Hi everyone! It's been awhile. I hope everyone is still interested in what's happening with Thomas and Rachel oh and little Nathan. I am thinking of letting someone adopt this story I feel as though this story could have more potential than what I'm giving it, but I will continue it a few more chapters. I would love for someone to take over. Let me know. Thank you everyone!

4 months later

'8 months.. 8 months already' Rachel sighed.

Nathan Scott- Chandler is already 8 months. Everyone on the shipped adapted to Dr. Scott even Thomas Chandler. Over time their bond had grown stronger. He would even stop by to see how Nathan and she were doing, which honestly surprised her.

Her train of thought was broken when her son started kicking.

"You sure learned Kun Fu."She giggled as she rubbed her belly.

She closed her eyes while lying on her bed. She let her mind wonder off. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of Nathan coming into this world soon. Her eyes opened and she turned to look at the crib in the corner of the room. It was a cherry wood that decorated blue with a sports theme. She didn't know whether to be happy or upset about it.

~~Flashback~~

It was July 4 and the day was HOT! The captain decided to dock the Nathan James on shore so the crew members could have a day of free time. Thomas also wanted a day with the kids and his father with no worries. As he ordered the ship was docked and everyone had a sigh of relief.

"Finally!" Thomas shouted and he sat in his chair and put his feet up. "Everyone go have a day off on the beach. You guys deserve it." He smiled.

With no objections everyone enjoyed the day off. As thinking he was alone Mike then walked by with water bottles and watermelons.

"You off to the beach Slattery?" The captain asked.

"Yes. I'm just heading to get Rachel. Nathan has been active all night. So she really hasn't felt comfortable all day, but with a little sun and sand I think both will be fine" he said walking by.

Thomas was eyeing him the whole time. He had a pull in his heart. The baby that she carried was not his, but no other than his best friend. He couldn't deny the fact that he was jealous or upset. He knew he couldn't do anything about it though. An idea came up to him.

"Mike hasn't mentioned that Rachel or him have gotten baby things since their last stop." He said to himself. "I should surprise them."

He pushed himself up and started heading out of the ship. He stopped in his tracks at the sight that made him bust out a big smile. Rachel Scott with her 8 month belly walking around in the sand. Her hair swayed in with the wind and her white dress flowing. She looked like an angel.

'Well a pregnant angel' he thought.

He saw Mike sitting under the shade watching the girl play with the sand and water. Rachel then looked down smiling and held her belly. He assumed that Nathan was probably kicking. He looked at the time.

"Yup it's about the time he woke up."

Thomas made sure to keep track of the unborn child. He wanted to make sure he could be any help to them. Especially, since he missed having a baby around.

Thomas then asked a few of his crew members to head into town with him. They happily agreed. Hours went by and it started getting dark. Rachel was walking back to her room alone. Mike had gone back to his room to change. She giggled as she remembered the fun time she has on the beach.

'To have more time like that' she smiled.

She finally arrived at her room and stopped in her tracks. Her room was filled with baby things. A crib in the corner a changing table by the crib and diapers and formula.

She covered her mouth as a tear came down. She was so happy at the sight. Little did she know that the captain was behind the corner watching her reaction. He smiled bright knowing he surprised her. He loved that baby. He loved her! And knowing he could be there for them. Couldn't make him any happier. "

~~End Flashback~~

Rachel still doesn't know who brought the baby things. By now knowing that Mike didn't by the previous interrogation she gave him. She sighed and turned to her left to face a hard chest. Mike has now taken into consideration to stay with her just in case.

'Thomas you fool..' she thought.