Chapter 9

'Christmas'

Christmas Eve…

"Oh look at this dinner. Its beautiful Gammy and Grace." Margaret was enjoying this family meal. Turkey on the table with lots of other sides and dressings.

"It always has been. Andy dear, we are happy you are finally coming home for the holidays."

"Actually mom, there is something Margaret and I have been meaning to tell you." He looked at Margaret and she nodded. It was time to tell them. "Margaret and I are moving here to Alaska."

They were all surprised. "Really? Well honey that's wonderful news!"

"Well we figured raising a child in New York City is not such a great idea, when we could raise it here, where Andrew grew up. It feels more of a home."

Andrew looked at his parents. "But only if its alright with you."

Grace and Joe looked at their son. "Of course you can stay here son. We love the idea of being able to spend time with you two and the baby."

They all began to celebrate and opened a bottle of wine. Everyone but Margaret drank due to her being very pregnant she knew it was not a good idea. She decided to go upstairs and take a warm shower. The baby was kicking and she had some cramps that she couldn't seem to get rid of. "Oh." She grabbed her stomach as she had a sharp pain. She took a deep breath then the pain went away. She stepped out of the shower and put on her night gown and prepared for bed. She knew Andrew would be up shortly.

"Well I think I'm going to follow Margaret and turn in for the night. Goodnight everyone." He rushed up the stairs and changed into his pajamas, soon joining Margaret in bed.

3:30am.

Margaret awoke to a very sharp pain in her stomach. "Oh…owe." She grabbed her stomach and sat up. "Sss…" She hissed as the pain did not go away. "Andrew, honey wake up."

He opened his eyes and seen her sitting up. "Sweetie, are you okay?"

She shook her head. "No. I think the baby is coming. It hurts." She felt another wave of pain hit her, and realized she was having contractions. "Oh my god, it hurts!" She cried out in pain. Then her water broke. "My water just broke."

Andrew jumped up. He didn't know what to do. "MOM!" He cried. "MOM, GAMMY! We need you! Okay sweetie take deep breaths, we are going to get you to the hospital." He helped her stand up.

Grace came rushing down the hall. "Andrew honey what is it?"

"Mom, Margaret's in labor!"

"Oh… JOE! Come here now! Gammy… call the doctor." She rushed to her side. "Its going to be okay, you just have to stay calm. I know it hurts." She reassured her. Margaret nodded.

They called the doctor and the plane came and got her to take her to the hospital. They immediately took her into a room. She was close to being fully dilated.

"Andrew please don't leave me!" She cried for him as they took her to a room. The doctors forced Andrew and the others to wait in the waiting room.

They got her into the room and told her she could have one person come in with her. She chose Gammy.

"Owe God it hurts!"

Gammy held her hand. "Its going to be over with soon dear. Just hold on."

The labor went on for 6 more hours. She was screaming and crying out in pain. "Push Margaret Push!" The doctors kept telling her. Finally with one last push she gave it all she had and then she could hear a baby crying. She leaned back on the bed and took in a deep breath thanking god that it was finally over. Gammy smiled at her, then was proud to be the first one to hold the new baby.

"Congratulations, it's a boy." She handed him to Margaret who had tears in her eyes.

She held her son for the very first time and was so happy. "Hello little one." The baby cried then stopped as he seen his mother for the very first time.

"Margaret he is beautiful." Gammy smiled then stood up. "I better go tell Andy the good news. You get some rest now dear."

The nurse came and took the baby from her and she laid back on the bed, dozing off to sleep. She was physically exhausted.

Andrew sat in the waiting room with his parents and was so nervous.

"Andrew honey sit down, everything is going to be fine."

He finally sat down and stared at the clock. "Mom its been almost 7 hours, do you think she is alright?"

"I'm sure she's fine. Birthing takes time."

Then Gammy walked out followed by a doctor. "Mr. Paxton?"

Andrew stood up. "Yeah that's me."

"Congratulations! You are a father to a son."

"And he's beautiful" Gammy told him.

"Your wife is resting, she is exhausted, but we have the baby in the nursery if you would like to meet him."

Andrew smiled. He was fixing to meet his son for the first time. They followed the doctor to the nursery and the doctor pointed out a beautiful baby boy with a head full of messy hair. "I have a son." He began to cry.

Grace took out her camera and began taking pictures of the new addition to the Paxton family. The doctor led Andrew into the nursery and allowed him to hold his son. Grace took a few more pictures.

"Oh Joe, he looks just like him."

Andrew kissed his sons forehead then laid him down to rest. He wanted to see Margaret. He walked to her room and seen she was passed out and sleeping. He touched her hair and kissed her forehead. "I love you sweetie. You have just given me the best Christmas present ever, a son." She smiled in her sleep. This truly had been the best Christmas ever.

-Please review. This was by far the best chapter yet. I hope you will all agree. Let me know what you think. I have ch 10 ready to post but I think I'll wait til morning. Unless I get some reviews.-