Sorry that it has been a while since I posted last, I have a lot going on right now. Recently laid off so the job search has begun and that is taking priority at this time. I am having severe case of writer's block. I don't really know where I want the story to go from here. I think that there are only about two to three chapters left for this story, including a prologue.

"Come on," Jason tapped the reins on the horse's rump.

"Jason we have been in this cave for a day or so now, shouldn't we be coming out on the other side soon?" Charlie was becoming increasingly more uncomfortable.

"Charlie, it should only be another day," Jason watched as she grimaced and tried to get comfortable on the bench seat.

"Well, I don't know if I have another day," Charlie breathed out slowly; she knew it was time and that they would have to stop soon.

"Charlie, what are you saying?" Jason knew where this was going but he wanted verbal confirmation before he decided that it was time.

"I know the signs of labor because the midwife told me what to look for, and the way the pain is coming, well let's just say the bun is done baking in the oven," Charlie was trying to breathe through the pain.

"Charlie we aren't to the safe house yet," Jason began looking around for one of the safe rooms that Monroe had told him about.

"Jason, I really don't think that the baby cares about that," Charlie held the bottom of her stomach.

Jason kept going and finally, after what felt like hours, he found one of the secret safe rooms. The doorway was made to look like rocks but if you knew what to look for then you would know that it was there. Jason quickly opened the doors and guided the horse and wagon into the room.

"He must have known," Charlie looked around.

"Yeah, he supplied everything," Jason smiled to himself.

Jason saw everything that they would need for the baby and themselves. It looked like there were months' worth of food, water, and other supplies. Jason spotted the notes first. One had his name on it, and the other had Charlie's. Jason handed Charlie hers and opened his.

Jason,

If you are reading this, well then, I guess my dreams are falling apart. I know that you were never a traitor and that you always looked out for Charlie. I knew this day was coming. I just didn't know when. We had found the pigeon coupe and read some of the messages that were waiting to go out. Jason, I know that you love Charlie and I know that there is history between the two of you. Please take care of her and protect the both the baby and her with your life. Jason, don't tell Charlie, but I don't' think that we are going to survive this. Hide with them in the cave until it is safe. Behind the bookshelf is another passage. I want you to take Charlie and the baby to Canada. I have papers for both you and Charlie with new names. You need to start over and give her the life she needs. One that doesn't involve running and fighting all the time. Jason, I know that we are going to die soon once the army storms the castle. Please, do not let Charlie try to come and find me. I have a feeling that your father is going to make my execution the spectacle of the century. Jason, please do not let Charlie look for me, I want her to remember me as I was. I don't want her having the mental image of what they did to my body in her head. Please, protect them both.

Bass

Jason sat for a moment. He knew all this time and didn't give Jason a chance to object. Jason would have made Bass come with Charlie and would have stayed behind with Miles. Bass should be raising his child with Charlie, not Jason.

"Jason," Charlie moaned.

"What is it?" Jason saw Charlie grimacing in pain and then saw what she was standing in water.

"My water broke, the baby is coming," Charlie was trying to breathe through the pain.

Jason scooped her up and laid her on the bed. He had seen the midwives deliver babies hundreds of times but he had never helped. He looked around and spotted a box labeled "Delivery Supplies."

"Thank you Monroe," Jason ran to the box and found everything that he would need to deliver the baby.

Charlie began taking her skirts off. Jason turned around.

"Jason, it's not like you haven't seen me naked before," Charlie hissed.

"Well, you're a married woman," Jason turned back around.

He marveled out how beautiful she was. Her swollen belly made her even more beautiful.

"Jason!" Charlie screamed, the pain was becoming more intense.

Jason helped Charlie position her legs and looked to see that the baby was crowning.

"I can see the top of the head, you need to push Charlie," Jason laid a blanket on the bed for when the baby came out.

Charlie pushed with all her might. She felt that she was being torn in two and that she would not walk away from this.

"That's it, keep pushing, the head is almost out," Jason smiled.

Charlie gripped the sheets and pushed again.

"The head is out Charlie," Jason couldn't help but smile, he was helping to bring a new life into the world.

Charlie screamed while she pushed again. She took a deep breath and pushed one more time.

"We're almost there Charlie, one more push and the baby is out," Jason began cleaning the baby's face off.

"I can't, Jason I'm too tired," Charlie felt like she could sleep for days.

"Charlie, you aren't going to quit on my now! Push dammit! You aren't leaving me to take care of this baby without you!" Jason growled.

Charlie grabbed her knees and pulled them towards her as she pushed one more time. The baby slipped out and Jason smiled.

"Charlie, are you ready to meet your son?" Jason clamped and cut the umbilical cord.

"A son?" Charlie smiled.

Jason wrapped the baby up and placed him in Charlie's arms. The baby began to try and suck.

"What's he doing?" Charlie looked up with a smile at Jason.

"He's hungry," Jason helped position the baby and then without thinking or asking moved Charlie's breast into position so the baby could suckle.

"Sorry, I should have asked first," Jason stepped back.

"Jason, it's ok. You know a little more than me about all of this," Charlie smiled down at the baby who was sucking on her and making little grunting noises.

Jason cleaned Charlie up and covered her up with a blanket.

"Jason, Bass is right you know?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I was reading the note he wrote you over your shoulder. We need to get to Canada where there is somewhere safe," Charlie had a single tear escape.

"Shhh, someone's in the cave," Jason grabbed his bow and arrows a waited by the doors.

He could hear several feet as if there were more than ten or so men. He wondered if Bass and Miles had made it out after all.

"Come on men, we have to find the queen and her guard."

"I heard that her guard is Neville's son Jason."

"Well, as long as we get her before she has that baby."

"Why before the baby?"

"Because, then she can have an accident and no more kingdom."

"I thought the kingdom died with Monroe?"

"It did but Tom doesn't want any loose ends."

"Well I thought that it was romantic that Monroe held his wife's picture and chose to die in their bedroom."

"You would Smith."

"Hell, you have to admit that Miles Matheson would go out in style."

"I know, 'Come and get some Tom's little whores,' that was a classic Miles' right there."

The men laughed and soon their footsteps and voices faded.

Jason looked over at Charlie and saw as her tears began to fall as she covered her mouth so that her sobs couldn't be heard.

"Charlie, we'll get out of here, I promise," Jason sat next to her on the bed and held her and the baby.

Sorry guys, but there is a reason for this to go the way it will. I have plans for two possibly three more chapters. I love reviews, so bring them on!