I, unfortunately, do not own The Outsiders. Never have, never will. I do, however, own Halley, Emily, Aubree, Hannah, and Arya.

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Chapter 24

Halley's POV

Two weeks left. I've been pregnant for eight and a half months and I can't wait until it's over. My back hurts, my feet are swollen. My whole body's in pain. At least I'm not on bed rest anymore. That was hell. I was bored out of my mind.

Well, Dallas is taking good care of me and is always around. He actually lives with us now. Arya allows him to sleep in my room since I'm already pregnant and she doesn't think we're going to do anything.

"Hey beautiful," Dallas said as he walked into our bedroom, and kissed me.

"Hey cowboy. How was work?" He had recently gotten a job at the DX with Soda and Steve.

"Fine I guess. It's as good as it's gonna be, being a job and all." He sat down on the bed and pulled me onto his lap. "So how was your day?"

"Good, I guess. Did some homework, read, showered, went for a walk with Emily and Two-Bit, ate."

"Sounds like an exciting day."

"Oh yes," I said and pressed my lips against his.

When we broke apart, he started talking to my stomach. "Hello baby girl. It's your daddy." He only does this when the two of us are alone. He'd never act like that in front of the gang, except maybe for Johnny. He doesn't show much emotion, except for anger, in public.

"So what're we doing tonight?" I asked him, taking his attention away from my stomach. I love how he pays attention to me and the baby but it's annoying sometimes.

"Umm…whatever you wanna do." He's never been good at planning things.

"Okay, umm…let's go to the Dingo and get something to eat. I'm hungry."

"You're always hungry," he said under his breath.

I hit him. "I heard that. I'm pregnant, not deaf. And it's not my fault. I'm eating for two now."

"Sorry," he said and wrapped his arms around me when he saw that I had tears in my eyes. Damn hormones. "I didn't mean it. I know you're eating for two."

"I know. It's these damn mood swings," I said wiping my eyes.

"Let's go. I'm getting hungry too." I smiled. He took my hand and we headed for The Dingo.

On the way to the Dingo, I noticed some Socs walking behind us. I didn't think anything of it. They were just guys taking a walk. But then I realized that they were following us and were getting closer and closer to us. I squeezed Dal's hand hard and looked at him with a panicked expression. He looked behind us. "Jesus Christ," he said under his breath.

"Hey guys. Look at the greaser with his knocked up girlfriend. Hey grease, you sure it's yours?" the Soc said. I could tell Dal was getting upset. His eyes were turning hard and cold. I don't know why he's getting so worked up. He knows it's his. Well I can see why. No one calls someone a greaser unless it's another greaser. Also they were insulting me, Dallas's girlfriend.

"Dallas come one. Just ignore them. They're not worth it." I could tell he wasn't listening. Then one of the Socs made a comment that really insulted me. Dallas couldn't control his anger and turned around and punched the Soc in the jaw.

I looked around and there were five Socs all together. Dal was taking on three of them, the one he punched was nursing his jaw, but where was the other one? He was just there. "Hey babe." I turned around and the fifth Soc was there.

"Leave me the hell alone," I said, but the Soc kept coming closer. "I mean it. Get away from me."

"Not before we have a little fun," he said and grabbed my wrists. He pressed his lips up against mine. He smelled of alcohol.

"Dallas! Help me!" I yelled, trying to break away from the Soc but I wasn't as in shape as I was before I became pregnant. "Dallas!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Dallas came over and punched the guy while he was distracted with feeling me up. After that, all the Socs ran in the other direction. "Oh my god Dallas," I said and wrapped my arms around him tightly.

"It's okay, Hals, they're gone."

"Dal?"

"Yeah?"

"I think my water just broke."

"What?"

"I'm having the baby."

"What the fuck. What am I supposed to do? I gotta get you to the hospital, that's what I gotta do. But how?"

"Dallas, calm down," I said because he was babbling on and on to himself. "Run over to Two-Bit's. His house is the closest, and get his car. Then drive over here as fast as you can and get me."

"I can't just leave you here by yourself."

"Go NOW!" I yelled. He ran in the direction of Two-Bit's house.

He, and Two-Bit, were back in ten minutes with the car. Dal got out and helped me into the passenger's seat, and then got himself in the driver's seat.

"Hey Halley Gally. I can't believe you're having a baby. It's just unbelievable."

"Yeah Two-Bit, it's real hard to believe when my stomach has been growing for the past eight and a half months." I screamed as I felt a contraction.

"Hold on Halley, we're there." He pulled into the emergency parking lot and parked. He got out and came over to help me out. Then he and Two-Bit helped me inside. "Help, my girlfriend's having a baby." A nurse came over with a wheelchair. "How far along are you?" she asked.

"Eight and a half months."

"Okay. We're going to take you up to delivery," she said to me. "Dad, would you like to come too?" she asked addressing Dallas.

"Yeah."

"Okay, come with us. Sir I'm afraid you'll have to wait in the waiting room," she said to Two-Bit.

"Alright," he said reluctantly.

"Two-Bit, call the gang," I yelled as we went through the door to delivery.

