Chapter 21- There Goes My Baby
A month went by since Paul and Melina's infidelity. Paul kept to his word about not telling Stephanie, but it was eating him alive every time Stephanie smiled at him. Paul spent most of his time at Stephanie's house. He tried to be as supportive as possible. Its great being there with and for Stephanie, but it can suck when you have an overprotective brother in the house who wants to kill you. I guess that's what comes with the teen parents' package.
Stephanie was lying in bed in pain. She was practically about to go in tears. For weeks now, Stephanie has been having Braxton Hicks contractions. They were hurting like hell. Her parents would give her some soothing food or change her position on the bed to make her more comfortable but nothing seemed to comfort the pain. Every time Shane heard his sister cry out in pain, he wanted to kill Paul even more.
Stephanie's House
Shane just walked into Stephanie's room. "Feeling any better sis?" asked Shane as he sat next to Stephanie on the bed. Stephanie shook her head as she almost went into tears. "No, it hurts so bad, Shane! Please make it stop!" cried Stephanie. Shane kissed Stephanie's forehead and rubbed her belly. "I wish I could, Steph, but this is part of having a baby. Mom and Dad are going to be taking you to the hospital in a bit since it only a couple days from your due date" said Shane hoping to make her feel better. Stephanie nodded and reached for her cup of water on her dresser. After taking a couple sips, she got out of bed and looked in the mirror. Her eyes were puffy and she looked exhausted. This most likely had to do with the fact that Stephanie hasn't had any sleep since the final month of her third trimester. The baby kept moving, making her uncomfortable, the baby would kick her over and over again (at first it was adorable, but when you are trying to get some sleep, it becomes irritating) and the contractions were the icing on the cake. Stephanie knew this part was coming soon, she just didn't know it would be this bad. "Shane, do you think I will be a good mom?" asked Stephanie as she kept looking at herself in the mirror. Shane felt his heart break as he looked at his sister in pain and hurt. He walked up behind her and rubbed her back. "Yes, you will be the best mom I know, other than ours of course!" Shane said jokingly as he heard Stephanie giggle. Stephanie turned around and hugged her brother. "Thanks Shane, I love you!" smiled Stephanie as she kissed Shane on the cheek and waddled out the room. Shane watched as his little sister walked out the room. He couldn't believe his baby sister was having a baby before he does. He just hoped she could handle it.
Paul's House
Paul was frantically looking for his car keys. Linda just called him and said she was taking Stephanie to the hospital. Paul's parents were waiting for him downstairs. "Come on, Paul! We will just take my car and get some gas on the way!" screamed Paul Sr. Paul ran down the stairs and out the door. Paul picked up his phone and called all his friends and the girls. He couldn't believe that Stephanie is going to have his baby girl soon. He is going to be a father and there is no turning back now.
At The Hospital
Stephanie lied in the hospital bed drinking some water. Vince, Linda and the doctor walked in. "You have a couple more days until your due date. Two days to be exact! Do you want to stay here so we can watch over you?" asked the doctor as he put her chart down. Stephanie nodded. Vince looked at Stephanie with a shocked expression. "Sweetie, are you sure you want to stay here for two days?" asked Vince. Stephanie nodded. "I just don't want anything to happen to her. I would be safe if I stay here and I won't be in as much pain as I am at home. Vince nodded understandably and kissed her forehead. "Ok, just call us if you need anything!" said Vince with tears as he was about to leave. "I will, dad! I promise!" said Stephanie with a smile. As her mom kissed her forehead and exited, she let a single tear fall. She rubbed her belly and laid back in bed in deep thought.
