this was meant to be - herophine fanfic

Chapter 18

Time skip: Jo is currently 40 weeks pregnant, it's December 1st.

Josephines pov
It's 8 am, i'm sitting on the couch, holding a cup of tea, watching my daughter play and looking at the thick layer of snow outside, while i feel little kicks. I come to the realization that i'll be a mom of two any day now, and that thought makes me grow such a big smile. Georgie comes into our room every morning, placing kissing all over my stomach and drawing all sorts of things on it with her small fingers. I'll celebrate this christmas with not one daughter, but two. My thoughts get interrupted by a kiss from Hero. ' Good morning babe ' he says as he sits down next to me. ' Good morning ' i reply with a soft smile as i rest my head on his shoulder and i feel his hand on my bump. ' How long have you two been awake? ' he asks. ' A little over an hour. I tried to let her sleep in between us, but she wanted to play. You looked so peaceful sleeping, and since you are gonna change this little ones diapers at night once she is here, i figured you could get some extra sleep ' i joke. ' You know you can wake me at any moment right? And to be honest, i wouldn't mind. I want to do as much as i can, so you can rest a little more than you did the last time. So i'll do her diapers, you can feed her and stay in bed ' he says with a soft voice, melting my heart. ' You are the sweetest human on earth, i love you ' i say as i place a kiss on his cheek. ' I love you too ' Hero replies with a big smile.

' Hero ' i call his name as i lean down on the bathroom counter. Within a matter of seconds he's by my side. ' Are you okay ' he asks with clear worry in his voice. ' No, not really, i thought i was in false labor, but it only got worse, the shower helped a little, but i feel like i'm having real contractions now. Can you call Carice for me and ask if she can do a check? ' i quickly say before another wave of pain takes over me. Hero doesn't even bother to walk away and calls Carice standing next to me, rubbing my back and helping me with the contractions. ' Can you also call your mom and ask if she can pick up Georgie, i don't want to worry about her if i'm in labor ' i ask as soon as he ends the call with Carice. ' Sure babe ' he says. He holds my hand and i squeeze it as another contraction takes me over. I don't even need Carice to confirm it, i'm in labor.

' We'll call you guys later, i need to take Carice to Jo ' i hear Hero say to his mum who just picked up. A few seconds later i hear footsteps on the stairs and i see Hero and Carice appear. ' Hey Josephine, how are you? ' she asks with a smile. ' Fine ' i force out, trying to handle the contraction. As she checks me, Hero sits down next to me and squeezes my hand before giving me a kiss. ' Josephine, i think you have a thing with quick labors. You are already 10 centimeters dilated. Let's get you situated, because you are having a baby ' she says, making my jaw hit the floor. ' W-what? I'm 10 centimeters already? ' i say. ' Yes, you are ' she says with a smile. I feel Hero situating himself behind me, reminding me of Georgies delivery. I place kiss on his lips and squeeze both of his hands. ' You can do this Jo, i love you ' Hero says as he places a kiss on my hair and gets me through my first push.

After only 8 minutes of pushing, i feel her slip free. Her cries fill the room and seconds later Carice places my second daughter on her chest. She immediately calms as she lays on my chest, and i gently stroke her cheek. ' You did it once again Jo ' he says with tears on his cheeks before kissing me. ' I know, and she is gorgeous ' i say, and look at my daughter, who looks the exact same as Georgie, except from her hair. ' She has blonde hair, just like i hoped, she looks absolutely stunning ' i say with tears streaming down my face. ' She is gorgeous ' Hero says as he kisses me again, and the only thing i feel is pure happiness.

' Well, you know what to do Josephine. Congratulations, and you guys have once again chosen a beautiful name ' Carice says with a smile as she walks out. ' Thank you Carice, i'll walk you out ' Hero says, leaving me in our bedroom with our daughter, who is on my chest. I place a kiss on her forehead and gently stroke her cheek, enjoying this moment with her. ' I called my mom, they are on their way ' Hero says as he sits down next to me a few minutes later. I rest my head on his shoulder and feel a kiss on my temple. ' It feels surreal that she is here ' i say with a genuine smile. ' I know ' he says at the same moment our daughters eyes open. They are, again, beautiful emerald eyes. ' Well, i think both of them just like my eyes a little more than they like yours ' Hero jokes. ' I don't mind, i love your eyes ' i say with a smile. We sit in a comfortable silence for a few minutes, just looking at our daughter. A few minutes later i hear the front door open, and i figure it's Martha, George, Mercy and Georgie, since they have a key. ' It's gonna be okay Jo, she'll love her ' Hero says, as he feels me get tense, knowing i'm a little scared that Georgie won't like her little sister, because she'll need a lot of attention.

