As Monday morning dawned, Emma was woken by a dull pain in her stomach. Reaching down she felt baby girl give her a kick and assumed she had just kicked a bit hard. Rafael was snoozing lightly beside her. Emma gently traced her fingers up and down the small line of hair on his chest that reached all the way down to the V by his hips. As her hands drew lower, Wanting to wake him in a nice way, his hand shot up to grip hers. Kissing her hand Rafael turned towards her, kissing her slowly but firmly. Sex had been a bit of a rollercoaster for them while she'd been pregnant. Some days she felt excited and ready whereas some she felt so exhausted that she couldn't even think about it. Rafael never got cross or irritated, He let her set the pace, let her take the lead. As the pregnancy progressed they found the she was extra sensitive, Her breasts had grown and her areolas had darkened and her orgasms had increased, not only in frequency but also intensity. It had been a big shock when he had been sucking her nipples at one point and he suddenly tasted something different. It turned out it was colostrum and although he hadn't tasted it again he thought it was quite erotic. Lifting himself onto one arm he kissed her more deeply. kissing down her neck and across her stomach. They'd found, that with her growing bump the only comfortable position was for her to be on her knees, laying on a pillow. So that's exactly what they did now.

As Rafael pulled out of Emma she winced slightly when the baby kicked her again. Rafael hadn't seen and it was gone as soon as it happened so Emma didn't think twice about it. They had a shower together, Rafael making sure to give her a shoulder massage as he helped her wash and got ready for the day.

Rafael dropped Emma and Bryanie off at the station and headed to the courthouse. He had a busy trial ahead and then needed to collect the keys to the brownstone.

Emma winced again as she sat down at her desk. Grabbing Carrisi's chair and lifting her feet onto it with a pillow underneath. She then watched as Carisi walked in half asleep, walked to his desk and went to sit down, ending up sprawled on the floor. He went red but chuckled good naturedly.

'oh haha very funny guys, Jones you alright over there? You look a little pale.'

' Fine Dom, just tired and aching a bit.' Fin walked behind her to give her head a massage, She groaned in pleasure, her head rolling as he kneaded away.

' Thanks lovely, if you carry on I'll end up falling asleep.'

'Why don't you go back home? you're only 5 weeks away, nobody would blame you for taking it easy. '

' I'm alright, i don't want to stay cooped up, I'd rather be here. I have paperwork to do and plus, the longer i stay the longer i can then take off.' Fin squeezed her shoulder and went to carry out his own paperwork.

Come lunchtime the pains were becoming more frequent. Emma made her way into the bathroom and stood against the sinks. Another pain shot through her and tears pooled at the corner of her eyes. She'd never been good with pain. Lowering herself down to the floor, she leaned against the wall and breathed slowly. She had just gotten off the phone with Bryanie who was about to go into a job interview at a nail salon. She groaned as a shooting stab went across her stomach. She felt a big gush of water down there and worried she had peed herself. She felt dizzy, and as the pain started getting worse she closed her eyes.

Amanda, Fin and Carisi were stood at Fin's desk chatting. Carisi went quiet for a moment then said.

'Guys have you noticed jones getting paler and paler today?' Fin looked up.

' Not really, but then i haven't been paying major attention to be honest. Where is she anyhow?'

'She went to bathroom a while ago, I'll go and get her.' Amanda pushed open the door and immediately realised something was wrong.

'Emma? Emma honey you in okay in there?' She walked in a few steps and then kicked the door shouting.

'FIN! CARISI! CALL A BUS!' They both, as well as Olivia rushed into the room and found Emma passed out on the floor. Amanda held her head with one hand and one on her stomach. They saw the water on the floor and even passed out Emma's face was scrunched in pain.

' Crap! she's having contractions and i think her waters broke. Quick, we need a bus!' Fin strode forward, slipped his arms under Emma and lifted her swiftly.. Even heavily pregnant she was still light.

'No time, come on, i'll drive' Olivia and Amanda followed him out, Liv tried to call Raf but it went straight to voicemail. Carisi put his hand on her arm

'No answer? look, I'll run to the courthouse and get Barba. We'll meet you at the hospital.'

' Hurry Carisi, Emma needs him.'

Carisi skidded into the courthouse panting and out of breathe. Racing to an officer he said.

'Which room is ADA Barba in?'

' I can't tell you that Detective'

'LOOK! I don't have time for this. ADA Barba's fiance has gone into labour and shes currently unconscious. i need to get into that room!. Please.' The officer looked at him for a long moment.

' follow me.'

As Emma was rushed into a room Olivia tried calling both Carisi and Barba but got voicemail on both.

'Come on Rafa, hurry up. ' Amanda went in with her as soon as the doctors said she'd woken.

BANG!

The doors of the court room flew open and Carisi rushed in. The judge banged her gavel.

' Detective this is open court what do you think you are doing?'

'I'm sorry your honour but it's an emergency.'

'Court officers remove this man!'

'No! wait! Carisi what's going on?' Barba tried to stop the officers.

'Barba! Emma's in labour, we found her unconscious! The others took her to the hospital ready!' Rafael froze,

' I.. Your honour i'm sorry. I.. I have to go.'

