Forever my Marine

Chapter #62

Chapter #62
Aug 9th 2021
Louri’s POV                                                           
We got Scarlett checked in this morning since we planned on having her labor induced since little Thomas is a week late and Scarlett’s exact words were get this thing out of me. So we called Dr. Montgomery, and she was able to get us booked for Scarlett to have her labor induced at eight this morning. It’s now noon and Scarlett is only two centimeters dilated and I am getting nervous. I only get this nervous when the kids or Scarlett are involved, “Louri I am getting tired just watching you.” Scarlett says as I pace back and forth. “It’s been four hours.” I say. “Yeah and do you remember I was in labor with Devon for nine hours and then two hours of pushing. And with the girls I was in labor for twenty hours.” She says. “Well you also refused to even consider giving birth that night because I wasn’t there.” I tell her. “Mom told you?” She says. “Yes. And you call me stubborn.” I laugh. “Because you are.” She chuckles. “Yeah I am. Oh fuck.” I say. “What?” Scarlett asks, getting worried. “I called your dad so he should be here any minute now since he left Copenhagen at three hundred hours, but I forgot to call your mom.” I say. “I’ll call her.” Scarlett says

Scarlett’s POV
“Come here, I'm going to facetime her.” I tell Louri and she nods and lays next to me and puts her arm around my shoulders so I can rest my head on her shoulder. “Hey I’m already in an uber from the airport on my way to the hospital. Your father called me.” Mom says shooting Louri a glare. “I’m sorry Mel, my contacts are alphabetical.” Louri defends. “Hello.” Dad says, popping into view. “Hi Daddy.” I say I still feel like a little girl everytime I see my dad since he lives in a different country. “Hej Kerstan, det er dejligt at se dig igen.(Hello Kerstan, it’s nice to see you again)” Louri says switching to Danish to mess with my dad and judging by the look on his face it worked. His face soon changes from one of shock to joy. “Louri, jeg vidste ikke at du dansk. Scarlett, lærte du hende det? (Louri, I didn’t know you spoke Danish. Scarlett, did you teach her?)” Dad says. “Can you guys please speak english?” Mom asks. “No Dad I didn’t teach her she was stationed in Denmark for a year.” I tell him. “At the American embassy in Copenhagen?” Dad asks. “Well the base by the embassy.” Louri says. “Huh what a small world.” Dad says. “Scarlett dear you sound off are you ok?” Mom asks. “Epidurals are magical.” I say with a goofy grin. “You know I didn’t have one with you and Hunter.” Mom says. “I know Mom, you have told me that a million times.” I say. “Just saying.” She shrugs. “Weird thing is the contractions haven’t ooh fuck never mind.” I say as a contraction hits and I squeeze Louri’s shirt so hard I think I heard it rip. “Breathe Babe that’s it.” Louri says coaching me through it. “Well we are going to be there in maybe thirty minutes because there is a lot of traffic and we had to drop our things off at our hotel. What room are you in?” Mom says. “Room 304.” I tell her. “Ok see you soon.” Mom says. “Love you.” Dad says before they hang up. “How could you forget to call my Mom you told yours.” I say. “Honey, my mother is living with us.” Louri says. “And you were panicking on the inside weren’t you?” I say knowing my wife. “Very much so.” She chuckles and kisses my temple. “Oh Liz is calling.” Louri says as her phone rings. “Hey Liz what’s up?” Louri asks. “Ok I will put you on speaker, calm your tits.” Louri says.
“Hey Scar, has my second nephew made his appearance yet?” She asks.
“No not yet when the doctor checked me last she said I’m only three centimeters.” I say.
“Ok well just give me or Robbie a call when you are ready to have us bring the kids to the hospital.” Liz says as we hear Maya calling for Liz in the background.
“Will do.” I say and we say our goodbyes and hang up.

Lisa’s POV
I am in the cafeteria in the hospital getting Louri and I coffee when my phone buzzes.
Melane
Melanie: Look up.
I look up and see Melanie and Kerstan walking into the cafeteria. “When did you two get here?” I ask, giving each of them a hug. “Well I flew from Copenhagen to New York and we decided to take the same flight from New York to LA.” Kerstan says. “Well I’m glad you two are here.” I tell them. “Of course we can’t miss this.” Kerstan says. “I was just going to get some coffee for Louri and I. What would you two like? It’s on me.” I tell them. They give me their orders and I give all our orders to the barista. I wait for the barista to call my name and when she does I go and grab the drinks with Melanie’s help. “Let’s go see our daughters shall we?” I say and Melanie nods and we make our way up to the room and we hear laughing. “I give! I yeld!” Louri laughs and when we walk in we see Scarlett is tickling Louri as they are cuddled together on the bed. “Hey you two.” Kerstan says with a smile. “Daddy!” Scarlett cheers, “Hey Nuget.” He says going and giving her a hug and a kiss on the head. “Here is your coffee dear.” I say as I hand Louri her coffee. “Baby.” Scarlett says in a singsong voice. “No you can’t have my coffee.” Louri says. “Why?” Scarlett says with puppy dog eyes. “Because you aren’t supposed to right now I’m sorry. I can step out to drink it if you want.” Louri says. “No you can drink it here, I need cuddles.” Scarlett says. “That I can give you.” Louri says with a smile and pulls Scarlett into her side a little and Scarlett is still able to lay on her side so she rests her head on Louri’s chest and her hand over Louri’s heart something I’ve noticed she does a lot. “I’m tired.” Scarlett says with a yawn. “You can get some rest. Dr. Montgomery said it will be a while till you have to start pushing. I’ll be here the whole time.” Louri says kissing Scarlett on the head. “Ok a short nap I guess.” Scarlett says.

Louri’s POV
Scarlett is fast asleep on my chest. “Melanie I’m so sorry for not calling.” I say to Melanie but she waves me off. “No need to apologize, you had your mind on other things.” She says pointing to Scarlett. “Thank you for understanding.” I tell her and she just nods at me with a soft smile. “So how are my other little munchkins doing?” Kerstan asks, referring to Devon, Maya, and Louisa. “They are good, they miss their Pop pop.” I say quietly so I don’t wake Scarlett. She needs all the rest she can get. “I miss them too. I did bring them some things. Because you know I’ve got to spoil my little munchkins.” He says with a big grin. “Of course you do.” I chuckle softly. “So have you picked a middle name?” Ma asks. “Yes it’s Rush.” I say. “That’s Greg’s middle name isn’t it?” Ma asks. “Yes it is that’s why we picked it.” I tell her. “That’s very sweet.” Melanie says. “I only met Thomas Henderson once but I know he was a good man.” Kerstan says. “Yes he was. We wanted to honor his memory by naming our son after him.” I say. “That’s very honorable. I’m sure he would be happy about it.” Melanie says. “He used to joke that if I ever had another son I should name them after him and we are.” I say.

A/N
Get ready to meet little Thomas. Anygays see you in the next one.