Love affair of a life time *EDITED*

Chapter 18

Harry leapt over his desk and sprinted out of the room, almost tripping over his own feet down the staircase to where Anna lay, groaning and howling in pain and she dug her fingers into the fabric of her T-shirt. He raced to her and knelt by her side, "Is this it? Its a month early."
"I know that Jackass, just get me to the damn hospital!" She cried as the rest of the team joined them. Harry gathered her in his arms as Noah grabbed the keys and Bennett picked up the bags they had packed by the door. Harry turned to Malcolm, "Can you and Bennett wait here and keep tabs in things?"
"Yeah sure, just go before she pops." Malcolm nodded holding the front door open. The four raced out of the house to the car in the driveway. Noah started the car while Bennett stuffed the bags into the trunk, as Harry bundled Anna in the back seat. Bennett slapped Harry's shoulder, "Good luck." He called. Harry nodded and climbed into the passenger seat. Barely closing the door as Noah reversed out of the drive. Malcolm appeared beside Bennett with a smile, "20 bucks says its a girl."
Bennett smiled over his shoulder at him and held his hand out, "You're on. If its a boy, easiest 20 dollars I'll ever make."
Malcolm shook his hand and they went back into the house away from the greying skies.

"Are you sure the baby will be fine? I mean, its a month early for crying out loud, what if something happens?" Harry asked worriedly while his hand was reaching behind him, squeezing Anna's as she breathed heavily. She glared at him through the rearview mirror, "Not helping here."
"Sorry, sorry, I'm just panicking!" He said quickly as she groaned in pain again. Noah rolled his eyes as he sped through an amber light, "Everything will be fine man, just calm down and concentrate on helping her with her breathing while I concentrate on driving."
Harry nodded and turned back to Anna, "Almost there." He said softly.
She glared at him momentarily, "If we have anymore kids... You are so doing this next time."
He smiled guiltily, "I'll make it up to you? One month's supply of Ben & Jerry's chocolate fudge brownie ice cream sound good?" He asked then winced as she screamed out again. He squeezed her hand reassuringly while Noah mumbled beside him, "Better make that two months."
Harry frowned at him, "How long until the hospital?"
"Just a few more minutes. Hang in there Anna." He called, glancing into the rearview mirror. Anna groaned, glaring at him too, "What do you think I'm doing, sipping a cocktail and throwing a party? Just drive!"
Noah winced at the tone of her voice and glanced at Harry in the corner of his eye, "Lesson of the day, never try to calm down a woman in labour."
Harry nodded in agreement and Anna growled, making them both jump slightly, "If I had the energy and wasn't in so much pain right now, I'd kick you both in the balls."
Their faces paled considerably for a few seconds before Noah sighed in relief, "Here we are. I'm gonna pull up straight at the entrance so you guys can go ahead while I put the car somewhere."
Harry nodded and the car screeched to a halt. The two men jumped out of the car and around to the back door to help Anna out of the car. Harry hooked one of her arms over his shoulders to hold her up as Noah went back to the car, "I'll see you guys soon. Good luck."
Harry nodded and walked Anna slowly to the entrance. A few people looked their way but one woman in particular immediately recognised Harry and whipped her phone out as the two just made it through the doors. A nurse came rushing over to them, "How long has she been in labour?"
"About ten minutes." Harry replied as another doctor appeared with a hospital bed. He and the nurse helped Anna onto the bed, wheeling her quickly down the hall with Harry racing behind them, "Is she gonna be alright?"
"She's going to be just fine sir, babies being born early isn't unusual." The doctor reassured him as they made it to the labour ward. They rolled her into a room and Harry didn't hesitate to follow, whether he was allowed to or not, he was not going to leave her side unless they threw him out.

