A few hours later, wracked with pain, one of the babies' heart rates gets low. The doctors try to give me oxygen, position me to help but it doesn't help. Tears fog up the oxygen mask I have as Tobias tries to calm me.

Dr. Clark tells me that they need to get the babies out now through a surgery called a c-section. I'm scared, never having had a surgery before but I am more frightened for them. I'm prepped and rolled into surgery where I am numb but I can still feel the tugging and cutting going on.

Tobias stands near my head the whole time, whispering soothing words to try to calm me. Abigail is born first, tiny and silent. I only see her about a second before they take her away. The same thing happens with Emily and I cry for my girls, worrying about them.

Tobias says all of his girls are tough and we will all get through this. I'm exhausted from everything and fall asleep quickly once I'm back in my room, holding Tobias and resting my head on his chest.

I wake a few hours later and Tobias pushes me in a wheelchair down to the NICU. I'm still tired and sore but I have to see the girls. Regret and guilt overwhelm me as I see their small bodies covered with tubes everywhere and I want nothing more than to fix them.

A stray tear falls down my cheek as I stroke Abigail's tiny head. Her eyes are closed tight and she doesn't cry as there is a tube in her throat to help her breathe. Wires and tubes seem to cover her entire body just as they do Emily.

I leave reluctantly as pain and fatigue begins to overcome me as I get some pain medication and sleep.

Tobias' POV

I watch as Tris sleep peacefully before taking a moment to rest myself. I'm exhausted on every level from stress we've all been through. I have three beautiful girls now and I want to fiercely protect them all but I know that I can't. There wasn't anything anyone could have done to ease or prevent this, the only choice we have is to face everything head on right now,

I fall asleep for a few hours and wake to the nurse bringing Tris some food for dinner. The smell makes my stomach growl and I leave to head to the cafeteria to eat. I spot our group with Christina, Uriah, Zeke, Shauna and Lauren.

I put my tray down as they begin to ask a flurry of questions about Tris and the babies. I try to answer as much as I can and eat quickly, not wanting to be away long from any of 'my' girls.

Three Months Later

Tris' POV

Today is the day we finally get to take our baby girls home from the hospital. I'm nervous as well as giddy with excitement when Tobias and I walk hand-in-hand to carry them into a double stroller.

Abigail seems to be the stronger, more demanding one who always wants attention while Emily is sweet and easygoing. Abigail, who we call Abby, has dark hair, a hooked nose and beautiful blue eyes like Tobias.

Emily, who we've nicknamed Emmy, is smaller with warm blonde hair like mine and blue eyes. We get them settled into the stroller quickly and thank the doctors and nurses for helping them get a chance at life.

Our time from here is uncertain and we don't know what the future may hold. Abby is deaf as a result of her early entrance to the world and the twins might have more problems later on but today is our first day together as a family.

There's no greater feeling right now, holding my baby Emily at home, while Tobias smiles at me with Abby. They are safe, we have all survived and now we have the new pleasure and challenge of being parents.

Five Years Later

Tobias' POV

It's hard to believe five years ago these amazing little girls fought so hard to live and stole our hearts. Even though she can't hear, Abby has turned out to be a little spitfire just like Tris and me. She's smart and brave.

Emily is a sweet daddy's girl. She always wants to help and follow me around. She's small but strong like her mom, the splitting image of Tris. Today, we're throwing them a birthday party with cake and everything.

Abby grins while staring at the Dauntless cake covered in pink and white frosting. "Cake! Cake! Cake!" she signs excitedly and I laugh. Our friends arrive and the girls start opening presents. Abby and Emily laugh, opening presents and playing with new toys.

I get the cake ready and they blow the candles out quickly. Abby melts my heart when she signs to me "Thank you." and "I love you". Tris surprises me from behind, silent with a small smile on her face as she signs "Tobias, I love you." and pulls me into a deep kiss.

Life with 'my' girls is wonderful and I couldn't imagine life being any other way.

The End