"Violet." He knocked. He heard nothing but crying.
"Violet please open the door. Come on." He knocked again. After a few minutes of banging on the door, she finally opened it. She stood looking at him for a moment, then collapsed in his arms.
"Nothing." She cried.
"Something is wrong. Talk to me!"
"Im flipping. the fuck. Out. Ashton. I'm 18 years old and im pregnant with the person's baby who I've been in love with for four years but have only known for a year, i quit photography school and went on tour with you guys and now my baby is possibly gonna die and its father is halfway across the country. So I'm flipping out." she cried.
"That's it, Violet. You and I are going out tonight. You need to get the bad stuff off of your mind. Luke and Calum flew into London to see Michael, my parents are out of town, Lauren is staying with a friend, and you and i are going out."
"I'm can't drink, Ashton." She wiped her tears away.
"Nothing like that. We can still have fun." He smiled. He looked at the clock. It was 6.
"Get ready." He said.
"Fine." She smiled, getting clothes from her closet and going into the bathroom.
"What's taking so long?" Ashton called through the door a few minutes later.
"I'm fat!" She stood in front of the mirror, staring at her body.
"You're not fat, Violet. You're pregnant, "he stood up and walked over to the door, opening it slowly, " if you were fat, could I do this?" He laughed, putting his arms around her and lifting her from the ground.
"Put me down you asshole!" She laughed, wiggling around.
"Okay, alright!" He giggled, putting her back on the ground.
"Thank you!"
"Now let me see." She said, looking at her outfit. She had on black jeans, a green day shirt, and a flannel.
"You look fine. Just like the old Violet." He smiled.
They talked for a little while longer and then left.
"Where are we going?" She asked.
"I dunno. Anywhere." He laughed.
She laughed and then got a phone call from an unknown number. She quickly picked up.
"Hello?" She said.
"Hey Violet. It's Michael."
"Hey. Who's phone is this?" She asked.
"Hospital payphone. Listen. Dad is a lot better. They're releasing him tomorrow. I'm coming home! And he's coming with me. I'm gonna make it home for Christmas!"
"That's great Michael!" She laughed.
"Our flight leaves tomorrow at 6 am. How is everything with the baby?"
"Everything is great. Went to the doctor today."
"And?" He asked.
"And...the baby is... fine." She lied.
"Good baby. Good. What are you up to tonight?"
"Ashton and I are hanging out."
"Can you put me on speaker?" He asked. She did.
"Okay." She said.
"Hello mate!" Ashton said.
"Hello! Hey Ashton. Thanks for taking care of my girls while I'm gone. I appreciate it."
"It's no problem mate." He smiled.
"Babe I have to go. Doctors want to talk to me. Call you tomorrow. I love you Violet."
"I love you too Michael. Bye."
"Bye."
"So, It's good they get to be home for Christmas." Ashton smiled.
"Mmhm. It's great."
"So, where are we going?" He asked.
"Oh I don't care." She smiled.
"How about... we ditch going out."
"Okay. That's cool."
"Take-out and Netflix?" He asked.
"Perfect." They both laughed. They went back home and ordered the take-out. They both changed into pj's and the food was there in no time.
"Peace Tea?" He shouted from the fridge.
"Totally." She laughed.
As they sat on the couch watching Orange is the New Black and eating their takeout, she started to feel the baby kick.
"Hey." She whispered, smiling.
"What is it" he asked.
"Feel." She grabbed his hand, putting it to her stomach.
"Oh wow. She's really getting it tonight isn't she!" Ashton laughed.
"Yeah he i-. Ow! Yeah he is." She grabbed her stomach.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"Nothing it... she's kicking so hard. It's hurting."
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"Oh yeah. I'm fine. Maybe I just need to rest. I think I'm gonna sleep here." She smiled.
"Okay, "he stood up, turning the TV off, "It'll let you sleep then."
"Ashton. Will you stay in here with me? I don't wanna be alone."
"Sure." He smiled, sitting on the couch again. They laid there for a while and eventually fell asleep. A few hours later, she woke Ashton.
