Holiday Hullabaloo

Chapter 38

Meg was still helping Jill have her baby.

"You're doing great, Jill" Meg whispered.

"Meg, I'm trying" Jill cried.

Just a few seconds later, Jill's baby was born.

Jill herself was so tired, she collapsed onto her back. 

"You did it. She's perfect" said Meg.

Jill sat up and took her baby daughter in her arms.

Paul, having gotten the Wiggles' message, hurried to the scene and arrived just as the baby came. 

"Jill, my darling... are you alright?" he said.

"Yes, Paulie. Meg helped me. She's my hero" said Jill.

"I'm just doing my job" said Meg.

"Just? Modesty if ever I heard it. You helped my wife have a baby in an unimaginable place" said Paul.

As a thank you, he kissed Meg on a cheek, something he hadn't done in a long time. 

Meg almost felt like breaking down when she saw Paul with his new daughter. 

The Wiggles had managed to get Gertrude out of hiding. 

"Congratulations, dear" said Gertrude.

"Gertrude? You're... letting yourself live?" said Jill.

"Of course. I wouldn't miss watching my friend raise a child" said Gertrude.

"What are you going to name this baby, Jill?" said Anthony.

"Let's see... she came on crystal clear night. And she shines like a star... Stella. That's her name" said Jill.

"I love it" said Paul. 

He and Jill kissed each other as the medics arrived to take Jill to the hospital.

Though she'd just had her baby, she needed her rest to recover.

Just then, Meg's flip-phone rang and she picked it up. "Yes?"

"Meg, it's Jeremy. We've a bit of a problem with your husband" said Jeremy on the other side.

"I'm listening" said Meg.

"The dog catcher trapped Bonnie and took her to the pound not too long ago" said Jeremy.

"What?!" Meg snapped.

"But don't worry. The Three Warriors are bringing her back. They want you to present the pup to Chad on Christmas. Figured it'd make him feel better" Jeremy explained.

"That's a great idea. I'd do anything to make Chad happy."

"Brilliant. They should be back any minute. You better hurry."

"Yes! Be right there!"