AN: Hi! Okay, I have some news and updates! I will be beginning a Nick/Jess fic within the next 2 weeks or so (after my exams), but this fic will also be continuing at the same time! Hopefully, this next chapter has something for everyone, but one thing it's got a lot of is DRAMA. Hope you like it, here's Chapter 10.

Robin felt sick to her stomach. There had been no time to get an ambulance, so she was sitting in the passenger's seat of Barney's car as he raced through the city. She hadn't looked at him since he had started driving, but she could tell he was scared.

Barney wouldn't admit it to anyone, but he was terrified. He knew the birth wouldn't be easy because of Robin's condition, but for the baby to come early? He didn't know how bad it would be; he just knew it would be bad. Barney couldn't look at his wife for fear of breaking down, so instead, he placed one hand on top of hers to comfort her, still looking straight ahead. He tried to think of something to say that would help, but decided to stay silent.

They remained silent for the rest of the journey, both quietly tearing up, but neither acknowledging it. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but both Robin and Barney were aware of its complexity. As they arrived the hospital, Barney grabbed Robin's bag, along with her hand, and lead her inside. He took a deep breath before stating her name to the receptionist, and before he could properly process everything that was happening, Robin was taken away.

Barney decided to call Lily, Marshall and Ted. It was around five in the morning by now, but he knew they'd want to know. First, he called Lily.
"Barney, it's five in the morning, what are you-" Lily begun angriy.
"Lil'." he swallowed.
"Oh my god, Barney, what's happened?" It was amazing how well Lily knew Barney.
"It's... It's Robin, we're at the hospital, and they've taken her away, I don't know what's happening, the baby's coming, I-"

"Hey, Barney, it's okay, we'll be there as soon as possible. Why are you so upset?"
Barney took a deep breath. "It's just... I'm so scared, Lil'. I knew there could be problems with the birth, and now he's coming early, too." he sighed.
"It's gonna be okay, I'll call Ted, we'll get there really soon, okay? Hang in there, Barney, it's going to be fine."

As he pressed the red button, he could hear the shuffling of feet behind him.
"Mr Stinson?" asked an unfamiliar nurse.
"Uh, yes, tha-that's me." he shook as he sat.
"If you'd like to come with me, the doctor would like to speak with you."

-Swarkles-

"Mr Stinson, before you go and see your wife, I'd like to talk to you." said Doctor Collins as Barney entered the quiet, clean room.
"Is she okay? The baby, is he okay?" Barney was in a state of panic.
"Well, we have run some tests, and it seems like your baby is ready to be birthed. I'd like to warn you, Mr Stinson, as your wife had a very complicated condition..." There was that word again. Complicated. That was practically the definition of their relationship. "There is a small chance that this birth won't be easy. I can't guarantee the safety of your baby. Do you understand?"
Barney nodded. "So, what you're saying is that our baby might not make it?" The doctor simply nodded, before letting out a sigh.
"It is a small chance. Now, if you'd follow me to your wife's room, she's ready to give birth your baby."

Barney walked down a corridor with white, white walls, people in white, white coats surrounding him, walking the opposite way. He got the feeling in his stomach he used to get when his dad would get home: a mixture of nerves and something that resembled excitement. He had to think positively.

Meanwhile, Robin had been lying on a hospital bed for a few hours, not knowing what to think. She had no idea what was happening, but the only thing she did know was that she needed her husband. As the very thought came to her, as if by fate, Barney walked through the door, along with her doctor.

"Barney..." the words slipped out of her mouth before she'd even thought about them. He walked over to her, and it was clear he had been crying.
"Hey... Ready to have this baby?" he asked, taking her hand in between both of his. She nodded, leaning up to kiss him. For a moment, they forgot. They forgot about the hospital, the complications, and the baby. For a moment, it was just them; Barney and Robin. Breaking apart, they tried to stay positive by smiling, but both Robin and Barney knew how the other felt. Dr Collins politely smiled at the couple before clearing her throat. "Okay, Robin, I'm going to need you to push, but only when I tell you to, okay?"

-Swarkles-

It had been a long, tedious morning for the couple. Robin was clearly exhausted, and by the time Lily, Marshall and Ted arrived at around 6am, she was so close to giving up.

"Robin, c'mon, baby, you're almost there, don't give up now!" encouraged Barney, who had just received word that his friends were outside the room. Doctor Collins shouted "Last push!", and it was as if life had slowed down for a few moments. Barney saw his wife push with all her strength and might, and like that, it was over.
"Well, here's your healthy baby boy!" exclaimed Doctor Collins, as a cry filled the air, and Barney's eyes filled with happy tears. He was so transfixed by his new son; his dark brown hair was just like Robin's, but his eyes... His blue eyes were just like Barney's. Barney couldn't stop staring at his son.
"Hi, Joshua..." he whispered. He was so busy with his newborn son that he had forgotten to acknowledge his wife.

"Robin, look, he looks just like-" Barney began, looking up to Robin. He stopped mid-sentence when he noticed that she was practically motionless. "Robin?" there was no response. Doctor Collins looked towards him, the panic evident in her eyes. She pressed a button on the wall next to her, which triggered some sort of alarm, Barney was guessing. No. Not Robin. Please, not Robin.

"Mr Stinson, you'll have to leave, this is very-" she began.
"Complicated? Please, you have to do some-"
A group of doctors burst into the room, one taking the baby to the other side of the room, as if about to take him somewhere safe. "Mr Stinson, there has been severe bleeding, there is nothing you can do but wait outside. Please!"
"Where are they taking him? Where are they taking Josh?" he begged.
"He's fine, he's being taken to the room where the babies can sleep in peace, but, Mr Stinson..."
"I'm going."

Barney walked slowly out of the door, looking back to see a group of people surrounding his wife, with all sorts of equipment. Closing the door, he turned to see three of his best friends sitting expectantly outside.

"So...?" said Ted, clearly excited.
"Baby's okay." said Barney in a melancholy way.
"That's great!" Marshall went to hug him. "So, what's wrong, why-" he stopped mid-sentence after noticing the tears in his friend's eyes.
Lily began to cry. "It's Robin, isn't it?"

Barney nodded. His voice began to shake as he spoke the next few words. "There, uh, there was bleeding. Too much... She, uh... I don't know what's happening, but they're trying..." he broke down before finishing his sentence. Lily, Ted and Marshall enveloped him in a hug, all three of them tearing up too. Barney's voice was full of fear as he said, "I don't know what I'll do without her."