Interlocked
Chapter Three
Disclaimer: I own nothing House M.D.
Greg continued to stare at her for a few minutes.
"Did you even hear me? Or are you still in computer game world?" She asked with anger still a little evident in her voice.
"I heard you. I'm just trying to process it. Pregnant as in carrying a baby?"
"Yes."
"Oh, wow."
"Is this bad?"
"No. No. It's not bad. I'm just surprised, that's all."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes." He stood up and came over to her. He wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug.
"It's great. We're going to be parents." He said, holding her at arms length and smiling at her.
"I know. It's exciting, isn't it?"
"Yes." He replied, and kissed her.
2 and half months later…Lisa is on the phone when Greg comes in.
"Okay. Tomorrow at noon, see you then. Goodbye." She said, and hung up.
"Who was that?" Greg asked, as she turned towards him.
"My gynecologist, Dr. Loren. I made a prenatal appointment."
"Oh. Can I come?"
"Of course you can." She whispered, taking his hand.
"Good. I can't wait."
"Me neither."
The next day, at work, at 11:30, Greg heads to Lisa's office.
"You ready to go?" He asked as he came in without knocking.
"Yes, I am. Let's go." She said, grabbed her coat, and they headed out of the hospital together. Fifteen minutes later, they enter the doctor's office. Lisa goes up to the reception window.
"Yes, I'm Lisa House, here to see Dr. Loren."
"Of course. I will tell her you have arrived."
"Thank you." Lisa said, and took her place next to Greg. He's looking at a magazine about pregnancy.
"Fascinating?"
"Actually, it is. I want to learn as much as I can so I can help you."
"Oh, that is sweet. Thank you."
"You're welcome, honey." He replied, smiling at her, and then going back to reading. Ten minutes later, a nurse calls her name. Greg follows, still reading the magazine as he's walking. They are taken to an exam room; Lisa puts on a gown, and lies on the table. Fifteen minutes later, the doctor comes in. Greg is still reading the magazine.
"Good afternoon, Lisa. It's wonderful to see you again."
"Wonderful to see you too."
"So, it says you are here for a prenatal exam." Dr. Loren said, glancing at the chart.
"Yes."
"Congratulations. Is that the father?" Dr. Loren asked, nodding at Greg.
"Yes. He's reading a very interesting article."
"I can tell. Alright, let's get started."
"Okay then." Lisa said. Dr. Loren placed herself beneath Lisa, and conducted the vaginal exam.
"All looks great there. I would like a urine sample, just to double check."
"Sure." Lisa says, and goes into the bathroom. She comes out ten minutes later and hands it to Dr. Loren.
"Thanks. I will be back soon." Dr. Loren said, and went out. Greg closed the magazine just as she left.
"Done?"
"No. I gave her a urine sample, which we are waiting to get back. And then there is the prenatal exam." Lisa said.
"Okay. I'm so excited."
"I know. But you have to wait eight months." Lisa said.
"I know. It's worth waiting for." He said, as the doctor came back.
"So?" Lisa asked, as she came in.
"The test confirmed it. Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"So, I am going to prescribe you some vitamins…" The doctor began, and launched into a long speech about changing the diet, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and the importance of exercise.
"Do you have any other questions?" Dr. Loren asked.
"Yes, just one question. Is it alright to still have sex while being pregnant?" Lisa asked. Dr. Loren laughed.
"Actually, I get asked that a lot. Yes, it is. Though as the belly expands, you are going to want to try new positions. And it may also be easier for you to achieve orgasm, so don't be surprised if you get one several times throughout intercourse." Dr. Loren said.
"Okay, that is all I wanted to know." Lisa said.
"Great. Here is your vitamin prescription, and remember what I told you." Dr. Loren said on their way out.
"Don't worry, we will."
"And I want to see you back in a month and a half."
"Okay." Lisa said, waved, and left. She made an appointment.
The next morning…at two am, Lisa was tossing and turning, and finally got up and made a sprint to the bathroom.
"Lisa?" Greg asked, sitting up. He slowly got out of bed and went into the bathroom. She is hunched over the toilet.
"Oh, honey. Morning sickness time." He said, limped over, and sat down next to her. He rubbed her back and held her hand the entire time. Eventually she flushed the toilet and lay down on her back on the floor.