Paul arrived and saw the McMahons leaving. "Hey, Mr. McMahon is Stephanie ok?" asked Paul as he ran over to them. Vince nodded. "Yeah, but she is going to stay here for a couple of days. This baby is coming in TWO days. I hope you are ready because ready or not, here she comes!" said Vince as he walked away. Linda followed. Paul walked into the hospital and looked for her room. As he found it, he took a deep breath and walked in. Stephanie was crying, with her face in her hands. She was so hurt she didn't notice Paul walk in. Paul walked over to Stephanie and held her. Stephanie accepted and held him closer as she cried. "It's going to ok, baby! I love you and Aurora more than anything in this world. We are going to get through this! Aurora will be with us in no time" said Paul as he rubbed her back. Stephanie nodded and looked into his eyes. "I love you too! Paul, I need you more now than ever. Please don't leave me now" said Stephanie as she looked in his eyes. Paul began to cry with her. All he could think about now is Melina. Damn that guilty conscience! Paul kissed her lips and then her cheek all the way to her forehead. "I promise you, Stephanie Marie McMahon, I will never leave you again. I will be here for you and Aurora for as long as I live" said Paul with a smile. Stephanie smiled back. "Do you promise, you will never hurt me again either?" asked Stephanie with a smirk. Paul smiled, even though inside he was dying. "Yes, I promise" smiled Paul. Stephanie excitingly hugged Paul and then lay back in bed. "Is your parents here with you?" asked Stephanie looking towards the door. Paul nodded and left to get them. When he walked back in, Stephanie was smiling and rubbing her belly. "Hey baby girl!" said Paul Sr. as he walked over and kissed Stephanie's forehead. Stephanie smiled. "Hi, Mr. Levesque, I am glad you came. Aurora is almost here!" said Stephanie with a giggle. "We can see that sweetie!" said Paul Sr. laughing as he rubbed her belly. "Is Aurora staying with you for the first couple of nights?" asked Paul Sr. as he stood next to Stephanie. Stephanie nodded. "Yeah, my parents thought she should stay with us for the first month and then give her to you guys for the second and keep going with that pattern" said Stephanie with a smile. Paul nodded. "I like that plan. We will both get to spend some time raising our baby girl" said Paul while hugging Stephanie. Stephanie smiled and hugged back. "It sucks that I have to get her when we go back to school!" said Paul jokingly. Everyone laughed. "That's good for me since I need some make-up sleep for the past month your daughter has been messing with my sleep!" said Stephanie with a giggle. Everybody laughed and then got ready to leave. "Well, we will be back tomorrow to see you and our baby granddaughter." Said Pat as she hugged Stephanie and began to leave. Stephanie nodded and watched as Paul's family was leaving. Paul stayed behind. Paul sat on the bed with Stephanie and cuddled with her. They were about to kiss until Paul and Stephanie's friends walked in. "STEPHANIE!" screamed Maria, Trish, and Stacy as they went and hugged her. Stephanie was victim of being crushed as all of them began hugging and kissing her. "Ok, Ok, OK! Calm down! I missed you guys too just please get off me!" said Stephanie as all the girls backed off and laughed. "So are you having her today?" asked Stacy as she sat next to Stephanie. Paul moved from the bed so Trish and Maria could sit on the other side of Stephanie. Stephanie shook her head no. "Not today! I have two more days until I have her. I can't wait!" said Stephanie with a smile. Stephanie looked towards the guys who had balloons and flowers. "These are for you, Stephanie" said Randy as all the guys handed her their gifts. "Thanks guys! They are beautiful" said Stephanie as she received her gifts. "When we got the call, we assumed you were in labor and was having her now" said Shawn as he stood next to her. Stephanie nodded. "I thought I was going to too with all the pain I was in, but they said I can hold out to her due date" said Stephanie as she rubbed her belly. Trish gave Stephanie a smack on her arm. "Ouch! What was that for?" asked Stephanie rubbing her arm. "Because… you could have had our niece today and you chose not to!" said Trish with a smile. Stephanie smiled back. "I didn't want to put Aurora in danger by making her come out earlier than she is supposed to. Aurora will come when she wants to! I have no control over any of that except on how fast!" said Stephanie. Everyone laughed and then began to get ready to leave. "Well we have to go now Steph, but please call us before you push her out! We really want to be a part of this joyous moment!" said Shawn with a smirk. "Ok! And I will make sure you guys get a seat right in front of where she comes out, so you will see every little detail!" smirked Stephanie. Shawn shook his head. "No, that's ok! That is Paul's territory! I don't need to get to know you anymore than I already do!" laughed Shawn as he exited the room. Stephanie laughed too and waved goodbye to all her friends. Paul stayed behind. "Are you going to stay all night with me?" asked Stephanie hoping Paul would say yes. Paul nodded. "Of course, baby! I don't want you here alone." Said Paul with a smile as he kissed her forehead. "I need to go find a doctor, so they will bring me a chair to sleep in. I will be right back! Love you!" said Paul before exiting. Stephanie watched him leave and then, before she knew it, she fell asleep. Paul walked in to see Stephanie in a deep slumber. "I guess she must have been exhausted." Said Paul to himself as he kissed Stephanie on the forehead and waited for the doctor's arrival.
