A month had gone by and Nell had decided to work from home for now. She just couldn't leave Jake just yet. Eric on the other hand was thrilled to be back at work. It gave him a chance to sleep.
Mac was working in OPS now that she was pregnant. Eric was found many days asleep under one of the computer terminals.
"Eric wake up and do some work." Said Mac kicking him in the leg.
"I'm up I'm up." BANG! Eric was up all right. He sat up forgetting he was under a table and cracked his head hard. "Ouch."
"You ok there Eric?" asked Callen coming into the room.
"No." Eric pulled himself up into a chair and rubbed his head. "Jake doesn't sleep at night. So I don't sleep."
"Doesn't Nell help out with him?" asked Mac.
"She says she has him all day so I get the nights." Eric yawned. "I'm not sure how much longer I can go without real sleep."
Hetty walked over and handed Eric a red bull.
"Thank you Hetty." He got up and left OPS.
"I bet Nell is letting Jake sleep all day." Said Mac.
"Perhaps you should talk to her." Said Hetty. "We can't have Eric asleep all day at work."
"I'll stop by after work today."
Callen waited till Hetty left to sit down and put a hand on his wife's belly. "How's my little one doing today?"
"He is just fine."
"I still think it's another girl."
"Nope it's a boy."
Callen laughed. "Feel like putting some money on it?"
"G your money is my money so no."
"Ok fine then what do you want?"
"If I'm right you change all the diapers for a month."
"And if I'm right?"
"I'll get that slutty cop outfit you pointed out on that website."
"Really. I get my slutty cop."
Mac laughed. "Yes."
"You plan on handcuffing me to something?"
"Ok I think we just walked in on something?" said Deeks trying to back out.
Kensi made a face and they laughed at him.
"We're making a bet about the sex of the baby." Said Mac.
"And what does handcuffs have to do with it?" asked Deeks.
"If I'm right and it's a girl then MacKenna has to buy a slutty cop outfit." Callen said smugly.
"Kensi has the one with the hat and fluffy cuffs." Said Deeks. Everyone stopped and looked at Deeks then at a blushing Kensi.
"Deeks your dead."
"What? Callen is buying Mac the same outfit."
"He has a point Kens."
"Hey Kensi want to go over to Nell's after work with me. Hetty wants us to talk to her about making Eric stay up all night to look after Jake."
"Sure. We can give her some tips."
"Guys night." Said Deeks.
"Sounds good to me. I'll call Sara and let her know to keep the girls tonight."
Eric came into the room and sank into a chair. He yawned and looked at the guys.
"Something up?"
"Yes you get to sleep after work or you can come drink with us." Said Deeks.
"I chose sleep please."
Callen and Deeks grabbed Sam and headed out for beers. Mac and Kensi drove Eric home. They were afraid he'd wreck the car if he drove himself.
"Eric thank goodness your home. We need stuff from the store." Nell watched as Eric walked past her and went straight to the bed and fell on top of it. He was asleep in moments.
"Eric."
"Give him a break Nell." Said Kensi. "You need to let him get some sleep."
"Give me the list and I'll go shopping for you." Said Mac.
"Better yet you go with Mac and I'll watch this little one." Kensi picked up the baby and rocked him. He looked up at her and reached up to pull on her hair.
"I don't know."
"Nell we both have two kids we can handle this one."
"Ok I'll grab my purse."
Nell left with Mac and Kensi played with Jake. From the bedroom Eric could be heard snoring loudly.
On the ride to the store. "Nell you need to let Eric sleep. Hetty is starting to get mad."
"It's hard being home with him all day. I'm so tired."
"You let Jake sleep all day don't you?"
"Maybe."
"Nell we need Eric alert at work not asleep under the desk."
"Maybe I should go back to work now."
"My mom can't wait to look after Jake."
"I know. She calls at least once a day to check up on me."
"How about this weekend you let my mom take Jake and you and Eric can spend some time together."
"Do you think she'd mind?"
"Not at all." They pulled into the market. As Nell shopped Mac called her mom.
"Ok Nell it's all set. Mom will take Jake Friday night till Sunday night. You and Eric can sleep or whatever but I'm sure Eric will just want to sleep."
"And I'll call Hetty about coming back to work Monday."
