Chapter 2:
"Hi, my wife is having contractions and she's only six months pregnant, and I don't think that's normal but I don't know because I've been so busy trying to be elected I haven't been able to read anything about pregnancy. But she's not due for three months so there's definitely something wrong." Aaron said rambling to the nurse
"Sir I'm gonna need you to calm down. Take a couple of deep breaths ok" The nurse responded
"Ok, I just don't know how I'm all over the place. I was Cheif of Staff when the capitol bombing happened, I've been in many situation room operations and now I'm running to be vice president but in all of those I never freaked like this" Aaron told the nurse
"Sir probably because this is someone so close. I'm gonna need you to answer some questions while we look at your wife is that ok" The nurse said
"Yeah that's fine" Aaron replied
"Ok, when did the contractions start?" The nurse asked
"Around nine PM" Aaron answered
"Has your wife been under more stress lately?" The nursed asked
"Yeah, I guess so. Why, would that contribute to anything" Aaron asked
"It could can you tell me any medical family history?" The nurse questioned
"Her mom had Ovarian cancer and she was supposed to be infertile" Aaron said
"Ok thank you, Mr. Shore we are gonna check out your wife to see what's wrong." The nurse said
After three hours in labor and delivery, they were able to stop the labor.
"Mrs. Shore now that we've stopped the labor we are going to move you to another room to observe you overnight" The doctor said
"Ok, so what caused the labor?" Aaron asked
"Most likely the high-stress levels. It can send women into preterm labor" The doctor answered
"So, how do we fix it?" Emily asked
"You don't stress." The doctor said
"Well you see I have this job that constantly makes me stressed and with the election coming up I'm definitely gonna be stressed" Emily said
"You can't do that, that's what caused this labor and if it happens again we might not be able to stop it" The doctor told the couple
"So no working, no election, you're pretty much telling me to sit in bed all day" Emily said
"It might be temporary we don't know how long we're gonna need you on bed rest" The doctor said. Emily looked over to Aaron and he could see how scared she was, it was one of those you never wanna see.
The next morning Aaron was called into the office he was needed in the situation room. Leaving Emily was the last thing he wanted to do but he knew it was a matter of national security.
"Yesterday's outfit and undone hair" Seth commented running into Aaron
"Hey, yeah I really wanna talk but I'm needed in the situation room" Aaron replied
"Ok well I haven't seen you do this since you and Emily moved in together" Seth noted
"Yeah well I spent the night in the hospital holding my wife's hand and getting her ice cubes" Aaron said
"Ok, Aaron what you just said is freaking me out. Tell me what happened?" Seth said
"Emily went into preterm labor she was stressing and started having contractions but they were able to stop it" Aaron said
"Ok do you think she'd want a visitor" Seth asked
"Yes, she would love that. Look I gotta get in there I'll speak to you after" Aaron commented
"Aaron how nice of you to join us." Kirkman said
"Sorry, sir I tried to get here as soon as possible. What's the situation" Aaron said
"There is Russian bomber that is starting to veer off course and is getting close to American airspace. The glass is fogged over and there isn't any communication coming from the plane." Said a voice in the room
"Ok, are there any weapons on board?" Aaron asked
"Yes, there are nukes." The voice said again
"So we need a plan of action" Aaron announced
"Yes exactly do you have an idea?" The president asked
" I think I do, but you're going to need to give me some time." Aaron said
"How much time we don't have all day we need to stop this plane before it comes into our airspace?" The president asked
"Not more than a couple of hours. Sir, can I speak to you outside about a personal matter?" Aaron answered
"Sure, if you'll excuse me." The president said. He could see the worry and stress in Aaron's eyes, not to mention that he noticed he was wearing the same suit as yesterday, his hair was undone and it looked like he hadn't gotten any sleep with the bags under his eyes.
"What is happening?" The president asked
"Emily went into labor-" Aaron was cut off by the president
"Jesus christ Aaron what the fuck are you doing here go be with your wife" The president said
"They were able to stop it sir but she is being placed on temporary bed rest. Sir she can't work" Aaron said
"Ok thank you I'll have someone inform her deputy. And have Seth release a statement. Now do you wanna find a solution to the situation that's happening in there." The president said
"Yes, sir." Aaron said and turned to go to his office
Seth had decided to visit Emily on his lunch
"Hey, you up for visitors?" Seth asked
"You always." Emily replied
"So Aaron told me what happened." Seth said
"I figured." Emily said
"Kirkman wants me to release a statement so I'm here for information." Seth said
"Why, don't you have more pressing matters?" Emily asked
"No, not when the president's chief of staff and running mates wife goes into labor three months early." Seth answered
"So there's something happening in the situation room and you can't report on it." Emily said
"exactly" Seth replied
"Well, I was stressing so much that I went into labor but they stopped it and I'm on bed rest now." Emily said
"Ok now that we got that out of the way do you have any questions or requests?" Seth asked
"Well, just make sure both my deputies work together because they don't work well without each other." Emily said
"That's it, that's all you have to say?" Seth asked
"Yes for now" Emily answered
"Hey, you have a visitor." Aaron announced walking back into Emily's room after a long day dealing with the Russian bomber, the statement for his wife and trying to pack more of his and his wife's office.
"Who? Seth was already here." Emily asked
"It's not Seth sorry." The president said walking into the room
"It's fine I like you more than Seth anyway." Emily noted
"Well, that's good. When will they release you?" The president asked
"As soon as this one over here is ready to take me home." Emily looked over to Aaron
"Well ok, then I just wanted to say hi and see how you're doing. Also, I have these flowers from me and the kids." The president said
"Thank you and tell Penny and Leo thank you too." Emily said smelling the flowers
"You're welcome I'm gonna go because you must wanna go home." The president said
"Yes and I hope I see you some" Emily said as the president headed for the door
"And make sure that the baby doesn't come too early." The president said opening the door
"I'll try" Emily responded
A/N: There's chapter 2. I hoped you liked it. I may not be able to post for a week or so just a heads up the chapters every day isn't going to continue.