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• He had ducked out for lunch that day with a couple guys from work - sounded like everyone missed him over there, so he had relented to their suggestion of a quick meal somewhere within quick driving distance of both her house and the hospital, just in case. He really couldn't wait for her to pop this baby out - though of course the idea scared him to death, despite having assisted in delivering two babies throughout his career. The stress of waiting was driving him mad - he was constantly paranoid, and just couldn't relax these days. Even at lunch with the guys, they had been constantly teasing him because he was looking at his phone every other moment. Anyway, he was home now and none too soon, in his opinion, and was just relieved to be seeing her and seeing her alright. "Gabs?" (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:01:26 01/11/05 Tue

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• Greg immediatly looked up, hearing his 'daddy's' voice. "Daddy!" They had moved up from da-da, but not from Gregs exuberant desire for Kalebs attention. The toddler pushed up from the floor and headed over to him immediatly, his arms reached up to be held. "Hey, have fun at lunch?" She questioned, her head tipped to the side as she smiled at him in greeting. She was huge, she knew it, and it just looked almost humerous on her small frame. One hand rested on her back, as if to maintain her balance as she reached up to put away the clean dishes, intent on getting the house clean before the baby was born. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:04:51 01/11/05 Tue

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• "Hey baby boy!" He exclaimed excitedly in response and leaned down to hoist the growing boy up into his arms. Making a great fuss over the chubby little boy, he waited until the baby was settled before dipping his head to press a sweet kiss to the side of her neck. "It was nice. How're you feeling love? Have a good day?" After setting the protesting Greg back down on the floor, his hands slipped down her back and then back up to knead her shoulders for a moment before he ushered her gently away from the dishwasher and towards the living room where she could sit. "Sit down, love. Relax..." (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:17:41 01/11/05 Tue

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• "You were only gone not even two hours, Kaleb." She laughed softly, shaking her head before she turned to press a soft kiss to his lips. "I am feeling fine and I don't want to sit down, I want to finish what I was doing." She stated sweetly, but firmly, manuavering to where she was previously doing the dishes. "What did the boys have to say?" She questioned, dipping her hands back into the warm, sudsy water again as she waited for his answer. He needed to go out, chill out a little bit, relax. He kept insisting on her to relax but he was the one who needed to kick back a bit. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:23:12 01/11/05 Tue

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• "And you were probably on your feet the whole time. You should just be relaxing now anyway." His brows furrowed gently and he insisted softly, his fingers slipping slowly over her back still. "C'mon babe. I can do this." Though he really knew that the chances of her ever being able to just sit still with her feet up were so slim, he couldn't help but try and convince her of it. He was just so worried of something going wrong - they had made it this far, he just wanted it all to be over with so he didn't have to worry so much. "They said that I need to chill out..." He admitted with a quiet mutter and then allowed the pleading edge to return to his expression.. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:40:17 01/11/05 Tue

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• She laughed softly, reaching up to press another kiss to his cheek. "Well, they were right, you need to chill." She winked, teasing though she wasn't moving. "I just want to finish this, won't take long.." She understood he was worried but for goodness sakes, she could handle doing the dishes. She grinned lightly, her head tipping to glance into the living room. "Those two have been quiet as mice, I think they are still in shock over you scolding them." Kaleb hated to be the bad guy but he was stressing over her relaxing and the kids had been getting on her nerves so he had taken care of it with more efficiancy then she thought he could muster when it came to scolding the kids. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:45:40 01/11/05 Tue

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• "Fine. But that's it. I'll make dinner tonight." He stated firmly and his tone invited no argument - that was how things were going to be, and he said so. So there. At her comment though, his brows furrowed in concern. "Do.. Do you think they're mad at me? Are they okay?" He hardly waited for her response though before he padded softly into the living room, hands shoved in his pockets - he had felt horrible after the scolding and was so worried now that they would be upset. "Who wants icecream for dinner? Kaleb's cooking tonight!" He informed them with an attempted smile, crouching down when he got close to them. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:54:03 01/11/05 Tue

