Chapter Thirty
"You're going to Aunt Ella's." I say to Nick because today Finnick and I are going to the hospital because I'm getting induced. After four days of being past my due date the doctor decided it was okay.
"Okay." He says sleepily. He's tired because the appointment is early.
Finnick goes over and picks him up.
"Come here buddy." Finnick says and picks him up.
We knock on Ella's door which she answer quickly.
"Hi cutie." She says to Nick.
"Hi." He says and leans against Finnick's chest.
"He's tired." Finnick says and hands him to Ella.
"Here's a key to our house if we forgot something." I say and give them to her. We left her the car seat in case there is an emergency.
She nods.
"Are you gonna say goodbye to Mommy and Daddy?" She asks and kisses the top of his head.
He waves.
"Bye bye." He whispers and leans into Ella's chest.
"Good luck." She says.
I nod.
"Thanks." I say.
"I'll take good care of him." She says.
"We know." Finnick says. She gives him a smirk
"Take care of her Finnick." She says.
"Don't worry, I will." He says.
"Nicky next time you see us your sister will be here." I say and kiss his forehead.
"Sissy." He says with excitement.
"That's right, sissy." I kiss him one last time before we leave.
We drive to the hospital and get situated. They break my water and now it is just waiting. I'm hoping that the labor won't be long because they are forcing it to happen.
The dull pain starts and then it keeps getting stronger and stronger as the hours pass.
Finnick kisses my forehead.
"I think it's almost time." I say because I can feel the urge to push. Your body just takes over at a certain part and the doctors and nurses are here to make sure everything is okay.
Finnick kisses me.
"Okay." He smiles.
Soon the strong contractions start and I get told to push. After nine hours I finally hear the cries of our daughter fill the small room.
"Happy birthday Eleanor." I whisper and kiss her head.
Finnick kisses the top of my head and looks down at her.
"She's beautiful." He whispers.
"Yes she is." I say and kiss her again.
"Mommy!" I hear Nick say as he comes into the hospital room with Ella.
"Nicky." I say and reach for him so he can sit next to me on the bed.
"Your belly." He says and touches it.
"I know it's smaller." I say.
"Is that because sissy is here?" He asks.
"That's right baby." I say and kiss his forehead.
He looks around the room.
"Where is she?" He asks enthused.
"She's with Daddy." I say.
"I wanna see her." He says.
"You will. Daddy is going to bring her." I say and he nods.
"I missed you Mommy." He says and hugs me.
I kiss the top of his head.
"I missed you too." I say. A few minutes later Finnick comes back with Eleanor.
"Is that sissy?" Nick asks as her little box gets wheeled in.
"That's your sister." Finnick says and picks her up from the box and walks her over.
"Mommy she's tiny." He whispers.
"Yes she is." I say.
"You were this small once." Finnick says.
"No way!" He shouts causing Eleanor to moan.
"Yes way." I say and kiss his forehead.
"Daddy can I hold her?" He asks.
"Yes, but I will help you." He says. Finnick is mostly holding Eleanor even though she is in Nick's arms.
Nick smiles.
"She's pretty." He says.
"Yes, she is." I say and kiss his cheek.
"Are you going to be a good big brother?" Finnick asks.
"Yes." He says and nods.
"Do you love your sister?" I ask.
He nods.
"She's small Mommy." He says again.
"I know, but she'll grow to be as big as you." I say.
"So can I play with her?" He asks.
"She needs to get a little older baby." I say.
"Okay." He says slightly disappointed.
I kiss his cheek.
"But, I love her." He says and I smile.