Happy Holidays, tommysbitch28! (2/3)

[chosenfire28]

“Do you think that they will be able to tell if it’s a boy or a girl today?” Adam asked me as the two of us sat in his doctor’s office waiting to be seen a couple of weeks after our talk with the label.

“Do you want to know if it’s a boy or a girl?” I asked because we hadn’t talked about it and as much as I was dying to know what the sex of our baby was, a part of me wanted to be surprised.

“I really do” He smiled as he reached out and took my hand and I couldn’t help but smile back because despite my earlier doubts he truly seemed excited about becoming a father. “Just think about all the shopping we can do once we know” I couldn’t help but kiss him after that because despite the fact that he could hardly keep any food down and was tired all the time the one thing that could always put a spark in his eyes was shopping.

“Adam…Kris…” We heard our name being called as we slowly broke apart, grinning like fools at each other as we followed the nurse into the doctor’s office. “Take your clothes off and put on this gown and the doctor will be with you in a few moments” The nurse said as she handed Adam a paper gown.

“Thank you” I smiled at her as she walked out of the room. “Want me to turn around?” I teased because since that morning Adam had woken up and found a small pudge in his stomach area he had refused to let me see him naked.

“I’m only going to get fatter so it really doesn’t matter” He sighed as he began to remove his clothes. I didn’t say anything as I stood in the corner and watched him, once he had everything but his underwear off I moved in front of him and dropped to my knees. “Um baby…as much as I would love for you to give me head right now I don’t think that this is the time or the place” I heard him whisper and I had to control the urge to chuckle because despite his protest I could have sworn that I saw his penis jerk a little.

“Well you can bet that is going to be on the agenda for later but for now I just want to look at you and prove to you that no matter how much weight you may gain that I love you and will always love you. Our baby is in there already growing…waiting for the day that he or she comes into the world and meets their daddies for the first time” Reaching up I took his hand as I leaned forward and kissed the small paunch on his belly.

“You know there are times when I think that I can’t love you anymore and then you say things like that and I find myself falling in love with you all over again” I heard him say as he tugged me up off of the floor and pulled me into his arms.

“I can come back in a few minutes if you’d like” We heard the doctor speak behind us, causing us both to blush because neither one of us had any idea how long he had been standing there and just how much he had seen and heard.

“No…it’s ok. Since I’ve become pregnant I’ve become an old sap” Adam laughed, playing off our embarrassment as I helped him put on the gown before helping him up onto the table.

“When my wife was pregnant she would cry one minute and then the next she was cursing me out for the littlest thing” He joined in on the laughter as he stepped deeper into the room, sitting down on a nearby stool. “I thought that she was crazy for most of her pregnancy but then we had our son and all was forgiven the first time I laid eyes on him. Ok…let’s get started” He changed the subject, clapping his hands together as the nurse from before came back into the room. “Since you ran out and left before we could run any tests on your last visit we have to make up for lost time” The doctor said as I turned and looked at Adam.

“I kind of freaked out when he told me I was pregnant and ran out of here like a bat out of hell” Adam explained with a blush as the nurse and the doctor laughed quietly behind us.

“You’re not the first man to do that and you won’t be the last” The doctor joked as he and the nurse began to arrange items of a tray. “The first thing we are going to do is run some blood work and give you a full exam and then we are going to take a look at that baby of yours” I held Adam’s hand as they drew several viles of blood before the nurse excused herself and left the room once again. The room was silent as he examined Adam from head to toe, asking him so many questions that I lost count after a while. “You ready to meet your baby?” He asked as he moved an odd looking machine over towards the table Adam was lying on. “Just give me a few minutes” We both watched as he adjusted a few dials before shifting the gown covering his abdomen upwards. “This may be a little cold” He explained as he squirted something that looked like lube on Adam’s stomach before placing an wand like object in the goo and moving it around until a picture popped up on the screen. “Gentlemen meet your baby” He said as he moved the monitor closer to us.

“Oh my god…” I whispered as I looked over at Adam quickly before looking back at the child we had created. “It’s beautiful” I had tears of pure happiness in my eyes as I brought Adam’s hand that I was still holding to my lips and kissed it.

“Do you know what the sex is?” Adam asked, his tearful eyes glued to the small screen.