Two Days Later.
Stephanie has been in the hospital for two days and now it is time for Aurora's arrival.
"Mom, can you bring me some water?" asked Stephanie as she sat up in bed. Linda nodded her head and went to get her some water. Paul pushed Stephanie's hair from her face and kissed her forehead. "Are you ready? Today is the day we become parents!" said Paul with a smile. Paul was smiling on the outside but inside he was hoping he had more time. He couldn't shake the fear of becoming a father. He thought the fear was gone, but boy, did it like a bullet shot in the sky. Paul left the room to get some air. Stephanie was relaxed. The pain was killing her but she knew she would be getting an epidural soon.
"Stephanie, are you sure you want to drug your baby for your own personal comfort?" asked Stacy with a frown. Stephanie looked at Stacy with a weird expression and replied. "What do you mean drug my baby? I'm not drugging her! I am drugging myself! Plus, I can't handle any more pain. She needs to come out now!" said Stephanie with a painful expression as she felt another contraction. "They are getting worse! Go get somebody! Please hurry Stacy!" said Stephanie as she felt tears. The contractions were getting closer and closer. Paul and Stephanie's family ran in to check on her. "Honey, are you ok?" asked Linda with a worried expression. Stephanie shook her head no. "It hurts so bad mom! I can't take it anymore!" said Stephanie clenching her stomach. "Sweetie, it will get better soon!" said Linda as she kissed her forehead. She gave Stephanie some more water and then sat down next to her, while holding her hand. The doctor walked on to check on her. "Ok, Miss Stephanie you are 4 to 5cm dilated and is ready to go! We are going to give you the epidural and then we will get started" said the doctor with a quick smile before exiting. Stephanie laid back and prayed for the doctor to return quickly. "Stephanie, you will be fine! Just take deep breaths and….." said Paul before he was interrupted. "SHUT UP PAUL!" screamed Stephanie as she tugged on his shirt to bring him closer and then pushed him away. Vince began to snicker in the corner, before Stephanie and Linda glared at him.
After about 10 minutes, Doctors returned and Put Stephanie on her side. They gave her the epidural and told her that it would take at least 10 to 20 minutes to start working. Stephanie nodded and began to cry. "Don't cry Miss Stephanie! The pain will be over soon enough!" said the doctor as he patted Stephanie's shoulder and exited. Stephanie didn't think she could wait any longer. Paul felt horrible. Stephanie was in so much pain and it was his entire fault. He pulled out his phone and texted his dad. "I am the worst human being on Earth!" texted Paul to his dad. His dad was sitting outside in the waiting room when he received the text. When he read it, he felt his heart break. He walked into Stephanie's room and asked Paul to step out for a minute. Paul and Paul Sr. walked by the restrooms and then stopped. "Paul, you are not the worst human being! I know you may feel like crap right now, but just know that every male is the cause of a woman in labor!" said Paul Sr. with a smirk. Paul began to laugh until Randy ran over to them. "Man, the doctor said you guys are about to begin real soon!" said Randy excited. "Thanks for telling me, I will be there in a minute" said Paul with a smile as he watched his buddy walk away. "I am going to be a father! I will be responsible for another human being. I think I am going to be sick!" said Paul as he felt nausea. Paul Sr. patted Paul on the back and laughed as he led Paul back to Stephanie's room.
