Time passed swiftly for those on the settlement. In the course of a month, they had managed to dig the well and almost have it functioning, plus they hospital was being finished. That particular building was being spearheaded by Kane, who intended to have it operational in time for Octavia to deliver her baby in a month. The weather was warm and the hours were long, but everybody pulled their weight without a lot of complaints. Octavia now bore a well-rounded stomach and was not allowed near the construction area due to her advanced pregnancy. Luckily, Roan had made sure that Clarke and Bellamy's house was in its final stages of construction to make room for their expanding family, including Octavia and her son. "I'm running down to check out the hospital, do you need anything before I go?" Abby asked Octavia, who was sitting on a chair with her feet propped up. "This baby to come out soon" she grumbled. Abby chuckled and patted her shoulders "in time" she grinned "every woman hates this time of her pregnancy. Keep your feet up" she instructed her "I will be back with lunch in a little bit." Octavia sighed, "Yes ma'am" she glowered. Abby grinned "if it helps, at least you only have one baby in there" she said "think of Clark with three of them." Octavia shook her head "no thank you!" she declared.
On the other hand for Clarke, time crawled. She was huge, uncomfortable, bedridden and homesick. Even having Bellamy and Rory there was not helping matters. There were times when the best thing Bellamy could do was take Rory, who was actively climbing and walking outside so Clarke could get some peace and quiet and he could get away to remember that he loved his wife and children, even in her cranky state. Today was one of those days. "Hiding?" Jackson walked out of the ark to where Bellamy sat watching Rory play in the grass. He chuckled "I take it you've seen Clarke?" he answered the doctor's question with a question. Jackson nodded "She is not a happy camper" he agreed sitting beside Bellamy. "The good news is it won't be long before she has the babies" Jackson clapped a hand on his shoulders. Bellamy turned, a look of confusion on his face "how is that good news?" he asked concerned "isn't it too early for that?" Jackson shook his head "Not for women who are carrying multiples" Jackson assured him "A week, maybe two, the babies will be small and may need a little extra care, but Clarke will be back to her normal self." Bellamy sighed "thank God "he chortled "I love her, but…" he trailed off. Jackson laughed "it's harder on her because she can't get out of bed and she wants to be home" he said "don't take it personally." Bellamy nodded "I'm trying" he shook his head "but she isn't making it easy." Jackson smiled at him "why don't I get one of the girls to take Rory for the day and you can sit with Clarke in peace and quiet?" Jackson offered. "That might help" he agreed "oh and Jackson, I promised no more babies after this delivery, can you take care of that too?" he asked. Jackson nodded "I can do that" he assured Bellamy. "Thanks" Bellamy looked at him gratefully. "Actually" Bellamy stood up "can you get someone to take care of Rory? I think I have the perfect solution to our little problem child" he grinned "oh and I need a rover." Jackson nodded "sure" he said "and I'll have Olga sit with Clarke." Bellamy nodded "thanks" he replied.
Bellamy pulled into the settlement a little over three hours later. The first place he wanted to go was home to see Octavia. He found her on the porch, feet propped up wearing a disgruntled expression "I've seen that look before" he grinned. "Bell" she smiled broadly "what are you doing here? Is Clarke okay?" she asked. He laughed "Clarke is fine, but she needs a dose of motherly love right now, so I'm here for reinforcements" he answered. "Are you okay?" he asked glancing at her swollen feet. She nodded "I have been benched until further notice" she sighed. He sat down beside her and propped her feet in his lap, then began gently massaging them. "Oh" she sighed and closed her eyes "that feels so good." He grinned at her "I bet it does" he said. "Motherly love, does that mean you're taking Abby back with you?" she asked. "Is that okay. I know that leaves you alone with Kane" he glanced at her. She nodded "he's not so bad" she shrugged "and if you are here to get Abby, Clarke must really be in a bad place." He rolled his eyes "You have no idea" he scoffed "I've done all I can, it's time to consult a higher power." Roan walked out onto the porch "We're about to have lunch Octavia, what can I get you…" he broke off when he saw Bellamy. "How's Clarke?" he asked him. "I'm here to pick up a gift for her" he laughed. "Let me guess, goes by mom, knows what to do and say at the right time?" Roan laughed. Bellamy nodded "the place looks great, you guys are really getting things done" he said. Roan nodded "we are, and the good news is your house will be finished by the time you come home" he told him. "Thanks for all you hard work" Bellamy told him "and for taking care of my sister." Roan shrugged "It's no problem man" he assured Bellamy. Abby walked to the bottom of the steps "Bellamy" she greeted him "everything okay with Clarke?" she asked. He sighed "that depends on your description of okay" he answered. "Cranky, huh?" she asked. He nodded "How soon can you be packed and ready to go?" he answered her question with a grin. She laughed "Give me about fifteen minutes" she replied "can you go find Kane for me?" she asked him. "Sure" he said "where is he?" Abby nodded in the direction of the hospital "working on the hospital" she answered.
