Undetermined Identity - 15. Chapter 15, And baby makes four...

“A miracle is nothing more or less than this. Anyone who has come into a knowledge of his true identity, of his oneness with the all-pervading wisdom and power, this makes it possible for laws higher than the ordinary mind knows of to be revealed to him.”

~Ralph Waldo~

~*~*~*~ Chapter 15

It was a cool Saturday morning in October. The leaves were just beginning to turn magnificent shades of red and yellow - fall had arrived. This was one of Danny's favorite time of the year, partly because it signified the start of all of his favorite winter festivities. He loved Halloween, mostly because he could take his little brother and sisters trick or treating, and steal all the candy that was sat out everywhere you visited. Thanksgiving was always great, but his favorite holiday of all was Christmas.

He was beyond excited for winter this year because he had Nick to share the holidays with. He no longer had to sit alone, watching other couples kiss under the mistletoe and share stolen glances during dinner. This year he had his special someone to do all the holiday stuff with, and exchange presents with on Christmas morning. Danny's family was supportive of him and Nick's relationship, and had already made plans for the boys to spend the holidays with them.

This was going to be a different holiday season for Nick as well. This would be his first holiday season without Lisa and the Taylor's, but most importantly, it would be his first with Danny. Even though they planned to spend time with Danny’s family and with Tyler and Ashley, Nick wanted some alone time with Danny. He made Danny promise they would either arrive late or make their rounds and leave early.

Also, according the to the doctors, Lisa's expectant due date was going to be during the holiday season; Nick was about to be a father. He knew Lisa would not let him have his son or daughter for the whole day, but he was hoping that he and Danny could have some alone time with the baby.

Nick and Danny were currently entwined in the sheets in Danny’s bed. Nick had his back on the headboard and was playing with Danny’s hair, who was laying between Nick’s legs and had his back resting on Nick’s chest.

“You know Danny, I could stay like this all day.” Nick said, kissing the top of Danny's head.

“Um-hum, so could I.” Danny pulled Nick’s fingers to his mouth and kissed them gently.

Looking down into Danny’s eyes, Nick said with all seriousness, “Why don’t we?” Danny was surprised, seeing as they had already planned their day out.

“Um… I thought we were baby shopping today?”

“We can do that tomorrow. All we have to do is pick it up; we brought everything online from Macy's, anyway.” Nick said, shrugging his shoulders. “So what do you say?” He asked, tickling Danny around his waist.

“Okay…okay.” Danny laughed. Turning to face Nick’s, Danny commented lustfully “I would love nothing more than to lay in bed all day long with my sexy man.”

“Your sexy men, huh? Why don't you show me how sexy you think I am?” Nick said, running his hand along Danny’s lower back.

“Umhum” Danny moaned as he feathered kisses on Nick’s lips, chin, and neck.

Danny stuck out his tongue playfully and licked Nick's lips with short wet strokes, causing Nick to chuckle as he wrapped his arms around Danny's waist - pressing their bodies tightly together. "Mmmm.” Danny moaned, approving the excitement his body was receiving as it rubbed against Nick's. Nick allowed Danny's tongue to enter the warm familiar place now called home and kissed him with such fervor, such force, such love.

Their hands exploring each other’s bodies aroused their animalistic desires; their lips and tongues seeking to devour. Nick lifted his hips off the bed to meet Danny's, allowing him to feel the hardness being generated merely by his touch.

"Ahhh," the sound escaped Danny's mouth as he started to slowly grind on Nick, creating heated friction. Nick held on, moving his hips from side to side and following Danny's direction.

"Mmmm, yeah." Nick moaned in a husky tone as he buried his head into Danny's neck, sucking gently on the soft skin below his ear. Danny lowered his body on top of Nick's and continued grinding; rubbing his hard erection against Nick's. Their hard cocks sliding against each other, while their pre-cum created a warm mixture and making the hair around their cocks sticky and wet.

"Ohhhh...fuck, you feel sooooo good." Nick brought his head up to meet Danny's, pressing their lips together with just enough force to deepen their kiss. Nick lifted his hips high so that Danny, still on top of him, could reach over and place two pillows under Nick. He lowered himself down, allowing his body to be just on the edge of the pillow.

