This Changes Everything - a Patrick Kane fanfic

chapter forty-five

Ashley's POV:

I was due any day and I was laying in bed miserable and I got a text from Erica.

She had a false alarm labor scare. I got up and I was getting dressed up all fancy to go to some stupid beginning of the year Blackhawk benefit. I had to give a speech. I was in a dress that clung to my bump. I put on my pumps and I walked out and Patrick saw me and said, "Holy fuck my wife is smoking hot!"

"Shut up, I'm fat and ugly..." I said

He came up to me and he kissed me and said, "You're beautiful..."

My family was here and they were watching Lauren. Patrick drove to the United Center and we were walking and we first saw Als and Tazer.

"Damn sissy!" Allison said when she saw me

"Shut up.." I said irritated

Allison looked good too, but she was wearing a loser fitting dress and flats. Plus she wasn't nine months pregnant..

We took lots of pictures and it was time for my speech. Coach Q introduced me..

"I'd like to hand the mic over to one of our own, Ashley Hastings-Kane...."

"Hi everyone, thank you so much for coming. We all really appreciate your continuous support. I was asked to come up here to tell you all what the Blackhawks mean to me. I love the Blackhawks organization. The coaches are the best in the league. There are so many amazing guys on the team, not playing favorites, but Patrick Kane is by far the best..." I said and everyone laughed

I got a sharp pain in my stomach. No way.. Not happening.. I paused and then continued...

"This organization allows for so..." I stepped back from the microphone podium with my hand on my stomach

"Patrick, are you ready to go have our baby?" I asked

The crowed all looked shocked and smiled...

Patrick got up and came up on stage and he hugged me and said, "Sorry everyone, we're about to go meet our..."

Patrick kissed me and we walked down. Patrick drove me home and Allison and Tazer were coming to the hospital later.

We got home and I showered super fast because I was full of make up and hairspray. Patrick out the hospital bags in the car and I was drying my hair and everyone was pushing me to go.. I had time..

I went to see Laufen..

"Mommy is going to have the baby... When you wake up, grandma and grandpa will take you to the hospital to see me, daddy, and your new baby brother... I love you so much.." I said

"Wuv weu" Lauren said back

I kissed her head and I let Patrick drive to the hospital. We were in my room and I was in pain, I caved and got an epidural.

It was eight ish and I still had a ways to go...

Patrick was so excited and so was I. We called his family and his parents were driving out now.

My sister walked I to my hospital room and said, "How are you doing?"

"I'm good..." I said

She came over and laid in my hospital bed with me...

"Ummm.." I said looking at her

"You did this to me when I was giving birth and it was comforting.."

"You're the best Als.."

Patrick was taking pictures and ten minutes later Allison got up as it was time for a pelvic exam..

"Did you come by yourself?" I asked

"Yeah, Jonathan said to call him with his mini Kaner is born.."

Another hour passed and my mom was here and the doctors were coming in as it was time.

"Can I stay?" My mom asked me

"Let's go, mom!" Allison said taking my mom out

Patrick came and stood by my side. He grabbed my hand and kissed me and said, "I love you.."

"I love you too.." I said

Within ten minutes, our baby boy was born. Patrick got to cut the umbilical cord and our son was placed in my arms...

"Welcome to the world Lucas Timothy Kane... I love you so much.." I said crying

I held him for a few minutes and I passed him to Patrick..

"Hey mini Kaner, daddy loves you and I can't wait to get you on the ice with me.."

We were alone with our son for about thirty minutes and since it was eight in the morning, Lauren was here. Patrick went out to the room and got her and brought her back to the room.

"Baby!" She said smiling

Patrick picked her up and out her next to me on the bed and I said, "This is your little brother, Lucas..."

"Cute!" Lauren said

"Do you want to hold him?" I asked

"Yeah!" She said

I placed the newborn into her arms and Patrick was taking pictures.

After a few minutes alone, we let my family in..

"There's my precious grandson!" My mom said grabbing him

He was passed around and I said, "Courtney, will you be his godmother?"

"Me?" She asked smiling

"Yes!" I said

"Of course.. Thank you.." She said

She hugged me and then Patrick asked, "Tazer, will you be the godfather?"

"Only if you'll be the godfather to our unborn baby.."

"Deal.." Patrick said

"Deal.." Jonathan said smiling

A few hours later, Donna and Pat arrived. They met their grandson and they were so happy...

"He looks just like Patrick as a baby.." Donna said

"He's precious..." Pat said

The next day Patrick was driving home, but he made a stop. We went to go see Lucas..

Patrick carried the baby car seat with our newborn in it and with our son. He also carried our daughter who was almost two years old. We stood at Liam's grave and Patrick said, "Hey son, we just wanted you to meet your new baby brother, Lucas Timothy Kane.. We love you so much and wish you were here with us.."

"I love you my big boy and I miss you so much.." I said leaning my head on Patrick's shoulder

We got back in the car and Patrick drove home. I sat on the couch, holding Lucas and Patrick unpacked the hospital bag. Lauren sat right by me and was so concerned about Lucas.. It was the cutest thing ever..

It was nap time.. Patrick put Lauren down for her nap and he held our son so I could shower. 

I came back and it was time for me to feed Lucas.

"He is so precious." I said 

I put him a fancy baby swing a few feet away and sat next to Patrick. He pulled me into his arms and he said, "I love you and I love our growing family.."