I am so glad that everyone enjoyed the last chapter so much. This story is getting more fun with every chapter. So here you go, the next installment.

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Disclaimer: Once again I own nothing but an active imagination and the urge to write.

"Hey. How are you doing?" Mark asked, as he walked in to find Lexie sitting in the bed, pulling her hair back into a messy bun.

"Not bad. Dr. Warner said we have time. I'm only dilated one centimeter. He says it could take hours so I shouldn't panic." She said, trying to put on a positive smile.

"Dr. Warner? Where is Dr. Scott?" Mark asked.

"He isn't on call tonight, but its okay. This Dr. Warner guy seems pretty good, so I think we are in good hands." Lexie said.

Mark didn't look any less worried.

"Mark, please. It's going to be okay. I promise."

"Shouldn't I be telling you that?" he said with a small laugh.

"It's okay for you to feel a little powerless. It's all I have felt lately. It will go away." Lexie said, trying to make him feel even a little better.

"Get some rest, okay?" He told her.

Lexie nodded and tried her best to relax. Slowly, she drifted to sleep, leaving Mark to his thoughts. He got up and made his way to the hospital chapel. Mark never thought of himself as a religious man, but he felt he had nowhere else to turn. So he took his issues up with the one guy who would listen. He sat and prayed in silence. After about a half an hour, he figured he had done all he could and decided his time would be better spent by Lexie's side.

3 hours later…

Mark woke up to a light tapping on the door.

"Addison." He said, making his way out to the hall to greet her. "Thank you so much for coming."

"Hey, it's not a big deal. So why didn't you want Dr. Warner to do Lexie's delivery. I checked out his resume and it's quite impressive." She said.

"I want to be sure that Lexie and the baby get the very best and the last time I checked, you were the best when it comes to all things babies." He told her.

"This is true. Okay, say no more. I am going to find Warner and have him sign over her case and then I will grab her chart and we will see what we are dealing with, okay?" Addison explained.

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it. I'll be right in."

Mark made his way back into the room and gently woke Lexie.

"Lex, honey, wake up. The doctor needs to look at you, okay?"

"Mark, that's ridiculous, the doctor was just here."

"I switched doctors, Lexie." Mark told her.

Lexie suddenly became more alert.

"Why?" She asked. "What was wrong with Dr. Warner?"

"Nothing." Mark said. "I just want you to have the best."

"Ms. Grey, how are you feeling?" Addison said, walking into the room.

"Addison. What are you doing back in Seattle?" Lexie asked, desperately hoping this was not what she thought it was.

"Mark called. He said you guys were having some jitters as far the early delivery so I hopped on the first flight and here I am." Addison said with a smile. "So, let's have a baby."

"Okay." Lexie said, with false enthusiasm.

"Great. I want to run a quick ultrasound, just to approximate the size and weight of the baby, so we can proceed accordingly. Then I'll do a quick pelvic and see if you have progressed any further." Addison explained.

Lexie nodded in agreement.

As Addison prepped Lexie's belly for the ultrasound, Lexie squeezed Mark's hand. He thought she would be upset for him calling Addison, but in reality, she was surprised at herself with how relieved she felt. Addison was the best in her field and if anyone deserved the best right now, it was her little girl. The past was in the past and Lexie had no desire to dig it up, especially now.

"Okay." Addison started. "It actually looks like your baby is a pretty good size, even for being early. She looks to be almost about five pounds and her heartbeat is strong. See her chest cavity moving?"

Lexie nodded in awe.

"She is practicing to breathe for when she gets here. I think you are in much better shape than you think you are." She told her. "So let's see how far we are, shall we?"

Addison rolled her chair to the foot of Lexie's bed and put on a pair of fresh gloves. Lexie picked a spot on the ceiling and focused. Having Mark's ex poking around in her lady business was awkward, to say the least. After five minutes or what felt to Lexie like five hours, Addison broke the silence.

"Okay. It looks like you are at about five centimeters. Which is good in the sense that it's moving along quite quickly." Addison explained. "As you continue to progress, your contractions are going to become more frequent and more intense, so if you want the epidural, now is the time."

