Month 4 of the pregnancy.

Chapter 3: The pregnancy shall end soon

Alex came in and ran to the bathroom as she threw her schoolbag on the orange sofa. Justin followed close behind her and held her hair back as she threw up violently in the toilet. After she was done, she washed her face and hands and Justin let go of her hair. Alex put her hand to her stomach.

Alex: uggh. You make me put up with a lot of sickness, don't you baby?

She gently stroked her stomach slightly. They then both went into Alex's bedroom and laid on the bed next to each other, facing each other. Justin started lightly rubbing Alex's stomach.

Justin: You, baby, are gonna have such a good home. Mommy and daddy love you very much. And we'll take care of you and be the best parents we can possibly be. (whispers jokingly) But don't you think your mommy's a bit silly though?

Alex laughs and lightly punches him on the arm. Justin rubs his arm.

Justin: Ow.

Alex laughs again and then tears roll down her face silently. Justin notices this.

Justin: Alex, what's wrong?

Alex: Nothing. That was a really beautiful speech.

Justin merely smiles at this, the concern and worry gone from his facial features.

Xxx

A WEEK LATER

Alex was walking through wizard street hallway, which was basically a hallway that led to a wizard mall, when she saw Chase. He rushed over to her and pulled her into a light hug.

Chase: Hey Alex, how ya been?

Alex: Hey chase. I been good, you?

Chase: I'm good. How's life treating ya?

Alex: Right now, great! Honesty couldn't be better.

Chase: Good to hear. You seeing anyone right now?

Alex: Yeah I am, you?

Chase: Not as such, I'm afraid.

Alex: Oh, well, you'll find someone.

Chase smiles sadly.

Chase: But I want you.

Alex: Sorry, but I'm taken. You'll find someone else.

Chase pins her against the wall and her eyes widen with worry.

Chase: I want you. You don't have to be taken. You should be mine.

His eyes develop a manic glint.

Alex: Ch-Chase, l-let g-go of me.

Chase: No!

He pulls her top down forcefully as she struggles.

Alex: LET GO! I'm fucking pregnant. Let go of me.

Chase: You're pregnant. Who's the father? It should've been me.

Alex: Yes I am. Justin's the father. Justin.

Chase: Your brother?

Chase bangs her harder against the wall in fury.

Alex: Yes my brother. LET GO OF ME!

Fortunately Professor Crumbs was walking past at this moment and upon hearing the commotion had flashed into the room.

Crumbs: What is going on here? Chase, let go of her right now!

Alex: (crying softly) He tried to rape me.

Crumbs: Chase, I'll see you in court.

He flashes the young man to wizard court then turns to face Alex.

Crumbs: Alex, what happened?

Alex: He tried to rape me. He pinned me against the wall. I told him I was pregnant. He demanded to know who the father was, then hit me against the wall hard. Now I feel kind of faint.

Crumbs: I'm so sorry this has happened to you Alex. By the way, who is the father?

Alex: Justin.

Crumbs: Ah!

Alex: Ah, what?

Crumbs: Nothing. It's just that incest is accepted even less in the wizard world than it is in the mortal world.

Alex nodded, looking at him suspiciously, not entirely believing him. There was something more, but she couldn't tell what as of yet. Alex started to feel fainter and fainter until finally everything went black and all she could hear was Professor Crumbs shouting her name and then nothing.

JUSTIN POV

I was sitting on the couch waiting for Alex to return home from shopping in the wizard world, when my wand rang, which, I found rather strange. I took it out of my back pocket and decided to answer it.

Me: Hello?

Crumbs: Justin, its Professor Crumbs. I'm afraid Alex is in the wizard world hospital.

I was shocked at this. Why was Alex in hospital? Was there something wrong with her? Were her and the baby ok?

Me: Wh-What? But-

Crumbs: I'll explain when you get here.

With that Professor Crumbs hung up on me. I called Mum, dad and Max and explained what had happened. Well, what I knew of what had happened anyway. They were stuck in traffic and couldn't use magic because it would easily be noticed. I hung up and quickly flashed to the wizard world hospital. I walked up to the receptionist and asked for 'Alex Russo'. He pointed me to a ward and I thanked him and ran for it. I had to know that Alex and the baby were ok. I finally reached where she was and saw her lying unconscious on the hospital bed. I spoke to the doctor tending to her.

