Ch. 15 Anastasia Marie

You were lying in bed next to Darren staring at your engagement ring. You are a week away from your due date, and have had a little trouble sleeping tonight because baby decided she didn't want to sleep. You still couldn't imagine that you were engaged to him. You both have come so far, and you never thought he would end up being the man of your dreams after everything that happened.

You finally finished the nursery. It was absolutely gorgeous. The walls were painted a light pink with white paneling that went from the floor to half-way up. You had dark cherry wood furniture, with pink bedding. Your theme was Precious Moments. There was a crib, a changing table, a rocking chair, an armoire, and a dresser. The room had pictures of you, Darren, Kyra and Braeden on the walls, and above the crib hung wooden letters that spelled "Anastasia Marie."

The wedding planning was going very well, you and Darren decided to wait until Anastasia was born to get married. Really the farthest you have gotten at this point is picking out your color scheme. You and Darren decided the main colors will be red and white, and platinum will be the accent color. There was so much going on to prepare for baby that the wedding plans have been going kinda slowly.

But, as you lied in bed next to Darren, you couldn't help but smile at how wonderful your life has turned out. Suddenly, you felt a sharp cramp in your stomach and you felt your water break.

"Darren, babe, wake up," you said frantically. "My water just broke."

Darren shot out of bed faster than you ever thought possible. "What?! Your water broke?! Ok, ok, ok, I got this, I got you, gotta get bags, gotta get car, must call doctor, gotta watch babies," he ranted.

"Babe, slow down, it's not an emergency, we have time, BREATHE," you said trying to calm him down.

"But, your water just broke, that means the baby is coming!" Darren was still freaking out.

"Yes, but we have time to call Joey to watch Kyra and Braeden, while we are gone, so while I call Joey, calmly pack the bags in the car and get ready, ok?" you said still trying to calm him down.

"Ok, I'm on it," he said.

You called Joey and let him know what was happening and he said he would be right there. You woke up Kyra and Braeden and explained to them what was going to happen, and they were excited, but a little sad they couldn't come too. You told them that it would be a while before baby came, and once she did they could come and see her.

Once Joey arrived, you and Darren got in the car and he drove you to the hospital. You checked in, and got settled in the room. Darren made the calls to both your parents and his to let them know that baby is officially on her way, and they both agreed to fly out as soon as they could tomorrow morning.

"I can't believe she's finally coming!" Darren said.

"I know, are you ready for baby number 3?" you asked.

"More than you know," he said.

5 hours later

"I want the drugs! Give me the epidural! NOW!" you screamed.

You were in pain and you wanted it to go away. Darren tried handing you ice chips, but you just yelled at him to get you the drugs. Once the contraction ended, you could finally breathe again.

"I'm sorry baby, I don't mean to yell at you," you apologized.

"It's ok, you don't have to apologize, just keep breathing, and they will give you the epidural as soon as you are ready for it," he said.

"I'm ready for it now!" you said.

"I know, but the doctor's said it's still too soon," he said.

6 hours later

"Push baby, push," Darren said.

"Uuurrrrrrgggggggaaaaaahh!" you grunted.

"Almost there, almost there! You can do it baby, I love you," he said.

"I don't want to, no more pushing, no," you pleaded.

"Just one more push Paige, I can see the head," the doctor said.

"Aaaagghhhuuuuuuughhhhhh" you said as you pushed with all of your might.

"That's it, baby, you can do it, here she comes!" Darren said with tears in his eyes.

Before you knew it you heard the cry of a little baby. Immediately the doctor lifted her up and handed her to you. You were crying as you held your new little baby girl in your arms. Darren was crying as the doctor handed him the scissors to cut the umbilical cord. Once it was cut, the nurse took her to get cleaned off, and Darren just began to kiss you on the forehead and the lips.

"I love you baby, I love you so much. She is perfect; you are perfect, thank you for making me the happiest man on earth," he said in tears.

"I love you too," you replied.

Just then, the nurse handed baby over to Darren, and he got to hold her for the first time.

"Hello little Anastasia, I am your daddy. I love you, and I want you to know that you are perfect. I am so happy you are here, and you are daddy's little princess," he cooed.

You were in tears. It brought you so much joy to see Darren here with you, and you were so happy that he was able to experience this. He missed out with Kyra and Braeden, and now he had his second chance. Darren was lying in the hospital bed with you and you were both looking at Anastasia mesmerized by her every being. You two were so happy at this moment, and nothing could bring you down.

A/N: New chapter is here! Yay! Please let me know what you think :)