"What's wrong, Violet!" He asked.
"I-i don't know! It hurts so bad Ashton!" She cried, holding her stomach. He touched her fore head.
"You're burning up! You're sweating. What....what's wrong what do I do!?" He panicked.
"Take me to the hospital!" She cried.
He grabbed the keys and their phones, and quickly helped her to the car. He drove as quickly as he could.
She wailed in pain, holding her stomach. After about five minutes, she felt better.
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"Im...it's not hurting anymore." She said, breathing heavily.
"Were still going to the hospital." He said, obviously freaking out.
"Ashton...I think the baby's coming." She said calmly.
"What!?!" He panicked
"I'm calling Michael." She cried. She got her phone and quickly dialed his number.
"Violet it's Three in the morning. Whats wrong?"
"Michael. I-I-I think... I think the baby is coming."
"WHAT?!?" He shouted through the phone.
"We were eating take out and I felt her kick but it was like super strong like I've never felt it before. Then I just woke up and was in so much pain and Ashton is driving me to the hospital then the pain stopped but now it's starting again and we're both panicking!" She quickly explained.
"Okay baby. Breathe. Take deep breaths. I'm gonna wake everyone up. I'm driving home. We'll be there in a few hours. I love you."
"I love you too." She cried and hung up.
"Oh my God it hurts, Ashton!" She screamed.
"Here. Squeeze my hand."
"SQUEEZE YOUR HAND?!?" She shouted.
"I heard it makes the pain a little more tolerable!" He shouted back.
After a few minutes, the pain stopped. As they pulled into the hospital parking lot, she passed out.
"No, no, no, no Violet. Violet wake up!" He shook her. He pulled into the front of the hospital and quickly called for help, lifting her out of the vehicle. Two nurses came with a wheelchair, pushing her inside.
"What's wrong with her?" One of the nurses asked.
"I think...I think she's...having her baby."
"So her water broke then?" The other asked, quickly pushing her down a hallway.
"I... I don't know!" He shouted, running his fingers through his hair. They finally got her to a room and lifted her to the bed.
"We need to get her awake. I'll get the doctor. You stay here." One nurse said to the other.
"Is she your responsibility?" The older nurse asked.
"What?" He answered, confused.
"Is the baby yours?" He asked.
"Oh. No, No. My best friends."
"And where is the father?" As Ashton started to answer him, Violet came too. She held her stomach and cried out in pain.
"Hey, Violet. I'm here, love." He grabbed her hand.
"You need to go into the bathroom, and change into this. Son, you help her." The nurse said, holding up a gown. He helped her change and then quickly helped her back to the bed.
"Good. She's awake." The doctor said as she entered the room.
"Who are you? Where's Dr. Barbara?" Violet asked, obviously panicked.
"I'm Dr. Waters. Barbara is out sick. I'll be taking her place. Now, how far along are you?"
"Eight months... the due date is January 25th. Is something wrong?" She asked.
"Well, lay back. Now, can you tell me about the pain you're having?" The doctor asked.
"It hurts in my back. My stomach. It's like...a terrible pressure."
"How often?"
"About every five minutes." Ashton said.
"And are you the father?" She asked.
"No. He's... my brother." She lied.
"Well. I hope you packed a bag brother. It looks like you guys are going to be here are while." She smiled, pulling off her gloves.
"What? Why? Is something wrong?"
"It looks like your baby is ready to join us. Now because you're fully dilated and you haven't started pushing, we're going to have to do a c-section."
"Are you serious? Violet that's great!" Ashton shouted, kissing her fore head.
"No. Wait. Dr. Doesn't a baby being born early, increase risks?"
"It does, but I promise you, we will do everything we can to ensure your babies survival."
"Thank you Dr. Waters." She smiled.
"You're very welcome, Violet. I'll be back to check on you in a little while. You take care of her now!" She smiled at Ashton.
"Owww!" She said, holding her back.
"You okay?" Ashton asked.
"Yes," she said, breathing in heavily, "It isn't as bad this time." She smiled.