“Do you both want to know?” He asked. “It’s a little girl” He said with a smile as he looked between us when we both nodded in reply.

“So you’re the one who keeps making me throw up if I even think about eating anything” Adam spoke to the screen and it caused me to get choked up because he looked as if he were actually glowing.

“You’re about five months along so the nausea and vomiting should be tapering off” The doctor spoke but I didn’t think Adam heard a word of it as he continued to stare at our daughter. “I’ll give you two a few minutes alone” He went on, handing several ultra sound pictures to me. “Go ahead and get dressed and when you are done you are free to leave. Just make sure to stop off at the desk and make another appointment for three weeks. I’ll give you a call in a few days with the results of the blood tests. Congratulations you two. Fatherhood is an amazing blessing” He nodded towards us before leaving the room.

“Isn’t she the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen your life?” Adam asked as he stared at the pictures I still held in my hand.

“Well she is one of the more beautiful things I have ever seen in my life” I said as I kissed his hand yet again.

“Oh yeah…what was the other thing?” He asked, looking completely confused.

“You”

Our journey continued on after that day in the doctor’s office as Adam developed a craving for McDonald's French fries and couldn’t seem to get enough of them. They also seemed to be the only thing that he could keep down for weeks after trying to stick with his organic diet. Eventually, the nausea and vomiting stopped but just when I thought that I was out of the woods the mood swings kicked in. One minute I would find him crying over the silliest thing and then the next minute he was flying off of the handle for the least little thing. There were times when I couldn’t seem to do anything right for him and then other times when he was so sweet and loving that it made up for the craziness. We visited the doctor regularly and each time we did we got another series of ultra sound pictures that showed our baby girl growing more and more as she prepared to enter our world.

By the time seven months had rolled around we had pretty much baby proofed the house, but we still hadn’t agreed on a theme for the baby’s room or even a name for her. Adam and I argued nightly as we laid in bed going through a book of baby’s names, never seeming to agree on anything. Adam being Adam wanted something flashy and different while I wanted something more traditional that didn’t make our child sound like some Hollywood spoiled baby.

“How about Maykayla Mars?” Adam asked one night as we were lying in bed. I had given up going through the baby name book earlier, opting to watch some sports center because with Adam being home it was seldom that I was able to watch my games.

“No…” I replied without even taking my eyes off of the screen.

“Why not?” He asked with a pout as I finally turned to look at him.

“You want to name our baby after a planet?” I asked, folding my arms over my chest because out of all of the names he had chosen that was the oddest one to date.

“It’s different” He replied, pout still in place.

“Why are you so concerned that our baby’s name be so different?” I asked because I really had no idea.

“I’m Adam fucking Lambert…people expect me to be different” He explained, his pout growing even more, so much so that I couldn’t help but laugh. “Not funny Kristopher” I knew he was irritated then because he only used my full name when he was.

“Baby…it doesn’t matter what people expect of you” I decided to use another tactic as I turned off the TV and snuggled up against him, lying my head on his chest as I laid my hand on his swollen belly. “This is our baby…ours…not theirs and we should name her what we want and not what others expect.

“You have a name picked out already don’t you?” He asked as I traced a pattern across his stomach.

“I’m kind of partial to Peyton” I replied, waiting for him to reply and figuring the conversation was done when he went back to his book and didn’t respond to it.

“Peyton Storm” He finally spoke up after I had started to doze off.

“Huh?” I murmured as I snuggled closer into him.

“Peyton Storm” He repeated as he shook me until I sat up and paid attention.

“Peyton Storm” I repeated, saying it over and over in my mind as well, finding that I truly did love it. “It’s a beautiful name” I finally replied with a smile as I leaned in and kissed him. “I love it”

By the time the eighth month rolled around Adam was nearly impossible to live with. He was constantly tired, but seemed to be having a hard time falling asleep because his back was constantly hurting him. He would lose his breath simply walking from the bedroom to the bath room and seemed to be making those types of trips constantly. He could hardly sit down due to the hemorrhoids that seemed to have popped up overnight; yet standing was also a chore because of his back. I did everything in my power to keep him comfortable but nothing seemed to be working. We still hadn’t come up with a theme for Peyton’s bedroom and with each day that passed I was just ready to take on the task myself and have Adam deal with what I came up with. He finally decided to hire a decorator but was at odds with her more than in agreement and after only one week she cursed him a blue streak and quit. I found him sitting in the middle of the baby’s room crying his eyes out as he clutched an old stuffed rabbit to his chest that his mother had given him months prior. It was Adam’s favorite toy as a child and the only thing that had been placed in the room since we had decided the one closet to our room should belong to Peyton. “I’m such a bitch” He wailed as I walked into the room after running a few errands earlier. “I made the decorator quit and I have no idea what the hell you are still here because I’ve been so horrible to you”

