He Knows

Chapter 4

Marinette

I weaved through traffic, as I sped towards the hotel. When I pulled up, my class was loading onto the bus. I cut the engine, before taking my helmet off.
"Chloé!!" I called
"Mari! What's going on?" She asked as she bounced over.
"Penny's in labor. Jagged called for help." I said handing her a back up helmet.
"Let's go." She said before hoping on.

"We're here!" I cried as we entered Penny's room.
"Thank god! He won't stop pacing!!" Penny yelled and pointed at Jagged.
"I'm nervous!" He said back.
I gestured to Chloé to get him to sit, as I walked over to Penny.
"How's my goddaughter?" I asked and gently laid a hand on her engrossed belly.
"Good. A kicker. We're thinking Olympic soccer player." Penny said with a chuckle.
"How's the pain?"
"Not so bad, right now." She replied.
And just like that the doctor showed up. He told us to leave and wait in the lobby. Chloé and I nodded, saying quick goodbyes, before leaving.
"Sooooo, how was meeting the family?" Chloé asked as we sat in the waiting room.
"I didn't get to meet his dad or Alfred, but his siblings are nice. One asked if I was evil." I laughed. "Tim reminds me of me. He drinks a lot of coffee, and barely sleeps."
Chloé rolled her eyes, a small smile twitching on her lips. "Of course. Did you at least tell Damian you were coming here?"
I shook my head. "No, I was in a rush to get you and then get here. It's not as nice as it sounds." I grumbled.
"Tell him, maybe Bruce knows Jagged. It'll be a nice surprise for him. Besides becoming a dad."
I chuckled before calling Damian.
"You have impeccable timing, Angel." Was Damians greeting, when he answered.
"I know, but terrible coordination. I just wanted to let you know I'm at the hospital with Uncle J. Penny went into labor and my god baby will be born soon."
"Our god baby, sweetheart. I'll be there soon. Should I bring the cavalry?"
"Yeah. I think your dad might know Jagged. It'll be a nice surprise." I said with a smile. "Plus, Chloé's here and is dying to meet you."
I hung up and leaned against the hospital bed. A few minutes later, Damian walked over. He had a huge smile on his face as he pulled me onto a hug.
"Any news?" He asked excitedly.
"Nothing yet. Damian, meet Chloé, my best friend. Chloé, Damian, my boyfriend."
They stared at each other for a moment. Assessing each other. They shook hands and nodded at each other. A mutual, silent, agreement being made.
"Nice to see you again, Bourgeois. Hope your mother isn't still an ass." Damian stated
Chloé laughed "she's gotten slightly better. And I mean that in all ways possible. It's a very slight bit."
I smiled at the top two, most important people in my life. They will never know how much this means to me. And just as things were getting better—
"Penny Rolling?"
It got worse.
I dashed to the nurse standing at the door.
"That would be me. Is everything ok?"
"Mrs. Rolling has lost a lot of blood, and we had to perform a C-section."
"So soon?" I asked worriedly.
"I'm afraid so. But the baby was delivered, and Penny is recovering." The nurse said with a smile. I sighed and placed a hand over my heart in relief. "Her husband is asking for you."
I nodded. I waved to Damian before rushing to Penny's room. And the sight was amazing. There, sitting in a chair next to Penny, Jagged held the little girl of his dreams.
"Hey Mari, Damian. Come meet your Goddaughter." He said with a bright smile. I couldn't help but match it, as I took the baby from Jagged's arms.
"Hello Little One, I'm your Aunt Marinette. And this is your Uncle Damian." I whispered and gently bounced the baby in my arms. "She has Penny's hair. What's her name?" I asked
"Melody." Jagged said looking directly into my eyes. "Luka picked it out." I smiled sadly. He would have loved this. "He said it was for someone we all hold dear to our hearts."
I sniffled, "if you make me cry on Melody it's your fault. How is he anyway? I hardly hear from him anymore."
"He's good. His music is taking off, as you know." Jagged said with a proud smile.
"I have a surprise for you Jagged." I said with a smirk.
He didn't look convinced. "What is it?"
"You'll see. Go get him." I said to Damian. 

A few minutes later a loud "BRUCIE!!" Was heard.