"A Baby?" Neil asked surprised
"Yes sir" Sam Houston laughed at Doc's expression.
"Neil are you telling me you didn't notice the signs?" Ms. Alice asked
"As crazy as it is no I didn't notice a thing" Neil said
"You're working too hard Doc" Sam Houston said
Ms. Alice rolled her eyes "It's no use Sam you're talking to a wall"
"I'm not that stubborn Alice" Neil argued
"Oh Yes you are" Christy kissed him
"I'm glad someone agrees with me " Ms. Alice smiled
Neil smiled "Alright love you win I'm too happy to Argue but for now you best be getting some rest"
Christy nodded falling asleep.
"Now as for you Sam Houston would you like to tag along on some house calls sometime?" Neil asked.
"Yes Sir I would love it" Sam Houston Smiled
"Alright then Lad consider it done"
-A few months Later It was Mid- July-
As the months passed Sam Houston spent more time with Neil then he did in school but i didn't mind. I knew he was getting just as much education with my husband as he was with me, if not more. I was about 6 months along and Neil was becoming the concerned husband turned doctor turned father. Ms. Alice and I have taken to laughing at him behind his back.
Christy was teaching school like usual.
Jeb and John Spencer were building a cradle while Neil set the nursery
"Doc relax everything looks great" Jeb laughed
"It has to be perfect Jeb I've been keeping Christy away from this room for 6 months"
"Doc Ms. Christy is going to love it" John tried to reassure
"I Hope so"
Neil looked around the room pleased with himself
John put the finishing touches on the cherry cradle "It's finished"
"Not quite" Neil smiled pulling out the quilt Fairlight made and place it in the cradle "Now it's finished"
"Perfect" John agreed
"You better go on to school" Jeb told John
"Yes sir" John went off to school
"John you're Late" Christy Scolded
"Yes Ma'am I'm sorry my pa needed some help this morning" John said
"Alright begin your Lessons"
"Yes ma'am"
This was when I knew something was up John Hadn't been late to school since I first arrived in the cove. But for now i will leave him be.
-later that day-
Christy walked into the cabin "Neil I'm home"
"up here love"Neil called
Christy followed his voice up to the nursery "oh Neil" Christy breathed
"Do you like it? " Neil asked
"I love it! " Christy beamed
"im glad love" Neil kissed her smiling
Christy inhaled sharply "Neil?"
"yes love? " Neil frowned
"i'm dizzy"Christy said grabbing Neil's arm
"I think you're done working until after the baby Christy we can't have the wee one making an early arrival come get some rest and I'll take you to stay at the mission with Miss Alice tomorrow"
Christy nodded "ok Neil"
-the next day-
Zady and John were concerned when Christy didn't show up for school.
David walked into the school "children Miss Christy won't be returning till mid October she is preparing for the baby and must take it easy"
The children nodded
"who is going to be our teacher? " Mountie asked
"I am Mountie" David smiled
The children looked amused
"Good luck Reverend Grantland" John laughed
-meanwhile at the mission-
Christy was under strict orders to stay in bed to avoid early delivery.
"Ms. Alice may I help with something?" Christy asked.
"No Christy you need to focus on the baby" Ms. Alice said
Christy sighed "alright I'll work on the lesson plans for David"
Ms. Alice smiled "Good plan"
Christy spends the day making a month of lesson plans.
-A few months later early October-
August and September passed rather quickly and yesterday Neil said the baby would be here any day I'm excited but I am also quite apprehensive. David has become a very good substitute teacher which I never expected. Neil sends Sam Houston on rounds with Ms Alice while he stays at the mission to keep an eye on me.
Christy sat on the porch when she grabbed her stomach gasping in pain.
"Ms. Christy? " Zady asked she was walking up to the mission to visit her teacher when she noticed the look of pain in Christy's eyes.
"Zady . ...go... get ….Doc …..please...the. ..baby's. ...coming"Christy gasped
Zady nodded and ran inside
"Zady what's wrong lass?" Neil asked
"Ms. Christy she says the baby is coming"
Neil nodded as he and zady ran back to Christy.
"Let's get you inside love"
Christy nodded working through another contraction.
Neil and Zady help Christy upstairs as John arrived.
"John go get Ms. Alice and Sam Houston Ms. Christy's baby is coming" Zady said.
"alright' John nodded and left
Christy moaned in pain
"That's it love breathe through them" Neil said softly
"it hurts"Christy whimpered
"I know darling" Neil held her hand
Christy squeezed his hand with another contraction
"Darling don't tense it will only make the labor longer just breathe through it"
Christy relaxed
"that's it" Neil said softly
Sam Houston and Ms Alice walked into the room
"How's she doing Doc?" Sam Houston asked
"Labor is progressing nicely baby is the optimal position" Neil said.
"Excellent now you have to stop being a doctor come stand by Christy and let us take care of everything else"Sam Houston said
Neil smiled "alright"
-Several hours later-
Christy was screaming as she pushed Ms. Alice on her left Neil on her right.
"Good job Ms Christy. .1...2..3...4...5...6….7...8...9...10 and rest" Sam Houston said
"one more push love" Neil said softly
Christy bared down and screams with one final push
Sam Houston caught the baby and smiled cutting the cord.
"It's a….girl" Sam Houston announced
A/N- it's a girl! Sorry I took so long to update I had a lot to do and my writing took a backseat so will you guys do me a favor? Suggest names for the newest member of the MacNeil family and R&R see you soon I promise I won't make wait that long for the next chapter if you guys do your part.