AN: Thank you to everyone who reviewed the fifth chapter! It is great to finally have another story up on here! You guys are awesome! Here is Chapter 6!

Chapter 6

As the hours passed, Stephanie's labor progressed slowly but steadily. A nurse checked her progress every two hours until she was 8 centimeters and 100% effaced. The nursed paged the doctor and as they waited, the nurse had a few birthing questions for Stephanie and Matt.

"How do you want to give birth?" the nurse asked.

"Naturally. I would like a birthing tub if one is available." Stephanie answered after a contraction.

"Ok. I can see if one is available now. You are very close to delivery." The nurse responded.

Sure enough a birthing tub was available. Matt along with the nurse helped Stephanie into the tub of warm water. Stephanie was able to relax a little more and once the doctor got there and checked Stephanie's progress it was time to deliver the baby.

"Matt if you want to, you can get in the tub with Stephanie. There's a pair of shorts for you over there." the nurse stated.

"Thank you." Matt stated as he grabbed the shorts and quickly changed.

Once he was in the tub with Stephanie, he sat behind her and helped her push with every contraction. Stephanie held onto the handles on the sides of the tub while she pushed. Matt rubbed her back and counted as she pushed.

"Ok, Stephanie. One more big push and your baby will be here." the doctor stated as Stephanie leaned back into Matt. "I want you to push with your abdominal muscles only and once the baby is out life him out of the water and put him on your chest."

Stephanie pushed as hard as she could on the next contraction and the baby finally came out. Stephanie reached into the water and pulled her son out and held him close to her chest. The nurse suctioned out his nose and mouth and he let out a scream.

Once Stephanie was dried off and cleaned up, she and the baby were moved into a private recovery room. Matt sat on the bed next to Stephanie as they watched their newborn son sleep in his mothers arms.

"Hello Brendon Matthew Hardy. I'm your daddy." Matt stated when the baby woke up.

After changing his diaper, it was time for Stephanie to attempt to nurse her son. He took to her breast right away and started sucking and feeding. Once he was done, Stephanie laid him in his bassinette so she could take a shower before Matt had to leave.

While Stephanie was in the shower, Matt took a good picture of his son and sent a mass text message to everyone letting them know that Brendon Matthew Hardy had arrived safe and sound and that mommy and baby were doing great.

Stephanie and Brendon were released to go home two days later. Jeff, Beth, Skye, Gilbert and some of their close friends were waiting at the house for them when they got home. Stephanie carried the baby into the house and placed him the cradle in the living room.

Everyone took pictures and took turns holding Brendon. Matt headed downstairs and let Lucas into the house. Lucas immediately headed over to Stephanie who was sitting on the couch nursing the baby. Lucas sat at her feet and looked up at her.

"Hi Lucas. Did you miss momma?" Stephanie asked the dog.

Lucas's ears perked up and Stephanie took that as a yes. She also figured that Lucas was trying to figure out what she was holding. Once Brendon was done eating, Stephanie burped him and turned him around.

"Lucas, this is Brendon. He is going to live here with us and I would like you to protect him. Ok." Stephanie stated.

Lucas yipped and Stephanie took as he understood her. As the rest of the day passed, Lucas remained near Brendon's bassinette and refused to let the baby out of his sight. After everyone left, Stephanie was worn out and picked up Brendon to take him upstairs. Lucas followed her and jumped up on the bed while Stephanie put the baby in his bed.

"Why is Lucas under Brendon's bed?" Matt asked when he finally came upstairs.

"He's protecting the baby." Stephanie answered.

"Oh ok." Matt responded.

Over the next few days, Lucas didn't leave Brendon's side except to eat and go outside. Stephanie was getting used to Lucas doing as she asked him and Matt just thought it was odd.

While Stephanie and Matt were getting a routine down for their son, someone had been keeping a close eye on them and they didn't even know it. One early Friday morning, Matt had to head to Raleigh for a meeting leaving Stephanie and Brendon at home.

Stephanie had just picked up Brendon and was making him a bottle in the kitchen when the door bell rang. Stephanie wasn't expecting anyone until that afternoon. She walked over to the door after placing Brendon in his bed and opened it.

"Hello." Stephanie stated.

"Uh hi. I'm looking for Matt Hardy." the female asked.

"He's not home. Can I help you?" Stephanie answered as Brendon started crying in background and Lucas started growling at the woman at the door.. "Hold on a second please."

"Can you just tell him that Amy stopped by." Amy asked.

"How do you know Matt?" Stephanie asked as she bounced Brendon.

"Is that your baby?" Amy asked. "I know him from the WWE. We used to work together."

"Yes. This is my son. He won't be back for a few hours and he'll want to know why you came by." Stephanie answered.

"He looks a lot like Matt. I just wanted to make amends with him. We ended our friendship on a bad note." Amy answered.

"I will tell him you stopped by. My son looks like Matt, because he his the father." Stephanie responded before closing the door.

Later that night when Matt got home, Stephanie told him about Amy stopping by and their conversation. Matt was just as confused as Stephanie was as to why Amy really came by. But he wasn't going to let it get to him.

Matt headed into the living room and picked up his son and played with him while Stephanie finished making dinner. Once they were done with dinner and Brendon was put to bed, Matt and Stephanie curled up in bed and soon fell asleep.

As the weeks went by neither Matt or Stephanie heard anymore from Amy. Brendon was growing like a weed and started to roll over and hold himself up. Stephanie couldn't believe how much he was growing and doing things on his own.