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A/N: Ok, so Let's Be a Family is on the downfall, with only 2 chapters left after this. To everyone who has left a review, alerted the story or even read the story-you are awesome! Thank you!
Ted and Kourtney continued kissing for a few moments, only to be interrupted by the sounds Brianna was making. They both giggled as they glanced down at their daughter. "So, do you think we should bring everyone in?" Kourtney finally asked. "They are probably on the edge of their seats waiting."
He chuckled. "Yeah that's probably a good idea. I will be back soon."
After kissing his fiance and daughter, Ted walked out of the room and headed toward the waiting room. He walked through a short hallway, and after opening the double doors, he saw his and Kourtney's family in view. Ted Sr. and Melanie were reading magazines, Kara was looking out the window and Brett was messing with his cell phone, Leah watching.
"It's a girl," Ted exclaimed, claiming everyone's attention. His family members then crowded around Ted to hear the details.
"So is everyone ok?" Kara asked.
"Yep, everyone is good. We named the baby Brianna Marie DiBiase, and she weighed 7lbs and 7oz, and was 20 inches long. She is absolutely perfect," he said showing off the pictures he took from his camera.
"Brianna's beautiful!" Melanie exclaimed!
"She looks like you Ted," Leah gushed.
"Congrats bro," Brett said as he lightly slapped his older brother on the shoulder.
"How is Kourtney?" Kara asked.
"She is doing good but really tired."
"We didn't know what to think since it seemed like you guys were back there for so long," Ted Sr. commented.
"Well, Brianna was actually born about a half hour ago, at 6:54. The baby had to be cleaned first and plus I had some un-finished business to take care of."
Melanie, like the rest of the family, scrunched her eyebrows. "What are you talking about Ted?"
"You will see. Come on back if you want to see the baby," Ted gestured as they followed him through the double doors and down the hall.
While Ted was gone, Kourtney's eyes never left her daughter's face. Brianna was a spitting image of Ted, and sported lots of dark hair. Just then, she heard a small knock on the door.
"Are you up for some visitors?" Ted asked, popping his head through the cracked door.
"Sure, bring everyone in!"
He then opened the door wider, and their families filed in literally. Melanie, Leah and Kara were the first ones to catch glimpses of Brianna, and each woman gushed instantly.
"She is even more beautiful in person," Melanie said.
"Ted, she really does look like you," Kara said.
"Do you want to hold her?" Kourtney asked her sister, and Kara instantly nodded.
She smiled at the scene and as Kara handed the baby to Leah after a few moments, Kourtney quickly realized a couple of people were missing.
"Kara, did mom and dad get called?"
"And mom, where's Mike?" Ted asked.
"Mike is in Texas right now, and is on his way," the DiBiase matriarch replied.
"I left several messages for mom and dad at home but neither answered. I'm sure they will come soon," Kara re-assured.
"Yeah, they wouldn't miss seeing their first grandchild," Ted Sr. replied.
As Brett took hold of his new niece, something shined out of the corner of his eye. After focusing his eyes, he saw the special jewel on Kourtney's finger.
"Ummm…Ted, Kourtney, is there something else we need to know?" he smiled.
Ted and Kourtney glanced toward one another as everyone else figured out what Brett was talking about. Melanie was so thrilled she couldn't stop giggling as Ted Sr. wrapped an arm around her.
"Yes, actually there is something we need to share with you. Ted and I are engaged!" she announced proudly, displaying her diamond.
"Wow, gorgeous!" Leah replied.
"Congratulations! Kourtney, welcome to the family!" Ted Sr. said as he hugged his future daughter-in-law.
Later on that evening, Kara offered to stay with her sister while Ted went to grab some dinner and the rest of his family left as well. Kourtney had just fallen asleep as Brianna was taken by a nurse to the nursery for the night. As she kept flipping through tv stations, Kara slightly heard the door open. She looked to her left, and was relieved to see her parents finally come.
"Well, it's about time you guys get here," she commented as she shut the door so Kourtney wouldn't be disturbed.
"I am sorry Kara, you can only get on flights when they come," David commented.
"Is the baby in there?" Gina asked.
"No, she was just taken to the nursery for the night. I'm sure you can see her through the big window."
"Well, can't you get her back? I want to see my grand daughter," Gina exclaimed.
"No I can't get her! Brianna isn't my baby, and it would have to be either Ted or Kourtney," Kara said.
"Speaking of Ted, where is he? Is he sleeping in the room too?" David asked.
Kara shook her head, and just as she was about to explain Gina interrupted. "How did I know he was going to leave her? It doesn't surprise me that he isn't up here."
"Mother before you rudely interrupted me, I was about to tell you where he is. Ted is out getting me and him something to eat. And before you ask, he was here with Kourt during her labor and the birth of Brianna."
The three adults continued talking, and both David and Gina agreed to come back in the morning. Kara sighed as she resumed her spot in the chair. She had no idea why they treated Kourtney that way, and why they thought Ted wasn't good enough. In reality, it really frustrated her, and knew Kourtney didn't deserve it.
As she settled in the chair and started watching some movie on Lifetime, there was another knock on the door. A tall, dark haired man came walking in with a bunch of pink balloons. He first caught a glimpse of Kara, and was at a loss for words. He had never seen someone so beautiful in his life, with her light brown short hair and brown eyes.
"I-I'm sorry, I must have the wrong room," he finally stuttered, backing away. "I was looking for Kourtney Hammond and Ted DiBiase."
"No, you have the right room," Kara said, pointing to her sleeping sister. "Ted is just out grabbing some dinner-he should be back any second. I'm Kourtney's sister, Kara."
"I'm Cody. It's nice to meet you," he said as they shook hands.
Neither said anything for a second. For Kara, it was like time was standing still. Cody was very attractive with a beautiful smile. He was someone she definitely would want to get to know better.
"Well, thanks for the balloons. I'll let Ted know you were here."
Cody nodded. "Thanks, and your welcome," he snickered. "They are from me, Randy, John and Miz."
" I will be sure and tell them."
As Cody and Kara continued talking for a few moments, Kourtney barely opened her eyes and saw the sight in front of her. She could tell the instant attraction between them, and thought they would make a nice pair.
"Well, I guess I should get going," Cody said as he headed toward the door. He then turned around again and faced Kara. "I know that we just met and all, but would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"
Kara smiled. She knew that Ted was on his way with food for her too, but she wasn't passing this up. "Sure, I would love to. Just let me tell Kourt I am leaving."
Cody nodded as he stepped out. Kara instantly shook her sister's shoulders. "Stop, I'm already up," Kourtney exclaimed.
"I just wanted to tell you that Cody Runnels just asked me out! We are going to go have dinner!"
"Then why are you standing here and talking to me? Leave already!" she smiled.
Kara nodded and disappeared quickly. Within ten minutes, Ted returned to the room and found it odd that Kara was gone. He looked toward the bed, and smiled when he realized Kourtney was awake.
"Where's your sister? I have her supper."
"She is actually out on a date with Cody Runnels as we speak!"
Ted raised an eyebrow. "Cody?"
Kourtney nodded. "I was half asleep, but could hear them talking, and he asked her out. She then woke me up to tell me they were leaving. That big bouquet of pink and white balloons are from him, Randy, John and Miz."
"I see. Well, since Kara is gone, do you want her sandwich?"
She nodded. "Sure, I'll take it."
Ted brought both sandwiches over to the bed. "I guess my parents finally made it too. I could hear them and Kara arguing in the hall," she said as she took another bite.
"Damn it sounds like I missed a lot in a half hour," he chuckled as he kissed the side of Kourtney's head.