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Claudia wandered onto the docks cautiously, her two body gaurds following behind her closly. This was the shortest way to Kelly's and she was craving a sundae. She paused, her fear stopping her cold. She hadn't been on these docks since she had been attacked two weeks ago.
"Mrs. Corinthos?" A guard said looking around for the threat that was scaring her. Claudia put a hand on her stomach knowing the only thing threatening her and her baby in that moment was her own emotions. She smiled at her gaurds and kept walking.
"Its nothing," she said. As they crossed the docks and ascended the stairs Ric Lansing came out of the shadows by the other set of stairs. He stared after Claudia a sick smile on his face.
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Claudia ate her sundae and started to leave the diner waving goodbye to Mike. Just as she passed through the door she heard a voice she had hoped not to hear for a long time.
"Oh. My. God. Please tell me that is not Sonny's" Claudia looked at the small woman and smirked her hand over her stomach.
"Welcome back Kate"
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Carly waited for Claudia at the Metro Court Hotel. Claudia was late and she didn't know whether to be annoyed or worried. Olivia came over to her and looked at her watch.
"Maybe we should call Sonny or Johnny? Something could have happened to her," Olivia said. Carly shook her head.
"Its not like Claudia's never late," Carly said smiling nervously, "We'll go to Kelly's and if she's not there and we don't see her on the way we'll call them. Claudia is gping to get upset if Sonny and Johnny tear the town apart looking for her if she's fine. She doesn't need that kind of stress. Come on," Carly said leaving the hotel Olivia behind her.
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"Sorry Kate. This little boy is Sonny's" Claudia said. Kate looked at her in disgust. "Go ahead " Claudia said smiling her eyes glinting devilishly. "Say something about my kid. I dare you."
"I can't belive you trapped Sonny."
"I didn't trap him. This baby was an accident, yes, but we both love him and want him."
"Did Sonny say he wanted another baby? Sonny is old fashioned. He will pretend to be happy and love this baby, if it even survives," Kate said smirking.
"Did you just threaten my child?" Claudia asked dangerously.
"People like you get very lucky if their babies are born. Luckier still if they survive until adulthood. Just ask Carly" Kate felt the punch before her brain actually registered it had happened. She staggered back and leaned against the wall. "Oh I feel so sorry for your little brat" Kate spat wiping at the blood trickling down her cheek. Claudia went after her again and before her gaurds could step in Carly anf Olivia each grabbed an arm.
"What is the matter?" Carly asked.
"That bitch is running her mouth and I'm sick of it!" Claudia screamed.
"Claudia calm down. This isn't good for you or your baby," Olivia said soothingly. Claudia relaxed and slowed her breathing. She glared at Kate and Carly rubbed her shoulder shooting a glance at Kate before stariting to walk away. Kate watched them confused. Since when did Carly and Olivia like Claudia? The three of them were acitng like friends. Had they forgotten who Claudia was?
"Carly!" Kate shouted. "I know you don't give a damn about who Sonny spends time with, but I thought you would at least keep this tramp away from your kids. I pity both your children," Kate said looking at Carly and Claudia's bulging stomachs.
"Connie shut up!"Oliva said. Suddenly Carly doubled over in pain. Her face went white and she fell to her knees. Claudia and Olivia dropped to either side of her while Kate looked on.
"Calry whats the matter? Whats happening?" Claudia asked concerned.
"My water just broke," Carly said in a tortured whisper.
"I'm calling 911," Olivia said pulling out her cell phone. Claudia's heart sank when Oliva mumbled, "Damn service."
"Ok Carly listen to me," Claudia siad. Carly looked at her eyes wide in fear. "Your baby is going to be fine. Remember…remember that lamaze class you dragged me to?"
"Yea," Carly laughed. "We alsmot got kicked out."
"Well maybe if you hadn't said bull shit after everything the teacher said," Claudia said smiling.
"No, it was because you laughed through the whole breathing exercise."
"I giggled," Claudia said before they both broke off into a fit of giggles.
"This is all very touching, but in case you haven't noticed Carly is about to give birth to her baby in an alley outside an empty diner!" Kate siad annoyingly. "This is why people like the two of you shouldn't have children," Claudia loooked at Carly who was breathing heavily. Carly closed her eyes at Kates last remark. Claudia could tell it had hurt her, she squeezed Calry's hand and got up. She slammed Kate into the wall.
"Shut your mouth!" Claudia said.
"You really don't want to be doing that," Kate warned.
"Stupid cell phone!" Olivia cursed.
"Bring it on skinny bitch. You upset Carly one more time and you're going in the harbor. Comprende!?" Claudia shouted. Kate nodded and Claudia released her. Carly screamed in pain.
"Claudia the contractions are already too close," Carly siad. Claudia sat down behind her and leaned her back up against her chest.
"Breathe Carly," Claudia said sternly. "Olivia?! How we doin on that ambulance?"