Danny stared in awe at the handsome man laying underneath him. He looked into Nick's alluring, trusting blue eyes; he watched Nick slowly closed them, resting his head back on the pillow as a soft moan escaped his lips.

Nick wrapped his strong legs around Danny's waist. "Just breathe, baby." Danny whispered into Nick's ear. Nick nodded slowly and exhaled. Danny applied the "Wet" that mixed with his pre-cum and made his hard member ready to enter Nick's warm body.

"I'll go slow - I promise." Danny licked his bottom lip and started his descent toward Nick's tight muscle. He placed the tip of his cock at the entrance and noticed Nick tense up.

"Relax baby." Danny spoke faintly while he ran his fingers through Nick's damp, curly hair. Once his felt Nick relax, he used his hand to guide himself into his lover.

"Uhhh." Nick held his breath, tightening every muscle as he felt pain and a burning sensation creep through his body. Danny noticed the pain in Nick's face.

"Should I stop?" Danny asked with concern.

"Does it always hurt?" Nick asked trying to breath.

"A little." Danny gave a reassuring smile and slowing kissed Nick on the mouth, while trying not to pull out or go in any deeper.

"Okay," Nick whispered. "Just go really, really slow." He laughed.

Danny suppressed the urge to rush in deep. Instead, he gauged Nick's body language and followed his lead. Slowly and very gently, he entered.

"Ahhhh." Nick moaned in a mixture of pain and pleasure.

"Are you okay?"

"Un-hum... yeahhhhhh." Nick pressed his hips into Danny, causing Danny to go deeper.

"Yes." Nick whimpered

"Yes, is this ok?" Danny asked as he slowly moved deeper and deeper.

"Uh-mum." Nick moaned, his body slowing transforming the pain into ecstasy. Danny continued slowly stroking deeper pushing in and slowly pulling out. The silky smooth soft mushroom shaped head of Danny's cock gently messaged Nick's prostate sending an over whelming sensation throughout Nick's body.

"Ahhh...Mmmm." Nick's felt as if his body was going to explode as Danny continued to tap the spot with his skilled movement causing Nick's body to tremble sending him into a state of unconscious bliss. Nick used his own hand to pleasure himself. Using the precum as a lubricant he started out slow and steady picking up the pace as his body demanded.

"Ahhhh...Nicckkkk...." Danny pushed up, leaning forward on his arms to get a better angle. He licked lips and closed his eyes tightly, completely consumed with raw passion. Nick's body rocked back and forth with each thrust of Danny's body into his.

Uh... mmmm." Nick moaned, digging his nails in Danny's side and causing him to cry out. Danny pumped faster and faster....deeper, deeper; his brown eyes burning with lust caught Nick's brilliant blue one, holding the intimate stare until Danny could no longer handle it. With one last powerful thrust, he mouthed the words 'I love you,. He closed his eye and erupted white volcanic lava into Nick’s craving body. Nick's eye rolled back as his body released streams of cum on his and Danny's chest.

"Ummm...Ahhhh." Nick panted trying to catch his breath.

"Ahhh... mmmm... damnit! Shit." Danny collapsed on top of Nick feeling light headed trying to steady his breathing. they both breathed heavily until they came down from the incredible high.

“Welcome to satisfaction” Nick laughed as he stroked Danny's damp hair.

“Yes.” Danny laughed breathing ragged, as he slowly pulled out of Nick.

“Eww! I don’t like that feeling.” Nick said causing Danny to laugh. Danny kissed him and whispered I love you pulling Nick into his arms.

The rest of the day was spent doing exactly what they had decided to do. They laid in bed together, holding each other's hand, watching TMCs on cable, eating popcorn, laughing, making love, sleeping and talking about their future together.

Sunday was spent at Nick’s place, setting up an area of Nick’s bedroom for the baby. Instead of a crib, they decided to get a day crib that required little assembly, pampers, bottles, lotions, and powders. Danny bought a baby swing, a car seat for Nick’s truck and a few outfits.

