth?"

Eric felt as if someone punched him in the gut.

"What?"

"Y/N is in labor."

"Son of a bitch!" Eric took off to the infirmary.

You were trying not to scream but the pain was becoming unbearable.

"Just breath Y/N. You got this!" Your best friend cheered you on. You wanted to slap her. She was too damn happy as you wallowed in pain and misery.

The door flew open and Eric stomped in looking furious.

"Why didn't someone call me?!" He barked.

"Mr. Coulter you need to calm down. If you want to be in here, you need to put on a gown." The nurse hesitantly told Eric. Eric shot her a look that caused her to coil back and look away from his icy glare. The older nurse whose name tag said Norma Watkins, R.N. looked at you and could not phantom how you could be pregnant from such an asshole. Who in their right mind would sleep with him. Now the nurse was past her prime but she was also a woman and could see Eric's good looks but his personality was awful.

"Move!" Eric barked at Jen. Jen not wanting to cause any drama squeezed your hand and let Eric take her place beside you. Four glared at Eric and Eric completely ignored him as he gave you his undivided attention. You were sweating bullets and your face was contorted in pain.

"Did they give you something for the pain?" Eric asked you as he wiped a strand of hair that was stuck to your forehead.

"She did not want anything." Four told Eric. Eric slowly looked up at Eric and looked at him like he just lost his mind.

"I didn't ask you." He growled at him.

"Please don't start." You said hoarsely in between contractions. A contraction hit and you could not help but to let out a howl.

"Give her something for the pain!" Eric snapped at the doctor.

"Mr. Coulter that is up to the patient." Dr. Johnson informed Eric.

"I am the father and I have a say in her care. I want her on something now!" Eric voice thundered throughout the room. Dr. Johnson looked at you. You nodded your head yes as the pain was becoming unbearable. Nurse Watkins quickly injected pain medicine in your I.V. and the pain instantly went down several levels. You were finally able to breath steadily. You looked over at Four who smiled down at you and you turned your head to look at Eric who had a focus and serious expression on his face.

"Where is Jen?" You whispered.

"She is right here." Four moved a little to the left so Jen can have room beside you.

"Ok. Y/N it's time to push." Dr. Johnson said excitedly. "Next contraction I want you to bear down for me. Push hard Ok." You nodded yes. As soon as a contraction hit you started to push. You gritted your teeth and pushed with all your strength all the while squeezing the life out of Four's hand. Four gritted his teeth and suffered the pain as your nails dug into the back of his hand. Eric had position himself behind the doctor and was peering over his shoulder, his massive arms crossed his equally massive chest. You took a deep breath after pushing.

"I see the head. Push harder next contraction." Eric ordered. Dr. Johnson turned his head and glared at Eric.

"What?" Eric asked defensively glaring at the doctor. The doctor turned around and shook his head with disgust. Eric was always a pain in his ass.

"Next contraction push again a little harder this time." Dr. Johnson said echoing Eric. Eric begin to pace back and forth behind the doctor as you continued to push through your contractions for the next thirty minutes. The baby was not moving.

"Jesus Christ!" Eric muttered under his breath but everyone in the room heard him.

"Nurse can you get me a fresh bed sheet." It wasn't a question but an order from Eric. Nurse Watkins looked at Dr. Johnson and he nodded ok.

"What are you up to Eric?" Four asked.

Eric chose to ignore him. Not surprised by Eric's actions Four turned his attention back to you.

"Can I have my hand back for a second sweetheart?"

"Oh I'm sorry." You released your death grip and Four sighed with relief as he flexed his fingers to get the blood circulation going. Nurse Watkins returned with a white bed sheet and Eric snatched it out of her hand.

"Jen come help me with this." Eric ordered. The atmosphere shifted in the birthing room as Eric took charge. Jen walked up to Eric and he handed her the end of the bed sheet.

"Now twist the sheet so we can tie the ends together."

Jen did as Eric instructed. Eric tied the ends of the sheet together to make a large noose.

"Move!" he snapped at Dr. Johnson.

"Now Mr. Coulter-"

"I said move!" Eric said cutting the doctor off. The doctor got up and Eric kicked the stool the doctor was using across the room.

"Eric what the hell are you doing?!" Four shouted at Eric. As if Four did not exist Eric continued to ignore him. Eric handed you one end of the sheet.

"Y/N on your next contraction I am going to pull the sheet and I need you to pull it back towards you. Jen can you help her sit up."

"Sure." Jen helped you sit up further in bed.

"Scoot down a little." Eric ordered. You did as he said. You were becoming a little self-conscious with Eric in-between your legs as they were spread eagle in the stir-ups. You looked at Eric as he stood between your legs. He looked so out of place dressed in his black Dauntless clothes while everyone else had on peach colored hospital gowns. You felt a contraction.

"Ok now pull." Eric told you as he pulled the sheet from you. You grabbed onto the sheet tight and pulled the sheet back to you with as much force as you could muster. The pressure from pulling the sheet caused you to bear down and push. You felt your baby move further down the canal. It was working! You looked at Eric in awe. The doctor and nurse was equally impressed.

He had everything under control. You could not believe it. After an hour of you an Eric working together pulling on the sheet your baby was ready to enter the world.

"Gloves!" Eric shouted to no one particular in the room. Nurse Watkins handed him a pair of gloves. Eric snapped on the latex gloves and pulled his baby girl into the world. A rare smile formed on Eric's face as he looked down at his baby girl. Nurse Watkins quickly took the baby from Eric's arms and suctioned her and patted her back. After a few seconds, you heard the sweet sound of your daughter's cries. You started crying with joy. Dr. Johnson handed Eric a pair of scissors to cut the cord.

"You did a good job Eric." He told him as Eric quickly and efficiently cut his daughter's placenta cord.

"Congratulations momma. It's a girl." Nurse Watkins handed you your daughter who was bundled snuggly in a pink blanket.

"She is beautiful." Four commented as he looked down at your daughter. Four swallowed the pain and jealousy he felt at Eric. He felt like a fool as Eric took complete control of the birth of his daughter. All Four could do was be by your side as you and Eric worked together to bring your daughter into the world. He saw the way you looked at Eric as he helped you give birth to his child and it brought on the feeling of dread. Was he going to lose you again.

"Y/N her sugar is a little low. Were you going to nurse?" Nurse Watkins asked.

"Yes I was going to nurse."

"Ok try to get her to latch on."

Eric walked up beside you as you maneuvered your gown to expose you breast to your newborn. She latched on and started nursing. You looked up at Eric as he gazed at you and his daughter with a look of pride displaying on his handsome features. Eric found his fingers rubbing the soft light curls on his daughter's head as you nursed. Four took a step back and looked at you three. It hit him like a ton of bricks that he had just lost you.