Chapter 19
Disclaimer: I don't own the Vampire Diaries. I'm just borrowing. Only the story is mine.
Note: Previously, in "When You Least Expect It," wedding bells finally ring for Klaus and Caroline, as well as a shocking moment when Caroline's water breaks at the end of the ceremony.
Hey, everyone! I got an idea for this chapter a while ago and thought I'd share. No spoilers, except there might be drama ahead for our leads and everyone in their circle.
HERE WE GO!
Mystic Falls Medical Center – Later…
Klaus felt his heart race as he sat in the waiting room. They had brought Caroline to the hospital nearly half an hour ago, but to him, it felt like an eternity. Not a single doctor had come to tell him what was going on and it scared him. He hated to be in the dark, especially not when it concerned his new wife and their child.
Elijah sat next to him, cautiously looking at him. He had a hard time believing the same thing that happened with him and Amelia was happening again. He wanted to say something comforting to his brother, but he had difficulty finding the words.
"Elijah, do...do you think they..."
Klaus' question brought him out of his reverie and he stood up. "No, Niklaus, and you shouldn't either. You have to believe Caroline and Liam will be all right. I know it's hard right now, given the circumstances, but the doctors here are very capable. For God's sake, they're your colleagues."
"A fine bunch of colleagues they are," said Klaus. "It's been almost half an hour since we brought Caroline here and they won't tell me a bloody thing! I'm out of my mind with worry and I don't know how much more of this waiting I can take!"
"Niklaus, I know what you're going through," said Elijah. "I was in this exact same situation with Amelia six months ago, and it tore me apart knowing my wife was in trouble and I couldn't do a damn thing to help her. Believe me, I feel your pain." He gently placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. "Just try to hold on a little while longer. If not for me, but for Caroline and your son. They would want you to be strong for them."
Klaus was about to argue, but knew that it wouldn't do any good. He also knew that Elijah was right. He had to be strong for Caroline and Liam, especially now. At that moment, he saw one of the doctors coming toward them. Slowly, he got up from his seat.
"How is she? How is my my wife?"
"Mrs. Mikaelson is going to be all right," he replied. "The delivery went smoothly. She's a bit weak, but she should make a full recovery."
Klaus breathed a sigh of relief. At least Caroline was going to be all right. However, he had to know about Liam. "And my son?"
"The baby is also fine despite being three months premature," said the doctor. "We've taken him to the NICU to get his weight up." He sighed. "I know you're anxious to see your wife. She's in her room now, so you can visit her if you'd like. However, keep it brief. She's been through quite an ordeal today and needs her rest."
Klaus nodded and went in the direction of Caroline's room, not caring if Elijah and the rest of the family was following him. None of that mattered anyway. The only thing that mattered was getting to Caroline and seeing her. He reached her room and found her asleep in her bed. As he entered the room, he saw that the closet was slightly open, revealing her wedding gown. He couldn't help but imagine the challenge it must've been for the nurses to get her out of her dress so they could help her deliver the baby.
"Nik?"
Caroline's voice broke the silence and Klaus went over to the bed, grabbing the chair and sitting down, taking her hand in his and kissing her knuckles. "Yes, love, it's me. I'm here."
"I'm sorry for disrupting the wedding like that."
"No, Caroline, you did nothing wrong," said Klaus. "You didn't know you would go into labor early. These things happen. Why, women in China give birth in rice fields and continue working with their babies on their backs."
"I know, I shouldn't blame myself for this," said Caroline. "But, everyone must've gotten quite a scare when that happened." She sighed softly. "Especially my dad."
Klaus felt his eyes widen when she mentioned Bill, because it reminded him of what Elijah had told him back at the church:
"You do realize you're going to have some explaining to do before this day is over, don't you, Niklaus? Caroline isn't going to appreciate you going behind her back like this. She's going to be furious, and not because of pregnancy hormones."
"About your father," he said. "The reason why he was there was because..."
"You called him and told him we were getting married?" said Caroline. "He already told me when I saw him."
"You're not angry that I did so without your knowledge?"
"Well, it was a bit sneaky of you, I'll give you that," said Caroline. "But, no, I'm not angry. I think what you did was sweet. I was actually thinking about my dad leading up to the wedding and how I'd like to see him, even if he and Victor don't get along."
As she finished speaking, Klaus saw her yawn and said, "Don't tire yourself out, love. You went through hell today and you need your rest." He kissed her forehead. "Close your eyes and get some sleep. I'll stay right here with you."
"What about Liam?"
"We can see him when you're rested," said Klaus. "They took him to the NICU so that they can get his weight up. He's going to be all right, Caroline. Our son is strong, like his mother."
Caroline smiled and yawned again, closing her eyes. Klaus watched her, kissing her knuckles again. He loved her with every fiber of his being and in that moment, he found himself falling more and more in love with her.
Note: Yeah, I know, another cliffhanger, but I didn't want to repeat anything, so I'm going to end Chapter 19 here. Stay tuned!
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