Chapter two
They had been there for what seemed like weeks and Joey was about ready to call her lawyer to sue her unborn child for pain and suffering. By now all the troops had arrived and had swarmed the waiting room. Bessie, Bodie, Mr. and Mrs. Witter, Doug, Gretchen, Grams and even Drue he had been annoying Jen when she got Pacey's phone call so he was bound to show up sooner or later but one person was yet to be seen. No one knew where the Jr Leery had gone to and frankly Pacey was relieved. He hated that he didn't want his best friend to be there for the birth of his child but for all the pain Dawson had caused both him and Joey over their time together he should be glad he didn't still hate him… well maybe he still hated him a little. Let's face it if life lately had taught Pacey anything it was that Dawson Leery was not to be trusted.
Jen and Jack had been kicked out of Joeys room awhile ago now so they decided to move ahead with their plan they had already made there way to every baby supply store imaginable in Capeside and all they needed to do now was set it all up. They had gotten the keys off Gretchen and were going to turn the beach house into a home suitable for an infant not that Pacey and Joey hadn't already taken care of everything but they had to go without a lot of things when shopping for themselves and Jen and Jack weren't going to allow it. Joey had seen the most beautiful crib that she fell in love with, it was unique and precious and had pretty carvings in the wood which appealed to the artist in her and a stunning shimmering awning that draped over the top they could probably fit their whole family in it but they couldn't afford it. So their friends went back to the store and got them all the things they wanted but couldn't get of course with help from practically the whole town. Everyone chipped in to help the soon to be new parents and now all they had to do was put everything in place. They opened the sliding door and made their way inside
Jack- Ow! Jen turn the light on
Jen- Yeah because I'm supposed to know where it is
Jack- Well you're the one always saying how much smarter you are than me so why don't you prove it
Suddenly the light was on and Jen was smiling at Jack who had grabbed his leg trying to ease the pain that bashing it into the table caused
Jack- You're enjoying this way too much
Jen- What can I say it's one of the perks of having you as a best friend your clumsiness and weird eating habits
Jack- I do not have…
Jen- No we do not have time for this besides how do you know Joey isn't having the baby right this second
Jack- Because I asked the doctor and he said we still have ages plus you put Drue to good use if something happens he'll call
Jen- Fine you grab the crib I'll get the toys
Jack- Yeah coz that's fair
Jen- Hey you're the athlete here
Jack- The injured athlete
Jen- Fine I'll help you with the crib
Jack- Thanks Grace
Jen- No problem Will… actually I think I have a better idea
Jack- Jen you are not ditching me here with all this stuff
Jen- Jackers I'm hurt that you'd think that I'd put you in such a rough circumstance… Now Drue however…
Jack- I like where you're going with this
Jen- Just let me make one phone call it'll be like ordering pizza
Jack- I'd be careful Jen the delivery boy's gonna want payment
Jen- Don't you worry Jack my boy I can handle Drue Valentine
Jack- So that's how you're gonna pay him?
Jen smacked Jack in the chest
Jack- Hey now I'm gonna have the same bruise as Pacey
Jen- Yeah except you deserve it
Drue had arrived in less than ten minutes after hearing Jen promise him a night he wouldn't forget. He rushed over there and found her standing in the door way with some paint carrying it in. He was confused but he didn't care he grabbed her by the waist and held her close
Drue- So I'd be offended at the whole booty call assumption that I'll just run to you whenever you call because I have no better options but then I realized I'd be turning down the opportunity for sex and that just shot the rest of it right out of my mind. Funny how that works huh?
He leaned in to kiss her but then he noticed Jack walk out of the bedroom with a sandwich crammed into his mouth
Jack- Hey Drue
Drue- See Jenny I'm all for kinky and I don't need to tell you that but this is just wrong.
Jen- Drue, Drue, Drue
She shook her head condescendingly at him as if he were a child she explained the next part to him slowly
Jen- You didn't think I'd give you anything without something in return now did you?
His face fell
Drue- What are you up to Lindley
Jen- Well see Pacey and Joey are having their baby tonight you might not have noticed since you think I'd really be here with you when something so major was happening. And you need to get this place ready for when they get home so we can be there when the baby's born
Drue- I have to what?
Jen- Oh sorry you're right Drue you don't have to but then I wont have to
She whispered something in his ear that immediately brought the initial smile back to his face
Drue- Fine but this is the last time that works Lindley
Jack looked at Jen curiously what exactly had she done? And for that matter what was she planning to do with him again? But he knew he wasn't going to get those answers tonight. So they both left Drue to do his time giggling as they walked to the car.
Jack- Karma really bites him in the ass huh?
Back at the hospital. Bessie was fluffing Joey's pillows for the millionth time and Pacey had gotten her the millionth cup of ice chips
Joey- Pacey!!
He held her hand as she crushed it but he didn't let out a peep. He knew she'd never let him live it down and more to the point Pacey couldn't even imagine the pain she was going though so somehow he managed to hold all the sarcastic Paceylike comments to himself
Bessie- Jo just breath
Joey- If one more person tells me to arhh!!
Bessie- Fine
Joey- And by the way you're a liar
Bessie- What?
Joey- You heard me Miss it hurts like hell
Bessie- What I was wrong?
Joey- Yes! hell's cake compared to this. I was not prepared for this I think I changed my mind
Pacey- Jo I think it's a bit late for
Joey- No its not it can just stay where it is and everything will be fine
Bessie- Jo look a lot of kids have issues with their mothers being too attached but don't you think that'll be a bit much
Joey- How much worse does it get?
Bessie- What?
Joey- How much worse you heard me Bess
Bessie- That's not the point Jo
Joey- Pacey!