“Wow, look how tiny these diapers are.” Danny commented, showing Nick the size one diaper.

“Let me see.” Danny tossed it to him. “Man these are small.” He said holding it up in the air. “I can’t imagine your ass being this small.” He laughed as he was putting the sheet and comforter on the mattress.

“That’s because my ass was never that small.” Danny said laughing taking a bit of his pizza. “It’s because of fun food like this.” He held up his slice of pepperoni pizza.

“Well I think you have a cute ass.” Nick winked. “Hey, hand me the mobile.” Danny took one last bite of his pizza before he sat it on the paper plate. He then handed Nick the mobile that consisted of stars and moons. Nick attached it to the day crib, sat back and admired his handy work.

“Looks great.” Danny leaned over and kissed his boyfriend on the lips. Danny was pulled off balance as Nick pulled him down on his lap, wrapping him in his arms. Danny reached over and wound up the mobile, “Awww…” they said together. Danny sat on Nick’s lap with his arms wrapped his neck; he rested his head on Nick’s chest, swaying together to Twinkle, twinkle little star…….

~*~*~*~ October 25th

Lisa waited patiently for Nick to show up. She tapped her foot and crossed her arms over her chest. Considering her stomach was now huge, her arms were resting on top of it. She looked around at all the other women with their husbands. They were all spread out in their little areas.

Lisa was deep in thought. Where are you, Nick? She questioned internally. Lisa was startled when someone placed a hand on her shoulder. She turned around, and came face to face with the instructor, May.

“Class is about to start dear; where’s Nick?” May asked. Lisa sighed and shrugged her shoulders.

“I honestly have no idea, May. I’m sure he’ll be here soon.” Lisa said. May nodded and went to stand in front of the whole class. Lisa looked around, and noticed all the women sit down with the help of their husbands. The men placed pillows under their wife's backs.
Lisa sighed and slowly sat herself down. Just then, the room door burst open. Lisa looked up and was shocked at who she saw.

Danny.

He rushed over to her and placed a pillow under her back. “Sorry, I’m late!" he whispered.

“What are you doing here? Where’s Nick?” Lisa questioned. Danny walked in front of her and squatted down.

“He’s a little busy at the moment.” He said carefully.

“What?! What is he doing?”

“He got called into to work. Something about an emergency meeting,” Danny said off-handedly. Lisa eyed him carefully.

“And why are you here?” She asked her previous question. Danny stood and stretched. He walked behind Lisa and sat down. He placed reassuring hands on her shoulders.

“Well, he asked me to be here.” He said. Lisa sighed and nodded.

“Alright, let’s get this over with.”

“Okay, everyone, right now we are going to work on breathing!” May called. “Ladies, you will perform short pants like so…” May said, giving an example. She took a deep breath, and blew it out by making a ‘Ke-ke-ke’ sound. The women followed her exampled. “Now, gentlemen, you are the coaches. Your job is to encourage, or cheer on. You are to try to keep her as relaxed as possible, all the while remembering to make sure she keeps breathing so she doesn’t hyperventilate.”

Lisa executed the quick pants. Danny confused on what to do, just started to rub her back gently.

“Alright, Lisa, keep breathing.” He coached, not sure, if he was saying the right thing. May noticed the awkwardness and came over to help.

“Hi, I’m May, and you are?”

“Uh, Danny,” Danny answered and stuck out his hand to shake. May followed through with the handshake and squatted down to their eye level.

“Nice to meet you, Danny, I’m guessing Nick is not in and you are the substitute, correct?” She asked. Danny just nodded in reply, and Lisa kept breathing, her breaths unnoticeably becoming more ragged. “Okay, Danny, you can rub her temples, or her arms to keep her calm.” May pointed out.

Danny did as he was told and began to massage Lisa’s temples. “Like this?” He questioned.

“That’s it, you’re doing well. Make sure you keep that pillow propped underneath her.” May explained. Danny nodded and adjusted the pillow.

Lisa took a gasping breath in and groaned in pain. Danny and May looked at her quickly.