"No." Lexie said. "I don't want to do the epidural."

"Lexie." Mark said.

"No. I don't want to be all drugged up. Please, Mark."

Mark looked at Addison. "You heard her. No epidural."

Addison smiled. "You got balls, Grey. I'll be back to check on you soon."

Addison left the room and Mark walked to Lexie's bedside.

"So how are you doing? Really?" He asked.

"The contractions hurt, but I am getting through it."

"Lexie, if you want the epidural, there is no shame." He told her.

"Mark, I promise, I will be fine, okay? A little pain, I can handle." Lexie said.

3 hours later

"No, no, no, no! Stop! Give me the epidural!" Lexie screamed at Addison.

"Lexie, I already explained, we can't do the epidural now, okay? You are about to have to push. It's too late, alright? You can do this."

"No. I lied. I want it. We can make time for it. I can cross my legs or something. I'll make sure it doesn't come out, just give me the epidural, please." She begged.

"Mark, you might want to grab her hand. This is going to hurt." Addison suggested.

"Alright, Lexie. When I count to three, I want you to give me a big push, okay? I need a really big one. Give me all you've got." Addison said. "One…two…three!"

Lexie pushed with everything she had and Mark wished he could find some way to take the pain away. After ten seconds, Lexie relaxed and Mark did his best to comfort her.

"You're doing great, babe. Really."

"It hurts, Mark. I can't do it." She was getting exhausted.

"Look at me. Just a little bit more and we will have a gorgeous baby girl. You can do this. I am right here."

Lexie nodded.

"Okay, here we go again." Addison said. "Give me another one. Come on, Lexie, big push."

"Great job, honey. I am so proud of you." Mark encouraged.

"Hey Mark?" Lexie said. "You're cheers aren't really helping so could you just…I don't know…stuff it? Please?"

"Sure." Mark said.

Addison smiled to herself. "Okay, the head is out. Give me one more big one, Lexie. One more and she's here. Come on."

Lexie nodded and went again.

"Come on, come on, come on." Addison cheered on.

Lexie fell back on her pillow and sighed with exhaustion.

"Here she is!" She heard Addison announce. "A beautiful, baby girl."

Addison handed her off to the nurses who began taking her vitals and cleaning her up.

"How is she?" Lexie asked. "Is she okay?"

Addison turned around holding the baby.

"She's doing great. Here you go, Mom. Congratulations." She said, handing the baby to Lexie.

"Hi." Lexie said, unable to breathe.

She was beautiful. Everything they expected and so much more. She had the most hypnotizing blue eyes she had ever seen and the slightest hint of brown hair. Lexie cradled her, taking in her new baby. Mark stood behind them with tears in his eyes. Lexie looked up at Mark.

"Look what we made." She said with a smile.

"She's perfect." Mark said.

Even that word didn't seem to do her justice.

Addison asked, "So does this little princess have a name?"

"Yeah." Lexie said. "Haley. Haley Grace Addison Sloan."

"Addison? Really?" Mark asked, confused.

"Yeah. She flew all the way out here to make sure we were okay. That's amazing and I am honored that you would do that for us. So I wanted to symbolize that. Do you mind, Addison?"

"Not at all." She answered. "I'm honored and touched."

"I'm going to give you guys some alone time." Addison said, making her way out. "Congratulations, again."

"Thanks." Lexie said.

As Lexie slept that night, Mark held his baby girl. He was captivated. He didn't understand how he could fall completely in love with someone in a matter of seconds. He realized that his entire world was in his arms and he would make sure, no matter what, that nothing would come near harming that.

"Daddy loves you. Do you know that? I know it's a big world out here, but don't worry. You'll get used to it. Besides, if you ever feel lost or confused, you have me. I will always be here, no matter what. So don't you forget that okay?"

I hope you enjoyed the big birth. I thought it was cute to name the baby after Addison. I cannot wait to start writing the next few chapters. Life at home with a new baby? It's going to be so much fun to write. Anyway, until then, review. It makes me happy. Peace and Love. xoxo