The following nine months proved busy for the newly engaged couple preparing for their first child to enter. Unable to wait any longer Eddie's water broke a week before her due date forcing them to the hospital. Taking deep breaths himself Jamie managed to get there safely, passing on word to his brother using voice control.
After four hours of labor, crying and yelling from Eddie the satisfying sound of a newborn filled the room. Dr Franklin whisked the baby away before its anxious parents could see for a check up. "Healthy baby girl, six pounds two ounces." Jamie turned to Eddie eyes misty hearing they had a baby girl, a daughter.
Dr Franklin finished satisfied with how the baby looked washing her quickly knowing she had people to meet. "Would you like to meet your daughter daddy?" Jamie gave Eddie's hand a quick squeeze crossing the room to where his baby lay now warmly wrapped in a towel. He looked her over immediately feeling his heart melt. She had both fists tightly clenched near her face eyes closed later revealing blue circles inherited from both parents . Her little button nose already scrunched up trying to go back to sleep.
"Oh she's beautiful.." Jamie whispered in complete awe. Smiling Dr Franklin carefully lifted the newborn placing her into Jamie's awaiting arms. Feeling herself being lifted the little girl shifted with a small cry before being placed into the safety of her daddy's arms. Letting out a small coo she cradled into his chest closing her eyes again.
Carefully carrying his precious daughter across to the bed Jamie sat down next to Eddie both arms supporting her neck. "What should we name her?" His voice barely raised above a whisper afraid his emotions might show if he did, smiling at Eddie.
"What about Mira, it means miracle and she sure is our little miracle.." Eddie smiled tiredly but glad their daughter was finally here. Jamie glanced the small bundle in his arms looking away long enough to place a kiss on Eddie's head. He glanced back at Mira cooing in her sleep worried hearing a small peep coming from his daughter.
The door opened quietly Danny leading Frank and Henry inside eager to meet the newest Reagan. "Hey..we have a daughter Mira.," this time Jamie's voice cracked saying what he waited nine months for to meet their child.
Frank moved to the bed kissing Eddie's head first congratulating her before turning to meet his grand daughter. Still asleep Mira cooed quietly both little fists holding tightly on Jamie's chest contently. "She's perfect..may I?" Nodding Jamie shifted Mira into his father's arms while Danny and Henry watched teary eyed.
"Hey..congratulations kid. Both of you look at her.." Danny offered a pat to Jamie's back turning in for a rare hug. Though not one to get overly emotional this was one of the few times an exchange between brothers was warranted.
Adjusting to a newborn baby proved tough for the tired parents but they managed together taking turns getting up every two hours for feedings and to comfort the crying daughter. On the first spring day Jamie took Mira out to buy some groceries also giving Eddie time to catch up on much needed sleep.
Mira cooed as they walked up sand down asiles picking fruit and vegetables happy to have time with her daddy. Her crystal blue eyes the same ones both her parents have locked with daddy while he busily picked something new up. Seeing she wasn't receiving any attention forced Mira to scrunch her little face tightly, letting out a low yet long wail.
"Hey, what's the matter princess don't cry.." Jamie put down the lettuce bouncing his daughter rubbing her back worried why she was crying. "Shh it's okay daddy's right here I got you.."
"Jamie Reagan?"
As though having his daughter cry wasn't bad enough hearing Sydney's voice calling him from behind added to it. Jamie turned slowly planting a kiss on Mira's forehead continuing to rock her. "Sydney.."
Sydney glanced from her ex fiancé to the crying baby in his arms locking eyes with him. "Is she yours?"
"Yea, this is Mira my daughter with Eddie. We got married when Eddie was seven months pregnant." Shifting Mira into her favorite position facing his chest rocking her slowly until she cooed again. Her little fist waved in the air once, tucking between her tiny chest and Jamie's settling.
"Wow so you got married and had a daughter all within a few months of each other. She's cute Jamie.. Look I know I said a lot against you and Eddie but…" Sydney began, not to apologize but explain how she made a mistake breaking up with him.
"Don't Syd..I don't even want to hear it. No apology or excuses can make up for what happened or anything you said to Eddie. You know she got hurt and the last thing on her mind was how I didn't propose because you made sure to tell her. " Jamie cradled his daughter tightly to his chest the only reason his voice remained calm.
Sighing, Sydney shifted looking to meet his eyes wanting a second to explain her side. "Yeah I did but only because I found it odd. Ever since we broke up in the apartment I thought about you.."
"We broke up because how I remember if you gave me back the ring and left for Europe. It was your choice Sydney and I'm not going to sit here and feel like I owe you an explanation.." Jamie bounced Mira once more, starting to turn his back on the ex.
"Jamie, I know it hurt when I left.." Sydney sighed seeing him look back at her over his shoulder with cold blue eyes.
"Goodbye Sydney.." With those two words Jamie pushed the cart away leaving Sydney standing alone in the asile.