“Hey…none of that” I soothed as I sat down behind him and tugged him back until he was leaning against my chest. “I’m still here because I love you” I murmured against his ear as I began to hum a soft tune while rocking the two of us slowly side to side.

“I don’t know why you still love me but you have no idea how grateful I am that you still do” He sighed and I couldn’t help but smile a little because he seemed to finally relax.

“What would you think about a Hello Kitty Theme?” He spoke up after of few minutes of just sitting there together.

“Whatever you want baby” I replied, nuzzling his ear before I placed a soft kiss under it. I had no idea what Hello Kitty was but it sounded so much better than the glitter/disco theme he had been talking about earlier. “I’ll call the decorator in the morning”

“No…I’d like to do it but could you call someone to come in and paint the room pale lavender?” He asked as he laid my hands over his belly, his way of telling me that he wanted a belly rub.

“I’ll pick up some swatches tomorrow and once you pick what you want I will paint it” I said as I rubbed his belly for a few moments before getting up. “Come on let’s get you fed and then to bed” I grinned as I held my hands out for him to take so I could help him off of the floor.

“Love you baby” He whispered against my ear once I was able to maneuver him off of the hard floor.

“Love you too” I returned the sentiment as I held him close.

“Are you sure you’re going to be ok?” I asked Adam the next morning as I placed yet another pillow behind his back as he laid on the bed because it had been bothering him once again. I had promised him that I would go out and get the paint for the baby’s room but he looked so peaked and uncomfortable that I hated to leave him. “Maybe I should just call the decorator and let her know what we decided so I can stay home with you”

“Kris…baby…I’m just tired” He answered as he reached out and took my hand. “I’m just going to take a nap while you’re gone and then when you come back I will help you paint Peyton’s room.” There was no way that that was going to happen but I didn’t have a chance to voice my concern as he fell asleep before I could object.

At the hardware store I found myself so confused because Adam had said he wanted pale lavender for the wall color and yet shockingly there were over fifty different types of lavender. I felt bad for the poor assistant who asked if she could help me because all I seemed to be doing was frustrating her. I decided that I needed to call in reinforcements and although I wasn’t too fond of the person I was about to deal with I reminded myself that I was doing it for Adam. I knew it anyone could help me pick out the perfect color that Adam was looking for it would be him, despite the hell he was going to make me pay for asking him in the first place.

“I’d rather eat a pound of chocolate then run down the street naked then go anywhere with you” Brad yelled at me when I showed up at his door and asked if he’d be willing to help me. I had no idea what the hell that comment was supposed to mean and although I wanted to just tell him off and storm off I knew I had to suck it up and be the better man. The truth of the matter was that since the night that Adam and I had announced to our friends and family that we were expecting a child Brad hadn’t been welcome back in our home. It wasn’t like I had banned him or anything but after telling Adam how sick I was of his shit and how unhappy he made me whenever he was around he hadn’t been back. They still talked from time to time on the phone but I knew it wasn’t the same and the selfish side of me was a bit smug because in the end I had won out over Brad and yet as I stood there I realized how truly selfish I had been.

“I’m sorry” I told him, trying not to laugh when he eyed me wearily as if trying to figure out what my game was. “Look…I know that you don’t like me or trust me for some reason but this isn’t about me or you…this is about Adam who we both love. I’ve been selfish trying to keep him all to myself because I know how close the two of you are and…”

“Oh shut up and get your unfashionable ass in the car” He cut me off as he pushed me out of the way and walked towards my car. “But just so you know I’m doing this for Adam and not you” I didn’t say anything as I followed him because it was true. He didn’t even let me get out of the car once we got to the hardware store, just asked me for my credit card and told me to wait for him. Twenty minutes later I saw him emerge from the store with a sales person in tow with several cans of paint and painting supplies. “Where are we going now?” He asked when I drove past the exit towards his apartment.