"You need anything? Ice chips. I heard ice chips help."
"Sure. Could you get me some?" She asked smiling.
"I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere."
"I'll in labor that's kinda impossible." She laughed. He smiled and left the room. After a few minutes, she got a phone call.
"Hey Luke."
"Hey, Violet. How is everything? Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Um... Luke?"
"Yes?!"
"I need you to listen carefully. I'm in labor. I'm fully dilated. I'm having the baby soon." She said calmly.
"You're WHAT?!" He asked.
"Yes. Now I need you to tell Michael, but make sure he isn't worried. Tell him I'm fine."
"O-o-okay... okay. I'll tell him. You don't suppose you could... keep the baby in for two more hours?"
"Um...the baby comes when the baby comes. Listen Luke. I've got to go. Tell Michael I'll be fine. I love you guys. Be careful. You'll be an uncle before you know it. Bye Luke." As she hung up, Ashton walked in.
"I got the ice!", He laughed ," How are you feeling?"
"Thanks. Im, I'm feeling fine." She smiled
For the next hour and a half, they sat, eating ice, watching tv, and fighting through contractions. The doctor came in soon, and told her she was ready to have the baby.
"Were going to start the surgery noe, Violet. Dr. Waters said, giving her an IV. As soon as she started feeling droopy, they started cutting.
"Ashton, " she whispered, "I'm going to kill Michael." He laughed at her.
"Does it hurt?" He asked.
"No it just feels weird. I'm really scared." She whispered.
"You'll be alright. I'm here." He said, holding her hand. After a few minutes, they heard the wails of a baby girl.
"Do you want to cut the chord?" The doctor asked Ashton. He looked as Violrt who nodded. He cut the chord. They held her up so Violet could see, they handed her to the nurse.
"I'm so glad it's over." She said, a tear running down her cheek.
"She's absolutely stunning. Just like her mother." He said smiling.
"Wait a minute." Dr. Waters said sounding confused.
"What? What's wrong?" She panicked.
"There's another baby."
"What?! Another baby?" Ashton panicked. Violet started to panic. A few minutes, tears, and another cut later, both of her children were born.
"It's a boy!" The nurse shouted. For a few minutes, there was no crying.
"Why isn't my baby crying?" She asked.
"Just give him a minute." Ashton said. After a couple more minutes, her baby boy was crying along with his sister. The nurses cleaned them, wrapped them in blankets, and wheeled them off to the nursery. Violet was sewed up, cleaned up, and taken to a new room. Her babies were soon brought to her.
"We fed the babies with a bottle because they're early and they aren't quite strong enough for breastfeeding yet."
"So I have to bottle feed them" she asked.
"Yes. And we'd like to keep you and the twins a few more hours. Just to make sure. Here are their birth certificates. You can fill them out and then get some rest." The nurse said, smiling and leaving the room.
"Can I hold one?" Ashton asked.
"Of course." She said softly. He walked over and gently picked up the baby girl.
"What's her name?" He asked smiling.
"Piper. Piper Elisabeth." She smiled.
"If only her last name was Chapman." He laughed.
"Hey!" She smiled.
"I'm kidding. I love it. What about the boy?" He smiled.
"Warner Oliver." She smiled.
"I love it." She finished filling out the birth certificates, held both of her babies for a while, then decided to rest.
"I'll watch them while you're resting." He smiled.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm positive. They're angels." He kissed her cheek, turned out the lights, and sat in the chair next to the babies beds. After about an hour, the Doctor came in.
"Why is she sleeping so much doc?" He asked.
"I don't want to alarm you. But, the good news is, the babies are perfectly healthy. The bad news, the birth did more damage to her. She is taking special medication to help her rest. She will be able to go home in a few hours I hope. Now, the babies have been fed. You need some rest too!"
"Okay. Thank you." He smiled. Before he layed on the couch of the room to rest, he snapped a photo of the twins. He typed a caption on the picture. "Babies Piper and Warner, one hour old. 6:30 A.M." he said in the chair and finally fell asleep, after kissing Violet one last time.