Nell bought enough supplies so Sara would have them for the weekend and the first week of watching Jake.
"So how are you doing with the pregnancy?"
"Just fine." Mac rubbed her stomach. "No morning sickness at all which is good. I hated being sick all the time with Clara."
"Then I bet it's a boy. I wasn't sick with Jake and Kensi wasn't sick with Donny but she was bad with Lilly."
"I really hope it's a boy. I want my mini Callen."
They laughed and headed back. They found Kensi giving Jake a bath. Eric was still sound asleep.
"Oh my poor Eric." Cooed Nell. Kensi and Mac both made faces then laughed. Kensi and Mac played with Jake for over an hour trying to tire the little guy out. He had his mother's energy but looked just like Eric.
"Ok Nell remember to let Eric sleep please."
"I will."
Kensi and Mac headed home. They texted the guys and found out guys night was at Deeks. They walked in to find the guys and the kids.
"You mom and dad had plans tonight so we ordered pizza." Said Callen.
"Hey did Eric get to sleep when you took him home?" asked Deeks.
"He passed out."
"So Nell was doing it on purpose then?" asked Callen.
"Yep."
"Man poor Eric." Said Deeks.
"Momma look what I made in school today." Said Anna holding up a picture.
"That's great baby."
Clara was walking all over the place having a conversation with Monty about something. The dog kept walking next to her almost like he was on guard duty. Kensi shook her head at the dog and grabbed a beer and a bottle of water for Mac.
"I miss beer." Said Mac watching everyone else drink.
"Sorry babe but no beer." Said Callen sitting down next to her.
"I know."
"When do you guys find out the sex?" asked Deeks.
"Next visit hopefully."
Soon they piled the girls into the car and drove them home. Mac told Callen that her mom was going to take Jake for the weekend so Nell and Eric could have some alone time.
"Those two need to learn how to balance things better." Said Callen.
"I think once Nell is back to work things will even out. Mom will make sure Jake doesn't sleep all day."
"Maybe they should sign up for parenting classes. They really helped us with Clara." Said Callen pulling into the driveway.
"Momma can we put my picture up on the wall?"
"Ok Anna. We can put it up in your room by the door ok?"
"Ok momma."
Anna ran to her room and waited for Mac to come in with tape. They hung the drawling up. "Looks good baby."
"Thank you momma."
Anna yawned so Mac got her a bath and put her to bed. Clara was already out like a light on the couch.
"Callen put her to bed."
Callen opened his eyes a bit and closed them again.
"Oh good lord." Mac picked up Clara and took her to her room. She missed the smirk on Callen's face. A few minutes later a blanket his Callen in the face. "You like the couch so much you can sleep there."
Callen got up and chased Mac to their bed.
That Friday night Nell and Eric handed Jake over to Sara and Victor. "Do no worry the little one will be fine." Said Victor. "We raised two boys we can handle this one."
"Ok but call if there is any problems." Said Nell.
"Come on Nell I'm hungry." Said Eric.
"Ok fine I'm coming." She gave Jake a kiss. "Be a good boy for grandma Sara."
Jake made his happy face and pulled at Sara's hair.
"We'll be fine now go." Sara backed up and Victor shut the door.
"Oh Eric I miss him already."
Eric dragged her to the car then drove them to the Olive Garden for dinner. They went home and both passed out. Eric slept all night peacefully. Nell woke with every little sound worried about Jake.
By Sunday both Nell and Eric had caught up on Sleep. They talked to Sara and told her they would pick Jake up Monday after work. She told them how happy the little guy had been and they enjoyed having him.
Monday Nell was back at work and Mac got to do less work. This made Callen happy. It also meant Mac could work half days and rest more. When she was pregnant with Clara she had a lot of energy and hardly ever sick. This time she was tired and sick all the time.
"Ugh. I can't keep anything down today." Mac came back from the bathroom.
"MacKenna go home and rest." Demanded Callen.
"Yeah I would but I don't know if I'd make it without puking in the car." She made a face and ran for the bathroom again almost knocking Deeks over.
"She still throwing up?"
"Every half hour or so."
"Mr. Callen I spoke with your doctor you are to meet her at the ER in a half an hour. She is worried that MacKenna may be dehydrated."
