Amazing True Love
Written by: Dueler312
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL
Chapter 16
Starr and Cole were feeling okay around the past few weeks, with the usual exception of Starr get frustrated that Patrick loved using his mom's bladder as a punching and kicking bag. They even managed to get Hope into a good elementary school. Hope couldn't wait to start it, although she was not as excited as she was about her baby brother finally getting here, which was getting really close. Even Starr and Cole couldn't hide their excitement.
Although they were still on their guard, or rather, Cole was guarding Starr as much as he could. Even Langston and Markko had even taken up the task. Starr did admit it to herself that it was rather tiresome that she was being watched by her friends, but she knew the reason why they were doing it. James and Britney were still there, and Starr was not in a position to have a lot of stress dropped on her, not when the baby was really close to arriving.
Although the big moment could come unexpectedly, as Starr knew when her water broke in a cemetery when Hope was still inside her. Luckily Cole was by her side there, even if they weren't together.
However, everything was going okay for now. Starr and Cole were having dinner in the front room with Langston and Markko, mainly because Starr was trying not to move as much as possible. She did love creating this little one, but it was also tiring carrying a little one inside of her.
Hope then came in, as she was done with her dinner. Langston decided to talk with her.
"So, Hope, are you excited to start school?" Langston asked.
"Yes I am," said Hope. "I can't wait. I'm going to love it."
"I bet you will," said Langston.
"You would win that bet, Lang. " said Starr. "Whenever she's not helping or talking about this little one (she pointed to her big baby bump) she's going around being a teacher to her stuffed animals." Hope just giggled at that.
"Well, pretty soon you'll met some new people and make new friends," said Markko.
"But I thought I wasn't supposed to talk to strangers?" asked Hope.
"No, that's for when big grown-up people talk to you," said Starr. "There's going to be people there that you are going to be wanting to meet, and you'll get to know them real good."
"Do you think we could be real close like all of you are?" asked Hope.
All four friends looked at each other and then Cole said, "You never know, Hope." Hope just giggled.
"Well I hope I do," said Hope.
"Auugghhh. Cole, can you take my plate please? I got to go use the bathroom again." said Starr.
"Yeah, sure," said Cole, as Starr handed him her plate, and she slowly moved off the couch. But then she stopped as soon as she got up. Then a look of shock came upon her face.
"Starr, what's wrong?" asked Cole. Langston, Markko, and Hope were looking at her as well.
"Cole, we got to get to the hospital, now!" Starr shouted out.
"Wait do you mean-," but Cole stopped right there, because he saw a wet spot on the front of her shirt.
"Is it time for Patrick to come?" asked Hope.
"I'm pretty sure it is, Hope," said Starr. "We got to get to the hospital now, though."
"Okay, here's what we'll do," said Markko, standing up, and putting his plate on the table. "Cole, you get Starr to the car, and drive her there, okay. Langston and I will get Hope and what you packed, and we'll meet you there."
"Can't I go with you, Mommy and Daddy?" asked Hope.
"As much as I would love you to, Hope, this is something I don't think you need to see, okay," said Cole. "I know you want to help, but this part here is for Daddy alone, okay?"
"Okay," said Hope, though she was a little disappointed.
Cole then helped Starr to the car so they could get to the hospital. Langston though got Starr's stuff and some of Cole's stuff as well, while Markko helped Hope pack some stuff up for her. She was going to be staying at with him and Langston while her parents were at the hospital.
Cole managed to get Starr to the hospital. They did call the hospital ahead while they were driving, with Starr holding on the phone so they could let Dr. Wright know.
"All right, come on, Starr," Cole said, holding his hand out so he could help Starr get out.
"I just can't believe that this is it," said Starr.
"Hey, are you two okay?" asked an orderly, who was walking beside them
"Oh, yeah. My wife's water broke. I need to get her in there," said Cole.
"Hold on," the orderly said, and she went inside to grab a wheelchair for Starr. Just then Starr felt it; the first contraction.
