Finally You

Chapter 21

CPOV

"Mia's in labor" I tell Ana as she slowly rises from the bed. We race to get dressed and head towards the hospital.

We walked into the family waiting room and I find my dad pacing while Elliot is bouncing his knee.

"What do we know so far?" I ask as I sit next to my brother and Mel.

They have really gotten close since the admitted their feeling in Hawaii. He was telling me that he is thinking about asking her to move in with him but is scared she'll say no. My brother is rarely ever nervous about asking a woman anything so I know he must really care for her, which is great because I've overheard Mel and Ana talk about when El and her get married she and Ana will be sister for real. They squealed so loud Taylor ran into the room. I really hope they make it because I don't think he'd find a woman that fits him more perfectly than Melanie Caris.

"Your mother and Aaron are in with her. She is just in early labor, so it gonna be awhile." My dad says and finally sits down sighing

"You know she loved the baby shower you threw her, so much so she begged me to allow her to throw you one when you guys get pregnant" I hear Melania tell Ana as we wait for word. It's been 14 hours since Mia went into labor and my mom said that was almost dilated to 10 about an hour ago but she hasn't come out yet.

"THEY'RE HERE!" My mom sings as she comes into the waiting room. Waking Ana, Leila and Mel from their sleep. We have been her all night and even though I wanted her to go home and rest she wouldn't so I had Taylor bring pillows and blankets for anyone who wanted to sleep. We make a makeshift beds with the comforters and the have neem sleeping at least 6 hours.

"How are they doing? How's Mia feeling" Dad ask as he hugs my mom

"Mia is exhausted but so in love with their babies. Both babies are doing great. Charles was born first followed by Annabella 5 minutes later. They are a carbon copy of Mia with a little bit of Aaron thrown in the mix. They're perfect." She tries to calm herself down because she was practically screaming all this.

After we spend a little over an hour with the new family Aaron notices how exhausted Mia really is so he suggested we come back tomorrow.

"Did you see how dark Annabella's hair was? She is a mini Amelia Nicole Thomas. Poor Aaron and Charles. You and El might want to have a mans weekend so those two don't drown in pink." She laughs before hugging me then leading me into the bedroom where we make love. I take extra time kissing her stomach, thanking her for blessing me with our child.

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"How's my Belly" I say in my best baby voice to Annabella. We started calling her Belly as a nickname because she has the cutest belly button. Mia and Aaron on their first wedding anniversary weekend celebration, so Ana and I offered to watch 3 month old Annabella and Charles so they can have a weekend away.

"How did it go with Mia?" Ana ask coming in after having lunch with Ray.

"Aaron had to practically drag her out of the house. She kept going over the list of do's and don'ts. It's only been an hour and I've gotten 10 text messages from Mia." I shake my head chuckling.

"I can't imagine leaving our little bean for the weekend and he isn't even been born yet so I can't imagine the torture they are going through being away from both of them." She rubs her still flat stomach before taking Belly from me and covering her with kisses.

We wanted some practice for when our baby comes and my mom is on speed dial, if needed.

Ana is now 4 and a half months into her pregnancy and we just informed our families two weeks ago. We wanted to enjoy our little future family as long as possible, so we set up a family dinner at our house and announced our baby.

***FLASHBACK***

"Baby, you and Gail have outdone yourselves. The place looks amazing." I kiss her lips but our kiss is cut to short by the doorbell ringing.

The living room is decorated with pink and blue ribbon and balloons. We have a picture collage of each sonogram picture to date with a saying " Santa isn't the only one coming this December. Baby Grey, due December 22" I couldn't ask for a better Christmas present than my little miracle.

"Hey bro, thanks for the dinner invite." I lead them into our dining room just off the entry as we are keeping the living room a secret until after dinner.

I kiss my mom, Mia, Leila and Mel on the cheek before shaking my dads hand. I can't believe how big CJ has gotten he's nearly two years old now and looks acts just like Elliot and I. I always feel a little bad when we spend the day with CJ then drop him off at Leila's because he is always super hyper but he is an amazing kid. Leila has began dating Brent Reynolds. He is a chef at the Mile High Club and they met when we ate their one night. They are so similar it's creepy but she seems to be happy and that's all a brother can want for his sister. Both El and I had a heart to heart with him about hurting our sister and let's just say Leila wanted to kick our asses for almost scaring him away. We told him it was our job but she just shook her head and walked away.

"So what's for dinner, I'm starving." I smirk at Ana before Gail brings in our food.

For dinner we have mini everything.

For appetizers

Chili lime baked shrimp mini cups, pretzel bites and cut veggies with ranch

For main course we

Mini hamburgers with fries

also mini chicken and waffles

Mini cherry pie for dessert

We also have a cake for later.

Everyone eats all they can before we invite them into the living room. Ana and I walk behind everyone and just as they enter I hear my mom gasp.

"OH MY GOD!" Everyone turns to us with shock and all the women start crying when I wrap my arms around Ana stomach and we join hands and make a heart shape over our precious baby with our hands.

"Baby Grey will be here for Christmas" I announce proudly as I kiss Ana's cheek

We get congratulation all around and the women steal Ana away to talk about baby stuff while my dad, Elliot and Brent join me in a glass of scotch to celebrate.

"Son, I know I don't say it enough but I am so proud of the man you have become. I know you will be an amazing father and I can't wait to see your family grow. I love you, Christian." He hugs me and I feel tears welling up in my eyes.

"I love you too dad. You have shown me what a true father should be. I hope I am half the dad to my son that you are to me." Squealing from Mia brings as out of our moment and we turn to see Ana's stomach exposed and everyone is rubbing her stomach like she is a genie's lamp.

"What's the annoying squealing for, Mia?" She slaps Elliot and runs to give me a hugs.

"Congrats on the baby. You and Ana are going to be amazing parents. Belly and Charlie love you so much, I'm pretty sure you gonna be their first word." We laugh and I can't wait to see my baby and mia's babies playing together.

"We have one more surprise" Ana announces the party is winding down. She comes out with the baby cake. On top is a checkerboard of blue/pink with "Is it a cupcake or a stud muffin?" written on top

"WAIT!! You already know the sex?" Ana and I nod before we join hands and cut the cake open....

"A GIRL! YAY" The girls scream as we pull the pink piece of cake out and place it on the plate.

That's right we're having a mini Ana. Lord help me. It was a complete shock to both Ana and I when the doctor told us we were having a girl. Ana and I were both 100 percent sure our baby was a boy but during the ultrasound she was spread eagle on the screen and there was no question what gender she was. I can't wait to meet my little angel. Our little Caroline Grace Grey.