Amazing True Love
Written by: Dueler312
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL
Chapter 19
"Cole, something is wrong," said Starr, as she started to pant heavily. Cole knew he needed to get to Starr, but he didn't want to leave James down there, as he was starting to wake up a little.
"Cole, where are you?" said a familiar voice from outside. Cole recognized it and called out. "In here, John."
The door opened and John came in, with his weapon drawn. He though saw that he didn't need it, as James was down on the ground, trying to get up.
"We need help, John, quick," said Cole, as he nodded to Starr. John could see that Starr was in a lot of pain. He ran out to the door and yelled out, "Hey, we need a doctor in here, now." He then went to James and took over him, while Cole went over to Starr and to try to get her to keep calm. John put James in cuffs and gave him to a couple officers who were out in the hallway. He then stayed to try to help Cole.
"Hold on, Starr. Help is coming," he said.
"Oh my, I hope nothing hasn't happened to my baby," Starr said, breathing heavily.
"What's happening?" asked Dr. Wright, who just busted in. John and Cole filled her in about James managing to get in, and how Starr was getting nervous, and Starr filled in some of the spots that John and Cole weren't able to fit in.
"Okay, let me check real quick," said Dr. Wright, as she walked to the end of Starr's bed to check her.
"I'm going to go ahead and go, and make sure those two don't get out again," said John. Cole thanked John as he headed out. He then turned his full focus on Starr, trying to keep her as calm as he possibly could.
"Whoa," said Dr. Wright. "We're going to have to deliver now."
"You mean we got to go to the delivery room now," asked Cole. Starr was wondering the same thing.
"Unfortunately, we don't have time for that, This baby is coming now," Dr. Wright informed them. Cole and Starr looked at each other, both really worried.
Dr. Wright went to the phone and called all the necessary equipment for delivery. She then went to the supply closet and pulled out a couple of scrubs and some hairnets. She handed one of the scrubs and two of the hairnets to Cole. "Put those on, and put Starr's hair in the hairnet," she informed Cole. Cole didn't waste any time, as he first helped Starr get her hairnet on, while Dr. Wright changed to get ready for the delivery.
Meanwhile, Langston and Markko were back with Viki and Hope, and they were walking around when they saw John coming out of the elevator.
"John, is everything okay?" asked Viki. Markko and Langston walked away from them with Hope; she really didn't need to hear any of this.
"Well, the good news is that James is in custody, but something going on with Starr, and I don't know what." John informed her.
"Wait, are you saying Starr could lose the baby?" asked Viki.
"Its possible. I think they're trying to get him delivered now," John said, and then he walked out. Viki was shocked, Markko and Langston saw her face, and knew Hope would worry about that, but Hope though noticed. "What's wrong wit Great Aunt Viki?"
"I don't know," said Langston. Viki came to them and she asked to sit down.
"What's wrong?" Hope asked as she sat down next to Viki.
"Well, your mom is having a little trouble right now, with Patrick being inside of her," said Viki. I'm not sure what's going to happen, but its possible that we may lose your brother."
"Because of what that woman and man did?" asked Hope.
Viki looked shocked, as so did Langston and Markko. They had to admit, Hope definitely had the great parts of Starr and Cole; Starr's strength of not being scared and her smartness, and Cole's love and kindness for people.
"Yes, Hope," said Viki, finally deciding on the truth.
"Well, I'm not worried," said Hope.
"You're not?" asked Langston.
"Mom told me that her and dad love for me helped them find me, so I know their love can help them with Patrick too," said Hope. Viki, Langston and Markko looked at each other, and had to admit. Hope was definitely more grown up then they thought.
The delivery team had arrived at Starr's room and Starr had been arranged into a halfway sitting position so she can push the baby out. Cole was in his scrubs, all ready to help Starr as much as he could.
"Okay, Starr," Dr. Wright called from the end of the bed, which was covered with a sheet. "We're in position, now when I tell you to push or stop, you do it, okay."
"Okay," Starr said, breathing heavily. She was holding the edge of the bed with her right hand, but her left was closed tightly in Cole's right.
"Don't worry, Starr, it will be over soon," said Cole. Starr just looked up at her husband. She was so happy that he was there for her.
"Okay, all ready," Dr. Wright asked Starr.
"Lets do it," Starr said, shakily.
"All right, lets do it. Push!"
Starr started to push as hard as she could, while squeezing Cole's hand as hard as she could. Cole never knew though how hard Starr could squeeze, as he felt his hand being squished like a car being crushed.
After a few seconds, Dr. Wright said to stop and take a breather. Starr was breathing heavily, and her face was covered in sweat. Cole wiped her head with his free hand, and said, "Just hold on, Starr."
"I'M TRYING!" Starr screamed. Cole jumped a little, but stood still to his spot. He was going to stay with Starr, no matter what.
Starr then was given the command to push again, and she pushed with everything she had.
"Come on, please," Starr pleaded while pushing it.
"Okay, I can see the head, and it looks like the arms are coming out," said Dr. Wright. "Go ahead and take a rest for a few seconds, Starr."
Starr stopped pushing, and rest for a few seconds. "I don't know if I can do it." she said.
