I'm ALWAYS here

Chapter 39

I was 34 weeks pregnant. For two days I was not feeling very well and I had a little pain, but I ignored it because doctor said that we're both okay a week ago. Little Johanna was kicking a lot and she seemed to be satisfied and happy baby who was still lying in my tummy. Alexis still touched a stroked me on my stomach and talked with Johanna. Rick cared a lot about me and didn't let me do pretty much things. He was annoying with that but cute at the same time. Several times I wet myself. Castle always helped me to dress up and held me until I fell asleep again. We had a waterproof pad under sheet. I felt terrible and embarrassed.

I was sitting at a table at the precinct and I doing the papers. Gates left me at the table since my accident. Ryan and Esposito always made fun of me and said I looked like a hippo. Johanna kicked me and I grabbed my stomach.
"Are you okay, Beckett?" Ryan asked and I nodded.
"Pack your things and go home. You should get some rest. We'll finish this here," said Espo. I thanked them, packed my things and I went home to Rick. He greeted me by a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Where is Alexis?" I asked when I searched the room.
"Mom took her to her place so we could have time for ourselves. Do you happy?" he asked excited and hugged me. I laughed and nodded.
"I'm just a little tired. I'll go take a shower and I think I'll go to bed," I said and yawned. Castle kissed me and together we went to the bedroom. I undressed and showered myself. I lay in bed to Rick and hugged him.
"Did you have a busy day?" he asked me.
"Hm."
"Take a rest. You deserve it," he said and kissed my hair," Would you like a dinner?"
"No," I whispered wearily and only snuggled closer to him. He covered me with blanket and gave me a kiss to my hair again. I closed my eyes and I hugged him tightly. That's how we fell asleep together. I woke up at about 2 o'clock in the morning. I had a wet spot beneath me. I shook with Rick and he woke up. Immediately he realized what it was and hugged me. I started crying on his shoulder and he hugged me tighter.

"Shh. Do not cry. This has already happened to you. Do not cry. Take a deep breath and try to smile at me," he said stroking my cheek. I wiped my tears and smiled slightly. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. I cleaned up and I went naked back to Rick. He handed me a clean shirt and panties. I got dressed and he stroked me on the belly. Suddenly I felt a sharp pain and I almost fell. Rick luckily grabbed me and sat me on the bed.
"What's happening?" he asked horrified.
"My water's broke," I whispered and I felt tears in my eyes.
"Don't cry. We're going to the hospital," he ordered and took me in his arms. I was already crying hard and I firmly clung to him.
"It's still early. She should stay in at least a month," I whispered through tears before another wave of pain hit my body.