Hello All. I know what you're thinking. Here we go with the excuses. But no this time there are none. However I do apologize for the over a year wait for an update. I'd like to thank the three people who voted on the poll. This story will continue because the three of you. Whoever you are! You all voted for a longer story with both options so I plan to give that to you guys. So Anyway enjoy. REVIEW!REVIEW! helps me to update sooner. this time I'll actually receive the reviews.

A Few Days Later

Derwin didn't know how to act. Melanie had been in labor for almost 6 hours now and the way she was handling the pain was quite different than what he expected.

Every contraction she would smile through the pain and tell the baby that everything was alright.

The last words she had spoken to him was when she was grabbing her hospital bag and the baby bag.

7 hours ago

"Derwin, can you please make sure the baby seat is installed in my car right?"

"Sure, Mel. Anything else I can do for you?"

"No…actually could you please call Tasha. And let her know I've gone into labor. I told her I'd inform her. And I'd hate for her to worry, or find out through the great vine."

"Alright I'll do that now."

Present

"Don't be afraid baby girl. Mommy is right here. I know things are beyond uncomfortable for you right now. But I've got you. And soon you'll be in my arms, and safe again." Melanie spoke tenderly while rubbing underneath her belly.

Derwin was beyond touched.

Instead of screaming " get it out of me" like a banshee, Melanie was already being a mom, encouraging and reassuring his child. He just wished he could encourage and reassure her. But he knew that was wishful thinking. 4 days ago, after Melanie broke down and truly shown him the level of his betrayal, he completely understood why she was so protective of her heart and their daughter's.

He understood.

And his only resolve was to show her, show her that he still loves her pass the moon.

"Mel? Do you need anything? I see your ice chips are getting low." He asked.

As she opened her mouth to respond, his phone rang.

A sad smile spread across her face. They both knew that ring tone.

"Go home, to them Derwin." She said softly.

"I am home Melanie." He responded back.

"Answer that, at least. I am sure Dj misses you."

"I'll be right back." Derwin said as he rose from his seat,

Derwin was livid. Could he not be there for his daughter's birth without Janey interrupting."

"Hello?" He answered bit harshly.

"Daddy!" Dj's voice rang out.

"Hey little man. What's going on?"Derwin's voice lost its bite. He didn't mind talking to his son. He missed him.

"He misses his daddy." Janey's voice suddenly was on the line interrupting Derwin's calm. "He wants to know when you are coming home?"

"Daddy on TV." Dj screamed in the background.

"Hush your mouth Dj."

Derwin was confused, it was off season. There were no games playing.

"Let me talk to my son." Derwin said .

"Daddy on TV." Dj repeated.

"Am I little man? What am I doing?"Derwin asked him.

"No cameras. Cameras no go away. Camera mean to mama."

Mama? As in Melanie? Oh hell no. Derwin was once again livid.

"Hand the phone to mommy little man. I'll see you soon."

"Derwin I—" Janey tried.

"You know what save it Janey! You know she's in labor. You know where I am. And you seriously call me right now? What is it that you needed? Because Dj sounds just fine."

"I just want to know when you're coming home?"

"I will talk to you later Janey."

Derwin clicked off and walked back in Mel's room only to see a doctor and the end of the birthing chair/hospital bed converted into a birthing chair. His daughter's head and left shoulder was out.

"Why didn't anyone come get me?"He asked the nearest nurse.

"Your wife said you were on an important phone call." She responded.

"Come on baby girl your almost there." Melanie said through clenched teeth. "I can't wait to hold you."

With that Derwin snapped into action and took his place and smoothed Melanie's hair down.

"She's got a head full of hair. Remember we switch off on doing her hair. Every other style." He whispered lovingly into her ear.

"Alright, let's get the other shoulder out." The doctor called up to Melanie.

"Just one more after this one baby girl." Melanie said.

At the same time Derwin was whispering to Melanie "just one more push after this one Boo."

"Alright the shoulder is out take a rest and push when it feels natural."

"I love you Boo. And watching you deliver our baby girl into this world has been amazing. Finish this strong Boo. One more push and she'll be in your arms."

"I feel like pushing." Melanie said.

"Alright then push." The doctor responded.

And with one more push and a slap on the bottom a new baby girl entered the world screaming at the top of her lungs.

Suddenly she was placed on her mother's chest and she began to calm down her screams automatically turned into quieted whimpers.

"I'm so proud of you little one." Melanie said with tears in her eyes.

Derwin was staring in awe. She looked just like Melanie.

"Dad, are you going to cut the umbilical cord or am I?" The doctor asked.

Derwin snapped into action once more. And soon he was back to staring at his precious girls.

"What's her name mom?" A nurse asked minutes later.

Melanie smiled down tenderly at her new born.

"Nia. Nia Agape Davis." Melanie said with tears in her eyes. "Nia for purpose. And Agape for the strongest love."

Derwin thought the name was perfect.

"Hello, my little Nia." He said. "I'm your daddy."

Melanie looked up at Derwin and without a word held Nia out to him with a smile.

He took her and with tears in his eyes he repeated, "I'm your daddy."

And then and there he swore he'd make things right with Melanie. Because he loves her. And the birth of their child only expanded that love.

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