Tris POV

It has been eight months since Eric went over to Erudite. Eight months of not even written communication from Jeanine, regarding the experiment. Eight months of anxiety reaching an all time high; realizing that not only would I be a mother at sixteen, but a mother to twins.

I look down at my insanely huge swollen belly, rubbing soothing circles to calm the early stages of labor.

A sense of calm washes over me as I look around our apartment at the group gathered around me. My closest friends are here. Friends is a poor excuse for a word, these people are my family. I let a single tear fall down my cheek as I recall the precious moments where they stood by my side.

I waddle over to Christina and try to give her the tightest squeeze that my body would allow. "I love you Christina, thank you."

She brushes a soft kiss to my cheek then releases me. I watch Uriah sitting on our couch, stuffing his face with chocolate cake. "Hey give me a bite!" I say giving him a cheeky smile.

His face lights up as if he is caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Despite the contractions coming more frequent, I made it my goal to keep walking around.

Everyone took turns in rotations to walk with me up and down the hallways. I was even shocked to see Tori volunteered to take a stroll with me.

"How you feeling short stuff?"

"Oh, you know. I'm going to be pushing two watermelons out pretty soon." I was trying to be more sarcastic then it came out.

Another wave of sharp tightening pulsated through my stomach, as I almost heaved over.

"Ahh! It is getting stronger Tori! I think it's time to go see Dr. Pedrad."

"Okay Sweets, everything will be alright, stay calm. Can you make it back to the apartment?"

"Ahhh! I'm not sure it's getting worse." The pain was excruciating, I told myself from the beginning I didn't want drugs to affect the labor process. However, at this moment I was highly reconsidering my own judgment.

Eric rushed to my side once we were in the door way. I closed my eyes as another wave convulsed through me. I don't know how he did it, when I opened my eyes Eric was caring me down the dark halls towards the infirmary.

Who would have known he was so strong, I felt like a beached whale. "Eric, I ... I …" I trailed off unsure which part I wanted to tell him. That I loved him? That I am terrified that I won't make a good mother?

He kissed my temple just before placing me on the lumpy hospital bed. I closed my eyes to relish in the feelings that he created within me.

Doctor Pedrad and Nurse Marlene quickly rushed into my room, starting to get my vitals. It was determined, that I was nine centimeters dilated; too far into labor for an epidural. They were able to give me a pain shot to ease my nerves.

"Alright Tris, you're almost there. I need you to listen to your body, when you start to feel the sensation that you need to push, do it. I am not going anywhere; I am here for you as well as these little angels that will be joining us soon." She had a soft smile on her face.

Even though she was my doctor, she was more to me than that. I learned over the last few weeks that she was my mother's best friend before she transferred out. If I couldn't have my mother in this moment, I was glad to have another mother figure close.

A half hour went by in the blink of an eye. I had my feet in the stirrups, finally ready to meet these little humans who grew inside of me for the last nine months.

Three pushes later, I heard the first cry. I didn't know who was born first our son or daughter. They placed her on a table near by checking over the newborn.

Within minutes, the next one came into this world with a much stronger set of lungs.

Eric brought over a bundle swaddled in blue and placed him on my chest. "Gabriel, meet your mommy." He kissed his tiny bald head before going back over to our daughter. "Peyton Ruby this is your beautiful mommy."

I looked into his silvery eyes and saw a twinkle in them. My heart melted in this moment. I gave birth to two beautiful babies.

Both their eyes were still shut, resting on my chest. I could tell fatigue was starting to set in as my eyes drooped closed.

"Rest now my love." I am not sure if I actually heard those words or if it was part of my dreams as I drifted off.

Authors Note:

I know this was short. I just wanted to give you guys something to let you know I haven't abandoned the story. Life happens, as we all know. Please review!