Chapter 17:

Toby's POV:

Me and Wayne continue to hide and wait for help in the closet. The sound of bullets being fired stopped not long ago, now we a waiting for the police. We can hear shouting downstairs. Someone comes into the room and I panic.

Police: Hello? This is the police. The siege is over, your safe now. Come out from where your hiding and we'll get you to safety.

Toby: Ok.

Me and Wayne decide it's our only chance of survival so we slowly crawl out the closet. I man in full police uniform is standing, armed with a gun.

Police: Hi, my name is P.C Darson and I'm here to take you to safety. Grab your things and we will escort you from the premises. Before you do, may I ask, are you hurt in anyway?

Toby: No.

Wayne: No.

Wayne grabs his things from his connecting room and I grab mine. I make sure I have everything and then we are escorted out of the building. As we walk down the last few hallways, we see a few dead bodies with sheets covering them. Once we out, we are told to stay in a certain area.

Wayne: Wait, what about Chris and Jackson?

Toby: No.

Wayne: What?

I point to the man who is on a bed, being wheeled into an ambulance.

Toby: NO! He's my friend!

I try to run towards Chris who has clearly been shot in the stomach and arm. Im pulled back by a police officer.

Police: Please sir. You have to stay calm.

Toby: Im a police officer back in America.

The police officer that pulled me back nods to another and takes me and Wayne into the same ambulance. Just as we climb in, tragedy strikes…

Spencer's POV:

I sit at home, waiting for the call that will put hop back into my life. I slowly start to drift off to sleep, but I'm startled awake when my phone rings loudly.

Spencer: Toby? Are you ok?

Toby: I'm fine. Chris and Jackson aren't though. They didn't make it.

Spencer: Oh I'm so sorry. Are you and Wayne coming home?

Toby: Yes, we are getting in the next possible flight, we are on our way to the airport.

Spencer: Text me when you have an idea of what time you will land.

Toby: I will. I love you so much.

Spencer: I love you so much to.

I end the phone call and get the kids ready.

Isabella: Momma, where are we going? I'm tired?

Spencer: Daddy's coming home. I'm taking you to grandpa's house and I'm going to wait at the airport for you father. I'll be gone for quite a long time since he is flying from Spain.

Mason: Ok.

I pack a small bag for when I want to change clothes. I drop the kids off at my dads house. I spend about an hour there, drinking a few cups of tea and then head to the airport. Toby told me that he lands at about 10 am. It's 5 am but I don't care that I could be waiting for over five hours. As long as my husband is ok, that's the only thing that matters. When I get to the airport, I grab my bag from the trunk and head inside. I find someone where to sit outside his gate and wait. I get some food to eat at around 7:30. After that, I change and have a small nap. Then at around 9:45 I'm woken up by a phone call from Toby.

Toby: Spencer Cavanaugh, me and Wayne safely entered the country around 30 minutes ago. We are now getting ready to land and I should be at my gate in around 15-20 minutes.

Spencer: Ok. I've been waiting for the last 5 hours.

Toby: Oh Spence. I gotta turn my phone off now, see you soon. I love you.

Spencer: I love you to.

I put my phone away in excitement. I grab my small mirror from my makeup bag and make sure I look perfect for my husbands arrival. About 20 minutes later, there's an announcement saying that his flight has landed.

Toby's POV:

As I walk with wane to our gate, I can slowly make out my wife through the vast amount of people standing at the gate. I walk out, Wayne goes to his fiancé and as soon as Spencer sees me, she runs towards me. I drop my bag and take her into my arms. I hug her tightly and kiss her deeply. We are both crying.

Spencer: Thank god your ok.

Toby: I love you so much!

Spencer: I love you even more.

Toby: Next time I want to go to Spain for a bachelor party or any other country, talk me out if it.

Spencer: I'm never letting you out of my sight.

Toby: Come on, let's go home.

We walk over to Wayne. I shake his hand and then we leave the airport. We decide to pick the kids up later on. We are home now and sleeping. We are holding each other tightly. We wake up the later that day and we haven't moved an inch. I feel so happy and lucky to be alive. Hopefully Wayne will be able to cope with the wedding without Chris and Jackson. When I wake up, I watch my beautiful wife's face. When she wakes up,I kiss her very passionately. We break.

Spencer: I'm so happy your ok.

Toby: Me too.

Spencer: You know, I don't think you should go to work for a few days.

Toby: Ok.

Spencer: Wait, so your going to give in that easily?

Toby: You take bette care of me than I do myself. I'm gonna listen to you more often.

Spencer: Ok. What time is it?

Toby: About 4:30.

Spencer: Shit, I'm so sorry. I have to go. I forgot I have the baby shower today at 5. It's late because there's only a few of us. I know recent events have been tough, but I can't miss this.

Toby: It's ok. I will text you every half hour just so you know I'm ok.

Spencer's POV:

Spencer: No, I'll call you every 15 minutes.

Toby: Ok.

Spencer: I love you so much .

Toby: I love you even more .

I have a quick shower then grab some clean clothes. Then I drive to Arias house. I finally arrive, just before 5. I walk into her house where all the girls are sitting in the couch.

Spencer: I'm so sorry I'm late.

Aria: It's fine.

I join them on the couch.

Emily: So, now that Spencer is here, can you tell us what your having?

Aria: Alright. In just over three months, a new little Fitz will be living in this house. Their name is… Maddie.

Hanna: YOUR HAVING A GIRL LIKE ME!

We all scream a little and hug. We sit back down and chat. Then Hanna and Aria open their gifts they got from us and family. They finish with their gifts and then we have cake.

Aria: Ouch.

Aria clutches her stomach. We put our cake down and go o her side.

Hanna: What's wrong?

Aria: It's nothing serious.

Aria relaxes.

Emily: Well what was that then?

Aria: It's Maddie. Through out this whole pregnancy, she's been laying funny and recently, every time she moves, it causes a lot of pain.

Allison: I noticed that you had some painkillers in the kitchen. Do you want me to grab them?

Aria's POV:

Allison hands me a glass of water and some of my tablets.

Spencer: How far along are you Hanna? I forgotten?

Hanna: Im nearly 7 months.

Aria: And I'm nearly 6 and ½ months. She's off again.

I wince in pain. Several more hours pass and the girls are gone. I'm now waiting for Ezra to get back from work with the kids. The finally walk through the door around 40 minutes after 3. I pretend to be asleep in the couch. The kids run upstairs and I can feel Ezra come and sit on the couch. He moves a piece of hair out my face, which causes me to ough for some reason.

Ezra: I knew you weren't sleeping.

Aria: Oh did you now.

I sit up and lean into him for a hug.

Aria: How was work?

Ezra: Good. I've been promoted to the head of the English department.

Aria: That amazing.

Ezra: But it means I won't be able to share an office with you.

Aria: Who will I share with?

Ezra: It's either Heather or Fiona.

Aria: Ok.

Ezra: How's my little Maddie been today?

Aria: Painful. She's still hurting now.

Ezra: Now listen you, you can't hurt your mommy cause it's not nice. You need to look after her.

Almost instantly, the pain stops.

Aria: Wow, your words of wisdom have finally worked their magic.

I say this sarcastically.