“Home” I replied, as I looked at him quickly. “Adam misses you”

“Well whose fault is that since you banned me from your home” He replied snidely.

“I said I was sorry…what else do you want me to say?” I shot back, fighting the urge to kick him out of my car right there on the freeway.

He looked as if he wanted to say something but he didn’t and I for one was grateful, but as expected it didn’t last long. “You just came into his life and took over it” He said as I looked over at him like he had lost him mind before turning my attention back to the road. “We used to hang out all the time and when we weren’t hanging out we were on the phone talking or texting and then you come back into the picture and then he didn’t have time for me anymore. Even when he was dating other people he always made time for me but when he started dating you it was like you were all he cared about”

“That man loves you Brad” I reminded, finally understanding why Brad hated me so much despite the fact that when Adam and I had first started dated I had never banned him from speaking to or seeing Brad.

“I know he loves me” He growled. “He just loves you more”

“He just loves me differently” I replied, resisting the urge to rub it in his face that Adam probably did love me more.

“Whatever…” He mumbled but I could see that he was happy with my answer.

“He’s probably still sleeping” I cried out after Brad as I pulled the cans of paint out of the trunk once I pulled up in front of the house, but I knew he didn’t hear me at the slam of the front door.

“I told you he was amazing” I heard Adam say as I walked past our room to put the paint and supplies in Peyton’s room.

“Yeah…he’s ok” I heard Brad say and for some reason it caused me to smile because I had a feeling that although we would never be close friends, we were on our way to at least being cordial to each other. I had hardly finished the first wall when Brad ran into the room in a panic. “Something’s wrong with Adam” He cried out as I dropped the roller in my hand and ran out of the room.

“Adam…” I called out as I entered our room, finding it empty but the sound of retching alerting me to where he was. “What’s wrong?” I asked as I rushed into the bathroom and found him dry heaving over the toilet.

“Paint fumes” He rushed out as he heaved a few more times.

“We were just talking and then the next thing I knew he’s puking all over the place” Brad exclaimed behind me.

“Do you feel better?” I asked as I ignored Brad and handed him a wet wash cloth. “Why don’t you and Brad go sit outside on the patio so you’re away from the fumes of the paint while I finish up” I said as I helped him walk to the sink, handing him his toothbrush in a scene so similar from his early stages of pregnancy.

“I told you I want to help” He blanched as he held the rag back up to his mouth as he dry heaved again.

“I’m almost done” I lied as I laid my hand on the side of his face.

“Are you sure?” He asked, but I didn’t get a chance to respond as Brad pushed me aside and took Adam’s hand. “I love you” He hollered over his shoulder as he was led out of the bedroom.

“Love you too” I hollered back with a smile on my face. Walking back into the room the smell of vomit reached my nose as I looked at the bed and found the cause. Trying not to vomit myself, I removed everything and dragged it all down into the laundry room. As I was loading the washer I got a brilliant idea, jerking my phone out of my pocket as I dialed the first of several numbers.

“Done already?” I heard Adam ask as I walked out onto the patio.

“Not yet…I was just putting the bedding in the washing machine” I told him as I sat down next to him on the lounger.

“Shit…I’m sorry Kris” He cried out as he tried to get up off of the chair.

“You up for a little road trip?” I asked, tugging him back down gently beside me.

“Road trip?” He asked with a look of confusion.

“I’ve already got your bag packed and the car should be here in a just a few more minutes” I replied cryptically.

“Where am I going?” He looked honestly confused and I couldn’t help but steal a kiss because he looked so damn adorable.

“I’ve booked you a suite at your favorite five star hotel downtown for the next couple of days” I said as I took his hand and led him into the house. “I figure it will give me enough time to finish painting the room while you get to spend two days alone with your best girlfriend”

“Kris…no” Adam cried out but his eyes alive with excitement. “No…I can’t do that to you. It’s not fair. I told you that I would help and…”

“And nothing” Brad cut him off as he grabbed Adam’s hand and jerked him towards the front door.

“Be careful” I growled, steadying my lover when he lost his footing and almost hit the wall. “I’m leaving him in your care for the next two days and if anything and I mean anything happens to him it will be your life” I threatened, meaning every word of it as I glared at the tiny man.

