Well here it is...the final chapter! Thanks for taking this ride with me, and with Jason and Maxie as a couple as I see them. Hopefully you'll enjoy my conclusion, I was a little worried on how I was going to conclude this, but this is what came. Hope you enjoy!
Jason stood in the waiting room surrounded by his diverse family. Mac and Felicia were holding hands along one of the rows of chairs, Carly and Michael in another set, Dillon Quartermaine; cousin to Jason and former brother in law to Maxie sat next to Spinelli, who was clutching his computer like a security blanket, Lulu to his side. Even Edward was there to meet his great grandchild.
Robin and Patrick were in the OR as was Monica as emergency cardiologist just in case.
When Jason had brought Maxie in the emergency room entrance they quickly rushed into a delivery room. Dr. Lee did a quick exam while Jason scrubbed his hands clean and put on a gown. Since becoming knowledgeable of the pregnancy every precaution was taken to safe guard Maxie's health; between her malnourishment during her captivity and her heart transplant they weren't taking any chances with her or the baby's health.
"I'm going to be straight with you Maxie." Dr. Lee said once Jason was seated her side. "We've talked this through a million times; but you're only three centimeters dilated, at the rate your contractions are coming if your body doesn't catch up with your baby we are going to go through with the c-section. I know it's not what you planned, but even if you didn't have heart problems we would still proceed this way."
"You're positive?" Maxie asked gripping Jason's hand tightly, her eyes staying focused on the fetal heart rate monitor.
"Yes, Dr. Quartermaine is on call and will be keeping an eye on your progress. If at any point we feel danger coming towards you or the baby we're doing this c-section. And if that time comes, I don't want any arguments from you." Dr. Lee said firmly, she knew how against the idea of a c-section Maxie truly was.
"She won't." Jason filled in for Maxie who quickly shot him a death glare, right as another contraction hit.
After 4 hours and two more centimeters Dr. Lee and Monica deemed a c-section necessary. And because of the possible infection rate, Jason wasn't allowed in the room. So here he was pacing the waiting room with the eclectic group waiting for word on Maxie and their nameless little girl. Sure there were a few names being tossed around but until they saw her Maxie wanted to wait and make sure the name fit.
It was Monica who finally entered the waiting room with a huge smile and a little pink bundle in her arms. "Jason there is someone who would like to meet you." She said bestowing the small baby into Jason's waiting arms; everyone instantly standing to catch a glimpse at the Morgan's baby girl.
"How's Maxie?" Jason quickly asked not taking his eyes off the girl who could only be described as pink.
"She's doing fine, we were a little worried about her increasing heart rate but that was only due to the change in blood flow, Dr. Lee is closing up, and then she'll be moved into a recovery room. I have to take this little one back to the nursery, you're more than welcome to come if you'd like?" Monica finished smiling at the rest of the waiting guests.
"Yeah, I'd like that." Jason said truly smiling.
"Give Maxie our love." Mac called to Jason as they made their way back.
"The wee one was so…wee." Spinelli said still gripping the computer.
"Georgie would have loved this." Dillon said squeezing Felicia's shoulder, as a few tears slid down her face.
"Yes, she would have." Felicia said gripping Macs hand again.
A little over an hour later, Jason was finally let into Maxie's room where she groggily sat breast feeding the still nameless baby girl.
"Hey beautiful." Jason said moving to sit along the bed.
"Are you talking to me or the baby?" Maxie said looking up from the baby to Jason, smiling softly.
"Both, my life is now officially overrun by girls." He smiled running his fingers across the wisps of the baby's fine strawberry-blonde hair. "How are you doing?"
"This is a little awkward, but I think I've got it down."
"Well when we get home, you can pump and I can do late night feedings?" Jason suggested.
"We can figure all that stuff out later. Although I don't think I'll ever feel the same about my boobs again." She said laying her head back against one of the many pillows waiting for the baby to finish. "Is everyone still out there?"
"Yep, the whole family, except Edward, Monica made him go home, and he only relented after I promised to bring the baby to visit."
"That must have been hard for you." Maxie smiled, as the baby lifted her mouth signaling that she was done. "Can you take her?"
"Of course." Jason said picking up the light bundle. "We have to give her a name soon."
"I know, it's just such an important thing Jase—she's stuck with it for the rest of her life."
"Alright Mariah."
"Go get our families so that they can see her before she gets taken to the nursery."
Jason passed the baby back to Maxie after she had covered herself up, smiling before leaving his girls alone.
"Do you guys know what you want to name her yet?" Mac asked looking down at his only grandchild laying in the basinet.
"We do." Jason smiled lightly stroking his daughter's perfect cheek.
"In honor of people we've loved, and lost but people who will always be with us, and watching over her. We have decided to name our perfect little girl; Zoey Georgia Morgan. Zoey means life, something that Jason and I both have come to value deeply and greatly." Maxie smiled, leaning over to kiss her smiling husband.
The extended family smiling down at the little girl, although there family might be odd to the outside onlookers it required all its different parts to function.
Mac the over protective father—who Jason would reasonably fear for the rest of his life.
Felicia the newly returned and newly involved mother-in-law who would probably never be able to completely commit but she was there, a step in the right direction.
Spinelli, Maxie's once upon a time romantic interest and now the best friend and confidant of the couple.
Robin and Patrick, the soon to be God parents of Zoey and relationship advisors to the happy Morgan's. It wouldn't be long before Emma became the big sister of a new brother.