"How do you feel?" He asked, watching her carefully.
"Okay. I'm still a little nauseas. I think I will sleep on the floor, in case I have to throw up again. You go back to sleep."
"Alright, I love you." He said, and bent down and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
"I love you too." She whispered, and faintly smiled at him. He went into the bedroom and came back in with the biggest and softest blanket they have and two pillows.
"What are you doing?" Lisa asked.
"If you are going to be here all night, so am I." He said simply, and lay down the blanket on the floor in front of the toilet. They both crawled under it and dozed off. Thirty minutes later, Lisa crawled up and threw up into the toilet. Greg sat up and held her hair back from her face. This went on all night. Finally, Lisa calmed down and fell comfortably asleep in his arms. They awoke with the sun streaming across them. Greg glanced at his watch.
"Lisa, it's eight." He whispered, touching her arm gently. She stirred, opened her eyes, looked at him, and smiled.
"Good morning." She whispered.
"Good morning." He replied. He then bent down and kissed her fully on the lips.
"That must taste awful." She said after he pulled away.
"Actually, on the contrary, you taste wonderful." He said, and went down and kissed her neck. She laughed as he nibbled on her neck. She looked into his eyes and kissed him.
"We should get ready for work."
"Yes, we should." Greg said. He took the blanket and pillows and put them away, and then they both got ready for work and went to work.
Three and a half months later…Lisa is at work, she is now six months along and getting large. Greg comes up to her.
"How are my babies?" He asked.
"Just fine, thank you. A little sore, but other than that, fine."
"Lisa, you are going to take time off soon."
"Greg, you know how demanding my job is. I can't possibly do that."
"You can and you will. You are six months pregnant now, delivering the baby in three, you had better get your ass out of this hospital. I want you home resting."
"Greg, I-"
"No. You are carrying our baby girl, and I don't want you to be working so hard. And working here could be bad, with all the sick people. You will be officially on leave starting tomorrow."
"Okay, okay."
"Good. I love you."
"I love you too. And thank you for doing what I know is best for me."
"You're welcome." He said, and kissed her.
Later that day, Lisa has made an announcement that she will begin maternity leave starting tomorrow, to everyone but Greg's team. She goes into the conference room.
"Cameron. Chase. Foreman. Greg." Lisa said, standing at the head of the table.
"I wanted to inform you that starting tomorrow, I am taking maternity leave. So for some time, I won't be here. Someone else is running this hospital. I just wanted to make that clear, that under no circumstances are you to call me. I'm leaving to relax, and I don't even want to think about work."
"Okay, Cuddy. We will see you when you get back. I can't wait to meet the baby." Chase said.
"Thank you, Chase."
"Lisa, I am so excited for this baby!"
"I know you are, Cameron. Trust me, we are too." Lisa said, grabbing Greg's hand.
"I will be a step-sister!"
"I know. I'm very proud to be your step-mom, Allison." Lisa said. Allison gently embraced her. The next day, Lisa goes home. The next three months Greg spends taking care of her whenever he's not working. He makes her breakfast, lunch, and dinner, massages her feet, talks to her, and kisses her, talks to the baby. He's very excited and is doing everything he can for her.
One night, at four am, Greg is awoken by Lisa panting heavily.
"Lisa, it's time?" He asked, sitting up.
"Yes. Why else do you think I would be up at four panting like a racehorse?" She replied, glaring at him. He just nodded, knowing she's in pain. He jumped up and grabbed the suitcase and then slowly helped her to the car. He placed her into the backseat, jumped into the drivers, and drove as fast as he dared to the hospital they had agreed on. It was then that he saw the police lights flashing behind him.
"Fuck." He said.
"Greg, can't you just keep going?"
"No, it's the law, and it's a cop. I have to stop. But I will make it fast." He replied, looking at the love of his life in so much pain. She softly nodded and then went back into rhythmic breathing. The cop knocked on the window and Greg lowered it.
"House."
"Jackson." Greg said. The last person he wants to see, because he has stopped him on countless occasions.
"You were speeding."
"No shit, Sherlock. You think I don't know that?"
"I will have to give you a ticket."
