First let me say I don't know anything about giving birth so if the facts I'm giving might not happen in real life. I have no clue what really goes on while giving birth. Anyway, let me know what you think. The next chapter should be the last for this story. So let me know what you really think of this story. I have had a request to do sequel and have an idea in mind for one. But let me know if you would like a sequel or stop with this one. If I do a sequel I might wait until one of my other stories is finished first. Writing so many stories at once can be a bit confusing and I have another story I wanted to start.

Nikolas stared at the man before him and knew he had to swallow his pride and get this man to drive him to the hospital.

"Jax, Can you please take me to the hospital?"

"Are you crazy? Why we're you standing out in the middle of the road? I'll take you to the hospital, alright. Right to the Looney bin."

"Look. My car broke down. My cell phone has no reception. I'm out in the middle of I have no idea where. I'm cold and wet. But my wife is at the hospital right now in labor and all I'm just trying to do is get to her. You can make fun of me or insult me if you want. I don't care. All I want is to be with my beautiful wife and be there with her when she delivers the baby."

"Okay, Nikolas, just get in. I'll drive you. Just relax."

"Thank you."

"Fine."

They both get into the car riding in total silence.

"We're just a few miles from the hospital. I'm sure we'll make it there in time."

"Thanks. I hope so."

Nikolas sat in the seat of the car staring out the window into the pouring rain. There were so many things going through his mind right now. Nadine was probably wondering where he was, his baby hopefully wasn't born yet, and thankful to Jax for giving him a ride. Then they finally pull up to the hospital. Jax stops the car at the entrance.

"Thank you so much Jax."

"Not necessary. Good Luck."

"Thank you."

"Wait, Nikolas, congratulations to both you and Nadine."

"Thank you, Jax."

"You better go now. Nadine is probably going out of her mind."

Nikolas gets out of the car and runs into the hospital.

Nikolas gets into the elevator basically running over anyone in his path. He finally gets out of the elevator on the maternity floor. He sees his family sitting down. Hopefully that meant he's not too late and runs over to them.

"How is she?"

"Where the hell have you been?" Lucky asked

"It's a long story which I don't really have time for right now."

Liz walks out of Nadine's room and sees Nikolas.

"So look who finally decided to grace us with his presence," Liz said sarcastically.

She continues, "You know Nadine is going out of her mind with worry."

"Please tell me I'm not too late."

"No, you're not."

Liz hands him a gown to put on over his clothes.

"You better get into there now if you value your life."

Nikolas laughs and runs into the room.

"Nadine, you're doing such a great job. Just keep pushing."

Nadine does as she is instructed and pushes really hard. At this point she is so exhausted and tired and she closes her eyes.

"Nadine, you can't go to sleep now. You're almost there."

She opens up her eyes and sees Nikolas before her staring at her with adoring eyes. She must be dreaming so she closes her eyes again and opens them back up. And he was still there walking towards her.

"Nikolas, where have you been? I have been so worried when nobody could get a hold of you."

"Shhh." Nikolas places his finger over her lips.

"I will explain everything later. Just calm down, baby. I'm here now and all we're going to do is focus on having a healthy beautiful baby."

"Okay. Always the voice of reason."

"I hate to break this moment which is very sweet and all but I need Nadine to start pushing. This baby wants out."

Nadine grabs her husband's hand and stares into his eyes as a focal point and starts pushing hard again.

"Good Nadine again."

"Good the baby is crowning."

"Give me a good hard push."

Nadine takes a deep breath and pushes real hard and all she heard were baby cries.

Dr. Lee takes the baby and cleaned it up.

"Congratulations you have a baby girl."

Dr. Lee hands the wrapped little girl to Nadine. Nadine and Nikolas looked at the little baby taking all of her in. The blonde little beauty with piercing blue eyes. She had hair and complexion a little darker than Nadine's. But one thing they were sure of she was one of the most beautiful babies. She had blonde little curls and long lashes. Nadine looked at the little girl in front of her and fell instantly in love and she started crying. Nikolas put his one arm around her shoulders and put one hand in the baby's little hand. Nadine looked at her husband staring at the baby and knew he was mesmerized by seeing her.

"Hi. Calista. Calista Cassadine. We've been waiting a long time to see you now." Nadine said to the little girl.

"Nikolas, she's just so beautiful. I have never imagined what this moment would be like until now."

"I know she's absolutely perfect."

"Do you want to hold her?"

"It's okay. I can wait. After all you've been through you deserve this time with her."

"Nonsense. You're her father. Come here."

She carefully places Calista in his arms. She watches him as he watches Calista in amazement. He looked at her like she was the most amazing thing in the world. Nikolas looks back at Nadine with the biggest grin on his face. She smiles back at him with nothing but love in her eyes. He held her for a few minutes then a nurse came in to take Calista so they could wash her and check her vitals. After that they were alone so Nadine moved over in the bed so Nikolas could slide in beside her.

"You were absolutely amazing."

"I was huh?"

"Amazing. I'm just so sorry I wasn't here earlier?"

"What happened? Where were you? I was so worried."

"I know you must have been. I don't know if you would believe me if I told you."

"Try me."

"So I was across town when I got Alfred's message. I ran to the car and was racing to get here. It was pouring out and I swerved to miss hitting something. Then I couldn't get the car started again. With all the luck I was having I couldn't get reception on my phone. So I started walking and trying to flag down any car in the process."

"No you didn't?"

"Yeah…I ran out into the street flagging down the next car."

"You did what? Nikolas, are you crazy going into the middle of the road during a storm what if you had been hit?"

"But I wasn't and if the car wasn't slowing I would just run back over to the shoulder. Anyway, finally a car stopped and you wouldn't believe who it was. It was Jax. But that's how I got here."

"I still think your crazy for standing in the middle of the road."

"Funny that's what he said."

"I'm just so glad your safe and made it her in time. I know how much it meant to you to be here for this. Huh, Nikolas Cassadine hitchhiking. Would have loved to see that."

"I'm just so glad I made it here to see this and be a part of it."

"Well earlier I wasn't sure I was going to make it here."

"Why what happened?"

"I couldn't get a launch in this weather. Thank god for Alfred. He was absolutely amazing. Talking about grace under pressure. I think you should give him raise."

"Oh…Now should I?"

"Nikolas, he went way beyond the call of duty. I was lying out in the rain freaking out that I wouldn't get to the hospital in time. He kept me dry and promised to get me to the hospital in time and he did."

"Wow. He did that?"

"Yes."

"I'm extremely grateful. Don't worry I'll show my gratitude to him. You are way too good."

"Nikolas, I know you think I'm being silly. I was really freaking out because I didn't have you with me calming me down. You're always the best at doing that."

"Sweetheart, I don't think you're being silly. I think you're amazing. You have the most beautiful heart. You are always thinking of everyone but yourself. That is why you are an amazing mother. Your that way with Spencer and will be that way for Calista."

"You're so sweet. I love you so much."

Nikolas puts his arms tightly around Nadine's shoulders and kisses her cheek.

"I love you too. I will never forget being here while you gave birth to our first baby girl."

"Our first? Tell me how many were we planning to have?"

"I don't know. However many you want to have. I know you would like to have a big family."

"Give me sometime to recover from this one first."

"What you don't want to start right now?"

Nikolas kisses her on the lips and she starts laughing.

"I don't think so." She says between kisses.