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Chapter 33

Two weeks have passed. Lucas has been home for 1 week. Nathan and I moved out 4 days ago. I went into labor 4 hours ago. No one knows it yet because it's still minimal and I don't want to set anyone into a panic. Brooke, Lucas, Deb, Dan, Nathan and I all sat on the deck of the Scott household. My hands were rubbing my belly, excited that it was finally here.

Well, I lied. I told Deb I was in labor. She told me to let her know when it was getting too intense for me so we could rush to the hospital. Actually, she already called my doctor to let her know today was the day. He agreed that there would be no rush seeing as it would be several hours before any signs of our baby.

"Hales?"

I turned to face Nathan. Everyone was staring at me, Deb's was more worried. "Why are you all looking at me?" I asked.

"Is everything okay? You were staring off into space," Lucas explained, placing a hand on my forehead.

I swatted it away. "I'm fine, Dr. Lucas!" I exclaimed.

"Seriously, Tutorgirlie! We were calling your name for like 5 minutes!" Brooke whined. Everyone looked at her. "Okay, so maybe it wasn't that long, but it felt like it!"

I chuckled. "I'm fine. Actually, I need to go to the bathroom, so," I stopped talking and attempted to stand. All three men stood, but Nathan was the first to get to me. He helped me to my feet and started walking with me. I pushed him off of me. "I'm perfectly capable of walking to the bathroom on my own, thank you," I said sweetly and walked off.

5 minutes later I was back out on the deck. The contractions were getting closer and crazier. I gave Deb a look and she stood, walking over to me. "Do you want to go now?" she asked in a low tone.

I nodded. "I think I need the drugs now," I agreed, laughing slightly. I turned away from her. "Hey Nate?"

He turned his head towards me. "Yeah?"

"We need to go to the hospital now," I said calmly.

He jumped up. "Are you in labor?" I nodded. "Oh god! We have to go! Everyone in the car! You know what you have to do!" he exclaimed and ran inside, Lucas close behind him.

Dan chuckled. "I was the exact same way," he said with a smile to me. "I'll go calm down the future father and uncle. Deb and Brooke just help Haley to the car, okay?"

The three of us walked around to the front and got into the car. Nathan came running out and sat next to me in the back, out of breath. "I am so sorry, baby, I was supposed to be the one to take you to the car!"

I muffled my laughter. "It's okay, Nate. I got here just fine on my own," I soothed and lay my head on his shoulder. He quickly wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I could feel his heart pounding loudly against my ear. "Relax, babe. Everything's going to be fine. We're going to have a baby today."

I could hear the grin in his voice. "I can't wait," he whispered and kissed my forehead.

Lucas POV

I took my car to my house. I knew Haley probably hated them right now, but I thought our parents deserved to be there for the birth of their first grandchild. I entered the house, running into the kitchen. Dad was working on his laptop while mom sipped her coffee, staring into space. They both looked up at me.

"Lucas! Is everything alright?" mom jumped up. "Why are you all out of breath?"

"I came here to let you know Haley's in labor. She's on the way to the hospital right now. I know she doesn't really care for either of you right now, but she'll regret it later on if her parents weren't at the birth of her first child. So, I came here to take you to the hospital. It's up to you, but I really think you should."

I didn't have to say anything else to convince them. Mom grabbed her purse and we rushed to my car.

Haley POV

As soon as we arrived I was put into a room. I'm glad Deb called hours before so they would have everything set up for me. Nathan had forms to fill out so Deb and Brooke came into the room with me. Lucas was MIA and I was worried about him. I knew where he was but I didn't say anything. A part of me was mad, but there was still a part that was happy.

"You comfortable, Haley?" Deb asked. "Do you want some ice?"

I shook my head. "Not just yet. I'll have some later, I'm sure, but I'm good for now. I just need Nathan in here and everything will be perfect."

"So are we going to know the name now? I'm so excited!" Brooke exclaimed.

I laughed and shook my head. "Not until after the baby is born which could be hours," I said, just to torture her I added the hours at the end.

Her bottom lip stuck out. "You're a big meanie!" she exclaimed.

I just shrugged. "I can live with that," I replied.