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• She huffed heavily, shaking her head. "Your making a good wholesome meal Kaleb or I am cooking!" She finished up the dishes as she padded into the room just in time to see Moon - still so little for her age - climb up onto Kaleb's bent knee, her sweet young voice a whisper. "We been quiet all day so mama could res' like you said but she didn't even sit down once!" She huffed, in her opinion, that was a waste of time and being quiet wasn't easy for her. Romeo glared at his sister shaking his head. "Moon! You dummy, we weren't suppose t'say that!" He turned a longsuffering look to Kaleb, shaking his head once more before he turned his attention back to the game. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:57:40 01/11/05 Tue

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• He scooped the little girl up into his arms - he sometimes wondered if baby Greg might actually weigh more than the toddler - and rocked her playfully, pressing a noisy kiss to her cheek. "Baby girl, you're so sweet. My little angel. Your mama follows directions like Keiko does, but you kids being quiet helped anyway." He assured her with a small grin - he wondered sometimes if it would be possible for him to love anything or anyone as much as he loved Gabby and these kids, and seriously doubted it. "Hey Romeo, since mommy didn't behave herself today, you get to pick what you want for dinner." (NT) -- Kaleb, 00:07:58 01/12/05 Wed

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• The little boy lifted his head for a second, glancing to his mother before he looked back down to where he was picking up the pieces to the game. "Hamburgers and french fries and corn." He stated before he stood and put away the game, getting out his crayons and coloring book instead. Moon pressed a kiss to Kaleb's cheek before speaking again. "I want that too, you know what else I want? I want a puppy. Can we get a puppy?" She turned those big dark eyes up to him, brow furrowed as her lip jutted out hopefully. She never called him Kaleb, but she didn't call him daddy either like Greg did, the little girl was a bit torn... (NT) -- Kids, 00:24:47 01/12/05 Wed

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• "Normal fries, or curly fries?" He asked for confirmation, brows furrowed as if this was a serious matter, and then looked to Moon and shook his head a little. "Baby girl, you already have a puppy, and you're going to have another little brother or sister soon. I think we should wait to get a puppy..." There was no way Gabby or he would be able to deal with a puppy on top of baby Greg and the toddlers and the newborn. Not for a while atleast, but once they were settled he liked the idea of a friend for Keiko.. (NT) -- Kaleb, 00:28:07 01/12/05 Wed

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• Soon was the key word there, though she hadn't said anything to him she was growing aware of the signs, the way she was carrying all the baby weight low and the aching in her back, it was going to be sooner then they expected. After Romeo informed them that he wanted curly fries, she finally spoke to Kaleb again. "I was thinking maybe after dinner you could take the kids to either your 'rents house for a couple of days, or mine, whichever you want. My parents would be happy to take them...." His parents had been so great though and absolutely fallen in love with her kids, they treated them like their own and that was such a relief to her. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:02:50 01/12/05 Wed

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• "Poor kids... They're gonna think I hate them. First I yell at them, and then I try to get rid of them.." He protested weakly as he started getting out things to make everyone dinner - though of course he would take the kids wherever was most convenient for the grandparents. His brows furrowed a little as he glanced over at her for a moment, but he didn't question her - she would likely throw a knife at him or something if he asked her how she was feeling one more time. (NT) -- Kale, 23:13:03 01/12/05 Wed

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• "You hardly yelled." She stated before she pushed off of the cushiony couch, her brow furrowed a touch. "I am going to go take a bath while you make dinner..." She stated absently, the words tossed over her shoulder as she headed up towards the stairs and then changed her mind. She suddenly didn't feel like she had the energy to climb all the stairs so she went to the downstairs bathroom instead. Luckily, her robe was all set so she stripped down and pulled that on as she ran the bath and within moments was sinking into the warm water, nearly groaning as her back started to relax just a touch. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:15:50 01/12/05 Wed

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• "Well... Yes... But still." He glanced over his shoulder to watch as she made her exit, and then called out as she disappeared. "Yell if you need anything." As he went about making the burgers and fries and whatnot, he dialed his parents' number and tucked the phone between his ear and shoulder so he could chat with his mother for a bit. Of course her parents always loved having the kids around, but he thought he would check with his at first - spread out the duties a bit because he hated to burden her mother and father all the time. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:21:01 01/12/05 Wed

