Chapter 16: Showtime!

Author's Note: Hi Everybody! First big hug to my dear Laura, to be my fantastic and faithful beta!  Thanks for all the lovely and long, yes long reviews. And thanks for you, to took my ask seriously. It means a lot to me. Everybody was close I think. lol. My feeling, when I'm writing this story: Well, it's some kind of… I'm always sighing from happiness, when I write and reread the story. So that was what I wanted to transmit. And I think it worked. lol.

So thanks to Kristi-Julie (…and I'm glad you're happy Sweetie. lol.), clarisseandmishka (Thanks for you didn't mention her name. privy wink 'Satisfied'? Wow. I didn't expect this. Cool. And 'engrossed', that's why I use cliffhangers. lol. I think the answer for the food thing is, that there are two people in one, and the mother wants to eat something, and the baby too, but it's not the same. Maybe. lol. Yes, Clarisse is preggy and Joseph is the daddy, as you said. lol.), Zsulie (you don't have to wait. lol. Sweet? Köszi. Tudom, túl sok volt a kategóriaváltás, gondolom ezért nem tudod.  Köszi hogy írtál.) prettycrazy ('Happiness'! Yes! Perfect. If I had to choose one word, that would be 'happiness' Congratulation! ) chickenwriter (Never mind. That gun thing was a bit strange, I've been thinking about that, but hey, he is an ex-godfather or what? Sexy, hot Joseph… Ok. I calm down.  Cliffhangers forever!), bluegirl-783 (perfect answer. Yes, these are on my list too, when I'm writing the story. Congratulation too!), mayag12987 (That's the length I like.  The most perfect answer!!! clapping Yes, mood changes, that's it. Perfect, you feel the same. ), The Velvet Top Hat (Never mind. I hope you passed them. keeping fingers crossed And don't worry, everything gonna be all right. They are so happy together.  Oh and I'm still working on the job project. ) and to Captain Weirdo (freedom, yes, I love the freedom in writing, my fantasy has wings... That's the best thing in writing.  Thanks for your mail.)

Ok and now, the next chapter with the long awaited secret: What does Charlotte want to do with the camera? Let's see! Oh and I dedicate this chapter to all of my faithful reviewers. 

"You don't know, that…" started Charlotte, but she couldn't finish it for laughing.

"What would I have to know?" asked Joseph. He was at loss.

"Ok, I tell you. You weren't at the palace in those times and me neither, but Mrs. Kaut told me a few story, so I know the situation."

"What are you talking about?"

"Ok, I'll tell the essence. When Clarisse is giving birth, well… she always makes a show."

"A show?" asked Joseph.

"Yes, after her first son was born and she was pregnant with the other, the TV companies literally fought on the street for the broadcast rights."

"What?!"

"She made a real show in the labor room…" said Charlotte.

"Wait. You're trying to say that everybody had a good time during my wife's sufferings?" asked Joseph shocked.

"No. No. No. The birth was always an easy thing for her, she just likes to camps it up, that's all."

"Camps it up?" asked Joseph when he heard Mia's voice from inside.

"Come quickly." said Mia. "It's starting."

"Right. I'm coming." answered Joseph confused and turned to Charlotte. "So she camps it up? But…"

"Just be amiable. And don't worry about what she says."

"Don't worry?" asked Joseph as he stepped in.

"Oh Joseph finally." said Clarisse with relief. "Hello Charlotte. Oh, a camera? Charlotte we've talked about this."

"Yes, I know but just for myself, I swear." smiled Charlotte.

"If I could breathe normally, I would argue with you but…Au."

"Are you all right?" asked Joseph worriedly and stepped closer.

"It's ok, it's ok." answered Clarisse breathlessly.

"What can I do for you? I was never been at a birth, but…" started Joseph.

"Just hold my hand." said Clarisse and smiled a little. "And remember one thing, I love you, right?"

"Right. But…"

"Look, I have to tell you one thing… Au… I'm usually very… rude during the birth. Very rude. So… Au… please forgive me, right?" asked Clarisse.

"Of course. You can say anything." smiled Joseph.

"Push Your Majesty." ordered the doctor.

"Ok." said Clarisse.

"Good." smiled the doctor.

"Yeah, well done Grandma." smiled Mia too.

"Mia?!... What are you doing here?" asked Clarisse shocked.

"What do you think?" asked Mia cheeky.