“Are you alright?” Danny asked. All of the other couples stopped to look. Lisa shook her head frantically.

“N-n-no! I-I think I-I’m going into,” She gasped. “LABOR!” Lisa screamed and clutched her stomach. Danny was in a panic and so was everyone else.

“Okay, don’t panic, stay calm.” May soothed

“I’M PANICKING!” Lisa yelled, gasping for breaths. Danny was scared to death.

“U-um, okay, Lisa, remember quick pants. KE-KE-KE!” Danny demonstrated lamely.

“Just get Nick on the phone!!” Lisa shouted. Danny quickly pulled his phone out quickly.

“Somebody! Call an ambulance!!” One of the women shouted.

“There’s no time! Lisa needs to get to a hospital, and quick.” May said, the voice of reason. Danny stood up.

“Can someone help me carry her to the car?!” He asked frantically.

“Agghhhh!” Lisa screamed in agony. A couple of men came quickly over to her and, along with Danny, carefully picked her up. “Y-you know! This is funny! F-first, I’m dragged out of the coffee shop by a couple of strangers, and now I’m being dragged out of Lamaze class by a couple of strangers!” Lisa gasped desperately as she was quickly carried out side and placed in the passenger seat of Danny’s car.

Danny jumped in the car quickly, started the car and pulled out of the parking lot in one swift movement. He was driving insanely fast, dodging cars and weaving through the streets.

“Danny,” Lisa panted. “Call Nick.”

Danny looked at her and gripped the steering wheel. “Well, Lisa I don’t think-

Lisa grabbed him sharply by his collar, causing him to jerk the steering wheel, steering the car into the other lane. Danny quick jerked out of the way of on-coming traffic. HONNKKKKK!

“You get Nick on the phone, RIGHT NOW!” Lisa demanded. With one hand, Danny shakily retrieved his cell phone out of his pocket and speed dialed Nick’s number.

“Hello?”

“Hey, uh, Nick, it’s Danny!” Danny said frantically.

“Hey, Danny, what’s wrong?” Nick asked, concern evident in his voice.

“Well, on the day that you decide to miss ‘baby class’, Lisa decided to go into labor.”

“LIKE I HAD A CHOICE!” Lisa gasped in defense. “I CAN’T CONTROL WHEN THE BABY COMES OR NOT! WHO DO YOU THINK I AM? WONDER WOMAN?!”

“I hear her,” Nick said frantically trying to run out of his office. Danny turned to Lisa.

“He said he can hear you.” He said. Lisa snatched the phone away.

“YOU BASTARD! WELL, CAN YOU HERE THIS? AGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” Lisa screamed into the phone. Danny quickly grabbed the phone back. He speeded down the highway desperately trying to reach the hospital.

“And now I can’t here out of my right ear.” Nick commented as he quickly got into his truck and tore off onto the road.

“Ditto!” Danny commented.

Now it was a race to the hospital. Danny and Nick gripped their steering wheels tightly as they sped down the highway, weaving through cars.

WEOOOH! Nick looked up into his rearview mirror, and sighed.

“Shit, the police!” Nick mumbled into the phone and pulled over.

“Hey, Nick, I’m getting Lisa to the hospital. You go ahead and tell the officer what’s going on, and call me as soon as you’re finished.” Danny said as he pulled to the side curb in front of the white building. “We’re at the hospital right now, see you soon.” Danny hung up and quickly jumped out of the car.

He walked around to Lisa’s side, and carefully pulled her out. A few nurses that stood by rushed to his side and helped.

“She’s going into labor!” Danny said as they guided a screaming Lisa into the building.

"Someone get a wheelchair! Now!" One of the nurses shouted, and as soon as she finished her sentence, they were able to place Lisa into a wheel chair. Danny let go of Lisa’s hand.

“NO! Dont' leave me!” She shouted as she was rushed off.

“You'll be fine, Lisa! Hang in there! I'm going to wait for Nick - he's on his way! It's alright, Lisa; EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE ALRIGHT!” Danny shouted after her as she disappeared through the double doors, her screaming echoing off the walls.

