4.36 Not ready to go home

Monte Vista

Blair didn’t want to go home but he knew Teddy wanted to get things ready for the new baby. He’d been out get some things for the journey home when he felt a pain bolt through his stomach and instantly he knew Teddy needed him. 

When he rushed inside he saw Teddy on the floor clutching her stomach. “Gorgeous, is it the baby?” Through tears of pain she replied, “I tried to get a bag down from the cupboard and now I think I’m in labour. I thought it was going to be easier as a vampire.”

“That’s not true.” As he laughed slightly but as soon as he saw the expression he back tracked and said, “I’m getting the doctor then I’ll get you to bed.”

“Blair, no doctor.” Blair was already speaking to the doctor and was told to make her as comfortable as possible until he arrived. Then Blair turned his attention at his wife, “Teddy I’ve already phoned the doctor so no arguments. This pregnancy is different as you almost lost the baby because of my stupidity and I will not take any risks.” 

He picked her up and took her up stairs to their bed and made her as comfortable as he could.

“Blair, I’m sorry. I wanted to wait until we were home to have the baby.”

As he rubbed her forehead, “You don’t have to be sorry. All I ask is you and the baby be alright.” Teddy looked at Blair, “It really hurts.” He kissed her and said, “I know but we will have another beautiful baby at the end of this and I know you can do it.”

“I want to be home. Promise me you’ll take me home when the baby is born.”

“If the doctor says yes then I will.” There was a knock at the door and Blair went to let the doctor in. 

Within a few minutes the doctor saw Teddy on the bed and asked Blair to leave while he examined her. At first Blair was reluctant to leave but after Teddy reassured him that she would be ok then he left.

“Teddy, I need to examine you to see if you are in full blown labour, ok.” Teddy just nodded as the doctor checked her over and confirmed she was now 5cm dilated. “You still have a while yet but baby is fine.”

Teddy screamed, “Doctor, please just get this baby out.” The doctor looked sympathetically towards Teddy, “I need to get a few things from the car but I will be back and I’ll help you though this. Teddy you are doing fine, I will send your husband back in so he can help you.”

“Help me! It’s his fault I’m pregnant, his fault I’m in pain. He is never allowed near me again and you can tell him that from me.” The doctor wasn’t fazed by Teddy’s outburst as he left to get his things. He told Blair that his wife and baby were fine but not to be surprised when he went back in the room if Teddy yelled at him. 

The moment Teddy saw Blair she crumbled, “I need the pain to stop. Tell our baby to come out now.” Blair really wanted to help but knew all he could do was to be there and take what Teddy dished out. The doctor came back and examined Teddy again. “You are 7 cm dilated. Hopefully it won’t be long now.” Teddy lost it, “I want drugs to take the pain away.”

“You won’t need the pain killers at this point.”

Teddy now became sarcastic with her tone, “Really and how would you know, doc? Have you ever given birth?” She saw the look the doctor gave, “I didn’t think so now be a good doctor and give me drugs to take this pain away or better yet get my baby out of me.”

Firmly the doctor replied, “Teddy please calm down as the stress is not helping the baby.” Blair at this point kissed Teddy and quietly said, “Gorgeous, please do what the doctor says and calm down. I know the pain is horrible for you but our baby needs you. Please for me.”

“Then hold my hand and don’t leave.”

“I’m staying right here and I am not leaving.” He asked the doctor, “How is the baby?”

“The baby is doing fine because he can tell his Mum is calming down.” Teddy screamed in pain because without any ease of painkillers she felt every twinge and shooting pain through her stomach.

“Teddy, are you ready to start pushing?”

“No but I thought you said…” The doctor glanced at Teddy and said, “The baby has decided it’s time and you’re ready. Blair stayed with her the whole time. He watched Teddy lay back complaining she needed to rest then sit up as she had to push. When she pushed Blair could feel the life being sucked out of his hand and wondered if the feeling would ever come back. After several hours Teddy gave one last push to a beautiful baby boy. 

Teddy now exhausted looked at Blair holding their son. “How is he doing?” Blair smiled at her, “Thanks to you he’s wonderful. Do you still like the name Draco for a boy?

“Draco Merrick has a nice ring to it. Yes I like the name. Blair we need to get home so Harmony can she her brother.” 

The doctor interrupted, “Congratulations on your new baby. The baby is fine but Teddy you need to rest before you travel.”

“How long before my wife can travel?”

“Hopefully in about a week you should be able to travel.” Teddy was too tired to argue but Blair promised to make sure Teddy rested. 

He watched Teddy close her eyes and fall asleep and then turned his attention to his son, “You have a big sister at home who can’t wait to meet you. Things you have to remember don’t fight with your sister, try and get along. Your Mum and I love you. Family is important and you are part of a big family. One last thing I’ve seen some bad things in my time so you ever do half the things I’ve done then you will answer to me. Do as I say not as I do. This will be your first lesson in life and I’ll say it again I love you son.”