It was now time for the labor. Stephanie chose Paul, her dad, Stacy and her mom to be in the room with her. Paul was on Stephanie's right side, holding her hand and Vince was on the opposite side holding Stephanie's hand. Linda was standing next to Vince, trying to comfort Stephanie and Stacy was doing the same. Stacy then grabbed a camera and began recording when the doctors and nurse came in. Stephanie had her legs spread and was ready to deliver. The epidural was doing its job but she felt a slight pain every once in a while. The doctor told her that was her sign to push. Stephanie did as was told and every time she pushed harder and harder. Paul felt his hand get numb as she squeezed his hand hard every time she pushed. Vince was in tears as he watched his daughter push his baby granddaughter out. Stephanie was ready for her last big push. She squeezed her father's and Paul's hand as hard as she could as she gave her biggest push. Everybody went into complete silence when a baby's cries were heard. Stephanie lied back in bed in exhaustion as she saw her baby girl being cleaned off and checked on. Paul felt a tear fall as he watched his little girl. She was beautiful. Vince couldn't believe his daughter had just given birth to a new life. Linda was feeling the same as Vince. Stacy was shocked, happy and excited all at once. "You did great, sweetheart!" said Vince with a smile. Stephanie just nodded as she was extremely exhausted. Paul kissed Stephanie on the lips and hugged her. "Thank you!" said Paul in tears. Stephanie looked at Paul and couldn't help but cry too. "No problem! Just know that we won't be having any type of sex for a VERY LONG time!" said Stephanie as she laughed. Paul laughed also until he saw the doctors return with Aurora. They rolled in the cart and gave Aurora to Stephanie. Paul and Stephanie's family and friends entered after the doctors. They all crowded around the bed as Stephanie held Aurora in her hands. "Hi baby girl! I'm your mommy. I love you so much and I will do everything to keep you from getting hurt. I know we have been through some ups and downs while you were resting in my belly, but now I will make sure we won't have to go through any of them anymore!" said Stephanie in tears as she caressed her daughter's cheek. She looked at Paul and smiled. "Aurora, this is your daddy. He has times when he is a big meanie but at the end of the day, he is a big teddy bear you are going to love to hold. I know he loves you too!" said Stephanie as she smiled at Paul. Randy faked coughed to get Stephanie's attention. "I think you are forgetting some people" Said Randy as he laughed. Everybody laughed and watched as Stephanie held Aurora and turned her towards her friends. "These are you Uncles and Aunties. They will make you smile any day. Now, most importantly, these are your grandparents. They are both very supportive and helpful. They love you just as much as we do" said Stephanie as she kissed Aurora's forehead. "Do you want to hold her?" asked Stephanie as she smiled at Paul. Paul nodded and reached out his arms. Stephanie handed Aurora to Paul and then laid back and watched them. "Hi, Baby girl! I can't get over how beautiful you are. I hope I can be the best dad for you. If you ever feel like I am screwing up, just spit up on me!" joked Paul as he kissed her forehead. "I love you, Aurora" said Paul as tears of joy began to fall. Paul passed Aurora around the circle of friends and family. After being given to everybody, Stephanie was given the birth certificate. "What do you want this beautiful baby girl's name to be?" asked the doctor. Stephanie looked at the doctor then at everyone. "Her name is Aurora Rose… (Stephanie paused and looked at Paul) Levesque!" said Stephanie as she smiled and kissed Aurora on the cheek. "Alrighty then, welcome to the world, Aurora Rose Levesque!" said the doctor as he rubbed Aurora's belly as Stephanie and Paul signed the certificate. Now that Aurora is here, this is the start of a whole new beginning! Paul and Stephanie just hope they can handle it.
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