A few days later, Allie headed to see her sister and Sophia. "She is so precious," Allie said as she held the baby.
"You will have one of these soon," Brianne replied with a smile.
"I can't wait." Allie smiled back. "What does Phil think about her?"
"He thinks she's cute and sweet just like Faith," Brianne replied.
Allie nodded. "I doubt he will say the same when Carlie is born." She sighed.
"Al, he will," Brianne replied. "No matter how he feels about Bobby, he will think Carlie is cute and precious."
"I hope so," Allie replied as she held the baby. "She really is precious."
"Thanks." Brianne hoped Phil would come around. She could see how much it hurt Allie that Phil was being like he was. "So, when should I plan your baby shower?" Brianne asked changing the subject.
"I guess soon," Allie replied. "I mean I have most everything I need but it would be nice to have one."
"Alright. I will plan it for two weekends from now to give everyone a chance to plan to attend."
"Sounds like a plan," Allie replied.
"Good. I have so many ideas." Brianne said getting out the notebook she had made with the ideas. Allie handed the baby back to Brianne and took the notebook.
Allie looked through it and smiled. "I love all these ideas."
"I'm glad." Brianne smiled. "I will make this a great baby shower."
"Thanks." Allie smiled. She couldn't wait for the baby shower.
Bobby sat in his office going through some files for a new client. "Hey, man," AJ said walking in.
"Hey," Bobby replied. "What's up?"
"I wanted to give you this file," AJ said handed it to him.
"Thanks."
"So, tell me about your hot assistant," AJ said looking out the window at Alexa.
"She's my assistant and she does a good job. What more is there?"
"Is she single? Have you gone down the road of other executives?"
"Meaning what exactly?" Bobby asked him.
"Oh come on. Are you saying in the months she's been here you have never slept with her or wanted to sleep with her?"
"No, I haven't to either." He replied. "I'm married and happily."
"So, I'm married to Becky and I'm happy but that doesn't mean I haven't thought about sleeping with someone else."
"Yeah, well that's not me. I love Allie and my soon to be daughter and my life with them. I'm not going to risk it by sleeping with my assistant."
"Alright but its at least an idea worth considering," AJ said as he got up and headed out.
Bobby looked up as he left. He saw AJ talking to Alexa. He shook his head. If AJ wanted to risk his marriage to Becky by sleeping with an assistant, that was his decision. But Bobby had too much to risk to do that. He loved Allie too much to cheat on her.
The next few months flew by and Allie was soon in her ninth month. The baby shower planned by her sister went great. She got lots of gifts and cute outfits for Carlie. Her sister had everything monogrammed with Carlie's name. Now, Allie was in the hospital waiting for Carlie to be born. She had been admitted the day before with contractions but Carlie had yet to be born.
"Why won't she come?" Allie said as she was in her hospital bed with Bobby there.
"She just likes the home you're provided for her."
Allie looked at him. "That was really cheesy."
"Thanks." He laughed. "But it's true. She's happy and comfortable where she is. And she doesn't want to leave it yet."
"Yeah but I'm ready for her to be here."
"She will be here when she's ready." She nodded. She was worried something was wrong with Carlie. After 24 hours of labor, she didn't understand why the baby didn't come.
"Alright, let's check your progress." The doctor said walking in. She did a quick exam. "Well, you are dilated to seven, so it won't be much longer."
"Really? I've been here forever."
"Allie, I know it seems long. But Carlie will come when she's ready." The doctor replied. "Now, I will be back to check on you in an hour."
Allie sighed. "Only seven? You have got to be kidding me."
"How about I get you some ice chips?" She nodded at her husband. He kissed her and headed to get them.
He looked up and saw Brianne there. "Still waiting." He said to her.
"No baby yet huh?"
"No baby yet." He replied. "I'm getting her some ice chips."
"I'm going to sneak in and see her." He nodded and headed to where the ice chips were. She walked into the room. "Hey, you."
"Hey," Allie replied. "No baby yet."
"She's just having some patience," Brianne replied.
"I know but I want her here."
"She will come when she's ready."
"I know. Everyone says that."
"It's true," Brianne replied. "Sophia was the same way. She came when she was ready."
Allie nodded. "Yeah. I'm trying to be patient."
"I know."
"Ice chips," Bobby said walking back in.
"Thanks," Allie said taking the pitcher from him.
"Any update?"
"No, not yet."
"Carlie will be here soon."
"I hope so. I'm ready to hold our little girl in my arms."
"Soon." She nodded.
Three hours later, the doctor came back in for another exam. She had already had two and she was progressing in her labor. "Alright, let's get an update." The doctor said as she did an exam. "Well, you are at ten so, let's get you into the delivery room."
Allie nodded. She was glad that it was time for Carlie to be born. She was wheeled into the delivery room and thirty minutes later, Carlie Elisabeth Roode was born. The doctor handed Carlie to Allie. "She's very healthy and weighs 6 lbs. 12."
"She's perfect." Allie smiled as she held her.
Bobby smiled at Allie and their daughter. "She is perfect." He replied as he took the baby from Allie. He held Carlie close.
"Alright, we are going to take her to the nursery to do a quick exam and then bring her to you in your room." The doctor said as she took Carlie.
The nurse soon took Allie to her room and she waited for them to bring Carlie to her. "Our daughter is beyond perfect," Allie said to her husband as the nurse brought Carlie in the room in the bassinet.
"She scored above average on everything." The nurse smiled. "And I think she is ready for her mommy." She picked up Carlie from the bassinet and handed her to Allie.
Allie smiled as the nurse left the room. "Alright, my little sweetie. Let's do this." She said as she started to nurse the baby. It was the first time she and Carlie had. "And she is a quick learner." She smiled at her husband.
He got up from this chair and kissed her on the lips before kissing the baby on the head. "She's just like her mom. Very smart." Allie smiled. "And I have a present for you and our little one." He said taking out two gift bags. "This one is for Carlie. A pink teddy bear with her name on it."
"It's perfect." Allie smiled. "She will love it."
"And now this is for my beautiful wife who gave me the best thing in the world." Allie smiled as he took Carlie from her and she opened the gift.
"Oh my gosh, it's beautiful." She said as she looked at the charm bracelet.
"It has a charm for every major event in our relationship. Including the birthstone of our little girl and there is room for plenty more."
"I love it." She replied. "It's the perfect gift." He smiled and kissed her.
He held the baby close and then looked at his wife. They were both sleeping peacefully. He had to smile. He couldn't imagine life getting any better than this.