The Quartermaine's people that Jason would never truly be able to call family without some reservations were now becoming more constant features in the Morgan's lives. With Maxie's temperamental heart and Monica being one of the world's renowned heart surgeons Jason had, had many conversations of what if's concerning Maxie's health.
And Edward, maybe because of his old age was becoming far less abrasive—of course he never missed an opportunity to make a quick barb about Jason's life but with the prospect of a new great-grand baby on the horizon he had been on his best behavior.
"Alright everyone Maxie and the baby need their rest." Monica smiled taking hold of the basinet and slowly pulling it out of the room, everyone's gaze following.
"I'll be here for a few more days, hopefully you'll be out of the hospital by then, and I can help you get settled." Felicia smiled kissing her daughters forehead.
"Bye Mom, everyone hopefully I'll have showered by the next time I see you all." Maxie tried to smile, but the fact that her personal appearance was less than stellar was driving her crazy. Everyone else said their goodbyes hugging the new parents before they were alone again.
"You should go with her." Maxie said taking hold of Jason's hand as he sat on the edge of her bed, moving the blonde locks from her face.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm going to try and get some sleep. I think I read somewhere that babies require lots of attention so we should sleep while we can."
"Okay, you get some sleep. I love you."
Jason walked into the nursery smiling at the on call nurse who was busy making notes in numerous charts. Seeing Zoey's steel blue eyes flutter open he carefully cradled the baby into his arms snug against his muscular chest.
"It's Daddy." He whispered swaying back and forth. "There are a few things I wanted to talk about before mommy gets too much in your head. It's okay to like sports, especially the Jets. People will try and convince you to be a Yankees fan, but I'm telling you the Mets is the way to go. They might not be as good as the Yankees but Shea Stadium is a much better field. This part is the most important part though. Boys, with the exception grandpa Mac, Edward, Spinelli and your old man here; stay away from boys. They cause nothing but trouble—I'm sure you're mom will fill you in on all that when you're older. Just know that you're love Zoey, and I'm never going to leave you. You're stuck with me for the rest of my life."
Jason smiled down at his daughter and lightly lifted her to kiss her tiny forehead before gently putting her back in the basinet.
Zoey Morgan had been home for exactly two weeks. And in those two weeks she had completely taken over the lives of her parents and most of the adults related to her and even a few who weren't. When Jason had to go into work Maxie called Spinelli to come and "hang out" which Jason sincerely appreciated.
Jason had even come home from work one day to find Alice and Edward in the living room cooing over his daughter while Maxie was upstairs taking a shower. It took all of Jason's strength to not lose it, but he was trying.
Zoey was six weeks old when she had her first sleep over with Grandpa Mac who was more than happy to take his granddaughter off their hands so they could go on a date. Something that a post pregnancy book suggested, although Maxie hadn't officially been cleared for sex yet.
"Is it bad that I miss her?" Maxie said sitting across the dinner table from Jason who was cutting his steak.
"I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss her too, but I'm happy to be seated at the table with you." Jason smiled, they hadn't had much of a chance to sit down and eat as a couple in the weeks since Zoey was born.
"I know who knew something so little could be so demanding?" Maxie joked.
"Well she just takes after her mother." The breadstick on Maxie's plate soon sailed through the air hitting Jason square in the face.
"For that you're not getting any tonight." She teased sticking out her tongue and taking a bite of her salad.
"Well, I guess it's your lose."
"If you don't remember old man, I'm the one who seduced you in the first place?" Maxie smiled, slowly leaving her chair and walking over towards Jason's. Jason skillfully pushed his chair back helping Maxie into his lap, her black skirt sliding up her thighs as she straddled him. "You were saying?"
"Maxie we have to be careful." Jason said slowly placing a hang on her hips separating the material of her sheer shirt from the skirt.
"Oh right about that." Maxie smiled sliding down the strap of her tank top until her bra was visible. There was a piece of folded paper. Jason slid the paper out of the demi-cup letting his fingers graze her chest.
"I Dr. Kelly Lee, clear Maxie to have sex with her over protective saint of a husband." Jason read aloud. He couldn't help but laugh as Maxie made work of lifting his shirt over his head waiting for him to lift his arms. "Are you sure you're feeling up to this?"
"I don't think I'll be doing any bendy acrobatics but yeah Jason, I want." She started, but the second Jason knew he was on board he quickly lifted them for the chair and quickly took her up to their bedroom where they proceeded to make love until the early hours of the morning.
"Thank you Spinelli."
"Excuse me?" Maxie said flabbergasted lifting her head from Jason's sweaty shoulder. "Is there something you need to tell me Jason because if I'm wrong I'm the one who you're still inside?" She said preparing to disengage their bodies.
"Stop!" He laughed wrapping his arms around her body keeping her where she was, their bodies connected. "I just meant Spinelli's the only reason we're here."
"True, but I don't know if this is really the time to be talking about him? You have your naked hot wife, you're literally you're inside of her? Do you really want to do this now?"
"Okay I guess you're right."
"Seriously Jason, someone needs to teach you a lesson in seduction."
Well that's it, I have a story that I've rudely neglected that I must finish before I start anything new. A sequel isn't out of the question for this story I just have to find some sort of angle that I don't think is too cliche...I also have a few other Maxie/Jason stories in mind so I'll probably post snipets of those stories and have everyone vote for which they want posted next! Thanks to you faithful readers and reviews, hopefully you enojoyed this story as much as I did writing it!