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• She relaxed into the water for a long while and by the time that she got out - just tugging her robe around her - she could smell that the food was done but her appetite was severly lacking. A yawn escaped her lips before she untied the robe and ran her hand over her stomach. She wasn't so sure she was ready to go through the actual birth part again, but she was excited to have their baby be here with them, where they could hold it and show it how much it was loved. The kids were excited too, though she had a feeling they were going to have one very put out Greg when the infant came home... (NT) -- Gabby, 23:23:41 01/12/05 Wed

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• He was of the same mind - not sure he was ready for her to go through with the actual birthing part, but so impatient just to have their little baby there with them and part of this already amazing family. A quiet, absent smile just played ove rhis lips as he served up dinner for everyone and then called the kids into the kitchen. As they were getting settled at their seats and all that, he slipped out to track her down, just knocking lightly on the bathroom door. "Gabs, love, food's ready... Everything okay?" He just couldn't resist. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:32:08 01/12/05 Wed

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• She opened up the door for him before she went back to tying her robe back up, her eyes drifting up to him. "Mmmm, yeah I am alright...having some back spasms though." She figured she may as well be honest with him and hope he didn't panic. Her hand slid down his well muscled arm before she tugged on his hand. "I am not really hungry, but I'll come sit with you guys and help you get the kids settled." She smiled lightly, not waiting on his arguement, instead just leading the way into the dining room. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:36:18 01/12/05 Wed

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• His brows furrowed gently but he paused to slip his arms around her for a brief moment, lips brushing her cheek softly. "I love you." His voice was a soft, honest, simple murmur before he drew back gently and allowed her to lead the way. "I can take care of this, love, for real. Why don't you just go lie down for a bit? I'll get everyone fed and then packed and off to my parents' place, and you can just take if easy... You've been on your feet all day." (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:42:52 01/12/05 Wed

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• She sighed softly, her cheek going to rest on his chest for a brief moment at his tender, simple words. "I love you too..." She smiled adoringly up at him before she paused right before they entered the kitchen, gazing up at him seriously. "....because..." She started to answer his question. "...I have a feeling that in a few hours I am going to be laying down for quite a bit of time, Kaleb, I want to be up and moving while I can. Besides, the baby is sitting really low and its just more comfortable to be standing up." She lifted one hand to gently run down his cheek, her eyes loving. She thought it was adorable - most of the time - his new daddy worry and anxiousness. (NT) -- Gabby, 23:46:06 01/12/05 Wed

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• His furrowed brow deepened at that and his jaw snapped shut - he wasn't really sure what to say to that, so just nodded agreeably and glanced back to her before serving up the patiently waiting kids' meals and then sitting down beside Greg and cutting his burger up into bite-sized pieces. He was still silent, but his eyes flitted between her and his tasks frequently and he was already planning to call his mama to come get the kids so he didn't have to leave Gabby. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:55:38 01/12/05 Wed

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• His furrowed brow deepened at that and his jaw snapped shut - he wasn't really sure what to say to that, so just nodded agreeably and glanced back to her before serving up the patiently waiting kids' meals and then sitting down beside Greg and cutting his burger up into bite-sized pieces. He was still silent, but his eyes flitted between her and his tasks frequently and he was already planning to call his mama to come get the kids so he didn't have to leave Gabby. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:56:13 01/12/05 Wed

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• She handed the kids the mustard and ketchup and things like that and made casual conversation though she shifted uncomfortably every so often. The beautiful Latina was more then aware of her boyfriends eyes on her but she was choosing not to discuss things with him right now, not with the kids there. Once they headed off to his parents then she could assure him that it would be awhile still and they should just make sure everything was ready in the house to bring the baby home too. (NT) -- Gabby, 00:05:23 01/13/05 Thu

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• Once everyone was settled, he took one last long look at Gabby before ducking out of the kitchen while he called his parents to get his mama to come in a little while to get the kids. A few moments later, he returned and dropped onto a chair next to Moon, tousling Romeo's hair as he passed. "How're those curly fries workin' out for you, bud?" Even as he spoke to the kids, his eyes shifted to Gabby for a moment - he was just so scared. As a man in the medical industry, he was aware of the facts and how unlikely it was for anything to go wrong, but he just couldn't help worrying... (NT) -- Kaleb, 21:40:33 01/13/05 Thu