10 hours later, Harry was finally forced to leave the room, only to find Noah and his parents standing outside. He raised an eyebrow, "Mom? Dad, what are you doing here?" He asked as they embraced him.
His mother rolled her eyes, "Hello to you too, and do you really think we'd miss the birth of our grandchild?"
Alan, his father grinned, "Excited?"
"Nervous." Harry sighed, pulling his phone out, "I should call her parents and have my jet ready to pick them up." He then paused, looking over to Noah, "Or should I wait until this Trent shit is over with before we bring them here?"
"Probably best to keep them out of it, don't wanna risk them getting caught in the crossfire. He already wants Anna." Noah advised. Harry nodded and dialled Carol's number. She picked up on the third ring, "Harry, how are you?" She greeted cheerfully.
"Good, I guess. Anna's gone into labour. We're at the hospital."
"Is she giving birth already?!" She squeaked and called her husband, "Will, Anna's in labour!"
"She should be soon. I just thought I would call to let you know." He said, cringing from the sound of a painful scream in the room behind him as he paced. Carol squealed in excitement, "Thank you, we'll be over soon. How's tomorrow?"
"Urr about that.... Maybe you can come by in a week or so? You know, just to let Anna and I settle the baby down." He said quickly, Noah was right, he couldn't risk Anna's parents getting caught up in Trent's plans. Carol sighed, "Alright. I suppose that makes sense, but let her call us after she's rested though ok? And tell me the gender!"
"I will. See you soon."
"Byeeeeeeee!" Carol sang before hanging up.
Harry sighed in relief and turned to Noah, "Crisis averted."
Noah gave him the thumbs up as Alan turned to his son, "Have you found him yet?" He asked in a hushed tone. Harry shook his head, "No. We can't seem to keep up with his movements. One minute he's in one place, then the next he's somewhere else."
"You're more than welcome to stay with us, you know that don't you? Especially now the baby is here." He offered.
"I know Dad-" he was cut off by another scream and a nurse poking her head out the door, looking around at each of them, "She's calling for Harry, is he here?"
"That's me." He stepped forward, "Is she ok?"
"She's fine, she just needs you in there. Follow me." She smiled kindly, leading him inside. Harry glanced over his shoulder to his friend and parents who smiled encouragingly back at him. He took a deep breath and stepped into the room again. Anna lay on the bad, squeezing the rails either side of her while trying to control her breathing as midwives and doctors stood around her. He raced to her side and wiped the hair sticking to her forehead away, "Hey beautiful."
Anna groaned ad opened her eyes, "You're here." She breathed in relief. Harry pressed his forehead to hers, taking her hand in his, "Of course I am. I wouldn't let them keep me out, even if you did call for me."
Anna gave a tired laugh, "My mom and dad..."
"They know, I called them just now. They won't be coming until a few weeks. Not until we get this Trent business is cleared up."
Anna smiled up at him, "Thank you."
"Alright Miss Barnes, are you ready?" The doctor asked, standing at the end of the bed. Anna nodded and squeezed Harry's hand tighter, making him wince. Anna rolled her eyes, "Take it like a man, I'm pushing out a watermelon here."
Harry smiled softly at her and kissed her hand, "I know. Squeeze as much as you need too."
"Alright, push in 3..."
Anna breathed deeply and clamped her teeth down on a cloth the midwife had offered her.
"2... 1!" The doctor finished. Anna screamed into the cloth as she pushed with all her might. Harry tensed his jaw as her grip tightened on his hand almost numbing his fingertips. He turned to her and kissed her forehead, "You're doing great baby. Just keep going." He said softly. Anna gave him a death glare that just screamed shut the hell up.
"Ok, another push when you're ready." The doctor instructed. Anna nodded and pushed after a few seconds, this time harder.