"Cole!" said Starr. Cole looked at her and then started timing that contraction, Luckily it didn't last long, and Starr was okay, for now.
"Okay, here you go, " said the orderly, who returned with a wheelchair. She and Cole helped get Starr out of the car and into the wheelchair
None of them noticed that a bush was rustling so crazy, even though there was no wind.
The orderly called out for some help, and another doctor came in wheeled Starr down the hall to a room, with Cole following them.
"Its almost time, Starr," said Cole.
"I know, I can't wait!" said Starr.
"Okay, lets get you changed, and then I'll check your blood pressure and everything else," said the doctor.
"All right," said Starr.
"Do you want me to help you change?" asked Cole.
"No, I'll be okay," said Starr. "Can you though wait outside, and let the others know I'm okay when they arrive?"
"No problem," said Cole. He and Starr locked lips for a little bit, and then Cole headed out to wait for the others, and to go get his car parked, as he couldn't leave it there.
After he returned, he saw Langston and Markko running up to him, with Markko carrying Starr's bag and Langston holding on to Hope's hand.
"Where's Mommy, Daddy?" asked Hope.
"Mommy's fine, Hope. She's just getting checked out to make sure she's healthy, so she can be able to deliver the baby, which may not be for a while," Cole explained to his daughter.
"She's been wanting to see her, to see if she's okay," said Langston.
"Well, let's go see if the doctor is done with Mommy, and then we'll see her, okay," said Cole.
"Okay," said Hope. And together the four of them walked to the room where Starr was and waited until it was safe to come in. Luckily they didn't have to wait long.
Once inside, Hope ran straight to Starr, though she didn't jump on her. Starr was in a hospital gown, and the clothes that she had on were sitting in a chair.
"Is Patrick ready to come out yet?" asked Hope.
"Not for a little while," said Starr. "Mommy still got to wait a little while, before I'll be ready to push your brother out.
"I want him to get here now," said Hope, feeling disappointed.
"Hey, remember Hope, you can't just rush things like this. Patience is a virtue," said Markko.
"Aww, look at you, being the teacher," said Langston. Everyone laughed that.
"What's going on?" asked Dr. wright, who just walked in.
"Just a friendly chat with friends, Dr. Wright," said Starr. "I think you might know them."
"Yes I do, Langston and Markko Rivera, right? Shaun's told me about you two. Well, how are you feeling, Starr?"
"I'm doing good, although someone is anxious to see her new brother," Starr said, looking at Hope.
"I don't blame you, sweetie," said Dr. Wright. Hope just giggled.
"Okay let me just check and see how dilated you are."
"That means we got to leave for a bit, Hope," said Cole.
"Actually, hold on," said Starr. "Hey Hope, I'm really glad you are here, okay, but if you don't mind, can you go with Aunt Langston and Uncle Markko?"
"Are you sure?" asked Hope.
"Well, your Daddy going to need to focus his full attention on your mom right now, and he won't be able to keep an eye on you," said Langston.
Hope looked a little down, but said, "Okay, but you will let me know when the baby is ready to come?" She looked pleadingly at her parents.
"You bet we will," said Cole. He then gave his daughter a big hug. Hope then left with Langston and Markko.
"I kind of feel down, asking her to leave," said Starr.
"Me too, " said Cole, "but you and Patrick are important right now, and she knows that."
"I know," said Starr. "I'm getting really excited."
"Okay, lets give it a check, Starr, " said Dr. Wright. Cole stood beside Starr as Dr. Wright started to check on her.
"Hey, wake up. Now!" James whispered.
"Hey, I'm trying to sleep here," said Britney.
"Well if you want to get Cole and Starr apart, now is the time. They are at the hospital, and it looks like Starr is in labor," said James.
"You're kidding?" Britney said, the news fully awaking her. James shook his head. "Well then, I guess it is time," she said as she smiled an evil smile.
A/N: Patrick is getting ready to come out, but so are Britney and James, and they aren't a wonderful present. What's going to happen? Stay tuned.