"Starr, I know you can, all right. Get ready, because our son is going to be coming," said Cole.
"All right, Starr. I want you to give it your all. Give me one final push," Dr. Wright said.
"You can do it, Starr," said Cole, as he grabbed Starr's hand as tight as he could. Starr responded the same way, and then pushed with all that she could. Starr was almost getting ready to quit when she heard something that she was glad to hear; the crying of a baby. Starr and Cole knew what that meant. Patrick was finally here.
"Is he okay?" asked Starr, who felt exhausted.
"He does look okay, but I do want to have him checked, since you were forced into this," said Dr. Wright. "Do you want to cut the cord, Daddy?" she asked Cole.
Cole just smiled and he kissed Starr on her forehead, and then, with some difficulty, extracted his squished hand from Starr's and then went to cut the umbilical cord that was still connecting Patrick to Starr. Cole was so nervous but started to breathe himself as he didn't want to mess things up. He then cut the cord where Dr. Wright showed him. Dr. Wright then handed Patrick to one of the nurses who helped with the delivery and they put Patrick in a basin and then wheeled him to get checked out.
"You did great, Starr," said Dr. Wright. "I'll go check and see if there's anything wrong. In the meantime, I want you to rest as much as you can, okay." She then left.
"I hope he's okay," said Starr. "Hey, can you do me a favor?"
"Yeah, what is it?" asked Cole.
"Can you let everyone know, that Patrick is here?" asked Starr.
"Are you sure?" asked Cole, uncertain that he should leave Starr alone. He did though remove her hairnet for her.
"Well, there is a little someone who would want to know if her brother did arrive," Starr said, reminding him about Hope. Cole knew that was true, so he kissed her on her forehead, told her to get some rest, and he then left Starr's room. He deposited the scrubs and hairnets into a spot where a nurse showed him, and then he went into the waiting room. Although there were some people there. Todd and Blair were there, as so was Dorian.
"Daddy, is the baby okay?" asked Hope, who was the first to notice Cole. Everyone looked up.
"What's going on with my daughter?" asked Todd.
"Everything's okay, for now," Cole said quickly. "Patrick is okay, but they are checking him just to be safe."
"Well, why weren't you with her?" asked Todd.
"Grandpa, stop!" Hope yelled out.
"Yeah, grandpa, stop it," said Blair. Todd looked frustrated.
"The reason I wasn't there, because your daughter convinced me to get something to eat for breakfast," said Cole. "You can even ask her yourself, though you might want to wait. She's resting at the moment."
"So as far you know, Patrick's going to be okay?" asked Dorian. Cole nodded. Everyone blew a sigh of a relief, except for Hope, who didn't know why they did that.
"Can I see Mommy, Daddy? Please?" asked Hope.
"You know, I think she would love to see you," said Cole. "But I got to warn you, Mommy pretty exhausted from giving birth to Patrick, so make sure you go easy on her, okay." Hope nodded to let her dad know she understood. They then went out to go to Starr's room. Todd wanted to follow, but everyone else stopped him, saying that they should have some time to themselves.
When they Starr's room, Cole quietly opened the door and he and Hope walked in. Starr wasn't asleep but was resting with her eyes closed. She though opened her eyes when Cole and Hope walked in.
"Hi Mommy," said Hope.
"Hey, Hope," said Starr. "How are you doing?"
"I'm all right," Hope answered. "Are you okay?"
"I'm just exhausted right now, sweetie," said Starr.
"Yeah, remember I told you that your mommy will be exhausted," said Cole. Hope nodded.
"Although, I do need to put a brush to my hair," Starr said, noticing how it was, considering all the sweating she did.
"I can help with that," Hope offered.
Starr and Cole looked at each other and then Starr asked, "Are you sure?"
Hope nodded, and with a little help from Cole, climbed on her mom's bed. She was careful not to step on Starr, and then she took the brush that her dad handed her, and starting brushing her mom's hair. Starr looked at Cole and just smiled. They had to admit, Hope was definitely something special.
And she proved that by helping Starr getting her hair almost normal.
Just then there was a knock on the door. "Who is it?" asked Cole.
The answer came when Dr. Wright came in, holding little Patrick in her arms. Hope jumped off the bed as Dr. Wright walked to the family.
"Here you go," she said, handing Starr her new son, who was wrapped in a blue blanket and had a light blue cap on.
Starr, Cole, and (after having a little help getting back on the bed again) Hope looked at the little one. "So there were no problems?" asked Cole.
"Nothing at all," said Dr. Wright. She then left to let the family have some time alone.
Starr smiled, as she looked at her newborn son. "Hello, Patrick," she said to him.
"Hey, Patrick, I'm your big sister," said Hope.
"You want to hold him, Hope?"
"Okay," said Hope. Cole took Patrick from Starr's arms, and placed him carefully in Hope's arm, while making sure Hope still stayed on the bed.
"He's cute," said Hope.
Cole and Starr agreed with that real silently. They knew two things grew today: their family, and their love.
A/N: Okay, I had no idea I would get to this chapter on this day, but I'm glad I wrote it on Mother's day. Stay tuned, because we still got to find out what going to happen to Britney and James.