The Fire Girl: A One Chicago Fanfiction

Chapter 24

Kelly had been home for a few weeks healing up. I was taking care of him, but now it was finally time for him to get back to work. Ember and I decided to go to Target mid-day. I needed to get some last minute things for the twins anyway. So an hour and a half later, I headed to the checkout with a loaded cart. I wanted to stay longer, but these Braxton hicks were kicking my ass. Just as the checkout woman placed the last bag in my cart, my water broke.

"Oh shit," I swore, looking down at the floor before looking at the wide eyed cashier, "I'm so sorry."

"Oh please dear! You're in labor! Do you need us to call an ambulance or the father or something?"

"N-No. It's still early and the hospital is close. I can drive. Could I get someone to help me get this stuff in my car?"

"Absolutely! James! Help this pregnant woman take this stuff to her car!"

"Of course!"

The young man, James, loaded the stuff into the back of my car while I got Ember into her car seat. After slipping the guy a 5 for helping me out, I headed to the hospital. I tried calling Kelly over and over again, but got no response. He must be on a call. So then I called Matt, praying he was with Kelly or at least able to answer.

"Matt Casey."

"Matt!" I exclaimed in relief, "Are you with Kelly?"

"No, Squad got called out to a rescue about a half hour ago with Boden. What's up?"

"I tried calling him, but he didn't answer for obvious reasons. I'm in labor and have been all morning and just didn't realize it."

"Oh my God. Where are you?"

"I'm almost to Med and I have Ember with me. We were at Target when my water broke."

"Damn. Uh, I'm on my way. If you want I can call Boden and he can get Severide there as soon as he's done."

"I can call him. Thanks though Matt."

"Of course. We'll be there in 10."

I hung up with Matt and then called the Chief. Surprisingly, he answered.

"Boden."

"Chief. It's Corinthia."

"Corinthia? I'm in the middle of a call with Squad at the moment. Can this wait?"

"I'm in labor. I couldn't contact Severide, so I wanted to try you. Matt's coming up with 81. As soon as Kelly's done at the rescue, can you send him up please?"

"Of course. As soon as I can, I'll let him know."

"Thanks Chief."

"Of course. Good luck."

I hung up as I pulled into Med. I parked before hopping out with the diaper bag and Ember. I breathed through the pain of my contractions while waddling into Med. Maggie spotted me walking in and rushed over to me. 

"Corinthia? What's going on?"

"I'm-ow-in labor. My water broke about 15 minutes ago in Target and I've been having contractions all morning. I just though they were Braxton Hicks. I mean I'm still six weeks from my due date."

"Okay. Take a deep breath. April is going to take Ember and I'm going to take you to a labor delivery room."

"Okay, but my doctor is out of town this week she said."

"I now. Natalie is filling in for her today, so she'll be in shortly to take care of you."

Just as Maggie got me situated into a room, Natalie came in to check on me. I put my legs in the stir ups and let her do his exam (and tried to ignore the fact that my close friend just stuck her hand in my vagina). 

"Alright. Things seem to be moving along pretty quickly. You're already dilatated 8 centimeters. Is Kelly on his way?"

"He was in the middle of a rescue. Boden said he'll send him over as soon as he can."

"Well lets hope it's soon. I'd say your boys are going to be here in less than an hour."

Just then there was a knock on the door and Maggie appeared, "Corinthia? Matt's here for you."

"Yeah let him in."

Natalie told me she'd be back soon as Matt walked in. He pulled a chair up to my bed side and sat down. 

"Before you even ask, I haven't heard from Kelly or the chief, and Stella is with Ember downstairs along with the rest of 81 and 51. Brett and Foster just got here as well."

"That waiting room must be packed."

"Hey, we wanted to support you while we wait for Kelly to arrive. Which means I've been tagged in until he gets here. Anything you need, I'm your guy."

"Matt, it really means a lot that you're here. My kids are lucky to have you as their uncle."

"I'd do anything for you guys and these kids. I love you all."

Just as Matt and I were ending the sweet moment, a huge contraction hit. I squeezed his hand so hard he yelped. Once the pain ended, I apologized to Matt. This was going to be a long wait.

45 Minutes Later

"Corinthia, we can't wait any longer. These babies are coming now," Natalie ordered from her position between my legs.

"Where the hell is Kelly?!" I screamed and I squeezed Matt's hand again.

"Right here!" he announced as he ran into the room. 

He had black ash on his face and was still in his bunker pants with his suspenders over his shirt. I did notice at least that his hands were clean. He jogged over and took over Matt's position. Matt wished me luck before leaving the room to give us privacy.

"I'm so sorry baby. I got here as fast as I can."

"Corinthia, I need you to push...now!"

I pushed and pushed and pushed until I heard a little scream in the room. The nurses turned and took him to clean him up while I took a minute to catch my breath. I knew there wouldn't be much time before the second one would need to be pushed out.

"Alright Corinthia. You second baby is crowning. I need three more big pushes and then it's all over. Ready?"

After a few more exhausting pushes, a second scream could be heard. I had done it. My boys were here.

"You did it babe. They're here and they're handsome, "Kelly grinned, kissing my sweaty forehead.

"I love you."

"I love you too."