Chapter 37: It's Time
Check in at the hospital was not that complicated because Ivy had already called and Sheridan's doctor Mrs. Johnson had been notified. Her room was prepared and Luis and Ethan were helping Sheridan to her room. Her contraction were minutes apart and she was certain it wouldn't be much longer. "Oh" Sheridan said "What is it?" Luis asked. "My water just broke." The nurse entered the labour room and grabbed some towels to help Sheridan because her water had just broke. "You two must be the expecting couple, what are your names?" "My name is Luis and this is my lovely wife Sheridan." Luis said smiling. "Pleased to meet you both. Now Sheridan we have to get you out of those clothes, here put this gown on. The bathroom is right over there."
"Thanks...um..." "Mary, my name is Mary." "Thanks Mary" Sheridan said.
"Luis I am going to need you help..." Sheridan's labour had progressed slowly. The initial exam had shown that Sheridan was dilated to four centimetres. Luis called his family and friends later within the hour to inform everyone that it would be awhile until the twins arrived, but not very long. Meanwhile back at the Lopez-Fitzgerald residence, Pilar, Theresa, and Miguel were getting ready to leave to go to the hospital. "I can't believe I am going to be a grandmother - and twins" Pilar said with a stunned look on her face.
"I know mama, isn't it wonderful." Theresa said.
"Yeah, Theresa it's great I can't wait to find out if its going to be two boys or two girls or.." "Alright Miguel we have to get going." "Yes Mama you're right." "Theresita have you seen my keys." "Yes mama, there right here." Theresa said handing them over to her mother. Back at the hospital, Ethan and Ivy awaited for any news from Luis regarding Sheridan's condition. So far Luis had reported that Sheridan was doing fine. "Alright Sheridan everything seems alright the baby's heartbeats are fine and your contractions are two minutes apart." "You're doing great Sheridan." Luis said in a low and calming voice.
"Sure you don't have to do any of the work Luis" she said to him with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
"I know sweetheart, I know" Finally Sheridan's doctor, Dr. Melissa Johnson walked into the room. "Ok Sheridan nurse Lilton told me of your present state and let me just take another look here. Ok Sheridan you're six centimetres dilated and ninety percent effaced. You're contractions are going to get harder and longer. Would you like an epidural Sheridan." "Ahhh, Yesss" Sheridan said after another painful contraction. "C'mon Sheridan you can do it. You are going to have to start pushing now." Luis said. "Push Sheridan. Great push again...." Sheridan pushed and then she took a deep breath.
"Okay Sheridan push...now take a breath and push." Luis crouched down and whispered in her ear. "Have I told you how much I love you."
Sheridan looked up at Luis and said "Yeah lots of times, but I love hearing you say that."
"You're doing great Sheridan I can see the head" Dr. Johnson said. Sheridan squeezed Luis' hand tightly which signaled to Luis that another hard push was coming.
"Here it comes." Dr. Johnson said. "Okay Sheridan I need one more push, now this is it, push!" Sheridan pushed will all her strength and Luis bit his lip as Sheridan's grasp on his fingers tightened. "Listen to that" the doctor said as Sheridan and Luis' baby girl cried. "Congratulations you two, you have a beautiful baby girl. Time of birth 9:38 pm, Tuesday June 2nd."
"Oh Sheridan she's beautiful are baby girl is so beautiful. She's got blond hair and blue eyes - she looks like you my angel." Sheridan just smiled because she was so exhausted.
"Okay kids, we've got another one to deliver. So Sheridan we need you to push again."
"Come on Sheridan you can do it do one hard push." Sheridan pushed with all her remaining strength. The doctor saw the head and asked Sheridan for one more strong push. Suddenly, the second baby slid easily and the doctor held Sheridan and Luis' second child.
"It's a boy" She shouted. Sheridan looked at Luis who was speechless and looked at Sheridan and said. "I love you so much. Look at our little angels." "Well I want our little girl to be named after my mother - Marian." "That's a lovely name. Marian Lopez Fitzgerald. What about the boy?" "You decide Luis." "How about Brandon. I have always liked that name." "That's a nice name." Luis kissed Sheridan's forehead softly. "Would you like to hold you son Luis. And Sheridan you can hold your daughter." "Your son was born at 9:45pm. We just need to put the ID bracelets on them. There we go. I'll be back in a little while to take your babies to the nursery room."
Luis looked down at his little angels and then over at Sheridan. "You're a very strong woman sweetheart. I don't think I would have been able to deliver these babies."
"Look at our babies Luis they are so beautiful." At that moment Luis and Sheridan were happier than they had ever been. Nothing could go wrong. No one could ruin there happiness.
Meanwhile, back in unknown location Alistair Crane watched the monitor as his baby girl held his granddaughter in her hands. I wish I could see them Sheridan he thought to himself. At least your brother is in jail and he won't be stirring up any more trouble.
At the Harmony Police Station - Julian was sitting in his cell. "I want to make a phone call guard." "Alright" He unlocked the cell and lead Julian to the pay phone. Julian dialed a number and talked into the receiver.
"Listen here I need you to carry out with the orders I gave you last night." Julian said in a low voice. "Ok Mr. Crane we will do as you asked, but only because you paid us in full."
"Just make sure it works this time. I can't afford any more mistakes being made."
To Be Continued...
Preview for Chapter 38: What is Julian secret plan? Will Luis and Sheridan every have a moment of peace? Find out in Chapter 38: Homecoming