“Kris…” Adam whispered my name as I took his hand and walked us away from Brad.

“I want to do this for you because you are so amazing and you deserve this. I know you’ve missed him” I rolled my eyes as I turned and glanced at Brad who was trying to pretend that he wasn’t listening and failing miserably. “I know that I never banned him officially but I know you cut back on your time with him because of me and I’m sorry for that. Go spend this time with him and enjoy yourself. Our lives are going to change so much in the next couple of weeks and I just want you to know how much you mean to me and how much I love you”

“I love you too” He had tears in his ears as he leaned down and kissed me softly. “I know I was hesitant at first Kris but I really can’t wait to start this new phase of our lives when Peyton joins our family. Love you baby” He whispered against my lips as he kissed me again. “I just really love you”

“You are making it so hard for me to hate you now” I heard Brad exclaim before I could reply to Adam as I was twisted around and pulled into his arms. “I promise to take good care of him” I couldn’t say anything as I pulled away from him when thankfully the doorbell rang.

“You have a spa appointment in a couple of hours “ I said to Adam over my shoulder as I picked up his bag and handed it to the driver once I had opened the door. “I’ve already told the front desk that they are to give you everything and anything that you want. I want you to enjoy yourself but I don’t want you overdoing it”

“Yes Daddy…” Brad cried out, kissing me on the cheek quickly before running out the door. “Let’s get a move on Adam. We have carte blanche at this hotel and I plan to get everything and anything I want”

“You know I won’t let him go crazy” Adam assured as we walked towards the car.

“I don’t care about the money baby. I just want you to enjoy yourself and splurge until your heart’s content”

“Love you” He told me again as he slide into the back seat of the town car, tugging me down for another kiss before they drove away.

Three hours later I had the room completely painted and all the furniture in place. I thought about calling a few of the friends I hadn’t seen since Adam and I reunited but I just didn’t have the energy. I decided to spend the night alone and work on a song I had been working on but had been unable to finish. An hour later I found myself frustrated and annoyed because I couldn’t concentrate on the song, instead my thoughts constantly turning to Adam. I knew I was being silly but I was dying to know if he was ok, going so far as to toss my cell phone onto the couch on the other side of the room to prevent me from calling him. I wanted him to enjoy his time with Brad and despite the fact that the little shit annoyed me to no end I knew that Adam was in good hands with him. An hour later I decided to give up and go to bed because it was clear the song wasn’t coming together the way I wanted it and my need to call Adam was growing with each minute that passed. I was half way asleep when Adam’s ring tone broke the silence around me. I was in a panic as I reached across the night stand, nearly knocking a lamp on the floor in the process. “What’s wrong?” I cried out, my panic growing when all I heard was silence. “Adam…are you there?” I cried out, pulling my phone from my hear and looking at the display to see if the call had been ended. “Adam…”

“Easy baby…I was only calling to say goodnight” I heard him giggle as I fell back against the pillows in relief. “You ok?”

“Yeah…fine” I chuckled myself at just how stupid I must have sounded. “I was dozing when you called and when I heard your ring tone I just kind of panicked”

“I’m sorry baby. I can let you go back to sleep” Adam replied softly and just by the tone in his voice I could tell that something was bothering him more than the fact that he’d woken me.

“No…I’m glad you called” I said. “I’ve been fighting with myself not to call you all night because I didn’t want to ruin your time with Brad”

“You can call me anytime Kris…no matter who I’m with” His tone lightened a bit and it made me smile because I could tell that he meant those words. “Honestly…I enjoyed my afternoon with Brad but I miss you so much right now”

“I miss you too” I returned the sentiment, my heart actually aching because we weren’t together. “Where is your partner in crime by the way?” I asked, surprised that I couldn’t hear his annoying voice in the background.

“Probably still at the bar” Adam replied with a sigh. “We decided to have a drink at the bar after we had dinner and he started chatting with the bar tender and before I knew it I didn’t even exist anymore” He laughed but I was starting to fill with rage that he had left Adam alone for a random hookup. “I was watching them flirt back and forth and there was no doubt that they will end up fucking by the end of the night and all I kept thinking was how glad I am that I don’t live that life anymore. I remember thinking that being unattached and fucking any man that looked my way was what I wanted for the rest of my life and then I met you and you changed all of that for me. You made me want things that I never in a million years thought that I would want or could have and I’ve never been happier because of it”

“Adam…” I whispered, my voice hoarse and heavy with emotion.