"Ok someone want to grab me some garbage bags and maybe a clean tee shirt just in case."
When Mac came out Callen was waiting on her and walked her to the car.
"Where are we going?"
"ER. The doctor will meet us there."
"Callen I'm fine."
"No you're not. You never threw up this much with Clara."
"You're worried I'm going to lose this baby too?"
"No but I don't like how much your throwing up."
Mac huffed then made a face Callen knew all too well.
"Bags are on the floor."
Once they got there they were taken right back. Hetty at work again. Mac was put in a private room and hooked up to an IV. The doctor came in and decided to do a sonogram.
"Ok you are dehydrated but the IV will help with that. Now let's take a look at his little one."
She ran the wand over Mac's bump and smiled. "Ok any guesses on the sex?"
"Boy."
"Girl."
The doctor looked at them. "Well Mac is correct it's a boy."
"Told you so."
"Ugh! Diaper duty for a month."
The doctor laughed and checked out the baby. "Well he looks good. I am going to give you some meds to take to help when you fell real sick."
She printed off several pictures for them.
"I'm going to keep you for a few hours just to make sure you can keep some fluids down."
"Thank you."
Callen pulled out his phone and called Sara. She wanted to come and sit with Mac but Callen told her they wouldn't be there that long. Sara agreed to keep the girls overnight. She was also happy to tell them she was getting Jake on a regular sleep schedule. Now if Nell and Eric could keep up with it.
"Mom is keeping the girls overnight. And you are taking the rest of the week off."
"No I'm not."
"MacKenna yes you are."
Mac made a huff sound and glared at Callen. A nurse brought her a ginger ale and some crackers. If she could keep it down for an hour she could go home.
Hetty called to check up on them a few minutes later.
"Mr. Callen how is my granddaughter and great grandson?"
"Doing good Hetty. We should be home in an hour or so."
"That's good."
"I told MacKenna she is taking the rest of the week off."
"Very good idea Mr. Callen."
"I'm not taking off an entire week." Yelled Mac as she ate a cracker.
"I'll bring you paperwork you can do."
"Fine."
An hour later they got discharged. Callen took Mac home and they called Sara so Mac could talk to the girls.
"Don't worry I'm fine. Daddy is just over reacting."
"Ok momma. I'll take care of Clara for you."
"Thank you baby."
Clara kept yelling momma and looking around. Sara had to laugh. She just didn't understand the whole phone thing.
Callen made Mac soup, well he heated up soup that they picked up on the way home from the deli. Then made her take a shower and go to bed. Mac wasn't happy with him but did as he told her too. She wanted their son to be healthy and if cutting back on work was something she had to do she'd do it.
Not that Mac would ever stop being an agent. She would go crazy at home all day. And her dad's business was not her thing. Being a cop was what she was good at and she refused to give it up.
Callen walked into the bedroom a few hours later and found Mac on her side staring at the wall.
"Ok what's wrong?"
"Nothing I just can't sleep."
"Want me to make you some tea?"
"No I'm still working on the ginger ale from dinner."
"You're not feeling sick again are you?"
"No I'm good."
"Then what's bothering you?" Callen sat down and started rubbing her back. "I've seen you sleep in the car while Deeks talked none stop."
"I know I'm just thinking too much."
"About?"
"What changes I can make to keep our son healthy." Mac sighed. "I can't lose another baby."
"We're not going to lose him."
Mac put her hand on her belly. She had five months to go. Five months to change her life style to make sure her baby was healthy.
"I'll spend the week at mom's. That way you don't have to worry about me being alone."
"Ok that's a good idea."
"Do you know what you want to name him?"
"There is a name I like." Said Callen as he placed his hand on top of hers.
"Ok what is it."
"I was thinking about Michael Samuel."
"Sam will love that."
"So you like Michael then?"
"Yes I do."
"Ok so we have our boy's name."
"I don't want to tell anyone just yet."
"Ok that's fine."
Mac yawned and snuggled into Callen. He turned the light off and pulled her into his arms. He put his hand over his son and smiled. He didn't want to tell Mac but he was thrilled it was a son. Not that he didn't love his girls but he really wanted a little boy.
Callen yawned himself and closed his eyes. He couldn't wait to tell everyone at work the next day that it was a boy.