They both laughed. Nathan entered the room, quickly running to my side. "I didn't miss anything, did I?" he asked, looking around the room.

"You didn't miss the birth of our child, Nathan," I said with a roll of my eyes. "What are you looking for?"

He just shook his head. "Nothing," he replied. Brooke and Deb slipped out of the room and he grinned. "All alone once again." He leaned down and kissed me deeply.

I pulled back shortly and he groaned. "Hey, no whining! That is what got me here and I'm not sure I'm ready for this again! This is pain!" I said with a laugh at his face.

The playful frown dropped and Nathan went into serious mode. "Are you okay? Do I need to get a doctor?" he asked but already hit the nurse button.

"Nathan!" I exclaimed. "That is only for extreme emergencies!"

My doctor came rushing in. "Everything alright Haley?" she asked.

I nodded, still glaring at Nathan. "Yes, I'm so sorry about that! I have a very paranoid husband."

She laughed and patted Nathan on the back. "The first timers usually are. I'm just happy he hasn't fainted yet!"

I laughed and Nathan gave a short, nervous laugh. "Yeah, I won't be fainting today," he said all macho like.

"Nate, just relax. She was joking," I said and pulled him closer. "You can't freak out about every little thing though, babe. I'm not going to be ready to deliver for a few more hours, right Dr. Ross?"

She nodded. "You're not too far along just yet. About 4 more hours to go. How about you take Haley for a little walk down the hall and back, Nathan? It helps the process," she suggested.

Nathan nodded. "That sounds good. Hales, you up for it?"

I smiled up at him. "Anything to get out of this bed!" I replied and he helped me up.

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"Haley, it's time to start pushing."

I shook my head, tears falling down my cheeks. "No, I can't! It hurts! Nate, make it stop!" I whined.

"Dr. Ross, give her more drugs!" he exclaimed then turned to me. "Everything's gonna be fine, baby, just relax."

I grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him to me so we were face to face. "Listen up, Nathan Alexander Scott, and listen good," I started and he gulped, "if you so much lay a hand on me sexually after this I swear to go I will cut it off, comprende?"

He nodded. "Y- yes ma'am," he said. "No touching, got it."

I sat back and let out a cry of pain. "Dr. Ross, please!" I whined.

She just gave me a smile. "Start pushing, Haley. The pain goes away once you see your baby, I promise. Three pushes and no more pain, sound good?" she asked. I didn't respond, just started pushing. My insides felt like they were tearing apart; like they would never be the same again. "Good girl, Haley! Another big push!"

I looked to the door where my parents stood. Deb was on the other side of me while Dan stood at the door with my parents. I was happy they were there. It was kind of weird to have my future in laws looking in an area I thought they would never see, but I didn't really pay attention to it once the pain hit. It was weird to have my dad looking there as well. Creepy! I'm going to stop now…

I gave one great big push and felt the pain ease into a throbbing. I heard the crying of my baby and let out a sob of my own. "Congratulations mom and dad! You are the proud parents of a baby girl!" Dr. Ross said and handed Nathan the scissors to cut the cord. I saw a tear fall from Nathan's eye as she handed him our baby.

"Hey there cutie," he said softly. "I'm your daddy, little girl." He laughed as she just stared up at him, her crying ceased. "Oh, god, the boys will need to be beaten away with a stick!"

I laughed. "Don't start that yet! I'm not worried about boys just yet," I said and motioned for him to come closer. He handed her to me and sat beside me. "Hey baby girl," I whispered. "Welcome to the world."

Deb, Dan, mom and dad left the room, most likely to tell the world they were grandchildren. I looked up at Nathan who leaned down to kiss me. "I love you, Haley."

"I love you, too."

"Thank you for giving me my baby girl. She's perfect, just like her mommy," he said and kissed my forehead.

Just then everyone came in and looked at the baby in my arms. "Tutormom, I can't stand it anymore! What did you name her?" Brooke blurted out.

I laughed and looked at Nathan. "Should we tell them?" I asked and winked for him to play along.

He shrugged. "I don't know," he started.

"Just tell us already!" Rachel exclaimed. "We're really anxious!"

I smiled. "Well, just say happy birthday to Emily Jayden Scott."

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