AN: Epiphany is in this chapter because I want her to be in this chapter. However to explain this I'm going to say she was at GH off screen before she became the head nurse. That's my way of giving a reason. Also I'm going to use a soapland timing and you'll understand when you read that part.
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8 months almost 9 months...
As Sam watched Lila with Leticia was a little hard for her, but at the same time she was thankful for the help with Jason away. He had went to check in on Danny; after Sam had insisted on him going. Part of her knew it was the hormonal overdrive going on with two babies coming in a few weeks. Going back downstairs Sam was glad that Jason had only agreed to go for the weekend because she was missing him something terrible now.
"Sam! You need to be resting," Carly burst in rubbing her growing bump.
"I was just checking on my kid, and it makes me miss Jason a little less," Sam replied softly as the two of them headed over to the couch sitting down.
"I miss him... He went and got us food," Carly pouted a little.
"Carly," Sam said with a look.
"It's not the same... Jason would know the other stuff that we didn't know we wanted," Carly frowned as placed her and on Sam's bump.
"Ooooo," Sam moaned as she felt it hit her suddenly.
"Braxton hicks," Carly asked as she felt Sam's stomach tense.
"I... don't know," Sam struggled to say as she looked up at Carly.
"Come on, you have a few weeks left," Carly tried to reassure Sam.
"Tell them that," Sam sighed as it eased a bit.
"This is one thing I can't control asked Michael," Carly told her trying to lighten the mood.
"You... always have... to have... your... way," Sam stammered as the pain hit her like a ton of bricks.
"Okay, here goes nothing. You two, this is your Aunt Carly, and I say knock it off right now. Your dad isn't here right now, so you do not come without him here. Do I make myself clear," Carly talked to Sam's stomach.
"Not... working.." Sam choked out the words.
"Time to go to the hospital," Carly said as she was scared, but she wasn't about to let Sam know.
Sam shook her head no because Jason was suppose to be here. The twins weren't suppose to come for another few weeks still; there was a plan that Sam and Jason had made together.
"You have to make them stop. It's not suppose to be like this," Sam sobbed on Carly's shoulder unable to hold it together.
"These kids are coming whether Jason is here or not, so get your but off that couch to go to the hospital before I get Max to carry you," Carly told Sam trying to keep it together herself.
"We need Max... I can't get up," Sam stammered as she couldn't get up now.
"If I didn't love you, Lila, and Jason..." Carly trailed off as she got up and headed for the door to get Max.
"Uh oh," Sam said as she looked to Carly.
"What now?" Carly asked looking back.
"I think my water just broke," Sam said choking out the words.
With that Carly opened the door thankful Max was at her door still.
"Sam is in labor, and can't get up," Carly shouted to Max who went wide eyed.
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Sam was in shock when Max had carried her into the ER with Carly trailing behind them. Although her contractions were strong, but Dr. Lee who was on call told her that she was at a three. From there Sam was sent to a room to wait to get an epidural. The moment Sam got her epidural she was thankful as the pain lighten up little by little at first. Within about fifteen minutes Sam could no longer feel the strong contractions or her legs anymore.
"I called Jason... He is landing within the hour, so he will be here really soon," Carly tried to reassure her friend.
"I can't believe this is happening now. We still have so much to do still, and Lila isn't ready for them to be born yet," Sam stammered as she looked to Carly.
"Lila is going to be great, and I'll get everything ready by the time you come home," Carly stroked Sam's cheek gently.
"I'm scared," Sam teared up as she looked down at her stomach.
"You fought for Lila like a mama bear, and this is just two more for you to love," Carly promised Sam softly.
Hearing a knock at the door Sam and Carly looked to see Monica open the door.
"I heard you were in labor," Monica smiled at her daughter-in-law.
"I'm going to get you some ice chips," Carly excused herself from the room.
Slowly Monica moved closer to Sam, and peered over at the monitors for a moment.
"The babies look strong. My grandbabies," Monica said as she looked to Sam.
"Dr. Lee says they are ready to come; even if they are a little early," Sam replied softly as she rested her hands on her stomach.
"Where's Jason," Monica asked looking around.
"He's in the air right now... I thought we had time, so I sent him to check on Danny for me. Carly says he's on his way," Sam mumbled as she wished he was there.
"He'll probably will be pacing until he has to be seated for landing," Monica sighed as she knew her son held onto his emotions for the most part.
"His eyebrows scrunch together when he's really worried," Sam admitted as she seen it a time or two.
"Jason will find a way to be here before these babies come," Monica promised Sam as she kissed Sam's forehead gently.
"He's got to get here... We haven't thought about names yet because we weren't finding out the sex until they were born. I need him here with me because I can't do this alone," Sam stammered as tears filled her eyes.
"I'm right here," came Jason's voice making Sam and Monica look towards the doorway.
"How," Sam asked as Jason came to her side.
"There was no way I was missing the twins birth," Jason told her as he kissed his wife.
"They wouldn't listen to Carly, and she really tried to get them to listen," Sam cried as Jason placed his forehead against hers.
"We both don't like being told what to do, so why would our children be any different than us," Jason laughed lightly.