Me: Is she ok?

Doctor: She'll be fine. She should be awake any moment now.

Strangely, at her words, Alex's eyes did open and the doctor helped Alex sit up.

Alex: Justin?

Me: I'm here.

Alex chuckled nervously.

Alex: What's your verdict Doc Hills?

Doctor Hills: Well Alex, you'll be fine. You fainted because of the abuse-

Me: What abuse?

Alex: You remember Chase?

I nodded.

Alex: He tried to rape me. Don't worry, he didn't manage it. Professor Crumbs walked in before he could. But he did hit me against the wall pretty hard.

What? That bastard. I am going to kill him. I can't believe I let it happen. I should have been there.

Me: I am so sorry. I should have been there.

Soft tears rolled down my cheeks that I hardly even noticed. Alex cupped my face in her hands and looked me in the eyes.

Alex: Justin, it's not your fault. There was nothing you could do. Besides, I'm fine.

I smiled sadly.

Doctor Hills: Right. Alex is fine. But we've discovered that she is prone to miscarriages.

My head snapped around to face her. Did she just say…? Miscarriage? Our baby's dead?

ALEX POV

Wait miscarriage? NO, that can't be right. Tears rolled down my face and I started sobbing.

Me: Do you mean to say… that…

Doctor Hills suddenly looked very alarmed.

Doctor Hills: No, no. I'm sorry for scaring you like that. I said you're prone to miscarriages. You haven't had one.

Oh thank god. I saw Justin breathe a sigh of relief and then glare at Dr. Hills for scaring us like that. I don't blame him for doing so. I'm just glad our baby's ok. But seriously, how could she scare us like that. Frikkin' Hell.

Dr. Hills: The baby's fine. But… it could lead to a miscarriage if anything like this happens again, or if you get too stressed or any physical harm comes to you. So please be careful.

Me: I will be.

God, I don't wanna lose my little one. I can't believe that's a possibility. Oh god, oh god, oh god. I start crying hysterically and Justin wraps me in his arms.

Justin: Hey it'll be ok. Everything will be fine, you'll see. Our baby will be fine.

Me: Promise?

Justin: Promise.

I'm inclined to believe him because… he's Justin. He'd never let me down.

Dr. Hills: I'll tell you what though. We can tell you the sex now if you want.

Me: Really? It's not too early to tell.

I liked the sound of this, but I decided to consult Justin first, which was becoming more and more usual.

Me: What do you think, Justin?

Justin: I'd like to know. But only if you want to.

Me: I do.

We both look at Dr. Hills expectantly.

Dr. Hills: Congratulations, it's a girl.

I squeal excitedly.

Justin: That's great news. Maybe she'll be daddy's little princess, like you are.

I laugh at this. He's so sweet sometimes.

Me: Maybe.

xxx

NORMAL POV

6th month of the pregnancy

Alex and Justin were walking down the hallway holding hands. Some students gasped at Alex's rather large belly. Anybody who didn't know she was pregnant before certainly knew now. Alex suddenly stopped walking and Justin stared at her curiously. After a long silence, Alex finally opened her mouth to speak.

Alex: Justin, I was thinking about speaking to Mr. Laritate about one-on-one parenting classes after school. I mean, it could help us prepare for being parents.

Justin: That's actually a really good idea, let's.

Alex smiled and then spotted Mr. Laritate walking down the hallway to his office.

Alex: Speak of the devil and he comes. There he is. (calls) Mr. Laritate.

Mr Laritate turned round to address the speaker and his eyes widened as he saw Alex's large abdomen. Mr. Laritate had been on an extended cruise so didn't know about the pregnancy. This is also why Alex and Justin hadn't thought about asking him about parenting classes sooner.

Mr. Laritate: Alex?

Alex and Justin came closer to him.

Mr. Laritate: Are you… pregnant?

