Chapter 13

The first few months of marriage for Jason and Carly had been wonderful. They were both the happiest they had ever been, and they had everything; everything except for their daughter. Carly had taken a few pregnancy tests, but they had all been negative. Jason had put on a brave face for his wife, saying that it would be okay if she couldn't get pregnant because they had each other and Michael and Morgan, but the truth was he wanted their daughter almost as much as Carly did.

One day in April, Carly came home from work early because she hadn't felt well. She had just had some dizziness, but she didn't feel well enough to keep working. She was taking a nap on the couch when Jason walked in. Throughout the night she kept feeling worse, and she passed out. When she woke up, she insisted Jason she was fine, but he was so worried that she was relapsing that he made her go to the hospital.

Dr. Matt Hunter took her into an exam room and began asking questions.

"Do you think it's the cancer?" she asked.

"I don't think so, but I'm going to check just to make sure."

During the wait, both Jason and Carly prayed the cancer wasn't back. Carly couldn't handle going through chemo again, and Jason didn't think he could watch her. He couldn't bare the thought of having to face that nightmare all over again.

"Jason, what if I am sick?"

Jason put his hand in hers and stroked her hair. "We can't think about that, okay? We just have to hope that everything's fine."

After what felt like forever, Dr. Hunter came back into the room. "We have your test results, and your cancer hasn't returned. You are still in remission."

Both Jason and Carly let out the breath neither one has realized they were holding.

"We did find something in your tests, though."

"What? What is it?" Carly asked, worried.

"Congratulations. You're pregnant," he said.

Jason and Carly smiled. "Really?" she asked. "I'm really pregnant? We've been trying for so long. I had almost given up hope."

"No, you are definitely pregnant. I've paged Dr. Lee, and she'll be down to discuss your pregnancy further. Congrats, again."

That night, neither Jason nor Carly could sleep they were so happy about the pregnancy. Jason held her in his arms and thanked her for about the hundredth time that night. "You've given me everything. I don't think you know how much I love you

"Yeah, I do. Because I love you just as much."

He smiled and laid his head next to Carly's stomach. "And I love you, baby, more than you'll ever know."

Jason and Carly decided that they wanted to know the sex of the baby, even though she was convinced it was a girl.

"You're probably right, but just in case. I don't want to paint the room pink if it's a boy."

"Fine, but I'm going to gloat when I'm right. Right, baby girl?" Carly asked, rubbing her stomach. "She kicked, Jase. She's agreeing with me."

"Carly, if it is a boy, will you be disappointed?"

"Jase, of course not. I will love this baby with all of my heart, regardless. It's you and me combined; it's our love. How could I not love it? I just really want a girl."

"I just wanted to make sure. Oh, and tonight everyone wants to know what the baby is."

Carly groaned. There was a party that Bobbie had pretty much forced them to go to. Both of their families would be there, and Carly was making an effort to get along with the Quartermaine's. Monica had made it easy, but Tracy and Edward were a different story.

At the hospital, Dr. Lee let them get settled in the exam room, then brought the ultrasound machine in.

"Are you ready to find out the sex of your baby?"

"Yes, we are very ready," Carly said, smiling.

Jason sat next to her holding her hand as their baby showed up on the monitor.

"I love hearing that sound," he said.

"Can you tell what the baby is?" Carly asked, anxiously.

"Yes," Dr. Lee said. "Congratulations. You're having a girl."

"Told ya," Carly said.

Dr. Lee left them alone for a minute to enjoy the fact that they were having a girl.

"I can't believe I'm finally getting my daughter," Carly said.

"Me, either," Jason said, rubbing her stomach. "I love you so much."

Dr. Lee came back into the room with a concerned look on her face.

"What's wrong?" Carly asked. "Is something wrong with the baby?"

"No, the baby is fine. It's you that I'm worried about. Your blood pressure is much higher than we would like. You need to calm down, and I'm going to tell you rest as much as possible."

"I can't just lay in bed. I have two boys to worry about, and I have a hotel to run."

"Let me worry about your boys, and let the other people at the hotel worry about it," Jason said.

"Listen to your husband. It'll be better for you and your daughter if you do," Dr. Lee said.

That night at the party, Jason made Carly sit down because he was worried about her blood pressure.

"Jason, I will rest, I promise. And I will let you take care of my kids, but will you promise me something?"

"It depends on what it is."

"You can't lie to me, especially if it involves my boys. I trust you with them, but I have to know everything, even if you think it will upset me."

"Well, I don't think they'll get into anything, but I promise, I will not lie to you."

"Good. Now, do you want to tell our families or should I?"

Carly did the honors, telling them that they were finally getting the last piece to their family, a baby girl. They were thrilled, even Edward. Edward was excited that they were getting a new Quartermaine. He was convinced that Jason was still a Quartermaine, and this little girl was, too.