"I got through to 911, but there was a major accident and its blocking the road."
"Tell them to freaking walk!!" Carly said panicking. She screamed as another contraction hit her. Olivia kneeled down and looked between Carly's legs.
"She's crowning," she said.
"Shit," Claudia muttered. Suddenly they heard the beautiful sounds of sirens.
"Thank god," Olivia siad breathing a sigh of relief.
"You hear that Carly? Everything is going to be fine."
"No Jax isn't here! He's on a business trip."
"No, Calry remember his flight landed a few minmutes ago,"Olivia reasssured her.
"But it will still take him 20 minutes to ge to the hospital. Claudia you have to go with me," Carly said her eyes pleading.
"What? Carly I-"
"Please," Carly asked again. Claudia nodded and stroked Carly's hair to calm her down. "You too Olivia."
"Its ok Carly we'll be there," Olivia promised.
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Half an hour later Jax rushed into the delivery room. He stopped at the peculiar sight. Claudia and Olivia were both freaking out while trying to look calm for Carly. Any longer and they might have both lost it. He was glad that they had been there for his wife. If only he didn't know Claudia's secret. He looked at Claudia and she looked horrified. Jax looked at her bulging stomach. It probably wasn't the best idea for a first time mother to watch another woman give birth only months from her own due date. He releived them both and took his place next to Carly for the birth of his first child.
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Claudia hadn't sat down since they had left the delivery room.
"Claudia sit down," Kate said rubbing her eyes.
"Why are you even here?"Claudia asked.
"For Jax," Kate said. Claudia's eyes narrowed and she opened her mouth.
"Claudia blood pressure, sit down. Now," Olivia said sternly. Claudia rolled her eyes and plopped down next to Olivia.
"How the hell amd I going to do that?" Claudia asked one hand on her stomach the other motioning towards the delivery room.
"You just do it and then when they place that baby in your arms you don't even remember the pain," Olivia answered. Claudia smiled and squeezed Olivia's hand.
"I'd better call Sonny," Claudia siad. This time it was Kate who opened her motuh.
"Connie shut up!" Oliva snapped silencing her. Claudia smiled at Olivia, smirked at Kate and left the room her gaurds behind her.
"Olivia you do rememebr who that is don't you? What she's done?"
"Connie don't start."
"Olivia shes a-"
"Different person now. She's also in a lot of danger."
"So that excuses all she's done?"
"I've seen a different side of her. Claudia was taught when you are attacked you fight back twenty times as hard. Everyone attacked her the minute they found out who she was. When she ins't on the defensive she's really not a bad person. She's my friend now Connie get used to it or back off."
"Fine, but when she turns on you, and I have no doubt she will, don't come crying to me," Kate said leaving. Claudia came back a minute later and smiled.
"How'd you get her to leave?"
"Told her stuff she didn't want to hear. She had no right to say the things she did to you and to Carly."
"People have said worse," Claudia said shrugging her shoulders. Suddenly Jax came running out of the delivery room.
"It's a healthy baby girl," He said with a huge grin on his face. "She's asking for the two of you," Claudia and Olivia smiled and went into Carly's room. She was sweaty, tired, and glowing at her new daughter.
"That's the good part," Olivia whispered to Claudia nudging her slightly. Both took turns hugging Carly and holding the new baby. When it was Claudia's turn to hold the baby her baby kicked. As if their bond had already been formed, as if they already knew each other.
"What's her name?" Olivia asked.
"Courtney Joclyn Jacks," Jax said proudly.
"Hurry up and have yours so we can have playdates," Calry siad to Claudia.
"I'll get right on that Carly," Claudia said as everyone laughed.
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Ric waited in the visitors room for Anthony. When he finally arrived he was smiling.
"Tonight Ric. I get realeased in a week for good behavior and that loop hole or whatever you found. I want you to get Claudia tonight and get her settled for when I come home."
"She's months from her delivery date."
"The sooner we take her the better. We catch Sonny and John by surprise and theres less of a chance they can stop us. Why are you questioning me?! Just do it Ric! Take as many men as you need," Anthony said leaning back in his chair and putting his feet up on the table. He smiled at the guard as he let Ric out of the room. "Go with him Archie. Your badge might come in handy," Anthiny said smilng. The guard nodded and closed the door.
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Sonny hung up the phone and turned to Johnny.
"She's fine, Carly went into labor and Claudia's staying with her at the hospital."
"When do you think my fathers going to make his move? Its been quiet since the attack on the docks," John said worried. Sonny shook his head.
"Anthony is unpredictable, crazy, very dangerous, but he's still locked up. We need to focus on Ric. He's the one who's been in everyones faces."
"Do you really think he's going to do anything?" Johnny asked. "He doesn't seem like he's the one who's going to make the move. He's my father's lawyer"
"I thought that once and I almost lost my wife and son," Sonny said making himself a drink. "That's not happening again."