Alex: Um… yeah. Didn't you know? It's been spread around the school like five times already.

Mr. Laritate: I've been away for a few months. Goodness Alex, I leave and your horse decides to go to town for a rodeo. And you, Justin, well looks like you've come along for the ride.

Alex and Justin just smile at him.

Justin: Um, actually we came here to ask you something, sir.

Mr. Laritate: Shoot away.

Justin: We were wondering if you could do one-on-one parenting classes with us after school.

Mr. Laritate: I see. And whose idea was this?

Justin: (proudly) Alex's.

Mr. Laritate: I think becoming a parent is changing you miss Russo.

Alex: I think you're right Mr. Laritate.

Laritate: How about every Thursday after school? Including today?

Alex: That sounds good.

Justin: Thank you sir.

Xxx

AT AFTER SCHOOL PARENTIING CLASS

Alex and Justin came in the classroom and sat down on the chairs in front of Mr. Laritate.

Laritate: Hello. Right let's get started.

Mr. Laritate shows them a baby doll and Alex and Justin think about how they'll be holding a real-live baby, their baby, in only a few months time. They both smile at their own thoughts.

ALEX AND JUSTIN QUICK POV

We're parents. J

NORMAL POV

Mr. Laritate: Welcome to the rodeo.

Alex and Justin: Glad to be in the rodeo, Mr. Laritate.

Xxx

Alex and Justin arrived home from their parenting class. Their mother, Theresa was cooking dinner and their dad, Jerry was sitting on the couch watching TV. Max was away at dodge ball practise.

Theresa: You guys are home late. Where have you been?

Alex: Oh we've been at parenting classes at school.

Justin: Sorry, we should have called you.

Theresa: That's ok mijo. Parenting classes?

Justin: Yeah, every Thursday.

Jerry: I'm really proud of you guys.

Alex: Thanks daddy.

Justin: Thanks dad.

Xxx

9th month of pregnancy.

Alex was sitting in the living room reading a magazine. She wore a floral print dress with her hair tied back in a ponytail. She had no shoes on. She was alone because nobody else was home yet. Max and Justin were at their dodge ball tournament and Jerry and Theresa were on a date. Harper was on a date with Zeke. Suddenly, a female figure with dark blonde, light brown hair and blue eyes burst through the door. The female figure was wearing a skimpy leather outfit with leather black heels. The figure carefully shut the door while Alex stood up in Alarm. The unknown female came closer and kicked Alex in the stomach repeatedly until she bled. Tears rolled down Alex's cheeks as she cried out in pain.

Alex: (alarmed) Justin!

Luckily Justin was just on the other side of the door and had heard Alex's cries. He came into the house and pushed the female figure off of Alex. He pushed her against a wall and she flashed away. He then noticed the blood and he started crying.

Justin: Oh god.

He quickly called an ambulance.

Justin: They're on the way.

Alex: Our baby…

Justin: I know…

The ambulance arrived five minutes later and took the two to the hospital. They rushed Alex straight to the operating room for an emergency caesarean. Once that was done, Alex came out crying with a small child bundled in her arms.

Justin: Alex?

She came closer and Justin could see the child was dead.

Alex: She's dead, Justin. Our little girls dead. And she's so perfect.

Justin: No…

They both started crying like they had never cried before. One of the hospital staff took the dead child off of Alex and placed her on a small table that had wheels. The staff worker was Halley.

Alex: Halley. Hi.

Halley: (sadly) Hey. I am so sorry darlin'. It couldn'a happened to nicer people.

Justin: Thank you.

Halley: What name would you like put on the tombstone?

Alex: Hayden. Hayden Russo.

Halley: That's a lovely name. I just have one more question.

Justin: What is it?

Halley: How did this happen?

Alex: Some girl broke into my house while I was there alone and kicked me repeatedly in the stomach until I bled.

Halley's eyes widened then narrowed.

Halley: Do you know who this girl was?

Alex: No.

Halley: What did she look like?

Alex: She had short pixie cut, dark blonde hair, blue eyes and she favoured leather clothes.