Danny sighed, and ran a shaky hand through his hair as he stepped outside to wait for Nick. Danny paced up and down the sidewalk chewing on his fingers, checking his watch every few seconds. "Where are you Nick?" Danny thought, looking up every time he heard a car pull up to the hospital, hoping it was him. "Damn it, baby hurry.” He was about to pull out his cell phone and call him again when he heard the siren of a police car speeding through the parking lot followed by Nick's black truck.

"Thank god!” Danny walked over as Nick jumped out of the truck. Nick patted the top of the officer's car.

"Thank you officer." Nick said, running up to met Danny.

"Good luck and congratulations." The officer yelled as he drove off.

"Hey babe, sorry you got caught up in this." Nick said hurriedly, kissing Danny on the cheek as they raced through the sliding glass doors. Nick's long stride equaled two of Danny’s; he had to practically sprint to keep up. Nick tore his tie off from around his collar and handed it and his cell phone to Danny as he made his way over to the nurse's station.

"I'm Nick Tsangaris - Lisa Tsangaris was brought in a few minutes ago, she’s having a baby."

"Yes we know, the whole hospital knows.” The nurse smiled, looking down at the chart. "Right this way Mr. Tsangaris.” She directed Nick to follow her. "Here. You will need to put these on." The nurse handed Nick a cap, gown and paper shoes. Nick followed her, trying to keep up the pace down the hall.

"Call Tyler!" He yelled to Danny over his shoulder.

"Okay!" Danny yelled back, biting his fingers. He threw Nick's tie around his neck, pulled out his cell and dialed Tyler's number.

Nick cautiously walked into the sterile room in his gown and scrub cap to see nurses scurrying around, machines being rolled in, utensils being unwrapped and sitting within the doctor's reach. And last but not least, a plastic crib that had a warming light over it was rolled into the room. The feeling as so surreal. Nick could see the back of Lisa's head. She was hooked up to the IV Drip that was dripping Demerol into her veins to take the edge off the contractions.

His heart was beating so fast and hard it felt like it was about to burst through his chest.

"This is it." He thought was he slowly walked over to the beeping machine that was also attached to Lisa. Dr. Star looks up with a welcoming, reassuring smile.

"Come on Nick." She waved him over to her.

"How is she doing?" He nodded to Lisa, who was sleeping.

“Well, we gave her a sedative to relax her; she was pretty hyped up when they brought her in. "Dr. Star said as she checked the various monitors. "I need her alert for the delivery." Nick nodded in agreement. She looked over her shoulder to the Nurse. "Call me in the lounge when it's show time." She patted Nick on the shoulder and walked out of the room. Nick sat down in the chair next to Lisa and gently touched her forehead, causing her to stir a little.

The nurse came over, checking the monitor making sure the IV drip was flowing properly and read the ticker tape that was being dispensed from the machine.

"What's that?” Nick asked curiously, pointing to the thin paper.

"Well, these are the mother's and the baby's vitals." She pointed to the machine. "This line here is Ms. Tsangaris's heart rate and blood pressure; this one is the baby's heart rate. Oh, and this one here monitors the contractions. Oh see, she's having a slight one now." She pointed to the line as it slowly rose up. Lisa grimaced in her sleep.

"Wow." Nick said in awe.

"You must be Nick, she's been asking for you." She nodded toward Lisa. "I'm Patty I will be assisting Dr. Star with the delivery.

"Is she going to sleep through this?" Nick asked.

"Oh no! When the baby decides he or she is ready to come, Lisa will be wide awake - trust me." She said with a huge smile. “I’ll be back to check on her in a bit."

Nick nodded as he watched her walk away. He sighed and sat back in the chair, watching Lisa switched indicating she was having light contractions. Nick felt excited and scared all the same time, wondering how good of a father he was really going to be.

~*~*~*~*~Lobby waiting area

Danny was pacing back and forth pass the door that Nick disappeared through. He would stop and peek in through the little window, hoping for some news on Lisa and the baby.

