you're cute ➳ brent rivera + brad simpson

CHAPTER 42

"This one chose a great day to come out." I joked as I pointed to my stomach. Caspar rolled his eyes as he helped push the stretcher into the ward.

"I mean the day I get married and my brother dies is the day my child gets born." I rambled on and the doctor (who was female) helped me put on the hospital gown. Caspar sat beside me and held my hand as I chattered away. I guess I was trying to distract myself. Caspar just continually nodded and I frowned.

"Brent isn't coming is he?"

Caspar shook his head and rubbed my knuckles. I turned to look out the window and sighed. The man I loved and married wasn't going to see the birth of his child.

Caspar groaned loudly as I squeezed his hand. These contractions were going to be long and painful. He winced and cried in pain. Wimp much.

"CASPAR SHUT UP!" I ordered as my muscles contracted. Caspar released his hand from my grip and stood a safe distance away from me.

"I'm going to get some food." Caspar said as he rubbed his now bruised hand. The contraction had now stopped but I knew there would be another pretty soon.

"You are one tough cookie." I turned to the door to see Sophia leaning against the frame. Ashley was behind her, holding a bunch of flowers and Lexi held a teddy bear.

The gifts were placed beside me and I smiled giving each girl a hug.

"I'm sorry Brent's not here." Lexi pouted and I pulled her towards me.

"He'll come to his senses," I sighed and looked into Lexi's eyes, "Jake really liked you." Tears brimmed my eyes again as I remembered Jake's wounded body.

"Tallulah I know. He asked me out before the wedding and promised to take me out to dinner afterwards. Just as friends though." Lexi explained and I forced a smile.

"Shame he couldn't keep that promise." Ashley said and I nodded. Another contraction came along and I screamed. Lexi rather stupidly held my hand and as soon as I wrapped my fingers around her petite body part, she instantly regretted it.

"Where's my fucking husband when I fucking need him?" I whisper shouted. My energy was draining away quickly and that was not a good thing.

The doctor came in with a clipboard and hung it at the bottom of the bed. She placed latex gloves and nurses followed her.

"You're ready to push now." She announced and I stared at her.

"You're kidding right." I said before biting my lip and squirming at the pain. Lexi was beginning to cry so I released her.

"Yes, you are a couple of centimetres away so all you need to do is push."

I raised my knees and did as instructed. Each time I pushed, I felt as if I was going nowhere. The pain was excruciating and my energy was draining.

"I can't do this." I sobbed as I stopped.

"Tallulah, no push. We can see the head." Sophia smiled and I nodded.

"Okay just one final push." The doctor said and I used the remaining energy I had to do so.

A soft cry soon filled the room and I smiled. My eyes were heavy and I couldn't be bothered to move.

"Hey baby. Welcome to the world." I whispered as I cradled my new baby.

"So beautiful." Ashley complimented and I smiled.

"Hey baby Gracie." I cooed as she sensed my touch. I stroked her face and planted a kiss on her forehead. Her eyes were barely open and her cheeks were round and plump. She was wrapped in a pink blanket and her skin was slightly tanned.

The door opened and everyone faced it. Now's the time he decides to come.

"Can I hold...her?" Brent asked and I nodded. I extended my arms and Brent held our child.

"She's beautiful. Just like mummy." Brent smiled and I blushed.

"Yeah but she'll have the great personality you have." I returned and Brent smirked. His hand placed on top of Gracie's and he teared up. The size of Gracie's hand compared to Brent was tiny but it made me smile.

"Let's just hope she doesn't inherit my dancing skills." Brent laughed and I smiled weakly. I bit my lip as I got more contractions. Brent placed Gracie down in the cot and stood beside me. He rubbed my forehead and held my hand. Big mistake.

"Remember, this baby is dead okay. Just get it over and done with." Brent frowned and I pushed. This baby just wouldn't budge and the doctors had worried looks on their faces. I squeezed Brent's hand and he let out a little yelp. The girls giggled but I was still in pain.

"Tallulah push okay. This baby is coming out the wrong way." The doctor informed me and I bit my lip before pushing harder.

The doctor and nurses frantically worked as they tried to unwrap the umbilical cord from around the baby's neck. I don't know why they would bother if the baby was already dead. Brent sat beside me, cradling Gracie once more. He looked so sweet holding her and so happy.

"Mr Rivera, Mrs Rivera," Dr Peters said getting both mine and Brent's attention, "Say hello to your new baby boy."

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