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After hours of laboring Sam brought her son into the world first; then her daughter came out less than a few minutes later crying. Both had a set of lungs on them both to Sam's relief; she knew somehow they were looking for each other. They didn't like being separated from one another Sam felt it in her gut. Looking up at Jason with relief in her eyes; Sam could see the same relief in his eyes.
"Boy Morgan is 8lb 10oz," Epiphany told Sam and Jason; as she handed him to another nurse.
"He's a big boy," Sam smiled tired and happy.
"They look alike," Jason admitted to Sam.
She could see what he meant, and it boggled her mind.
"Girl Morgan is 8lb 10oz," Epiphany said as she placed the girl in the plastic bassinet with her brother.
Instantly both babies calmed down as they focused they're eyes on each other.
"How?" Sam asked eyeing Epiphany in amazement.
"It's natural for them to be together because they are a built in support for each other for months," Epiphany answered as she brought the bassinet over to Sam's bed side.
"I never thought of that," Sam mused aloud softly.
"You sit next to your wife. Easy now," Epiphany instructed Jason and he did as told.
Carefully Epiphany picked up the boy handing him to Sam, and then picked up the girl handing her to Jason.
"You better get on names for these two," Epiphany told them as she backed out with the other medical personnel to give the new parents space.
Still Epiphany stayed close by in case they needed anything.
"She's right... They need names," Sam looked to Jason hoping for help on names.
"What do you think of the name Asa," Jason questioned more than asked.
"Asa sounds strong and I like it a lot. What about Asa Edward Morgan," Sam suggested hoping he'd like it.
"Sounds perfect to me," Jason smiled as he kissed Sam.
"Now this little girl needs her own name too," Sam looked to her daughter.
"What you think?" Jason asked knowing something was on her mind.
"Well I'd like to use Karoline with a K, and we'd could call her Kara for short. Yes, I know Carly will never let us hear the end of it. Still she's been a sister to me, and my rock when I needed her to be. She became my person this year out of nowhere. I'd go to her if I couldn't get to you. If you asked me before Lila was born if I saw this coming; I would of called you out of your mind crazy," Sam babbled a bit as she told Jason.
"How does Karoline Amelia Morgan sound," Jason asked as he looked from Sam to his daughter.
"That sounds perfect," Sam nodded slightly.
"Asa and Kara Morgan, we love you so much, and your big sister Lila will too," Jason kissed both of the twins heads.
Just then Carly burst into the room with Max behind her holding bags of food.
"I missed it," Carly frowned for a second before smiling ear to ear.
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While Sam slept Jason and Carly held the twins taking turns with each; Carly almost woke Sam when Jason told her the names. He knew that he should of known better than to tell her while Sam was sleeping. Sonny popped in for a few minutes to check in with Jason, and get a look at the twins before making Carly go home for the night. With both his children back in the bassinet Jason sat down next to his wife; just a light knock made him look to see his father standing at the door.
"Can I come in," Alan asked his son knowing the relationship was tentative at best sometimes.
"Yeah," Jason nodded as exhaustion was settling in.
"You look beat... I'm not surprised with the day you two have had," Alan mused as he came closer to his son and grandchildren.
"I thought I had a few more weeks at least," Jason agreed as he hadn't expected this when he got on Sonny's private plane home.
"They look exactly like you; while Lila looks like Sam. It's amazing! Although Lila has taken to frowning like when you get upset. It's strange she doesn't fuss, but rather frowns at you until you figure it out," Alan smiled with pride as he mentioned Lila.
"This is Asa Edward Morgan and Kara Amelia Morgan. It's Karoline with a K, but we're going to call her Kara. Over this year Sam and Carly have gotten really close, and she wanted to honor their friendship," Jason explained as he pointed out who was who.
"I think they are good names. You are so good with Lila, and you're a better father. You've taken something so hard for most; turning it into a point of strength for your daughter. Lila is fearless in the best way I know; she is always willing to try new things," Alan mused to his son as he looked at his grandchildren.
"You can pick them up if you like," Jason encouraged his father a little.
"First I want to say something, and just hear me out please," Alan hesitated wanting to say something first.
"Okay," Jason suddenly felt wide awake.
"I might not ever like what Sonny got you into, but I'm thankful that you weren't out there alone in the world. He saw what you needed from me; when all I saw was this image of what you'd be slipping away from me," Alan admitted softly not sure if his son would now ask him to leave.
"Let's leave the past in the past, and try to move forward working toward something better," Jason relaxed back into his chair.
"Alright, who do I got again?" Alan asked as he picked up a baby not able to tell them apart.
"That is Kara," Jason told him as he just knew.
Looking down at his new granddaughter; Alan watched her move her mouth side to side.
"You use to do that you know," Alan looked at his son who was fast asleep in his chair.
With the shake of the head fighting back the laughter, and turned his attention back to his granddaughter.
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Sorry for the delay I've been sick in bed for a while, but I got inspired yesterday to get this written. Then edited it to post today. I hope you guys like it. This is the last chapter of this story. Most likely I could of pulled one more chapter, but I feel this is the ending for me. I'm working on Finding Me still and I'm also got some new story ideals I'm toying with.