Bundle of Joy (Tintin fan fiction) Story 3

Chapter One

     The winding was blowing and thunder rumbled in the sky. Rain poured down in sheets. It was late and everyone was in for the night. Tintin was snoring away and Snowy laid at the foot of the bed. Ella, however, was restless. She rubbed her rather large stomach and felt the baby moving. She looked over at Tintin and lightly shook his shoulder.

"Tintin?" She whispered.

"Hm?" His eyes were still closed.

She sighed, "Are you awake?"

He put his head under his pillow,"No."

Ella couldn't help but laugh,"I can't fall asleep. Our little someone refuses to let me rest."

Tintin moved the pillow and took her hand, "I feel as though that's how things are going to be for us, once the baby is born."

She could see him smiling,"We still haven't decided on a name yet."

He laughed, "Ellie, we'll figure it out don't worry. Let's try to get some rest."

Tintin wrapped his arms around her, and softly kissed her forehead,"I love you."

"I love you too." Ella finally relaxed and slowly fell asleep.

Ella took in a sharp breath and opened her eyes and immediately put a hand on her stomach.

What was that?

She suddenly felt the sharp pain again.

Ella suddenly knew what was happening,"Tintin!"

He quickly opened his eyes,"Ella what's wrong."

She gasped in pain again and rubbed her stomach,"I-I think the baby is coming!"

His eyes were wide,"Are you sure?"

She glared at him,"Yes! Now help me up."

She immediately felt guilty for snapping at him, but she was in a lot of pain.

Tintin slowly helped her up into a sitting position and began grabbing everything they needed.

He quickly put on a shirt and then grabbed the bag they had prepared for this. Snowy followed as Tintin helped Ella to door. Tintin helped her into her coat and then they were on the way to the hospital.

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Tintin paced the length of the waiting room. They had made it safely to the hospital. Tintin has called Ella's family and Captain Haddock. Everyone was there, surprisingly in their pajamas, but it was late in the night.  Tintin knew they hadn't been waiting long, but for him it felt like forever.

"Lad. Stop pacing and sit down." Captain Haddock ordered.

Tintin sighed,"I can't. Not until I hear news."

Right on time, the doctor came in,"Mr.Tintin?"

Tintin walked up,"Yes, that's me. Is Ella and the baby alright?"

The doctor smiled,"Yes, everything fine. But she didn't have the baby. It was a false alarm."

Ella's sister Julia was sitting near them,"Wait, how can that happen?"