Way Of Life - H.S & N.H

You'll Bring Me Home

Shay was walking around the room in her hospital gown. Using her breathing exercises as Harry messed around with the equipment.

"Harry you're gonna break something!"

"Sorry. I'm just nervous. Nervous and excited."

Shay walked over to him and placed her hand on his cheek.

"Me too! More nervous though. I've gotta push her out!" Shay had panic written all over her face.

"It's going to be okay. You're the strongest person I know. I love you so much and even more so now for bringing this little one into the world. I'm right here with you. Always!" Harry proudly announced. Kissing her on the nose, which caused a giggle to come from Shay's throat.

Just as she did so she felt something weird.

Harry glanced down and saw that water had pooled around her feet.

"Uhhm Shay? I think your water just broke!"

"Oh god! That's embarrassing." Shay covered her face with her hands.

"No sweet pea. It's okay. It's natural. Don't be embarrassed." He prized her hands away from her face and kissed her.

"One step closer. I'll get the nurse." He mumbled.

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"How're we feeling Shayla?" The midwife and doctor made their way into the room. Giving Harry a smile and fiddling with the equipment.

"It hurts." She whined back. Tightly holding onto Harry's hand as she lay on the bed.

"I bet. Okay sweetheart, pretty boy here told us you want the epidural, is that right?" The midwife smirked at Harry and he did it back. He could charm anyone, even in a hospital.

"God yes!" Shay cried. Feeling overwhelmed by the pain.
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Countless contractions and many loving words from Harry later, it was time to push.

Niall, Heather, Anne, Gemma, Graham, Des and Mandy were all gathered in the waiting room outside.

"We're going to be grandparents!" Anne blushed. Mandy did the same as they talked among themselves.

Harry's dad, Des agreed, also bewildered by it all. He hadn't been at the dinner but soon rushed down to London when Anne called to tell him.

Graham left to go and grab some drinks for everyone. It was late so they needed to stay awake somehow.

"I'm so proud of them." Heather murmured to Niall.

"Me too Petal. Harry has wanted this for so long. Even back in the band he'd always gush over babies and kids. He always had this way with them. Well with anyone really haha. This is his destiny." Niall murmured back.

He was scrolling through his phone but stopped when he heard Heather sniffling.

Tears were falling down her face.

"Petal. Don't cry. You'll make me cry!" Niall pulled her into him so that her head was on his shoulder as he stroked her hair.

"Sorry. It's just so emotional you know."

"It really is. I guess hormones don't help huh?" Niall chuckled.

Anne, Des and Mandy watched the lovely moment unfold in front of them as Graham returned with drinks.

"I'll never get used to this. Two girls just stopped me. They recognised me as Shay's dad. Weird!"

"You didn't say why you were here did you?!" Niall exclaimed. Obviously everyone would know eventually but Shay and Harry  should have control over that.