LA Devotee

Chapter 48

Sydney smiled wide, "You'll have to come by and see it."

"I sure will." Pandora replied handing the cashier her card, "My treat." She smiled, looking at Sydney. "But Panda." Sydney mumbled, starting to pull out money. "Don't argue with me." Pandora stated, "I told I was going to spoil this kid and I meant it." Sydney pouted, resting her forehead against Pandora's shoulder. "Smart girl." Panda laughed as they started to walk out of the store. Sydney kept her head on Pandora's shoulder, carrying a few bags. "You okay back there?" Pandora asked, concerned. "Yeah, yeah, just a little bit of pain in my sto--" Sydney started, groaning as she rested her hand on her stomach. "Syd-Syd! Do I need to call Sean?" She asked, starting to panic. Sydney quickly nodded, resting one hand on her knee as she bent over. Pandora quickly pulled out her phone, dialing his number, the phone immediately going to voicemail. "Dammit Sean!" She hissed before dialing Marks number. "T-tell him to meet us at the hospital." Sydney grunted, quickly climbing into the passenger seat.

"Mark! I don't care what you're doing. Get Sean to the hospital now." Pandora screeched in the phone, "And slap him for not answering his phone too." She added before hanging up as she started the car. Sydney held on to the door handle, breathing in and out deeply as she clenched her eyes shut. "Hang in there Syd. Keep breathing." She rambled. "I know." Sydney hissed, biting at her lip. "Sorry sorry." She whispered as she pulled into the parking lot, the boys pulling in at the same time. Jack quickly walked jumped out and ran over to Pandora's car, helping Sydney out as he whispered, "You're having her? Holy shit."

"No shit." Pandora grumbled, "No we're at a hospital for fun." She replied sarcastically. Sydney held on to Sean's arm tightly, slowly letting go as the contraction passed. "Alright, there we go." Sydney whispered, a bed rolling out to their car. The nurses that brought the bed out helped her onto the bed, wheeling her inside, leaving the three to follow. Jack sped up, Sydney reaching for his hand, "We're going to meet out baby." Jack smiled, kissing her forehead. Sydney smiled back, running her fingers over her stomach. "We are." She choked out, grabbing his hand. "Shit, shit, shit, shit, fuck!" Sydney hissed clenching Jack's hand tightly. "Calm down." Jack muttered out as the two went into the delivery room. "Don't fucking tell me to calm down, I'll bite you." Sydney grumbled, breathing deeply as another contraction passed. "I could leave you in here." He trailed off, jokingly. Sydney laughed lightly, biting her lip, "You wouldn't. You want to see her just as much as I do."

"True," Jack muttered. Sydney breathed in and out slowly as they pushed her bed into the room. "Hopefully this isn't going to hurt too bad.."

"It will." Jack smiled, "I mean, you're pushing a fucking football out of your.. you know." Sydney laughed slightly, resting her head on her pillow. "Shut up."
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"Fucking hell!" Pandora and Mark heard from the waiting room, "Get that goddamn epidural!" They heard Sydney shout. "Well.. it must be time." Pandora muttered, leaning against Mark. "Let's hope so." Mark mumbled, "She's been in there for hours."

"Just imagine, if we stay together and ever get married, that'll be us." Pandora lightly laughed, "I'm looking too far into the future, aren't i?"

"No, don't say that. I like to talk about the future with you." Mark mumbled, kissing her head. "What's your perspective on it then?" She smiled up at him. "I just like to think if we are here in the future, we'll be happy." He replied, running his fingers through her hair. "I sure hope we are. If we aren't, why would we be together?" She muttered, "I hope we have a real family, one or two kids, preferably close in age. I don't want a huge age gap between them. I didn't have one with Luke, Ben, or Jack." She muttered. Mark nodded, "I agree."

"Shit!" They heard Sydney groan again, causing Pandora to flinch. "Sounds painful in there." She muttered. Mark nodded again, "It.. Really fucking does."

