"Stuck Here in the Middle with you" -Eddie Munson & Billy Hargrove Love Triangle

Chapter 10: "More Than Words"

More than words by Extreme

Eddie–

"Did you ever think we would be sitting here, having a beer together Munson," Billy said looking at me. I was practicing a new riff for a song I had been working on when he decided to speak. I looked up from my guitar "No Billy, I never thought in a million years I'd be here with you in any friendly matter," I said smirking. "I didn't think I would ever find true happiness if I am being honest," Billy said looking down at his beer. "I thought you were nothing more than an abusive asshole if I am being completely honest," I joked with him trying to lighten the mood. "Junebug defiantly bitch slapped out of that, for a lack of better words," Billy laughed. "She has that effect on people," I said chuckling slightly. "Why do you call her that," I asked him. "What Junebug," he said. I shook my head, and Billy laughed "because when we first started hanging out we were at a party and I watched her run away from a Junebug; it was the cutest thing I had ever seen," He snorted and I couldn't help but laugh with him. "She is not a big fan of bugs," I smiled. "Yeah I figured that one out," Billy laughed. "I am glad you changed for the better, man. Jules loves you and I am glad she isn't going to hurt anymore, without you," I said looking at Billy. "I don't know what I did to deserve her, and I am so lucky to have her, hell I am lucky to have both of you," He laughed. I winked at him "Oh Hargrove, making a guy blush," I joked and he shoved me a little bit before getting up and walking into the kitchen.

I heard the phone ringing and Billy answered it. "Hello," I heard him say, "Wait, what, Seriously," I perked up at the concern in his voice. "Okay, Eddie and I are on our way," Billy said hanging up the phone and running into the living room. I put my guitar down and looked at him. "Jules is in labor, we got to go, man," He said grabbing his car keys and rushing to the door. "Oh shit," I scream running out behind him. 

Jules–

"Here, let me help you, Jules," Steve groaned grabbing my arm and helping me to the front desk at the hospital. "I got it,-- owww," I winced at the contraction. We made it to the front desk and the brunette behind the desk's smile quickly faded when she saw us, "How are we doing today," she asked standing up to look at me over the desk. "Pretty sure I am in labor," I laughed. "Oh my, well let's get you up to labor and delivery then," She said picking up the phone to dial up to that floor. A male in scrubs brought over a wheelchair for me and I sat down, he began to push but I put my feet flat, halting him. "We have to wait on Eddie and Billy, I am not doing this without them," I said through gritted teeth. "I will make sure they know where they need to go when they get here but for now we need to get you into a room, please Jules," Steve begged me. I looked at him and shook my head in agreement and lifted my feet. "Where is she," I heard Billy say. I turned my head to see Eddie and Billy barrelling into the hospital tripping over their feet. I waved to them and watch their faces change. "Thank god, are you okay, are you going to have this baby now," Eddie scrambled to me. "Pretty sure I am Edward," I laughed. "Well not without us, right," Billy added putting his hands on my shoulders. "Of course not," I smiled at them. The nurse began to push me and the guys followed. We made it to the floor and I was rushed into a room and told to get changed and wait for the doctor. Steve was waiting in the waiting room while Billy and Eddie suited up for the birth.

"Hello, Miss. Henderson," I heard my Ob say walking into the room. I looked at him from the bed, "'sup, doc," I winced. He looked at me and then to Eddie and Billy, "Both of them, miss. Henderson." He questioned me. "Don't try to say we can't be here doctor because neither of us is leaving," Billy said giving him a look. "Alright, whatever she wants," he said throwing his hands up. "Now let us see what we are working with, " he said walking towards me. I did as I was told and Eddie and Billy stood on my side as I placed my legs up and waited to be told what was the next steps. "How close are the contractions," The doctor asked. "Closing in on 6 minutes apart, and lasting almost a minute doc," Billy said before I could speak. "You are about ready to start pushing then miss. Henderson," "no time for an epidural if you're already that close and you seem to be dilated to a 9 as well," The doctor said looking up at me. "Jesus, okay," I said through the pain. "Just a little bit longer Junebug," Billy said kissing my forehead. I groaned and looked between him and Eddie and waited for what seemed like an eternity.

"We need to start pushing Jules," I heard the doctor say finally. I did as I was told, and I felt the contraction getting closer and closer I'm pretty sure I almost broke The guy's hands. I was drowning in my sweat and was screaming louder than I ever had.

"Alright Jules, give me one more big push," I heard the doctor say. I pushed with all my might and the next thing I heard was the cries of my son. "Holy shit, that's our son, he is so beautiful," I heard Eddie's voice ring through my ears. I looked up to see my boy, the nurse to him to clean him off and wrap him up before bringing him over to me. I started to cry as she placed him on my chest. "He is so beautiful," I wept. "Just like his mama," Billy cooed. "That was my line Hargrove," Eddie laughed. We just kept staring at the little human we created. "I love him so much," I said looking between Eddie and Billy. "What are we going to name him," Billy asked. "I was thinking Vinny Hargrove Munson," I said looking up to him. Billy smiled "I love it," "Me too," Eddie added. I looked down at Vinny and then at Billy. "Do you want to hold him," I asked? "Yes please," He said reaching for him and I watched him stare at Vinny. "Thank you, Jules," He said. "Hi buddy, I am your daddy," He whispered to Vinny. I smiled at Billy talking to our son as he walked over to Eddie, "Want to hold him, man," He smiled. "Of course," Eddie choked up as Billy place Vinny in his arms. "I guess I am your other daddy, little man," Eddie said rubbing Vinny's cheek with his finger and I heard him coo.

The nurse took Vinny and I fell into a deep sleep.

-Billy

I was sitting on the couch with Eddie watching Jules sleep. She was so beautiful, I couldn't believe we were here and I was a dad. I looked over to Eddie who was also staring at Jules, who would have thought we would be able to love a woman together like this. I was so excited for our future, all four of us together. "I am going to go tell Steve, she gave birth," I said finally standing up and looking at Eddie. "Okay, man, I am going to stay here so she doesn't wake up alone," He said returning his gaze to Jules. "Alright, good idea," I said walking out to the hall. I made it to the doors and looked into the waiting room to see Steve, Robin, Max, Dustin, Nancy, Mike, El, Lucas, Will, and Johnathan waiting with an array of balloons, flowers, and teddy bears. I snickered and swung open the doors. Everyone jumped up, "Well, is everything good, did she have the baby," Steve started rambling and everyone else chimed in. I put my hands up, "He is a perfectly healthy baby boy, 7lbs and 6 ounces," I smiled and everyone jumped up and down. "Can we see him," Steve asked, " Yes, can we see him," Robin added. "Come with me," gesturing for them to follow me. We walked to the window of the room where they kept the babies and I pointed to my son, "There he is, 'Vinny Hargrove Munson' isn't he beautiful," I smiled and everyone else cooed at the cute bundle. "He is so small," "I want to hold him," "Oh my gosh, what a handsome boy," everyone started talking over each other.

"We can we see Jules," Steve asked me. I looked at him "She is sleeping right now but am sure you can see her later today, or tomorrow," I said. "How long are they going to be in here," He asked me. "Only a couple of days I am sure," I smiled and return my focus to Vinny.