Baby Proof – pt6

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Kass rubbed her back, shifting on the bench, looking out at the ocean.

“Come on kiddo, can’t you give me a break just until your dad gets home?” she growled softly, not hearing the footsteps behind her.

“Uh, Kass? Woolsey needs you in the conference room.” Rodney said.

As she turned to look at him his eyes widened and he took a subconscious step backward.

“Something the matter Rodney?” she growled at him.

“Uh no, no of course not!” he stuttered, looking at her. “Are you, uh, okay? You don’t look so good, kind of off…”

Kass rolled her eyes at him.

“Of course I’m not okay!” she huffed, rubbing her back again. “I’m nine billion months pregnant and have been having contractions off and on since my husband left this morning.”

“But you can’t be…” Rodney shut up when he saw the glare she shot him. After a moment it hit him what she’d said.

“No! Just no! I am NOT delivering that kid!” he screeched, backing up again. “Lorne would kill me if I did!”

Kass rolled her eyes, “God McKay, you really must be some kind of genius for them to keep you here!” she growled.

“Wait, does Keller know you’re in labor?” Rodney asked, frowning worriedly, as she rubbed her back again.

Kass looked at him like he’d grown a second head.

“I am NOT in labor, Rodney!”

“Sure you aren’t, let’s get you to the infirmary.” he said, carefully helping her to her feet.

Kass leaned on him heavily as they made their way toward the infirmary, half listening to his conversation with the control room.

“Uhm, so they are going to try and get Lorne back, but he and his team were sent to bust John and Ronon out of some alien jail.” he informed her, clicking off his coms.

Kass muttered something stopping as another contraction hit her. Once they were moving again, she looked at him.

“So why aren’t you with them?” she asked, breathing slowly.

“Uh, space squirrel bit me and Keller said I had to stay here.” Rodney said as they entered the infirmary.

Jen seemed to appear from nowhere, taking Kass’ arm.

“Okay Rodney, I got it from here.” she said, guiding Kass away.

“But, but, but what am I supposed to do now?” he said, huffing out when she ignored his question.

************* Two hours later ***********

“Come on Kass, you can do it.” Jen said encouragingly, as she looked up at her.

Kass growled, eyes squeezed shut as she pushed again.

“Okay breathe, you’re doing great, almost there.” Jen said, pausing when she heard pounding footsteps in the hall outside.

Evan skidded to a stop in the doorway, panting softly as he looked at Kass.

“I am so, so sorry I wasn’t here Kass.” he said, taking a step toward her.

Kass glared ominously at him.

“I swear, if you are ever late like this again I’ll…” she groaned her unspoken threat hanging in the air as another contraction started.

Jen glanced at Evan, who was still in full gear.

“Vest and berretta off.” she said, before turning back to Kass.

Evan quickly handed off the items to Rodney who was loitering around outside the room, before going to Kass.

“That’s it, you’re doing fine.” he whispered as he stroked her damp hair.

Kass growled something, squeezing his hand tightly.

“That’s it Kass, one more push and you’re done!” Jen said, looking up at them.

Kass nodded, panting as she looked at Evan.

“Come on, you’re almost done.” he said soothingly, kissing her forehead.

“That’s it honey.” he murmured, eyes locked on hers.

Suddenly a loud wail filled the room, drawing both their attention. Jen grinned at them as she held up the squalling newborn.

“Congratulations you two, it’s a girl!” She said before scurrying off to tend to the baby.

Evan kissed Kass for a long moment grinning at her.

“You did great honey.” he said, wiping her brow gently.

Kass nodded, eyes closed, as she sighed tiredly. She opened them a moment later when Jen reappeared holding a tiny pink bundle.

“She’s perfect, 6 pounds, 19 inches.” Jen said, grinning as she deposited the bundle into Kass’ arms.

“I’ll give you two a few moments while I go beat back the horde of visitors.” she teased with a wink as she left.

Evan pulled back the corner of the blanket grinning proudly at his daughter, glancing at Kass.

“So, you sure about the name we picked?” he asked.

Kass nodded, “totally, Olivia Samantha Lorne, fits her perfectly.” she grinned as he settled next to her.

Just as she’d handed Olivia off to Evan there was a knock at the door.

“You three up for a visitor?” John drawled as he held Kenzie’s hand.

“Yeah, sure,” Evan said, patting the bed next to Kass. “Sit right here, peanut and you can meet your new sister.” he said with a grin.

“So it’s a girl, hunh?” John asked with a smile.

Kass nodded, kissing Kenzie’s forehead as she settled next to her.

“Yeah, Olivia Samantha Lorne.” she said shooting John a grin.

“Well congratulations you two.” he said before ducking back out.