Two Months Later.

"That nigga R. Kelly trifling as hell." Chris said while watching tv and shoving some of Aubree's candy in his mouth. It was 4 in the morning and for some odd reason he could sleep, so he decided to catch up on this documentary that the whole world is talk about. "That nigga a musical genius though. Haaaalf on a baaaaby, all I need is your body neeeext to me." Chris sung rubbing Aubree's belly, gently though not wanting to wake his fiancé.

Little did he know she was already awake, fighting the urge to cry due to her constant contractions. Her due date was in 48 hours. She's been putting on a brave face trying to convince everyone that she was overly prepared for the arrival of her bundle of joy. In reality she terrifed, petrified!

What is this labor going to be like? How bad will it hurt? How long will it take? What if something bad happens? What if she has to get a c-section?

So many questions ran through her head. The baby could sense his mommy's stress and it had him ready to get out of her. A sharp contraction hit Aubree's lower half causing her to groan loudly and sit up quickly, scaring Chris in the process.

His eyes were wide as he hid Aubree's peanut M&M's behind his back. Those were her favorite and her biggest craving. She wouldn't be surprised if the baby comes out with a peanut allergy.

"Baby you Okay?" Chris asked.

She shook her head while placing her legs on the side of the bed. "No I'm not." Exhaling she pushed the faux locs in her head out of her face.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm contracting."

Chris eyes grew again. "Do you want to go to the hospital?"

Aubree quickly said no, knowing she needed to get out of this house ASAP or Chris would be delivering their child.

"Aubree are you sure? You've been having contractions for damn near three days. You can barely keep your face straight now so I know it's probably time for you to go in."

Tears filled Aubree's eyes as tossed her head back. Her hand gripped the bottom of her stomach. "It hurts so bad and they're back to back."

"I think that means it's time baby."

"I'm scared Chris."

"Me too but you got this." Chris leaned over and kissed her forehead. I'll be with you every step of the way, alright? You gone be straight."

She nodded while taking deep breaths.

Chris climbed out of bed and took his phone off the charger then headed into the closet. His mothers phone rung in his ear as he pulled down clothes to slip on.

"Hello." Joyce answered barely woke.

"Ma, Aubree in labor."

It took Joyce a while to realize what she was being told but once she did, she jumped up. "Oh my gosh! Are you guys at the hospital?!"

"No, we'll be there in twenty minutes. I gotta get the baby and Aubree's bags and put them in the car. Jeremiah is here to watch the girls so we're good. I got some more people to call so I'll see you at the hospital."

"Okay sweetie, see you there."

Chris hung up the phone and got everything he needed to carry down and sat it by the door.

"Babyyyy, you gotta hurry." Aubree said feeling more pain.

"Okay, let me slip on some clothes then grab your shoes and pants." Chris said rushing to put on a jogging suit. He grabbed a pair of sock and his Nike slide ons. He then grabbed a pair of Aubree a pair of shorts and uggs then rushed out to her.

She looked down at the items in his hands and furrowed her eyebrows. "Chris that's ugly why would I put that on?"

"Lady you about to be naked under a hospital gown in 20 minutes.

Put this shit on so we can get out of here."

Aubree smacked her lips while snatching the shorts away from him. Chris helped her put them on then put on her shoes.

"Okay I need to let Jeremiah know what's going on then I'll be back to help you downstairs."

"I think I can make it down."

"Nah, stay right here." Chris walked out of the room not giving her a chance to argue. Once he let Miah know they were headed to the hospital and to bring the girls in the morning, he went back to go get Aubree. "Alright baby le-." He stopped mid sentence seeing her no longer on the bed. "So fucking hard headed." Chris grabbed the bags then made his way downstairs.

Aubree stood by the door in the kitchen that led to the garage. The contractions were shooting down in her legs and she was seconds from letting out a loud scream. "Do you have everything?" She asked.

Chris looked down at the bags in his hands and nodded. "Come on."

They stepped out into the garage. Chris put the bags in the back seat then helped Aubree get into the front. She let the garage door up for him as he jogged around to get in the front. Cranking up the car Chris took a deep breath. "You ready?" He asked placing his hand on her stomach."

"I'm ready."

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Mijo held his phone up high just that he could get a good view of Aubree who was ready to kill Chris and Chris who was seconds from a panic attack. Their hospital room was packed! Chris called everybody but he didn't think they'd all come out the house this early in the morning. The nurse tried to complain but Aubree cussed her out. Aubree's water broke shortly after arriving at the hospital. It's been hours and still no baby.

"We in this bitch." Mijo said while recording. "Lil C is on the fucking way. My mans about to get me and his pops all the hoes. You know bitches love niggas with kids." Mijo made his way over to Aubree. "What's up big mama, tell everybody how you feeling."

Aubree looked at him before smacking the phone out his hand and pushing him. "Get that fucking phone out of my face." She said through gritted teeth.

"Damn!" Mijo yelled. "Crazy ass."

"Nigga why would you put that camera in her face?" Chris asked looking at him like he was stupid.