"Don't you always, every time you see me? And besides, now is not the time to fuck with me. My wife is in labor in the backseat. And unless she plans on having this baby in the car, I suggest you let us go." Greg said, anger clear in his voice. Jackson looked back and saw Lisa. That is when Lisa yelped and Greg spun is head around to her.
"Lisa, what is it?"
"Greg, my water just broke. The baby is coming, really!" She said.
"You detained us to the point that her water broke. Unbelievable." Greg muttered.
"Oh. Well, I will radio ahead and tell my fellow officers to let you go. Get on your way."
"Thank you!" Greg yelled, and sped off. He made it to the hospital in ten minutes. Dr. Loren was waiting outside for them.
"Her water broke." Was the first thing Greg said to Dr. Loren.
"Okay, let's get her into labor and delivery." In no time at all, Lisa was in a gown and in labor and delivery. She's also in stirrups. Dr. Loren is examining her.
"Lisa, you are only four centimeters right now, so you have awhile to go, but the contractions will get stronger."
"Okay." Lisa said, just before another contraction hit. She grabbed Greg's hand and squeezed it tightly. He just held on and encouraged her.
"Almost done with this one." He said, checking the monitor. Finally, it stopped and Lisa relaxed.
"I will be back to check on you soon." Dr. Loren said, and left Lisa and Greg with a nurse to supervise.
"Okay, Lisa. Another one is coming soon. Are you ready?" Greg asked/
"Yes." She replied, just as it hit. She bit her lip and held his hand tightly.
Five hours later, after periodically checking her cervix, Dr. Loren came back in and examined her.
"Okay, Lisa. Eight centimeters, that's good. You're almost there." She said.
"Lisa, you are almost there. Not much longer." Greg whispered, stroking her sweat streaming forehead with his hand. An hour later and she was ready.
"Okay, Lisa. You are at ten centimeters. On the next contraction, you have to push, okay?"
"Okay." Lisa said, and grabbed Greg's hand intensely in hers. He smiled down at her and she weakly smiled back.
"Okay, Lisa. I need you to push. And Greg, count until ten." Dr. Loren said. The contraction hit and Lisa began pushing fiercely.
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten." Greg said as she pushed. She then relaxed after ten, breathing heavily.
"That was great. More of those and this baby will be out in no time."
"Come in Lisa, more of those." Greg whispered, and kissed her sweaty temple. Another contraction hit, and she pushed hard. Greg loved looking at her, trying so hard, in so much pain, the gown tightening around her enlarged breasts. She looks beautiful.
Two more huge pushes later, and Dr. Loren can see the head.
"I can see the baby's head."
"Lisa, she can see the head. Come on, be brave. I love you so much." He whispered to her. She nodded before another contraction came.
"Greg, it just hurts so damn much." Lisa whispered after the contraction had passed.
"I know, I know." He said, kissing her hand. "It's not much longer." He whispered. Then, another contraction came, and she pushed.
"Okay, the shoulders are out. You're really close now." The doctor said, before another contraction came.
Lisa pushed nine more times before the baby was almost out.
"Okay, one more and your daughter will be in the world for real." Dr. Loren said. Lisa nodded and prepared to push. The contraction came, and she pushed hard. She then screamed as she felt the baby slide out of her. Dr. Loren did her thing, and Lisa waited with bated breath for her to cry. After a few minutes, she did. Their daughter was wrapped in a blanket and handed to Lisa while they cleaned Lisa up.
"Oh Greg, she's so beautiful." Lisa whispered, stroking her daughter's cheek.
"She is." Greg said, looking down at his baby girl.
"What is her name?" Dr. Loren asked.
"Rachel Ann." Lisa said.
"That is beautiful."
"Thanks."
"Well, we will leave you two alone with your little baby for a little while. But we will be outside the door."
"Alright." Lisa said, not taking her eyes off of her daughter. The doctors and nurses left.
"Lisa, she's perfect. And she's the product of our love."
"I know." Lisa said, and turned her head to Greg. He then kissed her passionately and she kissed him back.
"She has my eyes." Greg said, smiling.
"But she has my hair."
"And the face is for sure some of both of us."
"Yes, for sure." Lisa said. Greg climbed up on the bed next to her and wrapped his arms around his baby girl Rachel and his beautiful wife.