A/N – Thanks for the reviews. I'm wrapping this one up, just a few more chapters to go.

Chapter 64 – Labor Pains

Tess had a beautiful baby girl. John was elated and they both settled into parenthood. They named her Arianna Leigh Zacchara. She was beautiful. She looked like Tess but had Johnny's smile.

It was now eight weeks after Ari was born and Liz and Jason were babysitting so Johnny and Tess could have a date night.

Liz was feeding her a bottle. "I think little Nacho is not happy about mommy paying attention to a girl."

"Maybe he's just thirsty and he's jealous."

"Or maybe he's just territorial like his daddy." The truth was, her discomfort wasn't because little Nacho was moving around, he had been very still for quite some time.

Jason frowned. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Liz was two weeks away from giving birth and she was more than ready. She was huge and was beyond exhausted. There was a knock on the door. "It can't be them. They just left a half hour ago. We can pretend we're not home," Liz said.

Jason smiled. They both were not ready to give up Ari yet. He got up and answered the door and was surprised to see that it was Skye.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" Liz said for show.

Skye grinned and sat down next to Liz. "I wanted some baby practice."

"Fine. You can finish feeding her," she said handing Skye the baby.

"She's so beautiful," Skye said gushing over Ari who smiled up at her.

Liz's heart melted. "Alright, I'm going to walk a little," she said before trying to get up off the couch with no success. "A little help here," she yelled as Jason came around the corner.

Jason helped her and then ran upstairs to get something.

"How long have you been in labor?" Skye asked looking up at her daughter. The real reason she had come over is because Liz had texted to her just in case the contractions were real. She would be needed to watch Ari when Jason took Liz to hospital.

"Since midnight, I called Kelly. She said don't come until I'm at least ten minutes apart."

"And when are you going to tell Jason?"

"When I'm eleven minutes apart," she said wincing. The contractions were bearable, but they were getting closer.

Ari had fallen asleep, so Skye laid her down in the bassinet. She walked over to her daughter and rubbed her back.

"That feels nice."

About fifteen minutes went by and Liz felt another one. Skye looked over at her. "They are getting closer Mija. Perhaps you should tell him."

"Tell me what?" Jason asked walking up to them.

Liz over at Jason and smiled. "I don't want you to get nervous, but I've been in labor since midnight."

Jason's face went white and he froze. Skye snapped a picture with her phone. "Classic," she said as Liz grinned.

"This isn't funny," Jason said frowning. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"There was nothing you could do. I'm fine."

"But baby, I could have held you or rubbed your back," Jason said almost pouting.

Liz walked up to him. "I am fine. You can rub my back now if you want. It's actually starting to hurt."

Liz sat down on the couch and Jason joined her. He rubbed her back and Liz could see his hand was shaking. She looked up at her mother and grimaced. Skye looked at her phone and frowned. "Mija, that was only eleven minutes apart. We should start to get ready."

Liz nodded. "Babe, can you go get my overnight bag?"

Jason nodded. His brain knew he should stand up, but his legs wouldn't move.

Skye chuckled and walked over to him. She took Jason's face in her hands. "Jason, Elizabeth and little Nacho need you to be calm. It's okay to be scared, but I really need you to get moving."

Jason nodded and stood up. He took a deep breath and then ran upstairs.

Skye laughed. "I've never seen him like this. I thought he was going to pass out."

"I knew he'd probably be nervous. He was a little out of sorts with Tess but he came through." She stood up and it immediately felt like she had to pee. She made it to the bathroom and her water broke. "Mom!" she yelled.

Skye looked over at the baby and saw that she was awake. Jason was coming down the stairs. "Jason, stay with Ari." Skye ran to the bathroom and grinned. "Yes!" she yelled before grabbing some towels and cleaning up around her daughter. Liz had her fetch some clothes from her room and they changed her. She slowly walked back into the living room where Jason was holding Ari. The baby smiled at Liz and she kissed her.

Skye took the suitcase out to the car and then ran back inside and took the baby. "I'll see you guys later."

Jason got Liz into the car and took off. Another contraction hit her and she made a horrible noise. Jason was a nervous wreck.

"I think little Nacho is in a rush," Liz said realizing that her contractions were now five minutes apart. "Hurry Jason."

Jason nodded. He was driving as fast as he could without breaking too many laws. He pressed the gas and then he looked up and saw the lights. "Fuck," he said pulling over.

"What's wrong?" Liz asked.

"Cops."

Liz growled.

Ronnie walked up to the car. "What's the hurry?"

Liz screamed in agony which made Ronnie jump. "Shit. Why aren't you at the hospital?"

Jason rolled his eyes. "Where the hell do you think we were going?"

"Go," Ronnie yelled.

"It's too late," Liz cried out. "I think he's coming now."

Ronnie and Jason looked at each other. Jason undid his seat belt. "Ronnie, get the blankets that are in the back," Jason said popping the back door open. He ran around to Liz's door and undid her seatbelt. He picked her up and Ronnie covered the seat with a blanket. Jason laid her back down. "Ronnie, did you call an ambulance?"

He nodded. "It's on the way."

"Get in the car and let her lean into you."

Ronnie nodded and got positioned. Liz was laying between his legs and was already pushing.

"Can't you hold it in until the ambulance gets here?" Ronnie asked.

Liz screamed, "No!" as she dug her nails into his leg.

"Ow," Ronnie yelled.

"Suck it up," Jason said. "I can see the head."

Liz was crying. "It hurts so bad Jason." She felt like the baby was going to split her in half.

Another car pulled to the side of the road. Jason looked up. It was Maya and Dante.

Jason ran to it and told Maya what was happening and she took Jason's place.

"Elizabeth, I need you to push now." Maya said.

Liz yelled and pushed hard as her body shook and the baby slid out into the blanket Maya was holding. She frantically cleaned up the baby and tried to clear the passages just as the ambulance came. He finally started crying and she handed him to Jason.

"Something's wrong," Liz yelled as another contraction slammed through her body.

Maya looked in between her legs. "Holy shit. There's another one."

Jason handed the baby to Dante. "What did you say?"

"There's another one. Do you have another blanket?" Maya asked almost chuckling at his expression.

Jason grabbed another one off the front seat and handed it to Maya. At that point, the ambulance was there and one of the paramedics took the baby and the other took Maya's place.

"I need you to push," the woman said to Liz. Ronnie leaned in and whispered to her. "You're doing fine Liz. You can do this."

She nodded and took a deep breath and pushed as hard as she could and then fell back into Ronnie.

Jason was in the front seat. "You're doing great baby. I love you."

Liz groaned as the paramedic told her to push again. She did it and started to cry. "I can't do this anymore. I don't feel well."