My Family (Stephen Strange)

Chapter 12

Hazel had just entered her eighth month and the tension in the tower was high. Tony, Sam, Bucky, Steve, Wong, and Stephen were working on the nursery. Tony had ordered a nice simple grey crib, a grey rocking chair, a white dresser, and a white changing table. While Stephen, Wong, and Bucky were painting the walls grey with pink swirls and bubbles Sam, Tony, and Steve were putting together the crib, rocking chair, dresser, and changing table. Hazel had walked into the room to see if the boys had wanted something to eat when Stephen turned her around and gently pushed her out of the room.

"I'm really not allowed to see Kristina's room," Hazel asked.

"Not yet. The fumes from the paint are really strong that they can make you faint and we don't need everyone else in the nursery freaking out 'cause you passed out," Stephen said.

"Fine. But can you tell me what you want for lunch and ask the others what they want?"

Stephen poked his head in the door and asked what they wanted to eat for lunch. They all responded with pizza. Hazel walked into the kitchen and started preparing homemade pizza. By the time the pizza was done Stephen, Steve, Sam, Bucky, Wong, and Tony walked into the kitchen covered in paint. They each took a plate of pizza as they thanked Hazel.

"The room finished," Hazel asked.

"Almost. The grey paint is almost done drying so once that dries Stephen, Bucky, and I will paint the pink swirls and bubbles," Wong said.

"The crib and rocking chair are put together. Now it's the changing table and dresser," Tony said.

"Do you guys need any help," Hazel asked.

"NO," Everyone shouted.

"OK OK. I'll leave you guys to it. Please don't kill each other," Hazel said putting her plate in the sink and going to lay on the couch.

Ever since she became eight weeks pregnant her back has been hurting more than ever. After a few minutes of relaxing the boys went back to finishing the room and Hazel was asleep on the couch. Before he went back to finishing the room Stephen grabbed the blanket from the back of the couch and covered Hazel with it.

"So Stephen ready to be a dad," Wong asked.

"No. Are you ready to be an Uncle," Stephen asked.

"Hell yeah. Just because I don't have to get up at 2 or 3 am in the morning just to calm down the baby."

"Fuck you, Wong. Just for that when Hazel and I want to have a date night you're gonna be the one we call to watch Kristina."

"Awe fuck you too Strange."

"Really Steve? No 'Language,'" Tony asked.

"Nope. I'm not even going to try," Steve said.

When the boys finished the room it was around 9 pm. Tired wanting to shower and sleep everyone went to their rooms. They had eaten dinner around 6 pm with Hazel before she went back to laying on the couch and falling asleep. Once Stephen was done showering he went to go pick up Hazel from the couch but moved her hands in her sleep smacking Stephen in the chest. All Stephen did was sigh as he walked to his and Hazel's room grabbing two spare pillows and a blanket. Stephen gently picked up Hazel's head and placed the two pillows underneath her head but made part of them overlap.

"Hmm-What's-Stephen," Hazel mumbled.

"It's me. Go back to sleep. Everything's OK," Stephen whispered.

Hazel fell back asleep as Stephen grabbed the blankets and put them over Hazel folding half of them over her before going behind the couch and successfully climbing over the couch and laying behind Hazel. He moved the part of the blanket that was folded over himself and placed a hand on Hazel's stomach. Stephen stared at the wall for a few minutes before falling asleep. When Hazel woke up again she felt pain in her lower back, hips, and lower abdomen.

"Kristina, can you please stop causing Mommy pain? I know you want out soon but I want to sleep," Hazel whispered.

Hazel felt Kristina kick so she took that as a 'no.' Sighing Hazel stood up and walked to the kitchen wanting a cup of water. She had just grabbed a cup when she felt more pain in her lower abdomen.

"FRIDAY can you tell Uncle Bruce to come here but be quiet when he comes," Hazel whispered.

There was no response but a few minutes later Bruce came into the kitchen looking panicked.

"Hazel what's wrong," Bruce whispered.

"Are Braxton contractions meant to hurt this much," Hazel whispered asked.

"They're meant to help you with real contractions but they only rate a 6 to some people on the pain chart. How bad do they hurt?"

"Fucking 20."

"OK, Hazel we gotta get you to the medbay. It's possible you are going into labor."

Bruce wrapped an arm around Hazel as he led her to the medbay. Once they got to the medbay Bruce had Hazel lay on the bed as he got her an IV.

"Do you want me to go get Strange, Hazel?"

"No, not yet. It's 3 am. Let him sleep. If it gets worse then you can get him."

Bruce sighed but nodded his head. Hazel was a stubborn girl. Everyone in the tower knew that but they still argued with her. Around 6 am Hazel called Shuri to let her know what was happening. On the second ring, she picked up.

Hey Hazel.

Hey Shuri. So something happened.

What happened?

My Braxton contractions started hurting more around 3 am. I went to the kitchen to grab some water 'cause that's what Bruce told me to do if they ever got worse when there was a stronger pain in my lower abdomen. Shuri...I think I'm in labor.

I'm on my way. I don't care if T'Challa's sleeping we are getting on the ship and coming to the states.

Shuri let him sleep. I'll be fine. I can wait for you guys.

No. No way am I going to stay in Wakanda while you are going into labor. Hold on a second. (T'Challa you better wake up! Hazel is in labor and I want to be there for her! You have three seconds to wake up or I let the glitter cannons explode in your room!)

Shuri don't be mean to your brother.

Too late. He's already awake grabbing his and mines bags. We'll be there soon. Stay strong Hazel.

The call ended and Hazel threw her phone near her feet. She was starting to think that Shuri was becoming another her. 'Oh well,' Hazel thought as she fell asleep.