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A/N: I think this is the chapter you've all been waiting for! Enjoy!
Several months past since Ted and Kourtney moved in together, and things had been going well. It was now a week before Kourtney's due date and she and Ted were busy trying to finish up any last minute preparations for the baby. Thankfully, neither had to worry about the WWE. When she was eight months, the make up artist was given orders not to travel just in case of premature labor. While Ted was away, Kourtney made sure everything in the nursery was in order and if they didn't have something, she went out and bought it.
Ted was officially on paternity leave as well. The pay per view, Money in the Bank, was only a few weeks ago and it was decided for Ted to fake a knee injury so he could be written out of the storylines. He wanted to take as much time off as possible, so at the moment it would like he was set to return in November at the Survivor Series pay per view. Ted was happy about it, that way he could spend a good three months with his baby and girlfriend.
It was a Monday morning, July 26 and as Ted glanced toward Kourtney, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her. They were at their weekly doctor appointment, and both hoping for news that she could go any day. In the last few weeks, the baby dropped considerably, causing discomfort to Kourtney as she walked, layed down or anything she did in general.
"I am so sick of being pregnant," Kourtney squealed, breaking Ted's thoughts. "God I just want this baby out."
Ted took a hold of her hand. "She will come soon, I promise. By the way, have I told you how beautiful you look?" he asked.
Kourtney raised an eyebrow. "Beautiful? Ted, how can I look beautiful? I look like freaking Frosty the Snowman."
He said nothing as he squeezed the hand he was holding. Because she was uncomfortable, Kourtney had also grown moody and Ted learned to take in stride. He let it go in one ear and out the other.
"Well even if that were true, you would still be more beautiful than Frosty the Snowman," he smiled as Kourtney sent a death glare his way. "So, mom and dad invited us over for dinner tonight. How does that sound?" he asked, changing the subject.
She shrugged. "That's fine I guess. Anything to get me out of the kitchen."
"Kourtney Hammond," a nurse called.
"Finally," she muttered as Ted helped her up.
Within 15 minutes, the doctor finally walked in the door. "Hi Kourtney, hello Ted. How are you feeling today?"
"Like a beached whale…like Frosty the Snowman…" Kourtney said.
"Needless to say, we are ready for the baby to come," Ted said.
Dr. Morgan smiled. "I don't blame you, the last few weeks of pregnancy are always the hardest. Now, Kourtney why don't you lay down on the examination table and we'll see if you've made any progress."
She did as she was asked, and Ted took a seat by her head. "Ok…your about 25% efaced, and 1 centimeter dilated."
"What does efaced mean?" Ted asked.
"Efaced basically means stretched. Like Kourtney has to be 100% efaced and 10 centimeters dilated before your baby can be delivered."
"Do you think I will go early?" Kourtney asked as she sat up.
"It could happen, but not likely. Your on the low end of being efaced and dilated, and we'll be making sure to keep a close eye on you. First time mothers tend to go late sometimes with their first baby."
Kourtney then burst into tears. "I just want this baby out! I am so sick of being pregnant!"
"There are some things you can try at home to help bring labor on," Dr. Morgan suggested as Ted wrapped an arm around Kourtney's shoulder. "You could take long walks, as long as your comfortable and eating spicy foods can help as well. A lot of people have also told me that sexual intercourse can help as well."
After they left the doctors office, Ted and Kourtney decided to walk a few laps around the mall. After two laps, Kourtney was starting to grow tired so they decided to have lunch at the food court. She made sure to order from the Mexican food stand, and made certain extra hot sauce was on everything.
"I didn't think you liked hot sauce," Ted commented.
She shrugged as she took another bite of her taco. "I never really did, but if it helps get the baby out, I will force it down if I have to!"
That evening, both were getting ready to go to dinner at Ted's parents and as he walked into the bedroom, faint crying could be heard from Kourtney's closet.
"Baby, what's wrong?" he asked, opening the door.
There stood Kourtney in a pair of maternity capris and bra. "I can't find anything to wear. Nothing fits!"
