TJ's Journey to Recovery - 11. Chapter 11

“Help” I screamed as JC was leaning over in pain.

“What’s wrong?” Kaiden asked running out the door

“I.. I don’t know. He’s in some kind of pain and me touching him isn’t helping” I said panicked

“Ok, we need to get someone from the clinic and Bob or CC” Kaiden said

JC continued to groan and he didn’t look so well. I ran into the house and right into the study interrupting the conversation with Cam

“Bob, CC come quick it's JC” I said breathlessly

“What’s wrong TJ?” Bob said

“He’s got pain and looks like shit.” I said which caused Bob, CC and Jack to sprint from the room

“Where is he?” Jack said

“Kaiden has him.” I said

“In here Mr. Barton.” One of the nurses said

“It’s too early for labor” Bob said

“It seems that he is ready.” The nurse replied

“We haven’t even practiced anything.” I said

“TJ, it’s going to be all right; let these folks do their jobs, come sit with me in the library.” CC said soothingly

We walked to the library which was across from our make shift maternity ward.

“He’ll be ok TJ” CC said

“Are you sure? I can’t lose him” I said and tears fell and CC pulled me into a hug

“Brudder, I here” Tristan said

“T2, we here too” Josh and Jake said

I looked down and saw them; CC and I both picked up the twins and Tristan climbed into the chair

“Brudder he will be ok” Jake said

“How are you guys so sure” I replied

“Trust us brudder” Josh said

“What’s going on?” Grayson said coming into the room

“Something is wrong with JC” I said

“He’s making T2 a daddy” Jake said smiling

“Are you sure?” I asked

“Positive” Jake said

“Let me go tell the others and we will wait with you” Grayson said

“Brudder I love you” Tristan said

“I love you too” I replied

“There you three are” Jeff said coming into the room

“Sorry daddy brudder needed us” Tristan said

“Just stop disappearing boys” Jeff said

“What’s going on?” Kevin said

“J-wack-sin having babies” Tristan said

“Babies?” I said

“Yep. Triplets” Tristan said

“Oh shit” I said

“Daddy need the wear jar” Tristan said and everyone laughed

We could hear crying coming from the other room.

“Have you discussed names?” Jeff asked

“We have but we didn’t make a definite decision.” I replied

“Well I hope this doesn’t start a mass baby delivery” Bob said walking into the room

“How is he?” I asked

“He’s asking for you and congratulations on three sons” Bob said smiling

I ran into the room and saw JC sitting there looking tired and worn out.

“Hey babe” I said

“Honey, come meet all three of our sons” JC said and I came over to the bed

“So we need to pick names” I said sitting down

“Sir are you feeling ok?” The nurse said

“A little queasy” I said

“I think you are about ready too” she replied

“Have you thought about any names?” I asked

“Yes but I want to see what you think” JC replied

“Sir, did you not hear me?” The nurse said

“Nurse, my husband has selective hearing… dear she said you are about ready” JC said

“Oh I heard her but I’m not ready” I said

“He won’t be going far” JC said and the nurse nodded

“So names” I said impatiently

“Seriously? Jeez Teej” JC said chuckling

“Well I don’t want to duplicate names” I said

“I was thinking John, Jacob, Jinglehiemer” JC said and the nurses laughed

“You can’t be serious?” I asked

“No honey. You need to relax before you throw yourself into labor” JC said

“Well what do I call them?” I said

“Well here is what I came up with Matthew Jaxson (after dad), Jayson Tracy, and Karson James.”

“I love those” I said and started to feel lots of pain

“Sir you appear to be ready” The nurse said

“You may have to pull him to a bed” JC said

“Sir you need to lay down and take off your pants” the nurse said

“I’m not ready” I replied

“TJ, calm down” Pop said coming back into the room

“I’m not ready!” I shouted

“I’ll be right back” Jack said and left

“If you don’t calm down we are going to have to restrain you” the nurse said

“TJ, honey, listen to the nurse” Kat said coming into the room

“Thanks pop” JC said

“Come on, I’ll be here with you” Kat said trying to sooth me

“I’m not ready.” TJ said and burst into tears

“Why are you not ready?” Kat asked and tried to comfort me

“My parents” I said between sobs

“Sweet heart, I know you miss them but they are here.” Kat said pointing to his heart

“I miss them, even mom” I continued to sob

“Can I have a minute” Kat said looking at the nurse

“He’s almost ready to deliver.” The nurse said

“Ok, just stand a little further back, please” Kat said and the nurse moved

“TJ, I understand how you feel losing both your parents and you feel alone. I want you to remember you have people here who love you like a son.” Kat said and I sniffled

“I just thought they’d always be here” I replied

“No one ever expects their parents to die before they are ready. Sometimes life can be cruel but just remember Bob, CC and I are here for you” Kat said

“ahhhhhh” I shout

“Nurse I think he’s ready.” Kat said and chuckled

It was over faster than I thought it would be. I was so out of it I am not sure how many I babies I had. I did hear some of the nurse sound shocked that they got Bob and CC.

