Yeah yeah yeah. I know it's been FOREVER!! Well, first my comp wasn't working. Then, I hardly ever got on because of work and school. And now, I have three ppl i care about in the hospital. So, I've dealing with some crap in my life, but I finally got stuff done. For people who are reading The Lion and the Lamb, I'm updating that next. And I'm already started on the epilogue so hopefully it won't take too long.
This is the last chapter of this story. It's short, I know, but there wasn't much more to put in it. It sets it perfectly. I enjoyed writing this story. The sequel to One More Chance, So Happy I Could Cry. It was so much fun, and I'm glad for the ppl who stuck w/ me through all of this. -lol- I know updates have been a pain. So here you are, the final chapter!! I hope you like it, and please review!!
Chapter 17: Finally
Jude swung her legs as she sat on the hospital bed waiting for results. She had been feeling quite nauseas for a couple of weeks and decided to have it checked out. A lot of things had changed in the last two years. Jude and Tommy finally had a happy marriage, and Stephanie had turned 8. They just recently moved into an actual house in the suburbs. It had a backyard and wonderful neighbors. Sadie got married to a great guy named Daniel. He was perfect for her. Kwest had moved away about six months ago and no one had seen him since. Of course, Jude did get an apology letter from him but there was no return address.
Jude couldn't believe how great things were going. She was so happy. Tommy and Stephanie were also happy. Stephanie went back to regular school and the paparazzi stopped hounding them down. The only reason was because there was no story. There were no stories of Tommy cheating on Jude or a romance gone wrong. Because for once, everything in life was as perfect as perfect could be.
The door opened and Dr. Cassie Turner walked in with a big smile on her face. Jude looked at her expression curiously. "Jude, I have results from your physical back," Cassie said, hardly able to contain her excitement.
"Ok, what's up?" Jude asked trying to figure out why her friend and doctor seemed so excited.
"I don't know how it happened, but, Jude you're pregnant," she replied as calmly as she could.
Jude's mouth became agape and tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn't believe it. Was she really pregnant? She touched her stomach and let out a sob. Cassie went to her and hugged her happily, and Jude broke down. "Oh, my god," Jude gasped. "I'm pregnant! Oh, god, thank you!" More and more happy tears came down her face. "How?"
Cassie pulled away and she has unshed tears in her eyes for her friend. "I don't know. I guess you had eggs that we missed."
"I have to tell Tommy! Thank you so much!"
After talking to Cassie, Jude ran to the drugstore and bought a pregnancy test. She already knew she was having a baby, but she needed to see it for herself. She ran home and went straight to the bathroom. Those three minutes felt like a lifetime as she waited for the results. Finally, she picked up the test from the sink and read 'pregnant'. Tears welled up in her eyes again. She couldn't believe it. It was like a miracle. She sat down thinking that she was going to faint. She was so overwhelmed with happiness. But she still loved the feeling. She heard the front door of their house open and shut. She jumped up and ran to the living room that was still filled with moving boxes. Tommy saw her running to him with the biggest smile on her face. "Tommy, you will not believe what I have to tell you," Jude said happily.
Tommy chuckled and kissed her cheek. "What is it honey?" He asked as he put Stephanie down.
"I went to the doctors today to see why I was getting so sick. Dr. Turner gave me the results, but I couldn't believe it. So, I had to see for myself." Jude rambled.
"Jude, just tell me. The suspense is killing me." Tommy said.
Jude smiled at him and hugged him. Tommy returned the gesture still confused. "I'm pregnant," she whispered in his ear.
Tommy's eyes went wide and he quickly spun her around not wanting to let go. He could feel his own tears coming up as he put Jude down. "We're having a baby?" Jude nodded and Tommy kissed her passionately. He hugged her tightly and couldn't contain his happiness. Stephanie joined in, hugging her mom's leg tightly. It was a picture perfect family. Finally, everything was falling into place.
9 MONTHS LATER
"Ahhh!" Jude screamed as she tried to push harder. She squeezed Tommy's hand harder, and he tried not to show he was in pain.
"Alright, c'mon Jude, you've got it," Tommy said.
"Oh shut up, Quincy!" She yelled and Tommy winced. "This isn't as easy as it looks."
He took a cloth and wiped her forehead with it. "Jude you're almost there," Dr. Fox said. "Just a few more pushes."
"See, Jude, you're almost done," Tommy encouraged. "You can do this."
"Oh yea? Well let's stick a watermelon up your dick and see if you can push it out!" Tommy tried so hard not to laugh. "Ahhh!" She screamed again.
"Two more, Jude, two more," Dr. Fox said.
"We…are…never having…sex…again!"
With one more push, soft cries filled the tiny blue room. Jude fell back on the bed completely exhausted. Dr. Fox handed Tommy scissors to cut the chord and then she took the baby to the back. "Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Quincy," Dr. Fox said to them. "You have a beautiful baby boy."
Jude sighed and Tommy kissed her softly on the forehead. She finally released his hand and he started to clench and unclench his hand. Jude noticed and smiled apologetically at him. Soon she saw them taking the baby away. "What are you doing with my baby?" Jude asked frantically.
"It's ok, we're just getting him washed up a little bit more," Dr. Fox assured. "Then we'll bring him right back."
Dr. Fox exited the room with some nurses and Jude took another deep breath. She just had a baby! There was no way she could be any happier then she was now. That little boy was their miracle baby. Tommy kissed Jude again and both smiled into it. "So what's our baby boy's name?" Tommy asked.
Jude thought for a moment. "Zack," she whispered. "Zachery James Quincy."
Tommy nodded. "I love it. And I love you."
She looked up and snuggled her nose with his. "I love you, too; more than anything in this world."
About two hours later, people started to come in and look at the new baby. Sadie and Daniel were cooing at the baby. "I'm going to spoil my nephew," Sadie said in a baby voice. Jude smiled as Zack held on to Sadie's finger. Daniel laughed at his wife's actions. Finally, Stephanie had come back from school and Tommy picked her up. She was so excited to be a big sister and couldn't stop talking about it as they rode to the hospital.
Stephanie ran all the way down the hall to get to her mother's room. Tommy had to jog to keep up with her. He finally stopped her so he could check in with the nurse. His daughter tugged his hand the whole time. After checking that everything was ok, they went to Jude's room. She was looking at Zack. It would only be a matter of time before they took him away again and make sure everything was ok again.
Jude looked up when she heard the door open. She saw Steph's eye light up when she saw the baby in her arms. Tommy picked her up and stood her up on the chair next to the hospital bed. "Is that him?" Stephanie asked with a huge smile on her face. Jude nodded. "His so little."
"Yea, but he'll get bigger," Jude informed. "And he's going to need a lot of help from his older sister."
Stephanie giggled as Zack yawned. Jude followed not long after. "Ok, let's go and give your mother and baby brother some sleep."
Stephanie nodded and kissed both of them and went off to the lobby. The nurse came in and took Zack to the nursery. Tommy and Jude exchanged a look of love and happiness. It was look that both knew everything was going to be ok. Tommy kissed her sweetly on the lips. They were happy. They had made it.
Finally.