( BRITNEY LEFT FOR HER TOUR ON MAY 30TH, 2001 BUT WILL BE BACK FOR THE WEDDING. SHE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BABIES. MEANWHILE, CHRIS IS STILL BOILING MAD, PLOTTING HIS REVENGE ).
May 30th, 2001
The baby was 2 days late. Terri hoped it would come before the wedding. She was getting anxious. She laid in bed for those two days, getting jumpy at EVERYTHING. Everyone took turns siting and talking with her. Movies were rented, board games were played, reporters were cursed at ( guess who did that ), some celebs came by to congratulate everyone ( Fiona apple, kid rock, garbage, 98 degrees, bsb, Mandy Moore, A*Teens, Carson Daly, Love Hewitt, Belle Perez, KoRn, Limp Bizkit, BareNaked Ladies, Scott Hamilton, Tara Lipinski, Michele Kwan, Geri Halliwell, Trevor Fehrman, Eric Lively, Cara DeLizia, and Jessica Simpson ), gifts were delivered from fans ; friends ; family ; and co-workers, and the men kept secret 'bout the honeymoons , never letting a word spill out ( the girls did try to un-cover thing multiple times, but never succeeded ).****
2 days later, June 1st , 2001.
Erik stayed by Terri's bedside all day. He only went 5 places all day. You can bet your boots he hurried back there quicker then lightning. He had to go check on the honeymoon arrangements, pick up groceries, rent galaxy quest, buy some new cds for him and Terri ( him - BareNaked ladies, Smash Mouth. her- will smith, Belle Perez ), and then make a quick visit to the county jail to leave a letter for Chris from everyone*.
At 5pm, Terri's water broke. The TV was shut off and everything turned into a frantic frenzy. Think to the ' I Love Lucy ' episode when she had her baby and you got the exact picture. Finally after everything was back in order, Erik called a cab and they rushed to the hospital. First the cab took off and it had to be called back then everything was fine.
Paramedics acted quickly getting her inside. She was rushed into the delivery room as the nurses got everything ready. Thankfully, no reporters or medical students were in their room. They didn't have to share a room either ( think back to the movie - 9 months ). Dr. Johnson ( male doctor ) came in and scrubbed up for the delivery. Finally everything was put into place.
Dr. - How far is she dilated ?.
Nurse - 8 sir.
Dr. - How are feeling today my dear ?.
Terri- ( breathing her lamaz as Erik gets his gear on ) - How do you think I feel ?!?!?!?!?!. I'm having babies here !!!!!!. Please get me something to take away the pain !!!!!!. Hurry up !!!!!!!!.
Erik - Could you hurry please ?. When she gets moody, she'll say anything she don't mean.
Nurse - I'll go get someone to administer the medicine.
Nurse 2 - Doc, She's dilated to 9.
Erik - Keep breathing honey. Keep breathing. ( she squeezes his hand ) Okay loosen your grip a bit. I don't want my other limb broken okay ? ( his cast is coming off October 28th . Terri lets go of his hand, a relief to him, he rubs some creme on it then holds her hand then puts his other arm around her shoulder ). Thank you.
( female nurse Lily Casanova, brings in the medicine ).
The medicine is put in as the nurse makes an announcement.
Nurse 2 - Doctor , she's dilated to 10 now.
Nurse - Medicine is in.
Dr. - Okay. This is it. Now push Terri C'mon. Keep breathing.
Erik and Terri - Will you shut up and just deliver the babies ?!?!?!?!?!?!. How would you like to have this pain ?!?!?!?!. Then the doctor decides to have a sense of humor !!!!!. Let's do this without a whole of talking !!!!!!.****
Dr - Okay then.
Nurse - Doctor, be careful. Their under stress.
Erik and Terri - DUH ?!?!?! YOU THINK ?!?!?!?!.
Nurse 2 - I think this is going well don't you ?.
Terri pushes again as the baby's head pops out. Two pushes later, the imbilical cord is cut by Erik and the next pushes begin for the next baby. Terri pushes and curses as the head pops out after the first two pushes. She pushes again as the baby is almost out. She musters up her strength for one last push and the baby comes out. She falls down on the stretcher and pants with relief. She had gone through what felt like 4 hrs. of labor and it was only 1*. Erik passes out after the 2nd baby comes out and the cord is cut.
He is given smelling salts and wakes up completely 10 min. later as Terri holds their daughters. He walks over and stands next to his girl. He kisses and told her " You did it." She smiles and laughs as They kiss and hug. " I can't believe how beautiful they look." she mused as the doctors and nurses smiled around them.
Erik - They look like you. Those beautiful Blue Sapphire eyes of yours. I fell in love with you at first sight. I knew you were the one for me. ( kiss ) This whole fiasco was worth it. I have the love of my life and my two daughters. Now all that's left is the wedding.
Terri - They have your smile. I loved that about you. I also loved your body but your smile made me go weak in the knees. You are my only love in my life. My daughters are too. They both of our hair, these two are miracles.
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