First off, my apologies for taking so long for this update. I started a brand-new fic and I've been on a roll with that one lately, so I put my other stories on hold while I organize my ideas :-). This chapter was going to be longer originally but there were some quotes that I wanted to use from Season 3, so I ended up cutting it in half to decide where to put them in the next chapter. Its semi-written up, so wont take too long to update. Anywho, enjoy, and thanks to AmyHale again for betaing. Enjoy your vacation, hun :-).

Chapter 14

A few minutes later, Addison was taken out of the OR and back to her room at the hospital.

"Page Amelia," she said softly, unable to take her eyes off her baby as she memorized her features. "She has to meet her new niece." Sam nodded and dug into his pocket.

"Might as well call the others too, right?" he asked, pulling out his phone instead. "Only a matter of time until the entire staff knows about the new AddiSam baby." Addison grinned.

"Of course, just send everyone a text, I can't wait to see the look on their faces!" Sam quickly typed out a brief message and was about to put his phone away when Ella yawned hugely.

"Aw, look at that, she's tired already!" Sam said as he snapped a picture. "She better not go to sleep, company will be here shortly." Sure enough, not even ten minutes had gone by when Cooper came barreling through the door.

"Charlotte's on her way over," he said breathlessly, wiping sweat from his brow and breathing heavily. "I had to be the first to see her...congrats, you guys!" He pounded Sam on the back, still slightly out of breath.

"You need to hit the gym, old man," Sam joked as Addison handed him the baby.

"Shut it, Bennett. Let me see her." Cooper held out his arms with a big grin on his face, and Sam happily handed her over.

"She's beautiful. Does she have a name?"

"Her name is Ella," Addison answered. "Ella Carson Montgomery-Bennett."

"Hi, Ella!" Cooper cooed. "She looks like her daddy."

"She has her mother's eyes," Sam said, smiling down at Addison. "They're so beautiful."

"Ugh, you people make me sick with all the mushy talk!" Charlotte drawled as she strode into the room. Cooper beamed at her and offered her the baby.

"Wanna hold her?" he asked hopefully. Charlotte rolled her eyes.

"Don't even think about it, Coop. You and I just got married, we don't need a screamin' poop machine any time soon. Don't rush it."

"I wasn't saying anything about having a baby, I just asked if you wanted to hold her." Charlotte folded her arms over her chest and stared at him.

"I know what your tryin' to pull and it ain't gonna work. So, no thanks, Coop. I'm good right here." Cooper laughed.

"Suit yourself. She is a cute lil thing." The door opened again and Amelia rushed in.

"I just heard!" she squealed, giving Addison a big hug. "Congratulations!" she hugged Sam as well.

"Where is she?" she asked, noticing that neither Sam nor Addie had the baby. Sam grinned and pointed to Cooper.

"Hey, quit hogging my niece! I haven't seen her yet." Amelia scolded him. Cooper reluctantly handed her over.

"She sure is cute," Amelia said with a big smile on her face. "I'm so happy for the two of you." Pete and Violet walked in then, and soon the entire staff of Oceanside was crowded into the tiny hospital room. Ella was passed from one pair of arms to another, and even Charlotte agreed to hold her, even though it lasted about five seconds. Ella began to cry as soon as she was in her arms and Charlotte was quick to pass her back to Cooper.

"If she needs her diaper changed, I sure as hell ain't gonna do it."

"Naw, I think she's just tired. She's had a lot of attention and she's only a few hours old, isn't that right little Ella?" Cooper said in a sweet baby voice. Charlotte rolled her eyes again but didn't comment as Cooper handed Ella back to Sam.

"Ok, you guys. Mommy and baby need their rest," Sam announced as Ella continued to wail. "No offense, but you guys should leave." the truth was that Sam was overwhelmed with the amount of people in the room and really wanted some time alone with his new daughter and girlfriend. The others seemed to understand and one by one, they filtered out of the room. Cooper was the last to leave.

"No offense taken," he assured them with a big smile. "Congrats again, guys," he said. "Call us if you need anything."

"Thanks, man. Really appreciate it." Once they were alone together, Addison had an idea.

"Sam? Could you get Naomi in here, please?" Addison asked. Sam raised his eyebrows.

"Why? What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong. I just have an idea, and I really need to talk to Naomi. What do you think of her being Ella's godmother?" Sam's eyes widened in surprise.

"I think she'd like that," he said slowly. "But I just assumed you would pick Amy to be her godmother. After all Naomi did give us grief in the beginning." Addison sighed.

"I know. it's just...she's my best friend, Sam. We both have gotten over our differences and I need her to be a part of this baby's life. I need her to be a part of MY life." Sam smiled and kissed the top of her head.

"Naomi will always be a part of our lives, Addie, but if it means that much to you, I'll bring her in." Addison nodded.

"Please."

A few minutes later Sam came back with a beaming Naomi.

"You want me to be Ella's godmother?" she asked, her eyes shining as she approached Addison's bedside. "I'd love to!" Addison glared at Sam.

"I wanted to tell her!" she exclaimed, sticking out her lower lip in a pout. "You killed the surprise!" Sam smiled sheepishly.

"I couldn't help myself." Addison rolled her eyes.

"I would love it if you could be godmother, Nay," she said softly, touching Ella's nose briefly. "You're my best friend."

"I'd be delighted to, Addie," Naomi replied. "Thank you for asking me."

"Wouldn't have picked anyone else." Naomi stretched out her arms.

"Can I hold her?" she asked quietly. Addison nodded and tucked Ella into her arms.

"She's beautiful, Addie," Naomi breathed, swallowing the lump in her throat. "She looks like you, Sam." Sam grinned proudly at his daughter.

"I know." Naomi kissed the top of Ella's head before handing her back to Addison.

"I should go, I'm sure you two would like some privacy."

"Thank you, Naomi," Sam said softly.

"Any time, Sam. You know that." She gave each of them a quick hug before she too left the room.