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• She smiled lightly at Kaleb before she stood up, finally heading up the stairs to get a bag packed for the kids, pausing a moment to stretch out on the bed and shut her eyes, trying to get some relief from the aching in her back. Her brow furrowed gently as she shifted, closing her eyes, intent on just getting a little rest but before she knew it she had gone against her wishes and fallen asleep in Romeo's little twin bed. (NT) -- Gabby, 21:43:31 01/13/05 Thu

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• He had been reluctant to let her go on her own in the first place, but had just bitten his tongue. When she didn't return for a while though, he started to worry a little more, and slipped away from the kids for a moment to head upstairs to check on her. He had been just about to call out her name when he spotted her sleeping, and so just smiled ever-so-slightly and grabbed the bag for the kids, pausing to kiss Gabby's cheek softly before heading back downstairs. Just letting her sleep, he waited with the kids until his mother arrived, and then said quick goodbyes - he imagined Gabby would be a little upset that she didn't get to say goodbye to them, but he really didn't want to wake her, and the kids were excited enough that they weren't too concerned... (NT) -- Kaleb, 21:56:17 01/13/05 Thu

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• She woke up to a sharp pain her back, making her gasp a little, wincing as she shifted in the bed. After it passed, she groaned softly and pushed herself off the bed, not realizing she had been asleep for almost an hour. Quietly, she padded out into the hallway, cocking her head to the side as she gripped the railing that encircled the whole in the floor where the stairs came up - enabling one to see down into the bottom level. "Kaleb?" She called out, her brow furrowed in confusion at how quiet the house was. (NT) -- Gabby, 22:02:47 01/13/05 Thu

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• "Right here.." He had been tidying up the kitchen and making sure everything else was good in the rest of the house - just keeping busy while he waited for her to wake up. At her calling him though, he headed to the bottom of the stairs quickly, starting up with gently furrowed brows. "How're you feeling, love? You okay?" His voice was soft and definitely concerned - it was getting to the point where he just wanted this to be over with. (NT) -- Kaleb, 22:13:33 01/13/05 Thu

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• "I am alright..." She reached for him as soon as he was close enough, wanting to be held if just for a second. She was just as nervous about this, going to the hospital and all was scary. She didn't like all the machines and such but it set his mind more at ease so she was going along with it. "Did the kids leave?" She questioned softly, waiting until she was safely in his arms before speaking again... (NT) -- Gabby, 22:23:07 01/13/05 Thu

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• His arms slipped tightly around her the moment that she stepped towards him, and his lips brushed her temple tenderly. A hand soothing her back slowly, he nodded a touch and just held her close to him. It was interesting, the difference - she was scared to be going to the hospital, yet that was the only thing that was keeping him sane, knowing that she would be in safe hands. The best part was with his medical knowledge if anything went wrong, he would understand much beyond the simple details. If she was staying here and having their baby at home, he would be an even bigger wreck, no doubt. (NT) -- Kaleb, 22:30:41 01/13/05 Thu

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• She sighed softly, her brows furrowed as she rested her head against his shoulder."I've been having contractions in my back for the past couple of hours..." She admitted quietly, letting out a soft breath. Her water hadn't broke though, and the contractions hadn't moved yet so she wasn't running off to the hospital yet. "How are you doing?" She stated softly, her hand sliding down his arm lovingly, soothingly. She could tell he was stressin' out. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:03:00 01/13/05 Thu

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• He had to keep reminding himself that she had done this before - it wasn't like this was her first time or anything. Exhaling a soft sigh, his hands slipped in slow circles over her back as he drew back just far enough to meet her gaze. "I'm fine baby... Just a little worried..." He admitted with a small, sheepish smile and dipped his head to kiss the side of her mouth. "We've got your bag all packed and everything, right?" The nursery was completely ready, there was nothing more that he could do, so it was just a matter of waiting. (NT) -- Kaleb, 23:08:25 01/13/05 Thu

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• "Everything is all set." She winced a bit after her words, her back spasming again. This was actually the part she hated the most, the random sharp pains that could last hours if not days. She sighed softly, her brow furrowed as she looked around for a second before she focused on him. "Wanna come rub my back for me in bed?" She questioned, tugging him that way without waiting for an answer, its not like he would say no. "Did the kids go off ok?" (NT) -- Gabby, 23:13:05 01/13/05 Thu