Halley: Don't ya worry darlin'. I'll darn well make sure the police do everything they can ter get this murderous girl gets thrown in the clink.

Justin: Thank you.

Theresa, Jerry and Max entered the room with huge smiles on their faces.

Theresa: Sorry we're late-

Their smiles faltered when they saw Alex and Justin and the small dead child on the slab of a table.

Theresa: Oh god.

Xxx

A short while later Theresa, Max and Jerry had left the hospital and Alex and Justin started to head out when…

Xxx ha-ha cliff-hanger Lol. Read next time to find out what happens. Xxx

AT THE RUSSO LOFT

Jerry, Theresa and Max were sitting on the sofa's crying their eyes out.

Theresa: Poor Alex, Poor Justin. It's horrible to lose a child; no parent should have to go through that.

Jerry: And now our kids are going through it… However young they might be… they wanted this. They had warmed up to the idea of being parents… and now…

Max: I just keep seeing the cold dead body of my niece, lying on a cold metal slab, a small blanket covering her, no movement from her at all.

Jerry and Theresa: Me too, Max, me too.

Xxx

Alex and Justin started to head out when…

When they heard a small, child-like wail. They turned around to see it was coming from… Their daughter Hayden, who had been dead just moments ago. Now she's alive!

Justin and Alex POV

She's alive. This is a miracle.

NORMAL POV

Justin and Alex now both had smiles plastered on their faces.

Halley hears the noise and turns around gasping with her eyes widened at the scene before her. The shock almost instantly recovered from her face, leaving a sweet smile there instead.

Halley: Well, I'll be. Ain't she a little miracle? Congrats guys.

JUSTIN AND ALEX POV

We were too speechless to reply to Halley. Our little girl was alive. That was the best news ever. This is a miracle.

Xxx

NORMAL POV

Alex rushed into the Russo loft, a huge smile on her face. She was jumping up and down excitedly. The others looked at her confused.

Theresa: Alex- ? Wha- ?

Alex: She's alive! She's alive! It's a miracle! She's alive!

Theresa: Alex, what are you talking-?

Then it hit her. Realisation hit them all. Well, it wasn't really until Justin walked through the door holding a fully alive Hayden, who was wrapped in a blue-purple blanket, in his arms that they figured out what Alex was going on about.

All (Theresa, Jerry and Max): (excitedly) Oh My god!

There were squeals of excitement and joy all around.

Max: (happily) This is impossible.

Alex: I know right?

Justin: (looking down at Hayden with an intent, loving, gaze that was filled with awe) Our little miracle.

Xxx yays. Xxx

2 months later

Justin came down the stairs and approached Alex, who had just put Hayden down for a nap. Justin got on one knee, and, seeing this, Alex's eyes widened.

Justin: Alex, I have no doubt that I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

He pulls a satin box out of his pocket and opens it revealing a beautiful 16 carrot diamond engagement ring, with the letters J + A engraved on it.

Justin: Will you marry me?

Alex squeals happily and jumps up and down excitedly.

Theresa, Jerry and Max look at them silently.

Alex: Justin of course I'll marry you.

The others smile happily as Justin stands up and delicately places the ring on Alex's marriage finger. After he has done this Alex jumps at him and hugs him tightly. Justin catches her before she falls to the floor spins her round and then puts her back down gently.

Max: Congrats guys.

They all smile.

Xxx

THE WEDDING (Hayden is now just over a year old)

Justin stood in the aisle next to Zeke and in front of the vicar. He then watched as Alex came down the aisle wearing a beautiful long white wedding dress, with her hair in an elegant bun. Justin stared in amazement and awe as their dad walked her down the aisle. When Alex finally reached Justin they held hands and faced towards the vicar. They said their vows with tears in everyone's eyes.

Vicar: I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.

The two kiss. It's passionate, sweet, romantic and filled with adoration for the other. The kiss finishes and they wave to their family and friends. Little Hayden gives a small wave back from Theresa's lap.

Alex: Oh Justin, look. She waved.

Justin: I see that.

He approaches Hayden and tickles her small stomach. She laughs. Alex comes and stands by him.

Justin: Aren't you a clever girl?