She said now sounding like a scared little girl it broke his heart
Joey- She doesn't wanna say that means it's bad
Pacey- Jo you can do this you're the strongest person I know
Joey- So? So now I'm being punished for being strong what if I was weak would you have the baby for me?
Pacey- Jo I think there are some scientists who would be screaming at you right now and this from the girl who Aced bio
Joey- This is what I get for being happy this is all your fault Pacey you went and made me happy so now I'm paying the price
Pacey- Well I'd tell you I'm sorry but I'm not I plan to keep doing that forever Jo and I'm sorry but there's just nothing you can do to stop me.
She kissed him and smiled her husband was an amazing man and though she was in more pain than she ever thought possible deep down she knew it was worth it. The world needed as many Pacey's as it could get and if this kid turned out at all like him then look out world. Joey thought smiling till the screaming took over yet again.
Doug came in for the first time with some flowers in hand they were all taking it in turns and he was first up.
Doug- Hey little brother
Pacey- Doug hey
Doug- How's it going Joey
Pacey- Like I'm giving birth to Pacey's baby need I say more
Pacey- Apparently our child is lazy because of me and that's why it won't come out
Doug- Well I can't say I'd be surprised
Joey- See
Doug smiled glad Joey was still able to joke at a time like this even if it was more of a jab
Doug- What about you Pace who you dealing with all this?
Joey- He's fine
She said angry at the assumption that Pacey could be in any more pain than she was at that moment
Pacey looked at her and smiled and then looked back at Doug forcing a serious face
Pacey- I'm fine
But he couldn't help the smirk escaping
Doug- Well you're dealing much better than I would
Pacey- Awe don't worry Doug I promise one day Butch will change his mind you'll have a boat load of kids I promise and you can get them all together and make em sing show tunes just like you've always wanted. Just tell me when that's happening so I can be away on business or something
Doug- Very funny Pacey you know one day I'll get married and what are you going to do then.
Pacey- Well Doug I'll congratulate the new Mr. and Mr. Witter just like I was always hoping to
Doug- Fine make jokes
Pacey- That's what I'm here for
Doug- Joey these are for you good luck with him
Joey- Thanks Doug
She smiled at her brother-in-law as he left the room patting Pacey on the back he whispered.
Doug- I'm proud of you Pacey
As he disappeared out the door leaving Pacey stunned. He didn't have mush time to digest the moment though when the nurse came in smiling.
Nurse- Let's see how far along you are Joey
Bessie left the room to give them some privacy as the nurse did the exam she waved bye to her sister and mouthed a silent I love you to with she got a smile and the same in return.
Nurse- Okay Joey you're at seven centimeters it's almost time
Pacey- See Potter it'll all be over soon
Joey- Yeah but not before the pain
Nurse- If you want we can give you the epidural now and that should settle some of the pain
Joey- Yes! yes! lets do that
Soon after the pain had dulled and turned into more of a pressure and it was much better
Joey- Thank god for modern medicine
Pacey- Yeah you were scaring me Potter
Joey- I'm sorry Pacey
Pacey- What?
Joey- You're gonna make me say it again aren't you?
Pacey- Yep
Joey- I'm sorry… but we both know I have good reason
Pacey- Yes you do Jo giving birth to a Witter could never be easy
Joey- Nothing worth anything ever is right?
Pacey- Very true
Joey- You know that's what Jack said to me when we went on the ski trip. He said that the kind of fear I was talking about was how we tell if it's worth it.
Pacey- Yeah that trip turned out pretty awesome for me
Joey- Me too. Except the next morning when you made me cry
Pacey- Yeah not one of my finer moments. But what can I say I'm a guy it goes with the territory we just need to know
Joey- Yeah well I'm not letting you off that easy cause you're not just any guy you're my guy and deep down you're nothing like the rest of the primates. So I'm sorry Mister but you get judged on a higher scale than that
Pacey smiled at her he loved that she always had the faith in him that he never seemed to have. She was his number one fan and he was hers.
Pacey- Damn. Well I learnt my lesson anyway. You've trained me well Jo
Joey- Well those wench skills had to come in handy for something.
They smiled at each other and started kissing only to be interrupted by another knock on the door
Grams- Oh I'm sorry I can come back
Pacey- No, no Mrs. Ryan come in
Grams- Why thank you Pacey dear but I think it's about time you two start calling me Grams. We've come a long way since Josephine was too afraid to knock on my door
Pacey- Well I'm not so sure…
Joey hit him again
Grams- I brought something for you
She was holding a beautiful baby blanket it was almost golden and had intricate embroidery all around the edges.
Grams- I made this for the two of you a while back but I wanted to wait to give it to you. I made one just like it when Jennifer was born for her parents and she used to carry it everywhere so I hoped that maybe. I could give your child something to love just like Jen did
Joey- That's very sweet Mrs… Grams thank you so much
Pacey- Yeah thank you
She gave Pacey a hug and Joey a kiss on the forehead
Grams- You two will be lovely parents I know it. I just hope that one day when that baby of yours grows up he or she will be able to find the same love its parents share
Joey was about to cry she was tired and emotional and what Grams had said was so touching
Joey- Thank you
Grams- Good luck Josephine you too Pacey
Pacey- Thanks Grams
She handed him the blanket and left smiling thinking about just how lucky this baby would be.
Somewhere not too far away another crib was being brought into what seemed to be another nursery things were in place for a new arrival. But this place was not a home it was cold and dark and not fit for a child by any means. Pictures hung on the walls lots and lots of pictures and there was not a sound to be heard except the creaking of the crib being dragged along the ground and the heavy breathing of a person beyond unstable. Who was this person and what did they want?
The nurse came into the room again and soon announced it was time. Pacey and Joey were about to be parents and they had never been more excited or scared in their lives.
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