A/N: So here we are again folks. Like I said before it might be weeks or a couple of years but we will be posting this story eventually. For those who wondered why Ryo bought so many clothes; he was buying all sizes so he would not have to go back there. JJ and Berkley are at it again but after this chapter they won't be. Remember thoughts are in italics.
Disclaimer: We do not own these characters but we do own the madness that surrounds them.
Chapter 9
"Thank God that case is over," Dee states as he writes up his report.(see chapter 6 if confused). "Yes it was very stressful," Ryo replies. Ryo jumps in surprise and puts his hand on his round belly.
"Did he kick?" Dee asks. "It could be a girl Dee or both. But I don't know what it was. I've been having cramps but Dr.X says that is normal at this stage and with twins." Ryo explains.
"Well you're 6 months pregnant you shouldn't be stressing yourself this much," Berkley states as he walks in the squad room. Ryo hands Berkley his report as he says, "I'm fine Berkley as long as we don't get any more cases like that one." "Well you still should take it easy from now on. Dee, I would like that report on my desk before you leave," Berkley demands.
"I'll have it done in 30 minutes Rose," Dee mutters through clenched teeth. Berkley and JJ have been waiting to make their moves because of Dee and the Ryo brigade not leaving Ryo alone for them to strike. "Dee, I think I will head home so I can rest," Ryo says. "Okay baby, be careful." Dee replies as he kisses Ryo goodbye.
Berkley leaves with Ryo saying, "I'll walk you to your car." Before Dee could say or do anything Berkley and Ryo were gone from the squad room. Dee sat back down to finish his report so he can get home to take care of Ryo and to catch the early bus home. Also Dee noticed that Ryo has been looking kind of pale these last few days.
As Ryo and Berkley walk to Ryo's car Ryo feels a sharp pain in his stomach and cries out, "Aahh!" "What's wrong?" Berkley asks with concern. Ryo pants as he says, "I…don't…know. Owww! Just get me to the hospital!" "Okay give me your keys and wait here," Berkley orders. Ryo leans against the parking lots wall so he won't be in the way to wait for Berkley. Berkley gets Ryo's car, picks him up, and drives to the hospital. Ryo calls on the way there to inform her of the situation so she can be prepared.
"Could you call Dee please?" Ryo asks Berkley. "Sure," Berkley replies with a grin. This is my chance, Berkley thought. Little did Berkley know that Dr.X already called Dee to tell him about Ryo's problem.
-Back at the precinct-
"What?! Is he okay? Okay I'm on my way. You just keep Ryo alive and help him any way you can Dr.X" Dee shouts as he runs to his desk to get his jacket since he finished his report. "Dee what's wrong?" JJ asks with concern. "Something is wrong with Ryo; I have to get to the hospital now," Dee explains. Sensing his opportunity JJ offers, "Dee you need a ride? Ryo took your car right because you two came in 1 vehicle?"
"You're right. Yeah I would like a ride. Thanks JJ!" Dee exclaims. "You're welcome," JJ says mischievously. When Dee and JJ got onto the elevator for the parking garage the elevator got stuck between the lobby and p1. "Not again. This can't be happening! I need to get to Ryo!" Dee shouts as he starts pushing buttons and banging on the elevator doors. JJ covers his ears and yells, "Dee! That is not helping the situation. Let me try the emergency phone to see what is going on."
"Sorry. I'm worried about Ryo," Dee states. JJ picks up the phone and presses the call button. "Hello. Yes, this is Detective JJ Adams and Detective Laytner. We are stuck on elevator 6 between the lobby and p1. Can you send someone to assist us?" JJ explains to the emergency operator. He hangs the phone up and says, "They will have us out in 10 minutes. Can I ask you something?"
Dee gives an exaggerated sigh but says, "Sure." "What does Ryo have that I don't? What do you see in him? I can love you better than he can," JJ inquires. Dee stops in mid-pace, turns to JJ with a murderous look, and accuses, "So you're the reason this thing has stopped, you bastard!" "No! I swear! I didn't do this, but I need to know the reason why you don't love me the way I love you." JJ wines with the start of tears in his eyes.
"Aargh! You annoying little whore. When will you get that I don't love or want you. I love Ryo and will never leave him. I'm happy for the first time in a long time. Don't you get that? You better hope Ryo pulls through this because if he doesn't I will shove my boot so far up your ass you will leak spine fluid!" Dee screams.
"Calm down! Damn Dee that was harsh. What am I supposed to do without you? Who gonna want me now?" JJ cries with tears running down his face. Dee grumbles, "Well if you would get your head out of my ass you would notice that Drake would." As soon as Dee finishes that the elevator moves and opens up on p1. Dee gets out and drags JJ along because JJ has a stunned look on his face. They get into JJ's car and head for the hospital. Little do they know that Bikky and Carol are already at the hospital because Dr.X called them.
-At the hospital-
"Where is Dee?" Ryo asks as he waits for Dr.X to tell him what is happening to him. Ryo is hooked to a blood pressure machine, an IV for fluids and medication, and his belly his hooked to a blood pressure machine to monitor the babies heart rate. Dr.X has taken blood for testing and now Ryo and Berkley are waiting in a hospital room.
