I am soo sorry. I have been sick. I wanted to write when I got better, but I just decided to post while I don't feel well. I know that's no excuse and I apologize. I think I'm sick from all this snow. It has snowed everyday so far. Almost a foot and a half now. I guess I'll stop my life story and let you read. Enjoy.
3 months later.
The nursery was compete, Mike moved in, life just felt right. Rachel felt as big as a blimp though. She was due in about 3 weeks. She could only work for another week before she took off on her leave, so she was determined to complete all her paperwork. The alarm clock that wakes them both up started beeping, loud enough that Mike could hear it from his desk. which he accidently fell asleep at. Rachel got up, and went to start picking out clothes to squeeze into. Mike, on the other hand, woke up and immediantly felt a pounding in his skull. He let out a deep cough, and Rachel waddled in to find him pale, sweating, and looking like death warmed over.
" Mike!"
She felt his forehead, it wasn't too warm but it was obvious he had a fever. Mike started to get up to get dressed for work, but was stopped with her hand.
" Your going to stay home, I'm going to work. Understood?"
That got Mike's attention.
" Your in no condition to drive."
Rachel hated feeling like an invalid." I'll call a cab"
" No, those things are filled with germs that could make you or Sophia sick. "
" First: I thought we agreed we would name her Sophie. Second: I'll be fine"
" I'm calling Harvey to pick you up."
" No Mike, he is one of my bosses not my chauffer."
Mike gave her a look that was begging her not to argue just this one time. She gave in and left to continue getting ready. Mike picked up his cell and dialed Harvey's number.
"Harvey Specter."
"Its Mike can you do me a favor."
The hoarseness of Mike's voice concerned Harvey. Not that he cared or anything like that.
" You need me to give Rachel a ride, and help her today."
" How did you know that?"
" Well you sound like death warmed over, and I know that if Rachel saw or heard you... I am positive she would not let you come in today. You being a concerned person knew that she shouldn't drive and called me. See, I told you I could read people.. even over the phone."
Harvey could tell that Mike had a goofy smile on his face.
" I'll be there in 30 minutes."
" Thanks"
Rachel had finished getting dressed, she had eaten breakfast, and was watching the weather on the couch with Mike. There was a knock at the door, and Rachel opened it in hopes not to wake Mike. Harvey walked in and took a look at Mike, took a look at Rachel, and they both shook there heads. Harvey bent down to pick up Rachel's bag, and really noticed how big she was. Wow, he thought, Mike was actually going to be a father. The drive was beyond awkward. It was a tension that could be cut with a knife. When they arrived at the firm, they were both happy it was over. Harvey was flattered that Mike trusted him to take care of Rachel, so Harvey was going to make sure that he did a pretty damn good job.
Harvey decided to walk past the break room because that's were most associates do work. He saw Rachel getting ready to lift boxes filled with paperwork. Harvey swooped in and grabbed the boxes. Rachel blushed. Did she really look that helpless?
"You could've asked for help."
" You seemed busy"
Harvey decided that he would come in and start checking on her more often. Just as he was sitting the boxes back on the table he saw Rachel lurch forward and moan. Was this it? Was she in labor? What should he do? He thoughts ran a mile a minute. Rachel saw the concern on his face.
" I'm good."
" Are you alright. I could have Ray have us at the hospital in minutes."
" I fine, just peachy."
Harvey looked skeptical but he nodded anyway, walked Rachel to her desk, and left for his office. The day came to a close without anymore issues. They were on their way home when Rachel broke the awkward silence.
" Mike and I really trust your input so... Sophie or Sophia."
Harvey was flattered that Mike and Rachel would ask for his opinion on naming THEIR child.
"Um... Sophia. Its more sophisticated for when she is older, but while she's young you can call her Soph or Sophie."
Rachel thought about it, that did sound very reasonable. The car came to a stop and Harvey was holding open her door in an instant. She gave him a sarcastic eye roll.
" One day your gonna miss being waited on hand and foot."
" I'll deal."
Rachel thanked Harvey and walked to her door. She heard him drive away and called for Mike. Mike showed up at the doorway in nothing but baggy sweatpants. She had to admit that he looked significantly better since this morning. His color had somewhat returned and his sweating has subsided.
" How are you feeling?"
" A lot better."
" You were probably just overworked."
" Yeh, How are you feeling?"
" Fine... Um,I think we should name her Sophia."
Mike's face lit up. "What changed your mind?"
" Harvey" Mike made a mental note to thank day came to and end, and they were both exhausted. Rachel fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Mike stayed awake and memorized another baby book before he was fast asleep.
Rachel woke up at 4:00 A.M It hurt, Really hurt. Then it stopped. Contraction? Should she wake Mike up? She didn't want to be the girl who called wolf...well labor.
"Mike?"
Mike groggily rolled over. " Hmm?"
" Something is wrong. It's happening now."
"But we still have about a month"
" No, Sophia isn't going wait."Another contraction hit. " Ow, Mike get the car NOW."
Not really a cliffhanger, but kinda. Any medical things wrong... my bad. I WILL update soon. I have the next chapter in the process. Review please. It will only take a second. :) Hope you enjoyed