Two-Bit's POV

"Arya?...Hey it's Two-Bit. We're at the hospital. Halley's in delivery…Yeah. Dallas is in there with her…You need to come now…and bring the gang." I hung up the phone and went back to the waiting room to await the arrival of the new addition to the gang, and its current members.

About thirty minutes later, Soda, Hannah, Johnny, Aubree, Pony, and Steve walked in. "Where's Arya and Darry?" I asked.

"They're parking the cars."

"How's Halley? Has the new baby arrived yet?" Aubree asked excitedly.

"She's probably fine. She's still in delivery. And the baby hasn't arrived yet."

"Oh, so I guess all we can do is sit and wait," Soda said, and everyone sat down and waited.

Dally's POV

I couldn't believe I was wearing these ridiculous hospital scrubs. But I had to. I'd do anything to be in the delivery room with Halley.

"Okay Halley, I need you to push again. The head is almost out," the doctor said and interrupted my thoughts. She started pushing and squeezed my hand hard and screamed. "Okay Halley, relax now," said the doctor and she loosened her grip on my hand.

Halley was all hot and sweaty. Her hair was in disarray and her face was red. She was a mess and she still looked beautiful to me. "Hey beautiful, how ya doin'?" I asked.

"How do you think I'm doing Dallas? I have something the size of a watermelon coming out of me. It fucking hurts!" she replied.

She was a little touchy but I guess she had a reason to be, being in the middle of labor and all.

Halley's POV

"One more time Halley," the doctor said to me. I was really getting annoyed with this 'one more time' thing. This is the sixth time he's said it and the baby's not any closer to coming out. I squeezed Dally's hand hard and pushed. I also screamed, but I couldn't help it. It hurt like hell! I can't see how a baby is fitting through anything that small. "Okay easy now. All that's left is the feet. On the count of three push. One…Two…Three." I pushed as hard as I could. I also gripped Dal's hand just as hard and screamed extremely loud.

I stopped pushing when I heard crying. My baby was finally here! "Meet your new baby girl," the doctor said, placing her in my arms.

"Oh Dal, look at her. She's beautiful," I said to him, "She looks like you." She had bright blue eyes and a touch of white blonde hair on the top of her head.

"We still don't have a name for her yet," Dal said.

"Hmm…why not name her Gabriella Sophia, after our mothers," I suggested.

"Gabriella Sophia Winston. I like the sound of that."

"Good. Gabriella it is. We've officially made our first decision as parents."

"Yup," Dallas said and kissed me on the forehead. "I'll be back. I'm gonna go get the gang. They've been here for six hours. I think the least we could do is let them see what they've been waiting for."

"Okay. One more kiss," I said and kissed him softly on the lips. Then he left the room.

Dally's POV

"She's here. They baby's here," I said to the gang when I reached the waiting room.

"Finally. When do we get to see her?"

"As soon as you get off your lazy asses and come into the room." Everyone instantly stood up. "Let's go."

"She's so cute. What's her name?" Hannah asked.

"Gabriella Sophia, after our mothers. It was Halley's idea."

"Good choice Hals."

"She looks just like you Dal," Johnny said.

"Yeah man."

"So Sodapop, how's the baby's room comin' along?"

"Good Halley. It should be all finished by the time you and Gabby get home."

"That's great Soda. Thanks."

"No problem Halley. Anything for my favorite girl." I glared at Soda. "What? I was talking 'bout Gabby. Not that you're not my favorite too Hal."

"C-can I hold her?" Johnny asked.

"Of course you can Johnnycakes. Come over here." He came over and sat in the chair next to the bed, and I placed her in his arms.

"She's so small," Johnny exclaimed.

"Yeah, I know."

The nurse walked into the room and told us that there was only ten more minutes until visiting hours were over. I could stay, since I was the father. Everyone else said their goodbyes to Halley, Gabriella, and me, and went home, leaving us three alone for the moment.

I went and sat next to Halley on the bed. I leaned over and kissed her and Gabby on the forehead. "My two favorite girls," I said.

"And my favorite guy," Halley said.

"I love you Hals."

"I love you too Dal," she said and I kissed her passionately on the lips.

"I can't believe I'm a father. It's just…unbelievable. When I first met you, I never would've expected to be having a kid with you."

"Yeah I know. I never thought I'd become a mother so soon. I expected I would finish high school, got to college, get a job, and then, if I was ready, start a family. Now I have to retake my junior year of high school because I missed so many days. It's gonna be hard handling a baby and school."

"Don't worry Halley. I'm gonna help you. You'll be able to finish school and go to college, and do all the other things you want."

"Thanks Dal, I know you will."

"Well I see all your visitors have left since the last time I was here," the doctor said as he walked in the room. "I just came to check up on you and the baby, but I see you're doing just fine. But you really should get some rest."

"Okay, I will," Halley said to him.

"So doc, when can I take my beautiful girl and daughter home?" I asked.

"In a few days or so."

"That's great," I said and the doctor walked out of the room. "Well I guess I better get going so you can get some rest. Good night beautiful. I'll be back tomorrow."

"Okay, good night cowboy," she said and I pressed my lips against here. Then I went over to Gabby's crib and kissed her forehead. "Good night baby girl. I'll see you tomorrow."