"He's not here. How irresponsible of him! See I can take care of you better than he ever could," Berkley states. "Don't you start bad mouthing about Dee damnit!" Ryo exclaims. "But can you guarantee that he will be a good father? I on the other hand will be a great father even if I'm nothing but a godfather." Berkley retorts.
"You won't be if you keep this up. Now go find Dee and get Nurse Emiry in here," Ryo commands. Before Berkley could say or do anything Dr.X and Nurse Emiry came in to give him a prognosis. "Well, you went into preterm labor due to an infection in your body," Dr.X explains. "An infection? Is it serious?" Ryo asks nervously as he holds his stomach.
"Nothing to be alarmed about, my dear, it happens around this time sometimes. Nurse Emiry will give you antibiotics and be with you tonight to make sure you don't have any more episodes. We are going to keep you overnight for observation," Dr.X states. "I'll be here all night to make sure you are not disturbed or stressed in any way that may cause another episode," Emiry says.
"So we're all okay?" Ryo asks. "Yes Ryo. You and your babies are going to be fine," Dr.X assures him. "Thank God," Ryo says on a sigh of relief. and Nurse Emiry leave the room, but not before Emiry hooks some medication to Ryo's IV. As Ryo relaxes back into the bed because he sat up to hear the news. "Well at least it is good news. I see Dee isn't around to celebrate. Why can't you see I would be a better life partner than him?" Berkley pleas.
"You bastard!" Bikky and Carol exclaim in unison at the same time Ryo shouts, "Get Out!" Bikky moves forward to do something about Berkley but gets flung to the floor. Nurse Emiry rushes in knocking Carol over onto the floor as well and throws Berkley out the door shouting, "Are you deaf? He needs quiet and time to rest. That does not mean you can antagonize him. From now on you are banned from this hospital room!" By this time Bikky and Carol are up and watching this scene unfold with their mouths open.
Bikky smiles and says, "I'll be right back Ryo." Bikky leaves the room while Carol steps up to the bed and asks, "How are you?" Nurse Emiry leaves when she hears Berkley's grunts of pain as Bikky shouts, "Take that you home wrecker. That will teach you to mess with my Ryo you gay asshole!" "That's enough dear. Go see your mother now. I will take care of this one."Emiry states. "Okay," Bikky replies as he comes back into the room.
"So what's wrong with ya?" Bikky asks. "I have an infection that induced preterm labor but they stopped it and are giving me medication for the infection," Ryo explains. "So you and the babies are going to be fine?" Carol asks. "Yes," Ryo replies.
As Nurse Emiry wheels Berkley to radiation to get x-rays; Dee walks up and looks at the gurney twice to make sure he saw who he saw there. That looks like Berkley. Good luck with nursezilla, Dee thought. Dee shakes his head and runs into Ryo's hospital room asking, "Is Gorilla Nurse Emiry your nurse? Forget that! Are you okay Ryo? How are the babies? Why is their heart rate so fast? What happened? Are you going to die? OH NO! You're going to die!"
Dee is pacing the room and crying while he rants but Carol walks up and slaps him in the face. "Snap out of it! Calm the hell down you pervert," Carol states. "Owww…that hurt," Dee says as he rubs his face. Bikky punches Dee and asks, "Why the hell were you late?" "Bikky! Carol! That is not necessary. Now where were you?" Ryo demands from Dee.
"The elevator got stuck for 10 minutes and JJ drives too slow. Now what is going on? Please tell me before I lose my mind?" Dee explains. "Too late," Bikky mumbles. Ryo, not hearing Bikky, explains, "It was just an infection that cause me to have preterm labor. I'm fine. The babies are fine. The doctor gave me medication for the infection and ordered me to stay overnight for observation." "Thank God," Dee sighs in relief.
"So what's going on?" JJ asks as he walks in the door. Before anyone could say or do anything the Ryo brigade came in and kicked JJ out while beating his ass again. Nurse Emiry just came back up and says, "Well I guess I will take care of this one as well. Why did you ladies do this?" Rosa says, "Because he is a nuisance and he stresses Ryo out too much. Besides he is always trying to break Dee and Ryo up. We are the Ryo brigade. We try to help Ryo out when we can and we protect him from JJ and Berkley." "Then I should put this young man on the banned list as well." Emiry states. "That's good. Now can you bring anything for Dee because he tends to be a mother hen when it comes to Ryo and he can stress him out just as bad. We can't do anything to Dee because Ryo needs and loves him." Cindy states. "Sure dears. I'll bring him a strong valum," Emiry says. Everything from then on was uneventful. Drake came by but wound up taking care of JJ and it seems there may have been more going on when they left. Diana came by and after she checked on Ryo to make sure everything was alright she took care of Berkley and took him home. The next day Ryo went home with Dee hovering over him like he was made of glass. The chief assigned Ryo to the Juvenile Division when he came by to check on Ryo at the hospital. He said, "You are not to come back to homicide until after the twins are born." Also the chief assigned Ted to be Dee's partner until Ryo could come back.