"Baby, I'm sure that's not the case. How about this," he asked, holding up a brown sequined tank top.
Kourtney put it on and pointed to her slightly exposed belly. "See! I am just too damn fat!"
Ted thought for a moment. Should he try something else or should he say it doesn't look bad. "I have an idea," he finally stated, leaving the closet.
When he returned a few moments later, Kourtney was once again in her bra and the tank top was thrown to the floor. "Try this," he said, handing her his Legacy t-shirt. She put it on and it was a perfect fit, even a little too big.
"You look great," Ted stated.
"Won't everyone know it's your t-shirt though?"
Ted shrugged. "Not really. I know you have your other WWE shirts, so if someone asks you can just say you ordered one in a bigger size so you can wear it while pregnant. Besides, you've worn my shirts to bed before. This isn't any different."
Kourtney inspected herself one more time in the full length mirror. It really didn't look all that bad. Saying nothing, she simply slipped on some black flip flops. "Thank you Teddy," she said quietly as she hugged him. "I will be normal one day right?"
"Of course you will!" he exclaimed, rubbing the small of her back. I hope, he thought. Without thinking, he then let out a small smirk.
"What's so funny?"
"Nothing, I promise," he smiled and then kissed her forehead.
A week came and went, and there was still no activity with the baby. Kara flew in to Clinton so she could be there when her new niece finally made her appearance. The next day, Ted arranged with Kara to take Kourtney out of the house for a couple of hours, just to walk around with the idea of starting labor. He bustled around the house, hoping to get his surprise ready in time. When he heard the front door open, a sudden rush of nervousness over took him.
When Kara and Kourtney walked in the living room, both girls jaws dropped. There were three big bouquets of flowers placed in clear vases all around and Ted stood in front of the fireplace, dressed in a nice dress shirt and khakis.
"I think I will just head upstairs," Kara said smiling, walking away quickly.
"W-What's all this?" Kourtney stuttered, as she walked closer to her boyfriend.
"I want to surprise you. Do you like it so far?"
"The room is beautiful," she agreed as Ted wrapped his arms around her waist. "Can I say something though?"
"What's that baby?"
"How about we take my surprise upstairs, and you know…have sex," Kourtney casually said.
Ted chuckled. "Why do you want to have sex right now?"
She groaned. "Ted I am so sick of being pregnant. I am already one day late, who knows how much longer I will go! Come on, you can think of me as a ketchup bottle!"
Ted scrunched his eyebrows together. "A ketchup bottle?"
"Yeah. You know, you have to bang on the end a few times to get something to come out!" she exclaimed as Ted instantly started laughing, breaking the embrace. "Oh come on Ted, you started this," she said pointing to her belly. "Now it's only right to finish it!"
"Ok, I'm sorry for laughing," he stated before cradling her face, placing a bruising kiss upon her lips. "I promise I have something to say and once it's said we can celebrate."
Kourtney simply nodded as he began. "You know your favorite song, Only You Can Love Me This Way by Keith Urban," he stated as Kourtney nodded again. "Well I felt like his lyrics mimic our relationship nicely."
"You think so?"
Ted nodded. "I know so. Because you are constantly on my mind, and if something gets to much, like work or something, your never far behind. No one could come close to you, and I know for a fact that no one could take your place," he trailed off.
As he took a step back and began to grab something from his pants pocket, Kourtney's eyes widened. She had a feeling what he was about to do, but didn't want to jump to the conclusion. Ted twirled the ring box in his hands for a second and suddenly Kourtney felt a gush between her legs.
"Oh my God," she exclaimed.
Ted looked up and expected to see Kourtney in tears and smiling. She was in tears, but instead grasping on to her belly and looking down. "Baby, are you ok?" he asked, instantly putting the box back into his pocket.
Kourtney looked up, one hand still on her stomach and he could see the small sign of excitement on her face. "I think my water just broke!"
A/N: I watched the Friends episode yesterday where Rachel was about to go into labor, and she said the same things to Ross. It was kind of my inspiration for the end of the chapter!