"Danny, you need to sit down! You're going to drive yourself crazy. I'm sure everything is fine; otherwise Nick would have come out." Marshall said without looking up from the paper he was reading. Danny had called Marshall after he called Tyler and Ashley. Danny stopped pacing for a second. Biting on his nails, he looked at Marshall, then started pacing again. Just then, Tyler and Ashley walked through the door.

"Have you heard anything?" Tyler asked nervously.

"No, nothing yet." Marshall answered. "I hope they tell us something soon! Danny here is going to have a stroke." Marshall laughed.

"It's not funny, Marshall! You should have seen her; she was hysterical and in a lot of pain." Danny said. concern in his voice.

"She will be fine, women have babies every day." Ashley said placing a reassuring hand on Danny's shoulder.

"Hey, we got the food." Tyler held up a large bag from McDonald's. "I didn't know what everyone wanted so I got two quarter pounders with cheese, two fish sandwiches two chicken sandwiches and fries, oh and four diet cokes." He said, winking to Danny who just laughed.

"I like a thorough man." Ashley giggled, taking one of the fries out of the bag.

"No thanks, I’m not hungry.” Danny said looking down the hall.

“Well, I am. I’ll take the chicken and one of those fries.” said Marshall as he made his way over to Ashley. Tyler looked up when he heard the door open to see Dr. and Mrs. Taylor hurry through.

“Oh, oh.” He nodded to Ashley, who looked up at them, then over to Danny.

“Dr. Taylor, It’s good to see you again.” Tyler extended his hand in greeting form.

“Tyler, good to see you too. Is there any word?”

“No, not yet. Mrs. Taylor, looking lovely as ever. You remember my wife Ashley?” Tyler asked, pulling his wife next to him.

“Of course, I saw her at Lisa’s baby shower.” She answered as she leaned in to give Ashley a hug.

Dr. Taylor walked over to the Nurses station to find out what was going on as Mary surveyed the room. She noticed Danny pacing, looking very nervous. She smiled and said under her breath. “It’s about time we met Danny.” She made her way over to him. She ducked her hear toward Danny.

“Hi, I’m Mary, Lisa’s mom, and you are…”

“Umm, hi, I’m Danny.” He answered. Mary smiled and shook his hand.

“So, you and Nick must be pretty close if you’re wearing his clothes.” Mary pointed out with a smirk.

“Oh, uh…” Danny stuttered nervously. Mary laughed.

“It’s fine. I actually got that tie for him as a birthday gift.” Mary said, she studied Danny’s attire. “I must say it looks just as good on you.” Mary complimented, only half-joking.

“Uh, thank-you,” Danny said as he fiddled with the tie.

“You know, Danny? You seem like a nice person. Nick is like- no- is a son to me and I’m glad he found someone to make him happy.”

“What about, Lisa?” Danny asked, his eyes locked on the double-doors that lead to the delivery room. Mary smiled softly.

“Lisa will be just fine.” Mary said, and she noticed Danny eye her husband anxiously. She chuckled lightly, and sighed. “Don’t you worry about him; he’s all bark and no bite.” Mary winked. “I’ll deal with him.” She said. Danny smiled kindly. They both shared a hug, and Mary made her way back to Dr. Taylor.

~*~*~*~*~

“UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! SHIT!” Lisa yelled.

“Calm down Lisa.” Nick said calmly as he patted her damp head with the cool towel.

“CALM DOWN? FUCK YOU Nick! UGHHHHHHHHHHH!”

“Lisa dear, I’m going to need you to push when I tell you to, okay?” Dr Star asked rubbing the inside of Lisa’s leg in an attempt to soothe her.

“Oh, oh okay…Ke...ke…ke…KEEEEEEE!”

“That’s it Lisa breath…ke... ke...ke” Nick coached. Lisa nodded quickly, trying to pant. She started blowing through contractions.

“That’s it! Nice and easy, you’re doing great.” Nick coached while rubbing her back.

“That’s easy for you to say, AGGHHHHHHHHH, GOD HELP ME….KE…KE…KE!”

“Lisa, push NOW!”

“UGHHH!” Lisa pushed with all her might.