“TJ, congratulations” Bob said smiling

“What?” I asked

“You are the first” CC said with a huge smile

“First what?” I asked confused

“Oh guess we should tell you” the nurse said

“Congratulations Dad on quadruplets” the nurse said

“Quadruplets?” I said shocked

“Yes and the first girl ever born through this process.” The nurse said

“I had a girl?” I said shocked

“Yes TJ you had 3 boys and 1 girl” Bob said

“Um I didn’t think that was possible.” I replied

“It normally isn’t since you aren’t a female.” CC said

“He must have some genetic trait and we should look into it” the nurse said

“Yes, I agree we should” Bob said

“So TJ, how do you feel?” CC said

“Honestly scared.” I replied

“You will have a lot of help” Kat said patting my shoulder

“Honey names?” JC said from across the room and everyone laughed

“Well Tristan James the 3^rd, Joseph Ronald, Hunter Anthony and Katie Caroline Emily.”

“What an interesting choice for your daughter.” Bob said

“Yes, two women who mean a lot to me and one who I love and hate.” I said

“Well you are honoring both your parents and grandparents.” CC said

“Among others” I replied

“I was thinking we could use the nickname of Jamie for T3.” I said and laughed

“That is cute or James is fine too” JC said

“So I wonder who of the group will be next” I said

“Hard to say since you both went earlier than expected.” Bob said

“Brudder can I come in now” I heard in my head

“Bob can you get Tristan, he wants to meet the boys.” I said

“Well let me have them come in one at time.” Bob replied

Tristan came running in and looked up at me

“Brudder you had four?” Tristan asked

“Yes buddy I did. Are you going to help me?” I asked

“Is you crazy? I’m a kid; I can’t take care of babies.” Tristan said

“Well darn, I was going to have you on diaper duty.” I said and laughed

“Oh no, babies stinky” Tristan said

“Yeah they can be.” I replied

“Where are they and is there a T3?” Tristan asked

“They are being cleaned up and yes there is a T3.” I said and he smiled

“Goodie, what are they names?” Tristan asked

“Tristan, Joseph, Hunter and Katie.” I replied

“Yous had a girl; Are you crazy?” Tristan said and everyone laughed

“What wrong with girls?” I asked

“Daddy said they’d all be boys. Maybe his thingy fell off and I should look for it.” Tristan said

“No need buddy, Katie is definitely a girl. It will be a breath of fresh air.” I said

“Whatever you say brudder” Tristan said

“Can we have others come in?” I asked

“Yes, I will allow more but we want you and your husband to hold each one first. You need to hold yours and his.” The nurse said

I held each one and felt a bond with them. Even though it’s not possible I thought I saw them each smile at me. Everyone came in and took turns holding the boys and Grayson and Beau had tears in their eyes when I told them Katie’s full name. JC and I went from being childless to having 7 children in a blink of an eye. I need to find out how we can avoid having more until these guys are a little older… that’s if JC wants more.

“So now that we all have baby fever.” I said and laughed

“I wonder if anyone else will have a girl” Grayson said

“It is an anomaly that TJ had one but who knows.” Bob said

“Congratulations TJ” Kevin said

“Yes Congratulations and bringing a girl into this bunch” Jeff said

“Well she will have all her brothers to protect her.” I said

“You know they are related genetically to JC’s 3 right?” Kevin said

“I was wondering about that.” I said

“So we had septuplets but each carried some” JC said

“This is going to be hard” I said

“Nope, we are getting you guys help.” Bob said

“Our brothers too?” I asked

“Yes, we will have an abundance of help” Bob replied

“We’re going to need a bigger house.” I said

“Already working on that” CC said

“We are in the designing stages with you each having your own wings.” Bob said

“Oh wings sounds so good right now” I said

“Oh TJ.” Bob said and groaned

“I am legit hungry” I said

“I am too” JC pipped up

“Well you both got off easy” CC said

“Please” I said giving her puppy dog eyes

“Damn you TJ.” CC said and everyone laughed

“I’ll have Kaiden make them or go get a lot of them.” CC said and walked out

“TJ I am honored that you named your daughter after me.” Kat said

“Well it wasn’t a hard choice for me.” I replied and Kat smiled

The night was pretty quiet as the nurses took care of everything. In the middle of the night Beau, Grayson and Trace all went into labor.

“Must be something in the water” I said

“I know right? What are the chances?” JC said

“Hey wonder how many nephews and nieces we may get” I said

“Well we will find out soon” JC replied

There was a knock at the door and Bob popped his head in

“Do you have a moment to talk TJ? We got those test results back.” Bob said