Amazing True Love

Written by: Dueler312

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL

Chapter 15

Starr and Cole weren't too happy when they found out that Britney and James had slipped again, but they understood that John, Bo, and everyone at the police station was trying their best. Unfortunately Todd heard about this too, and even though he still has a touch and go thing with Cole, he started complaining to the police as usual about why they haven't done their job. Luckily Dani, Tea, and Blair managed to get him away before he was arrested.

Nevertheless, Starr was definitely was showing more with her son growing inside of her. She was now eight months pregnant. She hadn't been working at all, mostly because her mom told her to stay at home instead of helping at Capricorn, and Starr knew it was partly that, but her mom was also looking after for her in case James or Britney decided to act. She also had to take a semester off of college as well, and even though Starr wanted to get an education, her unborn son, Patrick, was the number one concern, and she couldn't wait for him to get here.

Luckily, Cole and Hope were really trying to keep Starr as comfortable as she could be, though Starr did laugh a little when she offered to try to sing the unborn baby to sleep, while also trying to explain that it may actually do the opposite.

Starr and Cole also had more things on their mind as well, involving Hope. Even though it was hard to see that she grew up into this young kid, they knew it was happening, and that meant getting her ready to start school. Todd had offered to place her in the best school possible, but Starr put her foot down, reminding Todd that she and Cole are the parents, and they needed to decide it. Todd was not happy about that.

Starr was laying down on the couch, reading the pamphlet for the school that she and Cole were wanting to send Hope to, when Cole came in.

"You doing okay?" he asked.

"Besides looking like a blown-up balloon, and having this little one doing jumping jacks, on my bladder, I'm doing good," said Starr.

Cole just shook his head and smiled. Starr then also said, "And not to mention I'm really starting to worry."

"Because of Britney and James out there on the loose?" asked Cole. Starr just nodded.

"Well, I can't say not to worry, because I been doing that myself," Cole admitted.

Starr, with difficulty, sat up and asked, "Why didn't you tell me?"

Cole looked at her with an obvious look and said, "Starr, honestly, you got enough right now on your plate. The last thing we need is you and our baby in trouble." He patted the baby bump lightly as he said that.

"Cole, you know you can tell me whenever you are down. Remember, this thing works both ways, " Starr reminded him.

"I know," said Cole. "But let me worry about that myself right now, at least until we get little Patrick out in to this world."

"You're right," said Starr. "Ow!"

"Something wrong?" Cole asked, jumping up.

"I think there is," said Starr. "That felt more harder then any kick the baby has done."

"All right, why don't we go to the hospital and make sure everything's okay?" Cole suggested. Starr was all for that. Hope was staying with Grandma Marty for the night, so they headed to the hospital to get Starr and the baby checked.

Once they were in, Dr. Wright came in.

"Is everything okay. Starr?" asked Dr. Wright.

"I felt a sharp pain, and I was just worried," said Starr.

"It sounded very painful," Cole added.

"All right, lets just check and see if things are okay," said Dr. Wright. After Starr got changed into a hospital gown, Dr. Wright got the ultrasound machine started and started rubbing the little wand on Starr's belly, after covering it with the gel.

"Okay, lets see what's going on," said Dr. Wright. She moved the little thing around, being quiet most of the time.

"Dr. Wright, is our son going to be okay?" asked Starr.

Dr Wright didn't say anything for a few seconds, and then said, "Its actually okay. Nothing serious."

"But what about that pain Starr had?" Cole asked.

"Well, it could be that your son could have pulled on the umbilical cord, but I can say its nothing serious," said Dr. Wright. "The only thing I can say is to just take it easy."

"Okay," said Starr, feeling a little relieved. "Sorry about getting real worried about that."

"Hey, you don't need to apologize at all, Starr," said Dr. Wright. "You thought there was something wrong, and you did the right thing by coming in and checking. Its perfectly okay."

"All right," said Starr. "Thanks."

After Starr got changed back into her regular clothes, she and Cole headed home. Starr just sighed a little.

"What's up, Starr?" asked Cole.

"Nothing too big," said Starr. "I just thought I would be more comfortable with being pregnant after having Hope in me for nine months."

"Well, I'm pretty sure you get used to the idea after being pregnant once," said Cole. "But I don't think its gets any easier, Starr."

"Yeah, I should of known that from the start," said Starr. "Still worth it though."

"It's always worth it bringing someone new into the world," Cole said, taking one Starr's hand into one of his own, keeping the other on the wheel.

"I know, especially with someone you love," said Starr. Cole just smiled at that as they pulled in the driveway.

"Hold it a sec," said Cole, as Starr tried to get out.

"What?" asked Starr. Cole just got out, and Starr was pretty confused until she saw her husband walking around to open the door for her.

"You know you don't have to do that, you know," Starr said, after Cole opened the door and he offered his hand to help his wife up. Starr though accepted it.

"Hey, you're my wife. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you," said Cole. "You're my life, along with our two kids, and like you said, that's forever." Starr just smiled and kissed him, even though Cole had to lean.

"I love you, Starr," said Cole.

"I love you too, Cole," Starr said back.

"Come on, " said Cole, and he wrapped Starr in his arm and guided her back to the house.

Once inside, and in their pj's (with Cole assisting Starr some), They got themselves into bed, laid side by side.

"Hey Cole," said Starr.

"Yeah, what is it, Starr?" asked Cole.

"I just want to say thanks," she said, "for being there for me all this time, even if we did get torn apart a few times."

Cole turned to his side leaned on his arm so he can look at his wife from above and said, "Starr, You never have to thank me for anything. I meant everything I ever said to you, and nothing or no one is going to change that." Starr just smiled as Cole came in for another kiss. They were really wanting to do 'it', but with Starr 8 months pregnant, they knew they couldn't. However, it was definitely worth the wait.

"Its almost time," said Britney.

"Good, because I don't want to wait any longer," said James.

"Trust me, I don't want to wait either, but once it happens, we'll make our move," said Britney. James just smiled, knowing that their plan will surely succeed.

A/N: James and Britney seem certain that their plan will work, but will Starr and Cole's love for each other be tough enough to foil it? Stay tuned, as the fun is about to start.