Chapter 1
A couple years down the road. Belle, Marlena, Alice and Hope are at the Horton’s home. 

“Momma!” 

“What honey, what is it?” 

“I think you need to call Shawn, NOW!” 

“Honey, are you having a contraction.” 

“Umm humm, and my water just broke.” 

“Ok, I’ll call the station. Hope? Can you bring around the car and Alice…” 

“I’ll go get her bag.” 

“Thanks.” 

Salem PD-—Shawn, Bo, Roman, Eric, Brady, John and Abe are in Abe’s office discussing the latest Stefano problem, when another officer comes in. 

“Brady, you have a phone call.” 

5 out of the seven heads turn in response. 

“Sorry, Shawn, you have a phone call.” 

“We are kind of busy right now, can you take a message?” 

“They said it was important.” 

“Belle?” 

“No I don’t think it was Mrs. Brady.” 

Shawn picks up the phone as the others watch on. 

“Shawn Brady.” 

He pauses 

“Is she ok, how far, ok, I’ll meet you there.” 

He hangs up the phone stunned. Slowly he turns to the others. 

“What’s the matter son?” Bo asks 

“That was Marlena, Belle’s in labor, oh my god, I gotta go.” 

“I'm coming with you.” 

“Me too.” 

“Me too.” 

“Sorry to leave Abraham, but I don’t want to miss the birth of my first grandchild.” 

“Are you kidding, I’m going with you guys I don’t want to miss this either.” 

At the hospital. Belle is being pushed in a wheelchair, Marlena, Hope and Alice following her. Lexie spots her and comes over. 

“Hello, I hear were ready to have a brand new Brady. Your doctor just called down and told me to put you in delivery room 3. Where’s Shawn?” 

“He’s coming, mom called him.” 

The words were no more out of her mouth when in comes all the men from the Police Station. 

“Belle, honey are you ok, I got here as fast as I could, you’re not in too much pain are you? When did the contractions start?” 

“Shawn Brady will you please calm down, it’s not so bbaaaaaadddd ouch” 

Just as she says that she has another contraction. After the contraction she turns to Shawn. 

“I guess I spoke to soon.” 

“Ok Belle let’s get you into your room. Shawn why don’t you go with Nurse Cindy, she’ll get you dressed in the scrubs.” 

As Belle is being wheeled away and Shawn is headed to get dressed, the family calls out. 

“I love you honey.” 

“Good luck sis.” 

“I love you son.” 

“Good luck Sailor man.” 

“We’ll be waiting out here.” 

About a half an hour later, in the delivery room, Shawn is holding Belle’s hand as she has another contraction. After the contraction she turns to Shawn. 

“Shawn?” She says in a weak and tired voice. 

“Yes, honey…” 

“Do you remember the first time I told you I love you.” 

I remember it like it was, yesterday, it was also the first time that I kissed you. It’s hard to believe that it has only been 3 years. Some much has happened since we were 16.” 

***Flashback*** 

At the Horton house, every one is gathered around celebrating Hope’s return. Shawn and Belle are arguing who is right. They are in the living room and the argument is over something that is really stupid that now they don’t remember. 

“I’m right, I know I am.” 

“Of course! Perfect Girl is always right.” 

“You’re just upset because you don’t want your little ego to be upset.” 

“Me upset hah. You think I’m upset, we’ll see about that.” 

Shawn starts to advance closer to Belle. 

“Shawn what are you doing? No don’t even think about it. You know how ticklish I am.” 

Shawn starts chasing Belle around tickling her. They’re running around the couch and chairs. The rest of the family looks on in amusement. They have known for a long time how these two feel about each other and it’s about time they are acting on it. Belle runs into the entryway as she is running up the steps. Belle trips and falls, Shawn who is right behind her, also falls and trips on her. They each let out a little laugh; Shawn leans in closer and kisses Belle. After the kiss, Shawn looks up into Belles eyes. 

“I love you Isabella Black.” 

“And I love you Shawn-Douglas Brady.” 

***End Flashback*** 

“And we’ve be inseparable since.” 

“Ok Belle let’s push now. Shawn keeps walking her threw the breathing. Good…now push…I see the head…wow look at all that dark hair…ok one more push…” 

“I…I…can’t…” 

“Come on Belle, our son or daughter is getting sick of waiting…push.” 

“One more push, Belle…that’s it…your doing fine…it’s a boy!” 

“Is he ok.” 

“Would you like to see for yourself…want to go to mommy baby boy…ok daddy would you like to cut the cord…ok…here you go Belle.” 

The doctor turns to leave Shawn and Belle alone with their son, both parents with tears streaming down their faces. 

“He’s beautiful.” 

“Just like his mother.” 

“No, he looks just like his father.” 

“So what do you think we should name him?” 

“I was thinking…that is if it’s all right I would like to name him after your great grandfather, Tom.” 

“Thomas Brady, I like it, what about a middle name.” 

“I don’t know, do you have an idea.” 

Well, we could use Michael, Thomas Michael Brady, sounds good, or I have an idea how about Thomas Black Brady. That way he is named after both of his families.” 

“I like it, what do you think Tommy? I think he likes it.” 

“I love you soooo much Isabella Brady.” 

“I love you too Shawn.” 

“Belle?” 

“Yes.” 

“Do you ever regret getting married so young?” 

“Never, in a million years.” 

10 minutes later Shawn walks out into the waiting room, holding a small bundle in his arms. He walks over to his great-grandmother first. 

“Gran I would like you to meet your great-great grandson Thomas Black Brady.” 

Tears form in Alice’s eyes as the whole family gathers around to meet their newest addition. Alice wanders outside a few minutes later. She’s looking at the stars, when Shawn comes out and puts his arms around her. 

“I miss him Shawn Douglas.” 

“I miss him too.” 

“Come on let’s go check on that beautiful wife and baby of yours.” 

“I love you Gran.”