"Wonder if Sean's hand has fallen off yet?" Pandora giggled. "I'm sure it has." Mark chuckled, resting his head on top of Pandora's. "Mark and Pandora Fischbach?" A nurse came out, causing the two to jump then Pandora to blush, hearing her name with Marks last name, "She's asking for you two." She smiled, the two standing up and walking behind her. Mark and Pandora walked into the room, Sydney laying on the bed with a slight layer of sweat covering her face, "Hey guys." Jack half smiled. "You both look terrible," Pandora stated, her face still red. "Thanks." Sydney mumbled, sighing as the monitor by her bed beeped, signaling another contraction. "I don't feel shit." She laughed slightly, lifting her head slightly. "You.. you haven't had her yet?" Pandora squeaked out. "Not yet, still waiting for her." Jack replied, running his fingers over Sydney's knuckles. "Almost ready to start pushing, though."

"Well I'll see you later." Pandora muttered, trying to walk out the door, Mark grabbing her arm. "You want to leave me already?" Sydney asked weakly, a small frown on her face. "Can't handle blood," pandora smiled softly at her, "and seeing you in pain hurts me." She frowned, slowly pulling her arm from Mark. "Yeah, okay." Sydney mumbled, the monitor beeping again. "You're asking for me to be in the bed next to you, aren't you?" Pandora joked, sitting down, "Ill stay."

"You better, or after we're done here, I'll whoop your little ass." Sydney mumbled, closing her eyes. "Bring it on." Pandora laughed, standing up, letting Mark sit down then sitting on his lap, mainly because there was only one chair open, Jack occupying the recliner beside her bed. As the nurse walked in, Jack piped up, "You might wanna look away." He mumbled, chuckling lightly. "Dammit." Pandora sighed, burying her face in Marks chest, "Tell me when it's over." She whispered, feeling his nod then rest his hand on her lower back. Mark looked at the other side of the room, everything quiet for a moment before the nurse spoke, "About 7 cm dilated so far, honey. You have a little bit more to go before we can do this."

"We have to wait even more?" Jack groaned, everyone laughing at him. Sydney laughed a little as the nurse walked out, "Just three more centimeters."

"I agree with Sean." Pandora muttered into Marks chest, "Too long to wait."

"I don't think we can speed it up." Sydney mumbled, yawning, "Fuck, I'm tired."

"Sleep babe." Jack muttered, running his thumb over her knuckles, causing Pandora to 'aw' at the two. "You two are so cute. Even when you're all sweaty and tired."

"We try." Sydney mumbled, yawning again. "Sleep." Jack commanded. "Fine." Sydney replied, groaning as she started to dose off. "How long do you think she'll be out until she has another contraction?" Pandora asked, "Place your bets now." She joked, looking at the two males. "Now." Jack replied, the monitor beeping after he spoke, "I've been timing them."

"I'm happy you guys are in this position, but I hate seeing her like this." Pandora muttered. "Me, too." Jack mumbled, sighing softly. "You did this to her." Mark laughed. "Takes two to tango." Jack replied, wiggling his eyebrows. "Gross." Pandora whispered, "Youre both gross."

"Won't be gross when a beautiful little girl enters the world." Sean mumbled, kissing Sydney's forehead. "I guess that's true." Pandora smiled at him, "Any names yet?"

"We decided we'd name her once she's here, so that we know if it's right for her." Jack replied, "But we have a few names we like."

"That's good." Pandora grinned. "We're thinking of Lark, or Kinsley, or Adley. We'll know when she's here." He mumbled, the nurse walking back in. "I love those." Pandora muttered to Mark as they watched Jack and Sydney talk to the nurse. "We think you'll be ready soon, when you are, you can choose to have Mr. and Mrs. Fischbach leave, or they can stay. Its your choice." The nurse spoke, sitting on a stool in front of Sydney. Pandora face turned red again, causing Mark to chuckle, "They can stay if they want to." Sydney smiled. Sydney laughed lightly, the monitor's beeping becoming more frequent. Pandora flinched, hearing her moaning in pain, "I wish this was over with." Pandora whispered to Mark. "It will be soon." Mark mumbled, chuckling. "Make it stop," Sydney hissed, "You did this to me." She growled at Jack. "Maybe so, but we both kind of had to be a part of this." Jack mumbled, sounding slightly frightened. "Fuck you." She sneered. "You did." Jack replied, sarcastically. "Sean, hush before you piss her off." Pandora laughed. "I think she's already pissed off." Mark mumbled in her ear, causing her to blush.

"You think so?" She whispered to him, hiding her face in his chest, covering her blush and trying to block out Sydneys groans. "I really do." He mumbled, Sydney hitting Jack's shoulder lightly. "She's gonna kill him." Pandora giggled, hearing her muttering 'I hate you.' over and over.