Bellamy ran down the hill to get Kane, who immediately expressed his concern for Clarke. "I'm borrowing Abby for a couple of weeks if you can spare her" he told him. Kane grinned "we were just talking about that last night" he said "she said you'd probably be by soon to come get her." Bellamy shook his head "I'm in way over my head" he laughed. Kane chuckled and clapped him on the back "I understand" he returned. "Will you be okay with Octavia if I take Abby?" Bellamy asked him. Kane nodded "We'll be fine, plus she'll have Jasper and Roan is at the house every day." Bellamy nodded "I appreciate you taking care of her for me" he told Kane. "I appreciate your trust in my ability to do so" Kane replied. He gave some instructions to Jasper, and then headed up the hill to the house with Bellamy. "Sorry to visit and run" Bellamy said kissing the top of Octavia's head. "Its okay" she told him "go take care of Clarke, I'll see you soon." He hugged her "I love you O" he said softly "take care of my nephew." She smiled "take care of my nieces and nephews" she countered. "Ready to go?" he asked Abby taking the suitcase she carried in her hand. She nodded "I'll be home soon" she said kissing Kane softly. As they pulled out of the settlement, Bellamy glanced back at the house. "She'll be fine with him" Abby assured him "they have become almost like friends lately." He looked at her and grinned "that's good to know" he told her "I was worried about leaving her here with him."
They arrived at the ark almost as fast as he did the settlement. Rory, who was outside playing with the earthborn Jackson had put in charge of her for the day, jumped up from her toy and ran into Abby's arms. "Hello my princess" Abby grinned at her granddaughter. Bellamy thanked the girl for keeping watching Rory before he carried Abby's suitcases into the chancellor's suite with Abby and Rory close behind him. He heard Clarke call out to him when he entered the suite. Abby also heard her and the tone of her voice was not happy. "Well aren't we a cranky miss?" Abby walked into the room with Rory on her hip. "Mom?" tears rolled down Clarke's face. Bellamy walked into the room after stashing Abby's things into the other bedroom. Abby crossed the room and sat down next to her daughter, gathering her into a hug with her free arm; Abby caressed the back of her head. Clarke sniffed "I might be a little emotional" Clarke confessed. "Might be?" Abby drew back smiling at her. "Bellamy made it to the settlement and back in six hours, I'd say 'might be' is a bit of a stretch" she drawled. "I'm sorry" Clarke sighed taking Bellamy's hand in hers when he sat down on the bed next to her. "Its okay" he said kissing her cheek "I love you anyway" he grinned "but I also know when to call for backup" he grinned, nodding at Abby. "What about Octavia?" Clarke asked. "She'll be fine with Kane" Abby assured her. "How long before you deliver?" Abby asked her. "Jackson thinks two weeks at the most" Bellamy answered. Abby nodded "that sounds about right" she agreed. "Thank you for getting my mommy" Clarke whispered against Bellamy's lips before kissing him. He smiled "anytime princess" he returned kissing her back.
A/N sorry this is a little short, but since my boss doesn't pay me to write…. More later!