'ADA Barba! you run out of here and I may decide to declare a mistrial!'

' i... i'm sorry.. i..I have to go! Let him go, Carisi, drive me to the hospital. Now!' As they men ran out, the judge declared a recess until the following day.

Barba ran into the ER and towards the check in desk. Before he'd managed to get a work out Liv appeared and tugged him towards Emma's room, pushing him in she closed the door and returned to the waiting room with the guys. Sitting down she held each of their hands in hers. With his other hand Carisi held his cross and muttered a prayer. Fin called Lucia to tell her what had happened.

When Rafael got into the room he found multiple nurses gathered round the bed. Emma was awake though she seemed to be crying. Rollins was patting her forehead with a wet towel.

' Manda where is he, I need Rafa.' Rollins looked up as the door opened.

'Honey look, he's here.' Rafael rushed to her side and kissed her forehead.

' Rafa, it hurts!'

'I know mi amor. i'm here.' Amanda backed up, ready to leave the couple and join the others when Emma shouted out.

'NO! Manda, please, stay with me. Don't go.' She stopped in her tracks and looked wide eyes at Barba, He nodded and she made her way to Emma's other sode and held her hand. Another doctor walked into the room with sterile gloves on.

'Just in time Daddy, Right Emma, on your next contraction i need you to push as hard as you can into your bottom alright?'

Emma nodded, tears on her cheeks.

'Thats it are you ready. 1...2...3 push!'

Emma groaned and pushed, squeezing both Amanda and Rafaels hands.

'Thats it and take a break. I can see the head. Were going to do the same on the next contraction... Ready.. Again!'

Again Emma pushed with all her might. Once the contraction stopped she sagged against the pillows.

'I can't, i can't do it. i don't want to' Rollins wiped her forehead.

' Come on honey you got this!'

'Mi Amor, a couple more pushes and our bebita will be here.'

' Okay Emma get ready for the next contraction... thats it. push push push.. thats great, now short little breathes for me.. good. The head is out. on the next contraction i want one almighty push and your baby will be here.'

Rafael kissed Emma on the cheek.

' come on bebe, last one.'

'Ready... and push!' Emma gave one last push and felt something slide out of her. She sagged against Amanda and waited. A few moments passed and then a cry filled the air.'

'WAHHH! WAHH WAHH!'

Those in the waiting room stood at once. Olivia started crying and Fin and Carisi clapped each others shoulders.

Rafael cried as he saw his daughter for the first time. She was tiny. He kissed Emma, cut the cord using the scissors the doctor handed him and held his arms under Emma's as she cradled their daughter.

Through his tears he kissed his little girl.

' Mi Nina, bienvenida al mundo. I'm your Papi' Amanda hugged them both.

' Shes beautiful guys. Absolutely beautiful.

' Thank you for being here Manda.'

She kissed both their cheeks and baby girls and made her way towards the door. 'I'll go let the others know she's no longer cooking!' Emma laughed out loud and then rested her head against Rafael as they cleaned her up down there. She didn't care. She didn't have eyes for anything or anyone except their daughter. Rafael kissed Emma deeply. 'Im so proud of you mi amor.'

Amanda walked out into the waiting room to everyone waiting for her. Fin, Carisi and Olivia, all holding hands.

'Well, She's no longer cooking guys.' She gave a watery laugh. 'She's perfect, so tiny, much smaller than Jesse.' Carisi took Rollins into his arms and she sagged against him. She was drained, but she was privileged that Emma wanted her in the delivery room. She felt humbled and emotional. Sitting down she leant her head on Carisi's shoulder.

A little while later Rafael walked into the waiting room.

' Well are you going to come in or wait out here all day?' Grinning and turning back in to the room the other followed one by one.

They walked in to find Emma sitting up in bed, a tiny little bundle in her arms. She looked exhausted but happy. They each took turns to give Emma a kiss on the cheek and a man hug to Barba. Once they had, Barba gently took his daughter out of her mothers arms. He looked back at Emma who nodded.

'Amanda Rollins.' She looked up, not used to being addressed by her full name.

' Would you like to meet your god-daughter? Elena Lucia Barba.' Amanda stood shakily.

'God.. god-daughter? but.. but what about Bryanie?' Emma smiled at her.

' I asked if she minded me asking you. She said of course not, she didn't want the responsibility and preferred to be the fun auntie anyway. So will you? Will you be our daughters god-mother?'

'ye.. yes of course i will.' Rafael gently handed her over.

' Hi baby, I'm your auntie Amanda.' She hugged Rafael and started down at Elena. Emma spoke up.

'Fin?'

'yeah?'

' Will you be her god- father?' Fin looked at her, she looked exhausted, He'd been around a long time, had a son he never saw until he was in his twenties. He was an uncle to Noah and Jesse but a god-father?

' I'd love to Em. I promise to protect her with all i have.' He kissed Emma's head and held out his arms as Amanda handed her over.

'Hey there darlin, i'm your uncle fin, that guy over there, Carisi, never laugh at his jokes or he'll get a big head' They all laughed out loud and Rafael sat on the bed next to his finance.

'Te amo mi amor'

' I love you too.' They shared a kiss and watched as their family welcomed their daughter.