Ch. 21

####WARNING!! LABOR SCENE!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!! 😱😱😱#######

"What!" Julie yelled. Trying to hear through the storm. "Tom! I! I can't hear u! What did u say! Hello? Hello!" Julie looked at her phone and saw no bars.

*beep boop bee*

Attention. At this time we will not be departing due to flooding. Attention. We will not be departing due to flooding. Please make your way to shelter or safe place.

"I suppose I'm not going anywhere!" The doc yelled. Julie looked around and guided her father away from the rain.

"The storm is getting worse! A typhoon?!" Julie exclaimed. The doctor looked worried but shook his head.

"No! Just a big storm!" The doc replied.

"What do you mean I can't go anywhere!?"

Julie and the doc looked at the stranger trying to get a cab. He had a black coat.

"That's what I said! Its flooded the roads! I ain't going to go anywhere near that! Best to wait til the storm stops!" The man said.

"Is their an Inn?! A hotel i can stay?!" The stranger said.

"Does it look like we got that kind of shit! We're in the country side! Like hell we got that around here!" The man yelled in annoyance.

"Then where will I stay!?" The stranger said.

"Fuck you!" The man left trying to get away from the windy rain. The stranger looked lost. He didn't know where he was or how to find anything.

"It looks like you need help!"

The stranger turned and saw Julie. The stranger looked confused but nodded.

"You can stay at my place! Until the storm passes by! It sure beats staying here!"

"I'm sorry, ma'am! I cannot accept! Its indecent to enter a woman's home! Especially alone!" The stranger said. Julie only smiled.

"Trust me! We won't be alone!" Julie smiled. The wind started to pick up and the rain became heavier. "Let's get out of here! What's your name!"

The stranger smiled. "My name is James!"

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"You can leave your coat on the hanger. I will prepare a bath and some spare clothes. So by the mean time, make yourself a home." Julie said.

James walked in. He was glad he was finally out of the rain. He bowed. "Sorry for intruding." Julie smiled and lead him to the living room. And he was relieved he wasn't alone.

Geana and Timothy looked up at the stranger walking in.

"This is James. He will be staying here for a while. Well at least until the storm has settled." Julie said. "This is Geana and Timothy."

"Hello." Geana waved.

"Its nice to meet you." Timothy said.

James politely bowed at them. Which made them both uneasy. James sat down and waited for Julie's return.

"So your from the city right?" Geana asked.

"Yes." James replied.

"Why come out all the way out here? You wanting to get to the sea ports?" Geana continued.

"To be frank, I'm actually looking for someone. My resources told me he might be here. Or elsewhere. I haven't seen him for a while." James said.

"Hmm a boyfriend?" Geana said, eager to hear. Timothy waved her off.

"Sorry. She gets like that. Other from the city have their own reasons to come here. Your business is yours. You don't have to tell us."

"So boring." Geana whispered.

James smiled. Which made Timothy blink for a second. He brushed it off quick, hoping no one noticed.

"Tea!" Timothy shouted. Geana jumped by the sound of his voice. Timothy quickly noticed his sudden outburst. He blushed.

"Hehe" James softly laughed. "I would be greatful." Timothy felt something. He didn't know how to put it into words. If he would best describe it, it felt like a sudden breeze with the scent of sunflowers. Gently caressing his skin from the back of his neck. Reaching his cheek.

"HEY!" Geana shouted. Timothy snapped. "POUR ME A DRINK TOO!!" She grinned at her brother. Timothy felt embarrassed and walked to the kitchen to prepare the tea. Julie came by after and told James the bath was ready.

James was directed to where the bath is located. Which was the direction of the kitchen. He spotted Timothy. He noticed his ears were red. James sniff the air and knew why.

A beta. And...he's aroused. Is my presence that pleasing? And his scent. It smells like sunflower....I mustn't. Father and mother wouldn't allow such a thing. But...if I had my way...

"Ah!"

James looked up and noticed Timothy holding his hand. James quickly run to his aid.

"Are you alright?" James asked. Timothy hide his hand.

"Just a burn. Its ok. I can handle it." Timothy said. James ignored his lie and took his hand. He examined the burn. It was a small burn. James turn on the cold water and gently put Timothy's hand in it.

"Such delicate skin should be care for." James said. Timothy blushed. The sunflower scent James sniff before seemed to become a little strong. Then he noticed he was very close to Timothy. And in a short moment, Timothy and James eyes met.

In their own little world, the scent of sunflower covered their surroundings. One unsure what it means, and the other knows exactly what it could become.

"Geana!"

Timothy took a step back and recognized the voice at the entrance. He looked at James with a worried look.

"Thank you." Timothy whispered. And walked off to great his mother.

James put his hand to his lips. "It was soft. And it smelled nice." He smiled. "Hehe. If brother saw me now, he would grin and jester me. I suppose...our family is not the fortunate kind....." He walked out of the kitchen and straight to the bath.

