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A/N: What better day than Labor Day to post this chapter! LOL
Chapter 7
Arrival
Alex sat on the table, waiting for the doctor to return. Staring at her already swollen feet, she sighed. The doctor came in, with clip board in hand. "Alex, we need to get you off your feet."
Alex laughed, pointing to her belly. "That's what got me into this, in the first place."
The doctor chuckled. "Glad to see you still have your sense of humor." He tapped his clip board with his pen. "Alex, if you don't stay off your feet, I'm going to have to admit you to the hospital until the baby is born."
Alex sighed. The thought of being couch ridden for the next two weeks...she just didn't like the sound of that. She promised the doctor. Going home, she stopped at the grocery store and restocked on items. She then put extra pillows on the couch for her feet and legs. She made a quick call to her mom and to her sister. Grabbing some magazines, water and snacks she put them by the couch and recliner.
For the next two weeks Alex planted herself on the couch. Her mother and sister took turns coming over to check on her and to prepare some meals for her. Bobby made an occasional appearance, bringing movies, and talking with her about the current case. She looked forward to his visits. She felt more connected with the outside world, her world, through him than with her mom and sister.
A week after his last visit, Bobby received a call. Detective Bishop sent him on his way. Driving to the hospital, he quickly found her room. He tapped on the door jam. Alex opened her eyes. "Hey. Did you stop to see the baby?"
Bobby, looked at her pale face. They had her hooked up to a cannula, and the epidural button was within easy reach. Moving the chair closer to her bed, he shook his head. "Wanted to see you first. How are you doing?"
Alex sighed. "Not just tired, but damn tired. I think our toughest case was easier than this."
Bobby smiled. The nurse came in. She checked the reading on the epidural unit, and the output from the oxygen. She made notes on Alex's chart and left the room. Bobby picked up her chart, and glanced over it.
Alex watched him. "Will I live?"
Bobby chuckled. "Looks like you're a good candidate to do this again."
Alex moaned. "Not in a million years." She caught his expression. "Well, at least not today."
Alex's sister and Mom walked into the room with the baby. They warmly greeted Bobby. Alex beamed. Her mom handed the baby to Alex.
Bobby peered down into the scrunched up pink face. "Ah, he's tiny." Alex handed the baby off to Bobby. He spooned the baby in his large arms. The baby peered up at him as if challenging him. He smiled. Definitely an Eames. He carefully handed the baby back to Alex.
Alex laughed. "Don't tell me that you're afraid of a little baby, Goren."
He grinned. "I'm afraid I'd break something so, so small."
Alex's mom laughed. "Not in a million years, Robert." She patted his arm. "You look like a natural holding that baby."
Bobby blushed. "Ah, thank you Mrs. Eames, I think."
His eyes drifted to Alex holding the baby, and a warm smile crept over his face. Alex's sister nudged her mom with an elbow. Mrs. Eames quietly nodded as she watched this big man gently sweep the hair from Alex's face. Alex looked up at him and smiled contently.