Harvey looked at Katie, who was sitting in her chair by the fire, knitting. Harvey smiled as he looked at her growing stomach. She would give birth soon, in fact, she could have the twins any day now. Harvey could barely contain his excitement in being the one to deliver his own babies.
Katie's family had visited a while ago with Katie's little brother Daniel. He was about five years younger than his sister, and was very excited to be an uncle to twins.
Katie's father had given Harvey some very helpful advice, and Katie's mother brought over some things for the babies. She had gotten them some baby clothes, and even an extra crib, since they only had one.
Harvey and Katie had also received gifts from people in town, and Harvey's parents sent him a music box guaranteed to put a baby to sleep.
Harvey felt a little bad. He really wanted to give a gift to his son and daughter, but he had nothing to give them.
It then clicked. Maybe his parents had some of his old childhood items. He could go visit them and get something out of their attic.
But then Harvey realized it would be too long a travel, since they lived far away, and they'd be moving closer to Pelican Town after the twins came.
Harvey looked at Katie again, seeing she was knitting a little blue sweater.
Harvey came over to her, gently putting his hand on her large stomach. She looked up at him, smiling.
Harvey smiled. "How you feeling, love?"
"Tired." She said softly, making Harvey smile more. She had become so quiet and shy during the pregnancy. It was really sweet how she acted, and really didn't want to bother anybody.
Harvey smiled. "I think…just to be on the safe side, we should move into my old apartment above the clinic until the babies are born, to save you a trip during labor."
Katie smiled. "I like that idea. It sounds safe."
Harvey chuckled. "How about I pack some stuff, and we'll get going?"
"Okay, but…can we take Sidekick with us?" Katie asked, a pleading look in her eyes.
"I don't know…He could get in the room during birth and hurt you.." Harvey was a little worried. He had never had Sidekick in the clinic before.
"Please?" Katie begged.
Harvey sighed, knowing she wouldn't give up. "I guess so."
Katie whistled, and Sidekick came in.
"Sidekick, remember our talk?" Katie asked.
Sidekick barked a yes. His mistress had lectured him about being gentle with her and her babies when they came.
"Well, you're coming to the clinic with us, so you will probably hear me scream when I'm giving birth, and I want you to know that I'm gonna be alright, and you don't need to try and protect me during that time, okay?"
Sidekick barked an okay. Katie smiled
"Good boy." Harvey petted him.
After they settled into the clinic for the night, Katie smiled as she looked at the bed. "Remember when you had that cold, then I caught it?"
Harvey chuckled. "That's when we slept together for the second time."
Katie smiled, a hand on her stomach. "It's also when I began to realize how much I really loved you."
Harvey wrapped an arm around her, smiling
Katie rubbed her stomach. "I have a feeling they'll come soon."
"Are you nervous?" Harvey asked
"A bit." Katie sighed. "I don't like the thought of pain."
"Just remember, I'll be right there with you." Harvey said. "I won't let anything happen to you, or our babies."
It then clicked in Harvey's mind. "My gift to them."
"Huh?"
"My gift to our children is the gift of life. I'm the one who will make sure they live a long life, cause I'm not just their father…but their doctor too."
Katie smiled. "It's a wonderful gift, Harvey."
Harvey smiled, but it faded when he saw Katie's eyes widen. "What's wrong?"
Katie started to tremble. "I think my water broke."
"You sure?" Harvey breathed. "You sure your water broke?"
"Yeah." Katie whimpered.
Harvey saw a clear liquid trickle down the inside of her leg. His heart started to pound as he realized Katie was right.
He led her downstairs, and laid her down in one of the hospital beds. He ran to his phone and dialed the number for Robin's house, praying to Yoba that Maru and Robin were home.
Someone picked up. "Hello?" It was Sebastian.
"Sebastian, where's Robin and Maru?!" Harvey asked.
"Upstairs, is something wrong?" Sebastian asked.
"I need them at the clinic, ASAP!" Harvey said worriedly. "
"Okay, but why?" Sebastian asked.
"It's urgent!" Harvey said.
"Okay." Sebastian hung up.
Harvey heard Katie groan, and he immediately rushed into the room where he had laid her down.
"You okay?" He asked.
"Contractions..." She hissed through gritted teeth. "I guess they're impatient."
Harvey took a deep breath, trying to calm down, when he heard the door open.
He rushed out to see Maru and Robin.
"Oh thank goodness!" He breathed.
"Is everything alright?" Robin asked.
"The babies are coming!" Harvey said nervously. "I need Robin to help Katie and for Maru to help me."
Robin nodded. "I understand."
Maru nodded. "We'd better get things set up."
While Harvey and Maru rushed around to get things ready, Robin tried to keep Katie calm.
Katie groaned as another contraction hit. Robin smiled, and took her hand.
"Just breathe, Katie, you're doing just fine." She said.
Katie looked as Sidekick padded in, whimpering.
Katie smiled. "It's okay, Sidekick, I'm fine."
Sidekick came to her side, licking her face.
"Sidekick, I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be in here right now." Katie said, scratching behind his ears. "Why don't you stand guard outside the door?"
Sidekick barked, and bounded out.
Katie smiled, but then groaned as another contraction hit.
Robin tied Katie's hair up in a quick bun, earning a puzzled look from Katie.
"So it's not in the way later." She quickly explained.
Harvey came in with some supplies, Maru at his heels.
After a couple hours of Katie pushing, and Harvey's encouraging words, Katie gave birth to a little boy.
As Robin was given the baby to hold for the meantime, she realized the baby looked a lot like Harvey, with wisps of his chocolate brown hair. But Robin smiled when the baby opened it's eyes slightly to show they were Katie's grey, not Harvey's green
Katie looked over, smiling as she looked at her son, but gasped as she was hit with another wave of pain. I forgot I'm having a girl too!
After another hour, Katie gave birth to her daughter, who Harvey was surprised to see was a tiny copy of her mother, only with wisps of his brown hair, not her mother's blue.
Robin watched as Harvey handed his wife their daughter, wrapped in a warm pink blanket, and felt her heart melt at seeing Katie's warm, affectionate gaze towards her daughter.
Robin handed Harvey his son. "I believe this is yours." She giggled.
Harvey chuckled, and looked down at his son, smiling as he saw the baby looked a lot like him.
The baby opened it eyes all the way, and cooed at the sight of his father. Harvey chuckled.
"Harvey, you should name our son." Katie said, not taking her eyes off her baby in arms.
"Well, I think James sounds nice." He said.
"I like it too." She smiled.
"Now, what are you going to name our daughter?" He asked.
"Well, I think….maybe…Lilith would be nice?" Katie looked at him hopefully.
Harvey smiled happily. "A beautiful name for our beautiful girl."
Katie smiled as Lilith began to coo. She held her closer.
Lilith snuggled up to her mother, cooing happily.
Harvey smiled. Katie's the perfect mother for our kids. She already loves them, she seems to know just what to do, and she's a patient woman.
Harvey looked down at James, who had fallen asleep. He smiled. And I'll be a good father by making sure they live a long life.
Harvey sat down in a chair next to Katie's bed, still cradling James. Maru and Robin smiled as they looked at the happy little family.
Maru thought to herself. They'll make wonderful parents.