' Georgie, come here ' Hero says as Mercy places her down. She quickly runs over to Hero and he places her on the bed, next to me. She carefully comes closer to me, noticing the baby i'm holding. ' That's your little sister Georgie ' i say as i kiss her temple. ' Remi? ' she says as she points at her little sister, making both Hero and me gasp. We tried so hard to let Georgie say her name, but she wouldn't even try to say it. ' Yes, that's Remi ' i say, now with tears on my cheeks. Georgie places a careful kiss on Remi's cheek, making me melt at the sight. Hero places Georgie on his lap, and holds Georgies arms and hands, so she can hold Remi. ' Be careful honey ' i say as i hand Remi over to her. She instantly smiles as she holds her sister, with the support of Hero of course. I get hugs, kisses and compliments about our daughter from Martha, Mercy and George, and it makes my heart warm in the best way.

We're downstairs now, enjoying our first dinner as a family of four. I'm holding Remi, and Georgie is sitting next to me as close as she can. She hasn't left Remi ever since they met this morning. After we're done eating, Hero cleans Georgie up, giving me the opportunity to feed Remi. When they come back, i'm done feeding Remi and i gently stroke her cheek, now sitting on the couch. Hero sits down on my left side, and Georgie sits down on my right side. She grabs my hand, the hand that is stroking Remi's cheek, lifts it and places a careful kiss on her sisters cheek. ' My sister ' she says with a smile before she kisses her again. ' Well, where did i go wrong worrying about Georgie liking her sister? ' i say with a laugh and place a kiss on Hero's cheek. ' We should call your mom ' Hero says with a soft smile. ' We should ' i reply. Hero face-times my mom, and only seconds later she answers the call. ' Hero, dear, how are you? ' my mom asks. ' I'm great, how are you Elizabeth? ' Hero asks her. ' I'm doing fine, just waiting for my next grandchildren to be born ' she says with a small smile. ' Well, i'm pleased to tell you that one of those to was born this morning at 9:56 am ' Hero says with a smile and turns the camera to me, Remi and Georgie. ' Hi mom ' i smile. ' Granny! ' Georgie says and smiles. ' This is Remi ' i say. ' You two never fail to make something beautiful! She looks adorable you guys! I can't wait to meet her in a few weeks ' my mom says with a soft voice. Since Katherine is 36 weeks pregnant, we will go to Australia a few weeks after christmas, so Remi is old enough to fly and we can meet Katherines little boy. ' When did you go into labor Josie? ' my mom asks. ' A little after 8 this morning, we called my OB at 9 and only 58 minutes later she was here ' i sigh. ' You are good at giving birth Jo ' my mom jokes. ' I know, i should do it more often ' i say with a laugh. ' Well, i'm over the moon. What's her full name? ' my mom asks. ' Her full name is Remi Mylou Fiennes Tiffin, named after Stephen ' Hero says as he squeezes my hand. Mylou is a female and modern version of Myles, my dads middle name. ' I'm positive he loves her, and her name ' my mom says as she fights her tears. ' I know he does ' i say, fighting my own tears too.

' Georgie is asleep, i had to tell her 10 times that Remi will still be here tomorrow ' Hero says with a laugh. He sits down next to me, looks at our daughter, who is laying on my chest and gently kisses her temple. ' I can't believe we have another precious little girl ' i say as he wraps his arm around me and pulls me closer. ' Neither can i, thank you for doing this Jo, for giving me these two little humans ' he says as he caresses my hair. ' How many times do i have to tell you don't have to thank me? I love you Hero, with all i have, i would walk through hell and back for you ' i say as i look into his eyes. ' And so would i, i love you so much ' he says before he places a kiss on my mouth. ' And besides, these two wouldn't have been here without you, and maybe that's the best part, i'll always have a part of you close to me if i'll ever lose you ' i say with a smile, but also a hint of sadness. ' You won't lose me ' Hero says. ' Promise? ' i ask. ' Promise ' he says and kisses me again.

AUTHORS NOTE
hi guys, finally a chapter that'll do you some justice after the last few pieces of crap! :)
i LOVE this chapter, and i think you will too!
they're a family of 4 now, welcome Remi!
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thank you guys for reading, i love you all, and stay safe! 💜
annie