Carly had a moment alone with Edward and Monica and wanted to discuss her kids. She said that she was happy about how they were treating Michael, and if they treated the new baby like that she would be happy. However, she was concerned about Morgan.

"I know that he's not technically related to you, but I just don't want him to feel left out. I don't want him to feel like you all don't love him like Michael and the baby."

Monica understood. "Morgan, like Michael, is Jason's stepson and is very important to my son, so that makes him important to me, right Edward?"

"Yes. Morgan is a sweet kid, and he is the stepson of Jason. We will accept him like we accept Morgan."

Carly and Jason left early, and Bobbie escorted them out. "I'm very happy for you all," she said.

Carly gave her mom a hug. "Thanks, mama. See you soon."

Michael and Morgan were excited about having a baby sister, and helped get everything ready for the baby. Michael and Morgan were helping Jason put the crib together, well, Michael was helping; Morgan was sitting there keeping them company, when Carly burst into the room.

"So, I think I've finally found a name that I like. And if you all don't like it, that's fine. But how do you like the name Isabella?"

"I like it; how did you find it?" Jason asked.

"I was just looking through baby names, and I really liked it. Bella means beautiful, and our daughter will be the most gorgeous little girl in the world. It fits."

Jason laughed. "Isabella Morgan. I love it. What do you think boys?"

"I like it," Michael said. "I'm excited about having another sister. Speaking of sisters, I promised I'd meet Kristina. She's been sad ever since she and Keiffer broke up, and I don't understand why. She deserves so much better. Anyway, do you guys need anything while I'm out?"

"No, honey, we're fine. Have fun with Kristina."

When they were laying bed, Jason asked if she had thought about middle names. "Well, at first I thought about Emily, but Lucky said that he and Elizabeth wanted that name if they ever had a girl. Then, I thought about all of the people I know, and I thought about Jean, after mama."

"Isabella Jean Morgan. Sounds perfect."

"Are you okay with naming the baby after Bobbie?"

"It's more than okay. Bobbie is your mom, and she loves you. She's been wonderful to both us, throughout everything."

"Then, it's settled. Our daughter will be named Isabella Jean Morgan." Carly felt a sharp kick in her stomach. "Oh," she said, laughing. "I think she likes it."

Jason put his hand next to hers and smiled when he felt his daughter move. "I can't

wait for her to get here."

Carly was due between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but on Thanksgiving morning, she woke up feeling something was off. When she got out of bed, her back ached more than usual, and her stomach hurt, more than usual. Jason noticed something was wrong.

"I just don't feel that well," she said.

"Do you want me to call and say we can't make it?"

She shook her head. The Spencer's were cooking dinner at Kelly's, and they said they would come. Monica was also going to stop by because she wanted to see Jason, and they thought it would be best for Carly not to see Tracy. They wanted limit Carly's stress. Carly thought she would feel better after a shower.

However, she didn't feel better. She finally gave in, and laid on the couch. She convinced Jason to still go and take the boys. She didn't want their Thanksgiving to be ruined because she pregnant and felt like a swelled up balloon. After dinner at Kelly's was over, Bobbie came to check on Carly.

"I'm okay… I'm just having one of my bad days. My back hurts, and I'm fat… really fat. I'm ready for little Isabella to come out."

"She'll be here soon. I'll leave so that you can get some rest."

A few hours later, in the middle of the night, Carly awoke with sharp pains in her stomach. She knew she was having contractions. She quickly woke up Jason, and he helped her walk down the stairs and get in the car. Her water broke in the car, and then they were sure they were going to have their daughter in just a few hours.

After Carly was settled in the hospital, Jason called everyone to let them know that their little girl was on her way.

It didn't take long at all for Isabella to make her appearance. Jason watched as Carly brought their daughter in the world, and Carly was right, she was the most beautiful little girl in the whole entire world. The doctors quickly cleaned Isabella and Carly up, and moved them back into a regular hospital room. Carly held Isabella in her arms as Jason laid next to Carly admiring them both.

"I don't understand how I got this lucky. Carly, she's perfect. And so are you. I love you so much."

"Can you believe that everything's like this? It seems like yesterday that I had cancer. I thought I was going to die. And now we have her, and I'm healthy. Jase, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Well, you and my kids."

The next day, Michael and Morgan came by the hospital to see their new sister. Carly beamed as she had her three children and her husband by her side. Jason held her while Michael and Morgan fell in love, just like Jason and Carly had.

"We have it all, Carly. Our family is perfect."

"Okay, Jase, Mommy wants to hold our beautiful daughter again." Jason carefully placed the baby in her arms as she grabbed Carly's finger.

"You're absolutely right, Jase. We really do have it all."

Thank you all for reading this! I'm still fairly new at writing fanfic, and I appreciate all of your comments!