“Okay, okay, STOP!” Dr. Star yelled.

“I CAN’T!”

“Lisa, don’t push.” Nick said, wiping her forehead.

“THAT’S EASY FOR YOU TO SAY!” Lisa said as she continued to blow air.

“Ok Lisa, I see the head, now I need you to push really hard and long, let’s get your baby here.” Using her hand to cradle the baby’s head. “One, two, three, PUSH!”

“AGGHHHH…” Lisa pushed with Nick’s help; he was pushing her back forward.

“Okay…okay we've got the shoulders! Come on, just one more. Lisa you can do it.” Dr. Star encouraged.

“Come on Lisa, just one more.” Nick whispered in her ear.

“UGHHHH…..DAMN IT!”

“It’s here, it's here.” Dr. Star yelled with excitement. “Patty! Clear the airway.” Patty started sucking the mucus out of the baby’s nose and throat. The baby gasped the breath of life and started crying. The sound was like music to Lisa and Nick’s ears. He hugged her tightly.

“Lisa, you did it, baby you did it!” Nick cried, looking over at his baby.

“ Nick, do you want to cut the cord?” Dr. Star handed the Nick the scissors. Nick cut the umbilical cord with tears rolling down his face. After Dr. Star tied the end, Patty came and whisked the baby away.

“Where is she going with my baby?” Lisa asked with grave concern.

“Shhh, don’t worry; they're just cleaning the baby up.” Dr. Star assured Lisa. Nick watched the doctor walk over to the baby and do a silent prayer, making the cross symbol across her chest. Nick walked over to her and squeezed her hand.

“Thank you.” He smiled.

She patted him on the shoulder. “Take care Nick.” She walked over to Lisa. “You did a great job.”

Lisa grabbed her hand, with tear-filled eyes she said. “Thank you, Dr. Star.”

~*~*~*~lobby waiting area.

Danny noticed Nick walking down the hall. He stood up. “Here he comes!”

Everyone stood up, waiting for Nick to walk through the doors. Tyler grabbed Ashley’s hand. Tom and Mary stood up, while Marshall grabbed Danny around the waist. Nick pushed the doors open; looking around the room, he pulled his cap off his head and exposed his wet black hair. Nick smiled, running his fingers through it.

“It’s a BOY!”

“Woo-hoo!” Everyone cheered.

Mary held on to her husband tightly with tears in her eyes. Tom rubbed her shoulders lovingly and kissed her on the forehead. Ashley was jumping for joy, and started dancing around the room.

“Oh, this is wonderful!” She shouted. Suddenly Tyler grabbed her around the waist and spun her around.

“Yes, it is!” He chuckled. He sat her down and stuck out his palm. “Now, pay up.” He said seriously.

“What?!” Ashley asked in shock.

“Yeah, I won the bet. Now I believe there is a Benjamin in your purse calling my name.” He said.

“Sorry, you’ve mistaken him for Jackson. I left the hundred in my other purse.” Ashley said innocently.

“You are such a liar.” Tyler joked and hugged her tightly. Ashley giggled and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. Without her noticing, he slipped the purse off her shoulder and took off in a sprint.

“Hey!” Ashley shouted and ran off after him, both of them laughing with joy and excitement.

Danny watched them with a smile and sighed. Nick came up behind him, grabbed him by the waist, and spun him around. After, he sat him back down on the floor. Danny turned to face him, and chuckled.

“Congratulations, Daddio!” Danny said. Tyler came back handing out cigars.

“I got a new nephew and a hundred dollars… hell yeah!” He pulled Nick in to a big hug. “Congratulations Nick! You will be a great father, I love you man.” He gave Nick a firm kiss on the cheek.

“I love you too, man.” Nick and Tyler hugged as everyone gathered around them cheering.

~*~*~*~

Everyone gathered their things together, all the while giving Nick their well wishes. They all congratulated Nick again, telling him to tell Lisa they would see her and the baby tomorrow. It was late and they wanted her to get her rest. Nick thanked everyone for coming, especially Marshall - he knew he was there for Danny, but the fact that he was there meant a lot. Nick walked everyone to the door, Danny stayed behind with Nick. Just as they were about to sit down and relax Nick phone started ringing. Danny pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to Nick. He looked at the number and noticed it was his father.

