You Have His Baby:
Today was the day. You were waiting on the arrival of your child. This was your first and Nick's third. You were nervous. You didn't know what you were having. You wanted it to be a surprise. Your friend Kristy had her baby two days ago. She had a boy whom she named Michael. He was handsome. You gushed over her baby and hoped it would be the same for when you had yours.
You were at home watching Mateo. Papi was at work. It was the late afternoon and you were waiting. It was such a long process. You hated waiting.
"Emme, you have baby?" Mateo asked.
"No not yet. I think we're waiting for Nick." You said as you paced.
You still lived with your father as you weren't sure if you wanted to move back in with Nick yet. You had a nursery set up in Dante's old room. You were happy with it and so was Nick. Nick didn't want to pressure you into moving back in so you spent the weekends over there.
Your phone rang as you grabbed Mateo a small snack.
"Hello? Papi?" You asked.
"No it's me Nick. How's my babies?" He asked.
"We're good. Just waiting for daddy to come home so this baby can come out." You giggled.
"I'm almost done work so you have to wait for me." He said with a bit of a chuckle.
"Don't worry. I will wait for you." You said.
"Okay Emme, I will see you in half an hour."
"Okay I'll see you then. Mateo is calling me so I'll let you go." He let you go.
You brought Mateo his snack and sat down.
"Gracias Emme." He said.
You just relaxed a bit. You felt a bit weird. Your stomach was turning. You were a bit frightened when you got a sharp pain.
"Emme you go pee on floor!" Mateo said with a bit of laughter.
"Mateo that's not funny. I didn't pee on the floor. My water broke."
He gave you this look. "You have baby now?"
"Yes love. Call Papi while I call Nick." You said. He listened.
You called Nick back. You hoped he would answer.
"Emilia I'm working on the case right now. I told you I'd be home in a bit."
"Nicolas the baby is coming!" You felt this sudden urge to push as the pain shot up and down your belly.
"Oh. Oh shit! Baby I'm gonna come home. Liv I'm having a baby!" He yelled with excitement.
"Nicolas I need you!" You said as you lowered yourself onto the floor.
"Okay I'm on my way love." He hung up.
You took a few deep breaths. Mateo came in with the phone.
"Papi says no having the baby until he comes home."
"Mateo give me the phone." You couldn't help but scream after.
"Papi no want to." He said with a giggle. You took the phone.
"Papi I'm having the baby. You can stay at work."
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"I'm sure. Nick is coming. He's on his way now." You said.
"Alright just relax. Take a few deep breaths and try to keep the baby in."
"Papi I am trying!" You screamed as you pushed.
"What's the matter baby?" He asked.
"The baby is coming!" You cried. Mateo looked at you.
"Emme you no cry. I get you towel and water." He said as he ran out.
"Papi it hurt so bad. Please come home." You begged.
"I'll try my best. I love you. I'm going into court right now." He said.
"Okay I love you too Papi." You hung up.
Nick finally arrived. You were laying on the floor now. You had Mateo by your side wiping your face. He didn't really know what to do, but he knew you needed help.
"Babe where are you? I brought my sister. She's a midwife." He said as he walked in.
"Nicolas I am right here on the floor." You cried.
He came to your side. He saw you were in pain. He looked down. He noticed you were still pushing.
"Nicolas this hurts so bad." You cried as you pushed once more.
"I know and I'm sorry. Maria had Zara in the hospital. You should have called an ambulance."
"Nicolas where would I have put Mateo. He had no where to go. He couldn't have came with me because they wouldn't have let him in." You said as you tried sitting up.
"Oh yeah I didn't think that far." He said with a smile. He held onto your hand as you cried. You pushed more as well.
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You have birth to a healthy baby girl. She was so beautiful. You and Nick cried. He held you close as you held her. Nick's sister recommended going to the hospital so you both went. Papi as finally here with you. He held her and cried. She was beautiful to him.
You were filling out some paper work when some surprise visitors came in. It was the squad. Nick told you he invited them to come see his new daughter. You didn't mind. You loved the crew. They brought you balloons and flowers along with some gifts.
You noticed Papi being very flirtatious with Carisi. You didn't mind but you never noticed it before.
"So what is this beautiful little girl's name?" Liv asked.
You smiled. "Rosalina Maria Rafaela Barba-Amaro." You spit out.
"Such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. We're so happy for you two." She said handing the baby to Amanda.
You were interrupted again by Nick's other two children. Maria brought them. He was a bit nervous you could tell.
"Hi daddy!" Zara said. She was excited to see him.
"Hey princess. Hey Gilberto." He waved to his dad. He seemed tired.
"Congrats Nick." Maria said before leaving. It was Nick's weekend anyways.
You were happy to have her back in your arms. She was precious. Everyone but Nick, Carisi, Papi and Nick's kids were here. The other's had to go. You didn't mind.
"Papi where's Mateo?"
"Abuela took him for the night." He said.
"Oh alright." You said as you cuddled her.
Papi looked at you. He was smiling from ear to ear.
"Carino, are you coming home tonight or going to Nick's?"
"I'm coming home. I think anyways." You looked to Nick.
"I mean if you want to baby. I can come with the kids if that's okay."
"Yeah that's fine." You said as you laid back.
(A Few Hours Later)
You were at home with the kids and Nick. Papi went out with Carisi. You didn't mind. It was quiet. You had all the kids settled in bed. Now you were just trying to relax. It was hard to when you had the baby crying every three minutes. You were exaggerating but you knew new born's were going to be like this.
Nick had the kids settled down for now. They were in your room. You didn't mind. You wanted to be out of your room. You needed to be in the openness of the living room.
"So sweetie since we have Rosalina and the others asleep you wanna watch something?" Nick asked.
"I'm tired Nick. How bout we cuddle on the couch?"
"Sure no worries. I'm always up for some cuddles." He said with a smile.
You got comfy as he grabbed a blanket. You were tired. You knew this adventure would be rough, but you could make it. You always had made it through your hardships.