Who knew I would meet my soul mate at a place such as this. Father would not approve. So will mother. Would brother approve?

James closed the bath door and took off his clothes. "It won't matter if they approve. Nature works in mysterious ways. Now for sure I can't leave...if I were to take brother back...I'll also have to win the heart of my soul mate and take him with me. Two birds in one stone....but knowing my brother he won't go without a fight." He sighed.

I wonder...how is he doing now....

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"FUCKING HELL FIRE!!! WHY DOES IT HURT SO MUCH!!!" Chris exclaimed.

"Damn it!!" Tom yelled. "I lost contact with Julie."

"Wh what does that mean!?" Austin said trying to pull himself together.

"What it implies." Tom took a deep breath. "We'll have to deliver it."

Austin became pale. Then fainted.

"Don't you dare chicken out!! I can't do it alone!!" Tom yelled. He grabbed Austin collar and smacked him awake.

Chris couldn't stand the pain. Before his water broke. Austin ran out of the room to get Tom. Tom was surprised of what was happening. He told Austin to get Chris cleaned up while he gets in touch with Julie. Then the Chief send Chris to a different room and lay me down on a futon. Then he left to go get clean towels and water. Abby went to help.

Since then, Abby was told to wait at the livingroom and the Chief been trying to get in tough at the police station. At this point the answer was obvious.

The Chief helped picked up Austin. "Its a matter of life and death. We have no choice." He said.

"Damn...do you...have any experience?" Tom asked.

"Your asking me? Your the one that gave birth to Abbygale." The Chief replied.

"I was put under!! I can barely remember it happening!!" Tom argued.

"Then its up to me then. I was present to your mother's labor. And I know what to expect. We'll have to see what his condition is." The Chief said.

"You know that's great you have some experience but if you haven't noticed, its a guy were dealing with. Tom said.

"Listen, boy. I don't have time for your bitchy sas." He argued.

"Say that again, old man!!" Tom was ready to fight by was stopped by Chris.

"WOULD YOU BOTH SHUT THE HELL UP AND HELP ME FUCKIN' DELIVER THIS MONSTER!!!!!" Chris exclaimed.

"He's right! We...we have...we have...ugh~" Austin stuttered. He was also holding back his puke.

"Fine." Tom said. The Chief was about to say something but Tom wasn't finished. "I'm holding back my pride. I still hate you. But you have the basic knowledge here...Tell me what to do."

The Chief looked at his son. He too hold back his pride. "You'll have to wash your hands. Your going to deliver the baby. Austin! Get your spineless ass up. Your going to be Chris's support. Sit him up." He said. The two did what they were told.

The Chief examined Chris's condition. "Damn. He's about ready? How long ago haven't you noticed this?" Chris wasn't able to answer. He was still occupied by the pain.

"Ok. I got my hands cleaned." Tom said.

"Good. Your going to go inside and check if you feel a head." The Chief said.

"WHAT!!" Tom yelled.

"Do it!!" The Chief demanded. Tom cursed and did what he was told. He couldn't believe what he was doing. He felt his hand being tainted by the amount of labor blood. He wanted to puke too. He did felt something in their. And by the palm of his hand, he felt a head.

"I....I feel it." Tom whispered. The Chief breathed in.

"Its time." The Chief looked at Chris. "PUSH!!" And without hesitation, Chris pushed with all his might. Screaming in agony. Austin and Chris screamed with him. However....Tom was at the front row seat to horror.

The Chief keep on encouraging Chris. They were times when he wanted to just give up. Austin kept on holding Chris's hand. Not letting go. That gave Chris hope to keep going. And by that time. He heard a cry...a baby's cry. And he saw...hope...

The Chief rap the baby in a clean towel. He smiled. "Their their child. It's  alright. Take the air in. Here. Its a boy." Chris couldn't believe his eyes. He gently hold his baby. Tears run down his face.

"Its my baby." Chris said softly. "Its my baby!" Chris smiled and looked at his baby. His baby had black hair and soft skin. The baby slowly opened his eyes. He had the same color as his. And without warning the baby giggled. Chris heart felt heavy. "Its finally nice to meet you. My your daddy." Chris kissed his son forehead.

Austin watched a miracle. His heart became heavy with joy. He embraced Chris and gently touch his baby. "He's beautiful. Like his father." Chris smiled. Then they both kissed.

Tom watched them. It remind him of the time he was with George. When he had Abbygale. George would sing to her. Cradling her to sleep. Tom shed a tear. The Chief patted his son's should.

"Nice work." The Chief said.

"Whatever." Tom replied. He got up and walked towards the door. "I'm....going to wash my hand in bleach."

##########Thanks for reading!! Until the next chapter. Sorry it took so long to get this out.############