5 pushes later the doctor finally gave Anna the go for the last one, "Alright, one last big push."
Anna threw her head back and screamed louder into the cloth as she used up what was left of her energy. Small cries filled the room and Harry almost passed out. He was father! He grinned widely at Anna who was breathing heavily and had become extremely pale. He turned to the doctor, "Is she alright?"
"Her vitals are fine. She's just pale from the low energy."
Harry relaxed and brushed back her brown hair, "You did it Anna."
She opened her eyes and smiled, "I did?"
"Yes you did Miss Barnes. And I'm glad to say you've received a healthy baby boy." The midwife grinned, carrying a small bundle of blankets over to them. Harry felt his heart rate speed up. A son! They had a son. Anna felt like her face would split into two from the wide smile as her baby boy was placed in her arms. Harry sat on the edge of the bed staring down at their baby in awe, "He's so tiny." He murmured softly. Anna laughed quietly and kissed the baby on his head, "Hi there little baby." She said softly before looking up to Harry, who's eyes had glossed over, "Are you crying?" She asked laughing slightly. Harry blinked repeatedly, "Maybe a little." He admitted as he scooted closer to them. Anna smiled, "He looks so much like you."
"He has your eye shape though. And ears." Harry grinned. Anna giggled as they stared down at their child. The doors opened and Lizzie, Alan and Noah stepped inside. Lizzie jogged to the other side of the bed, "Awwww, look at him. He's the spitting image of his father."
Anna grinned at her and poked her tongue out at Harry, "Told ya."
Harry rolled his eyes and continued to stare down at his son. Noah patted his shoulder, "Congrats man. I'm proud of you."
Harry grinned at him as Anna asked, "Did you ask him yet? Or did you forget?"
Harry blushed, "Forgot."
Noah raised an eyebrow, "Forgot what?"
Harry smiled at him and took Anna's hand, "We were both wondering if, you know... If you would be his godfather." He asked. Noah smiled wider and nodded, "Of course I would."
Anna grinned at him then turned to Harry, "Do you wanna hold him?"
"Can I?" He asked nervously and he sat closer to Anna, "I've never held a baby before. What if I drop him?" He panicked.
Anna rolled her eyes, " You won't drop him, come here." She smiled, sitting up and handed the baby over to Harry. She slowly readjusted his arms, "Cradle the head and keep one arm underneath his body. There, see? Not so hard is it?"
Harry stared down at the tiny boy in his big arms and grinned, "Wow. He really does look like me." He laughed. Anna giggled and nestled her head on his shoulder, stroking their baby's cheek.
"Have you two thought of a name?" Alan asked.
Anna smiled at the small baby, "I kinda like Nathan."
Harry grinned, "Suits him. What about his last name?"
Anna shrugged, "I don't mind if you want him to be a Colburn."
Noah rolled his eyes, "You didn't ask her did you."
"Hey, in my defence, its not a very good time to ask her, is it?" Harry defended.
"Ask me what?" Anna asked, her eyes narrowed as she looked between the two men. Harry sighed and looked at his mother, "Can you hold him for a sec?"
She nodded, all to happy to hold her grandson. Harry turned to a curious looking Anna and sighed, "I was gonna ask you after this whole mess with Trent had cleared up and after we'd been together for more than 10 months." He dug around in his jeans pocket while looking around, "And I was kinda hoping to ask you somewhere more romantic than a birthing room in a hospital, but seeing as Noah couldn't keep his giant trap shut, I'm doing this now. "
Noah smiled and held his hands up, before discreetly reaching for his phone and recording the whole thing. Harry knelt down on one knee beside Anna's bedside as her eyes grew wider and wider ever second. He took a breath and pulled a ring from his pocket, "Anna Samantha Barnes, will you marry me?" 
She slapped a hand over her mouth to muffle what sounded like a laugh mixed with a cry as she nodded, tears building up in the corners of her eyes. Harry grinned and slid the ring onto her finger, kissing her on the lips, not caring if anyone in the room was watching. When he pulled away Anna grinned wider, "I love you."
Harry kissed her again, "I love you too."
Lizzie smiled at the pair then down the small boy in her arms, "Colburn it is." She laughed.

A/N: baby boy Nathan 'Nate' has been born and Harry finally popped the question XD and also a huge thanks for the 100 reads, i love u all sooooo much, see ya in the next chapter ^.^