“I want to come home. I don’t like being apart from you and this bed is so huge and I miss you and…”

“I’m coming over there” I cut him off before he could finish his rambling.

“Kris…no…I can just come home”

“The room is paid for either way so why don’t I just come over there and we can pamper and enjoy ourselves together. Let me just get dressed and pack a small bag and I’ll be over there before you know it. I love you” I didn’t give him a chance to respond as I ended the call and grabbed the few things I would need before rushing for the door.

“Took you long enough” Adam said with a playful grin once he opened the door to his suite to my insistent pounding.

“Damn Los Angeles traffic” I grumbled as I stepped inside, closed the door and kissed the man I’d been missing like crazy. “Hi…” I smiled once the kiss had ended; feeling relief coursing through me that I finally had him back in my arms.

“Hi…” Adam grinned back before he kissed me again. The rest of the night was spent snuggled up in the hotel’s huge king sized bed as we talked about everything and nothing until the early morning hours. Afterwards, once Adam was asleep I laid down near his belly and sang softly to Peyton, my hand caressing Adam’s stomach as I sent out a prayer of thanks to a God I had pretty much forgotten about since moving to California. The next morning we ordered room service and had a late breakfast before curling back up in bed and just spending quality time with each other. Brad didn’t even seem shocked to see me when he returned to the suite later in the evening as Adam and I dressed for dinner. I fought the urge to yell at him for failing to watch over Adam as I had asked him, but decided in the end that it wasn’t worth it as I recalled Adam’s earlier remarks. After dinner we snuggled up on the couch and watched a movie until Adam could hardly keep his eyes open any longer. The next morning as I was packing up our things before we headed home, Adam came out of the bathroom with a look on his face that scared me to death.

“What’s wrong?” I asked as he stood in the doorway of the bathroom, one hand clutching the door knob, the other his back.

“I think it’s time Kris” He cried out, nearly hitting the floor as he doubled over in pain. “Hurts Kris” He panted heavily as I wrapped his arm around my shoulder and practically dragged him over towards the bed.

“It’s ok…just hang on” I assured with as much of a smile as I could muster as I picked up the phone and called the front desk, demanding that they call an ambulance and pronto. I knew I could have probably driven him to the hospital but I was completely freaking out because the baby wasn’t due for another month.

It was utter chaos after that as a gaggle of hotel staff rushed into our suite, followed by even more people when the ambulance showed up. Adam looked absolutely petrified as he was hoisted onto the gurney, clutching my hand so tightly that I had to practically run to keep up with the paramedics. I wanted to scream and beat the shit out of the few paparazzi that seemed to be waiting outside as Adam was placed in the cab of the ambulance as they screamed out the most inappropriate questions while snapping hundreds upon hundreds of pictures. “Kris…” Adam cried out in a panicked tone when I let go of his hand because one of the vultures stepped in front of me in order to get a closer picture of Adam. “Kris…” He cried out again when I shoved the man so hard the he and his camera hit the concrete. “Did you break his fucking camera?” He asked as I climbed into the cab and sat down beside him as I once again took his hand.

“Yeah…” I winked as I leaned forward and placed a kiss on his sweaty forehead.

“Good…” He replied winded as he lay back and closed his eyes. “Love you Kristopher” He whispered as he squeezed my hand. “So glad you decided to come over”

“Love you too baby…now just rest” I replied as I kissed his forehead again. There was actually a sense of calm as we drove to the hospital as the medics continued to watch over him, while Adam laid on the stretcher squeezing my hand each time a contraction hit. It didn’t last long though as we pulled up in front of the hospital, the emergency entrance crowded with even more paparazzi. The screaming and the flashing of the lights were nearly overwhelming as I ran ahead of the stretcher, cursing out and pushing anyone who held a camera to their face out of the way because nothing mattered more than getting Adam and our unborn child inside. It seemed like it took forever but eventually we were able to get inside but before I knew what was going on Adam was being rushed down a corridor and I was being told that I couldn’t go with him. The male nurse who was standing in front of the closed doors was at least five inches taller than me and double my weight but I didn’t care because I was so hopped up on fear and adrenalin that I was ready to take him on. He however wasn’t fazed by my several attempts to get past him, telling me over and over again that since I wasn’t related to Adam that I couldn’t be back there. I screamed and yelled and threated to sue the hospital yet nothing detoured him from his stance. Eventually a security guard was called and I was led into a small lobby and forced to sit there as the guard guarded the door. I had tears in my eyes as I wondered just how scared Adam must be without me by his side and then my anger kicked up once again.