“It’s my dad.” He whispered to Danny with surprise in his voice. Danny smiled and watched Nick take the call. All Danny could hear was Nick’s end of the conversation, and from what he heard, Nick’s parents would be in town tomorrow to meet their new grandson. Nick ended the call by telling his father that he couldn't wait to see him and his mother. He also told his father that they needed to talk, and there was someone special he wanted him to meet. Danny smiled as Nick grabbed his hand and kissed it.

“Okay dad, I’ll see you when you get here. You guys be careful on the road, and give mom a kiss for me.” Nick closed the cell phone and sighed. “Well, are you ready to go see Jake?” He asked with a proud grin.

“Really… Jake?” Danny asked with a shocked look on his face.

“Yes, Jacob Evan Tsangaris, what do you think?” Nick pressed his bottom lip together waiting for an answer from Danny.

“Hum…Jacob Evan Tsangaris, I like it.” Danny smiled as he reached for Nick’s hand. “Let’s go see Jake.”

Danny and Nick arrived at the Nursery. “Look at all these babies.” Danny said, looking through the window in awe.

“Uhmm.” Nick agreed as he looked over the babies looking for his. “I don’t see him.” He stated with slight panic in his voice.

“How can you tell, all the boys have on blue gowns and caps and all the girls are in pink.” Danny noticed.

“Well just look for the name card, ours should say Tsangaris, boy.” Nick said still scanning over all the babies. Just then, a nurse walked over to the door.

“Hello Mr. Tsangaris, are you looking for your son?” She asked.

“Yes, where is he?” Nick asked, his concern obvious.

“He’s in the room with his mother.” The nurse replied, pointing down the hall. Room 221. Nick thanked her and reached for Danny’s hand to find resistance.

“Hey, come on.” Nick insisted.

“Wait a minute, are you… sure it’s okay for me to, you know, go in her room?” Danny asked. Nick eyed him curiously.

“Of course, why would you ask?”

Danny shifted his weight from one foot to the other. “Well… we’re not exactly friends.” He pointed out. Nick scoffed and rolled his eyes.

“You’re the one who brought her here, that’s got to mean something. Besides, I don’t think Lisa dislikes you.” Nick said, squeezing Danny’s hand reassuringly. He cocked his head to Lisa’s room door. “Let’s go,”

Danny nodded reluctantly, and they both walked into the room quietly. They watched as Lisa looked down lovingly at the baby, and played with his tiny hands. After a couple of minutes of admiration, Nick cleared his throat.

Lisa quickly looked up and smiled. “Hey boys,” She whispered.

Nick smiled, and Danny waved timidly. Nick, holding Danny’s hand, walked over to Lisa and kissed her on the forehead. He looked down adoringly at Jake, and a gently ran a hand over his head.

“How is he?” He asked.

“He’s just as sweet as can be.” Lisa said and smiled. Nick and Danny sat down in the chairs and Lisa sat up a little. Danny was looking down at the floor and twiddling his fingers. Lisa looked at him and bit her lip.

“Danny,” She said quietly. Danny looked up at her. She nodded him to come forward and he complied. She balanced the baby in one arm and took Danny’s hand in her free one. She gave it a gentle squeeze. “Danny, you’re a great guy. I know why Nick loves you.”

Danny grinned and Nick smiled.

“Thank you, so much,” Lisa said. Danny smiled and nodded.

“You’re welcome,”

Lisa smiled and let go of Danny’s hand. She held Jake in both her arms. She looked up at Danny and motioned for him to move in closer. He did so, and Lisa adjusted Jake.

“Jacob Evan Tsangaris, meet Danny Tillman. Danny Tillman, meet Jacob Evan Tsangaris.” She said and handed him over to Danny. Danny carefully held him and found that he couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. Nick walked up behind Danny and placed a hand on his shoulder. All of them, marveling at the sleeping baby.