"You're too… Au… young for that. Get out!"

"No." said Mia calmly.

"Mia!" Clarisse was angry now. "If you don't go out…"

"What would you do? Would you push me out?" laughed Mia.

"You!" whispered Clarisse. "Just wait 'till I get up."

"Calm down." smiled Joseph. "You're doing it very well."

"Really?" asked Clarisse and looked up with a weak smile.

"Yes. You're so good that we can think of another baby." smiled Joseph.

"What?!" Clarisse was breathless from anger. "Another baby? Are you serious?"

"I just…"

"That was the last occasion and if… I said IF you would touch me with just one finger again… Au… I will kill you! Am I clear?" asked Clarisse.

"But Honey…" smiled Joseph.

"Don't call me Honey, you bastard! That's all your fault."

"My fault?" asked Joseph with a smile. "I didn't hear your complaints after the pink washing thing."

"Pink washing thing?" asked Mia with interest.

"Yes." started Joseph. "After a washing disaster Clarisse and me…"

"Shut up!" cried Clarisse.

"Push Your Majesty." said the doctor. "Ok. Ok. Go on, I can see her head already."

"Really?" asked Joseph happily and started to move.

"What are you doing?" asked Clarisse and grabbed his hand.

"I just take a look…"

"No!" cried Clarisse. "You have to stay at my head."

"But why?" asked Joseph.

"'Cos I don't want you to see me that way."

"But I already saw everything." answered Joseph.

"Hm. That's getting more and more interesting." smiled Mia. "How do you mean?"

"Oh, well we used to tease…" started Joseph, but Clarisse cut him off.

"Joseph! Shut up!" cried Clarisse and grabbed his hand with so tightly, that he couldn't breathe for a second.

"Hahaha." laughed Mia. "You were right Charlotte. It's worth every minute."

"Are you enjoying it?" asked Clarisse in a not too friendly way.

"Yes, awfully." laughed Mia.

"Really? Then I tell you what…" started Clarisse.

"Push one last time Your Majesty." ordered the doctor, so Clarisse couldn't continue. "Yes, that's it. She arrived." smiled the doctor and held the baby up. She cried out. That was a beautiful moment. Everybody stood there with tears in their eyes, except Mia… She swooned as she saw the newborn covered with blood, and landed on the floor with a big thump.

"You deserved it." whispered Clarisse. She was still a bit nervous, but the happiness was stronger of course…

"May I ask you to go out, 'till we arrange everything here?" asked the doctor.

"Of course." said everybody at once and Charlotte started to collect Mia from the floor.

"You've done it." smiled Joseph and kissed her forehead.

"Yes." whispered Clarisse happily. "We've done it."

"I'll be right back."

"Ok." sighed Clarisse and laid back.

OOOOOOOOOOOOO

A few minutes later the doctor finished, and Joseph could finally meet with his family…

As he stepped in slowly, Clarisse was laying on the bed with the little girl in her arms. She just smiled and looked up.

"Look who's coming." said Clarisse to the baby lovingly. "He is your daddy."

"Oh my God." said Joseph with tears in his eyes as he sat down next to Clarisse.

"Isn't she beautiful?"

"She is the most beautiful baby in the world." smiled Joseph and stroked the baby's face gently. At the next moment, the little girl looked up and started giggling exactly at Joseph. "She is laughing at me. Me." He was so excited and happy.

"Yes, she already has a favorite." smiled Clarisse.

"Can I… Can I hold her a little?" asked Joseph unsure.

"Of course." smiled Clarisse. "Just keep her head up."

"Right. Come on my princess. Come to daddy." smiled Joseph and gently took her in his arms.

She was so little and fragile, but fitted perfectly into daddy's arms.

A little later, Mia couldn't stand any longer, so she stepped in with Charlotte…

"Hello Grandma. I hope we're not disturbing you."

"Not at all." smiled Clarisse. "Come and greet your aunt."

"Aww." sighed Mia as she leant closer. "She is so sweet. Hello little… little… Sorry Grandma, but what's her name?" asked Mia.

"Oh the name." said Joseph quickly and looked at Clarisse. "We haven't chosen one."

"Yes, but you know the phrase, if you can't choose a name…" started Clarisse.

"You'll know when you first take a look at her." finished Joseph.

"Yes exactly. So I already know her name." smiled Clarisse. "And I think you will love it too."

To be continued….

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