“I know their policy is for shit but you’re not doing your partner and that baby any good if you end up in jail” The guard said as I looked up and found him standing in front of me with a cup of coffee in his hand.

“I just want to be with him” I replied as I slunk into the chair because I felt as if all the energy had left my body as I reached out and took the coffee he offered me.

“This is your first child I take it?” He asked as he sat down beside me.

“Yeah…”

“My partner and I have three” He went on as I took a sip of my coffee. “I think the first one is always the most nerve racking” He chuckled as he took a drink from his own cup

“Kris…you can come with me” I heard Adam’s doctor say from the doorway before I could respond.

“Thank you” I said to the guard as I pushed myself out of the chair and rushed towards the doctor. “How’s Adam and the baby?” I asked, my heart beating so wildly in my chest that I felt as if I were going to have a heart attack.

“See for yourself” He grinned at me as he pushed back a curtain and I found Adam sitting on a bed looking less than happy.

“Where the hell have you been?” He snapped when he spotted me.

“They wouldn’t let me come back with you because we’re not related” I told him as I ran my hands over his face, neck and belly just to prove that he was alright. “How are you feeling now?”

“Like an idiot” Adam replied sullenly. “I mean who the hell has false labor and can’t tell the difference” He continued to grumble and I couldn’t help but smile because I knew he was feeling better even though I had no idea what he was talking about.

“I didn’t say it was false labor” The doctor spoke up as he sat on the bed next to Adam. “What I said was it was Braxton Hicks contractions which can sometimes be confused as regular contractions”

“False labor” Adam pouted like a child despite the doctor’s explanation. .

“Is the baby ok?” I questioned because now that I knew Adam was ok I wanted to make sure our daughter was as well.

“She’s perfectly fine” The doctor assured with a grin. “However…I think that it’s time to schedule Adam’s C-section. She’s fully developed with a nice strong heartbeat so I think that she’s ready to meet her daddies”

“Am I going to have to wait in the waiting room for that as well?” I asked rudely because I was still quite pissed about what had happened.

“No…the surgery will be performed in the hospital like we’ve already talked about. The procedures are a little different in the emergency room because there sometimes isn’t time to check the patient in right away, so it’s for their protection” I wasn’t about to argue about how stupid I still felt their policy was because all I wanted to do was take Adam home.

“Can I take him home?” I asked.

“Yes…I’ve already taken care of the discharge” He replied before he turned his attention towards Adam. “I’m going to set up your surgery day for one week from today. I want you on full bed rest until that day. You are only to get up to use the bathroom and that is it. Your blood pressure was a little high tonight and although I’m sure it was from the stress of the evening I don’t want to risk it. Bed rest only” He pointed between Adam and I before he walked away.

“Bed rest only…” Adam mocked as I helped him off of the bed.

“Come one baby let’s get you home” I chuckled as a nurse and a hospital administrator came in with a wheelchair.

“We have a private entrance and exit for situations like these” The lady with the nurse said as she guided us into an elevator. “We’ve already called a trusted car service to take you home. We’ve dealt with high profile patients before” She replied with a friendly smile. “Just tell Jeffrey where you need to go and he will take you there. Good luck you two” She smiled again once Adam was seated in the back of the car.

“Fuck I’m tired” Adam whined as he laid his head on my shoulder.

“Are you sure you’re ok?” I asked because he looked downright exhausted.

“I’m fine…just a little embarrassed that this turned out to be a false alarm and maybe a little sad”

“Sad?” I asked in confusion.

“Because I just knew we were going to meet our daughter tonight” He sighed as I wrapped my arm around his shoulder and held him close. I didn’t know what I was feeling as I held him, my emotions flying every which way, relief that he and our baby were ok, anger at the way I was kept from my lover when he needed me and like Adam some sadness at the idea of having to wait yet another week before we would meet the child we created together.

Part 3 here