*Ali's pov*
The twins were born July 6, 2016...early as we expected...Blake was born first at 6:32am weighing 5 pounds and Ava was born at 6:36am weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces...Blake was perfect but our little Ava was having a hard time breathing on her own so it was rather bittersweet taking Blake home but not Ava...today after 2 1/2 weeks our girl was coming home...I sat in the NICU holding my beautiful little girl...I brushed my finger across her little cheek "Once they take this tube out and give us the all clear me and daddy are taking you home..your brothers and sister miss you terribly and are ready for you to finally come home."
"I'd say.."
I looked up seeing Roman leaning against the doorway "Hey.."
He walked in then leaned down pressing a kiss to my lips "Sorry I'm late meeting went later than planned...your dad let me bail early."
I nodded "It's okay we're still waiting on the doctor."
Roman smiled "How is she doing?"
I smiled "She's eating like a champ..since the feeding tube is gone...the true test comes when they take the oxygen off."
He nodded "She's her mother's daughter she's going home today.."
I smiled softly "Of course."
Roman kissed the side of my head then kneeled beside me kissing the top of our daughter's head "I'm ready to have her home...feels a little empty with just 4 kids."
I laughed softly "Ever think you'd say that?"
He shook his head "No...but it's grown on me..father of 5..."
I smiled softly "Yeah.."
A light knock came to the door "Sorry to interrupt.."
I looked up "Hi Dr Logan.."
He smiled "Are you ready to take this little fighter home?
I stood up laying her in the little bed "Beyond ready."
Dr Logan and his nurse stood over Ava as the gently removed the tube...he picked her up to get her to cry "Come on little diva cry..the sooner you do the sooner you can go home with your mommy and daddy.."
I held my breath slightly suddenly Ava gasped and started crying it was no longer a weak cry it was strong and loud.."Oh thank god.."
Roman was beaming with pride "I told you.."
He layed Ava back down and went back to checking her lungs as we stepped outside..after several minutes of tests he stepped outside "She's completely healthy I'll get the discharge papers and you can take your baby girl home.."
Roman shook his hand "Thanks doc.."
Dr Logan smiled "No need to thank me just doing my job.."
He nodded
I had to smile as Dr Logan walked away..I watched Roman walk back in and pic up Ava..even gaining a little bit over these nearly 3 weeks she was still so tiny in her father's arms...I took a picture and sent it to my parents, Roman's parents, and our friends *We're coming home today...baby girl has one hell of a scream -Ali* *Thank god can't wait to get my hands on her -Jada* I tucked my phone in my pocket and went back into the room with my husband and daughter...when we were released we went home to find everyone waiting...I smiled as Liam, Kellan and Madi came running as Roman set down Ava's carseat down "Well hello to you too."
Liam looked into the carseat then at me "Mama does she get to stay?"
I smiled softly "Yeah honey she's here to stay."
He nodded "Okay good.."
While everyone was bonding with Ava and Blake together I took the time to pull my dad aside "Dad.."
Dad looked at me "Honey are you okay?"
I wrapped my arms around his neck "Thank you.."
He nodded slightly "You're welcome but why are you thanking me?"
I sighed "For being the best dad a girl could ask for..all the times you fixed my heart..for all the times you did all you could to keep me and the kids safe.."
Dad cradled my face in his hands "Sweetheart that's what a dad is supposed to do...I may not be the man who put you on this earth but you're my daughter..I raised you into this wonderful mother...you are so much more like Caroline than I thought...baby she'd be so proud of you..and those babies."
I moved into my dad's arms I felt like I was 15 again with my first heartbreak...I thought my life was over but my dad being a dad made it so much better "I'm glad my kids have you for a grandfather.."
He kissed the top of my head "And I'm glad to be their Poppa."
I smiled softly once everyone left we got the kids bathed and in bed except Blake and Ava...I held Blake giving him his bottle while Roman held Ava..."What's on your mind?"
Roman smiled "Realizing how lucky I am..I have a great career, a gorgeous amazing wife, 5 perfect children...great friends....thank you."
I raised an eyebrow "For?"
He smiled softly "For loving me like you do."
I leaned over pressing my lips to his "I love you."
Roman smiled softly "I love you too..."
I smiled to myself...all we have been through, his dangerous career, my demanding career, all the threats...us both being shot...we built a life and family together...we made it out alive and stronger than ever...nothing could make my love for him change...he was my soulmate and he had my heart completely...now this was the life
THE END
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