"I just wanted to record the special moment. I love you Aubree but that hurt my feelings." He playfully made a pouty face. Chris and Aubree were seconds from killing him.

"Shut the fuck uuuuuup!" She said while another contraction hit her lower body. "I want drugs, why can't I get drugs!"

"Trust me it'll be so much better afterwards doing it naturally." Her mom said. "He's almost here Aubree. You're at 7."

"I can't take this." Tears rolled down her face. "I dont want no more kids."

"That's what you get for being nasty with Chris." Mijo said while sticking his tongue out at her.

She grabbed the nearest object which was a vomit pail and tossed at him, hitting him upside his head. "Ima kill you Mijo! Stop getting on nerve!"

"I'm only doing this so the baby can look just like me when he come out."

Chris was now annoyed. "Bro sit yo stupid ass down."

"Aye I'm hungry." Hoody said while rubbing his belly.

"When are you not?" Chris and Aubree asked at the same time.

"Damn y'all mean today. Everybody should be smiling and laughing, Caiden is coming."

"Push a baby out then we'll talk." Aubree rolled her eyes. "Can somebody get a nurse. I know he's down further. This is not about to take all fucking night. This pain has me about go crazy. God why does this hurt so bad."

"I'll go find a nurse." Rachel said. Joyce got up and walked over to her soon to be daughter in law.

"Okay let's get you comfortable." She said. "I had Chris natural so I know the pain. Chris go wet a towel. Are you hot or cold Aubree?"

"Hot. If all these niggas weren't here I swear I would be fucking naked."

"Okay here's what we're going to do. Take your arms out of your gown and I'm going to lay the bed back so you can lay comfortably on your side and just cover yourself up with the blanket and gown. Chris go get a cold rag but not to cold."

He nodded then got up.

Aubree started crying because of how badly the labor pains were getting.

"I know this doesn't help much but it eases the pain." Joyce said. "Take deep breaths. Inhale, exhale. I know you probably can't but you have to try to focus on something other than the pain." She started rubbing Aubree's back. "Think about how adorable Caiden is going to be. If he's going to look more like you or Chris. Think about how excited the girls are going to be once they see him."

Everything Joyce was telling her to do was actually working. The pain wasn't completely gone but not focusing on it made her feel a little better.

Chris came back with the rag.

"Okay Chris, just take the rag and gently rub her forehead." Joyce instructed. He nodded his head and did what he was told.

Aubree reached out and grabbed his hand. "I love you." She told him.

"I love you too."

The sound of his voice calmed her down more. Chris had been quiet most of the time there. His mind was everywhere thinking of the good and bad. He wanted to stay positive throughout the process but he still had his scares in the back of his mind. He knew Aubree was completely healthy but so was Nia and that just made him really believe he was at fault for her death.

Tears filled his eyes but he quickly blinked them away.

"Are you okay?" Aubree asked.

He quickly nodded. "I'm great. Just ready to see my baby boy."

Aubree smiled then puckered her lips. They shared a sweet kiss and said their I love you's.

30 minutes later the nurse finally came in the room. When Rachel went to talk to her they said that they had Aubree on a timed schedule. That resulted in Rachel going off about the pain her daughter was enduring but the nurse decided to be petty and still make them wait.

"Okay Aubree lets check you."

Every time this happened Chris's friends immediately rushed out the room. One, they knew Chris would kill any of them if they saw Aubree's vagina and two, that shit was gross to them even though most of them have kids of their own.

As soon as Aubree propped up her legs and the nurse went to check her cervix the Nurse's eyes grew scaring them.

"Everything okay?" Chris quickly asked.

"His Head is right there, I didn't mean to startle you guys. I didn't expect her to progress so quickly. Aubree it's time to push honey. We're going to get everything set up.

Aubree nodded feeling herself getting antsy and ready to panic.

Joyce and Rachel both noticed what was going on. Tears filled Aubree's eyes as she looked at Chris whose nose was dark red. Aubree tightened the grip she had on his hand making him look over her. They both held a smile. That caused them to relax a little.

More nurses came in setting everything up. Once Aubree's bed was positioned, they put her legs up. Her OB soon came walking through the door. She washed her hands and the nurses helped her scrub up then she walked over to Aubree and Chris giving them words of encouragement. Once she took her seat in front of Aubree, it was showtime.

Here comes Caiden.

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Loud cries rang through the room as the precious baby boy laid on his mother's chest. He's finally here. He was everything Chris and Aubree dreamed of.

Caiden Jermaine Brown. 7 pounds 2 ounces. Long fingers and toes like his father but his mother's facial features. He was truly a gift from god.

Chris was still in shock. This was his first time seeing a baby born and he was amazed at how that tiny hole could grow so big. But his son is here and he's fighting back tears once again! He and Aubree came to the conclusion her emotions rubbed off on him. He couldn't wait until that shit went away.

Baby Caiden was cleaned and had a blue hat placed on his head the nurse brought him over to his mom for their skin to skin time. Once the baby was on her chest Aubree could feel the instant connection.

Chris rubbed his small soft cheek, he was in love.

Their son is perfect.

Baby Caiden Brown.

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