Mathias and Remy Bonus Scene #1

(This is the labor scene)

REMY
I clutched my stomach as another contraction rocked through my

body.
Remy, Mathias growled, I swear to fucking God if youve been
in labor this whole time Im going to shake you as soon as the baby is
out.
I held onto the back of one of the kitchen chairs and tried to
straighten my spine while hiding my grimace of pain.
Im not in labor, I said adamantly, even though I most definitely
was.
Id talked to the doctor on the phone earlier and hed told me not
to come in until my contractions were closer togetherand they were
definitely starting to get there.
Youre such a fucking liar, he growled, pacing away from me
and tugging on his hair. Come on, Rem, lets just go to the hospital.
Lets not fuck this up before it even starts. I mean, I dont know how to
deliver a baby.
I snorted. But you definitely knew how to put one in me.
He grinned at that, but quickly sobered.
Should I grab the baby bag? He asked me.
We dont need to goow! I clutched my abdomen again,
breathing through the pain. Scratch that, I hissed, we do need to
go.
I fucking knew it! He yelled, throwing his hands in the air and
ran from the room, no doubt to grab the duffel bag full of clothes for
the baby and us. Hed insisted we have a bag packed when I was only
five months pregnant. Mathias had nearly driven me nuts through my
pregnancy. Hed been crazily overprotective, going so far as to not
even let me pick up my cat. Like, seriously?!
Mathias returned to the kitchen a moment later with the duffel
bag slung over his shoulder.
How do you feel? He asked.
Like a bowling ball is trying to force its way out of my vagina, I
responded.
He chuckled a bit at that.
Do Iuhneed to carry you? He asked.
I rolled my eyes and shoved at his chest so hed get out of my
way.
I can walk on my own, thank you very much.
Sorry, he mumbled, I wasnt sure.
He hovered behind me as I made my way to the garage.

Every time I looked over my shoulder at him he had this terrified

expression like he thought any time I was going to squat and our son
was going to come sailing out.
If only childbirth was that easy.
Once in the garage Mathias hurried around me and opened the
passenger door of his Range Rover. He offered me his hand and I
accepted it, letting him help me into the car.
Oh God, I doubled over in pain, hurry.
Mathias paled and threw the duffel bag into the back of the car
before running around and sliding into the drivers seat.
He sped down the driveway and fiddled with the buttons on the
steering wheelconnecting to his Bluetooth and letting his family and
friends know that the baby was on his way.
It hurts, I whimpered.
Mathias glanced at me with worry filled eyes.
He knew it was bad if I was confessing how much pain I was in.
He offered me his hand and I squeezed it.
Im scared. A tear fell down my cheek. What if
No, he shook his head adamantly, Liam isnt Hope. Everything
will be fine this time Remy.
But
No, he growled, reaching up with our joined hands to wipe
away my tears.
I love you, I whispered. So much. You know that, dont you?
He smiled. I know, Rem. But its good to hear.
***

Continued in MATHIAS POV

I fucking hated hospitals.
I hated the smell.
I hated the colorso fucking bland.
But most of all I hated how helpless hospitals made me feel.
My leg bounced up and down restlessly while a nurse hurried
around the room getting everything set up.
In the corner of the room was a tiny little bed thing just waiting
for the arrival of my son.
My son.
Id never thought about having kids.
Hell, Id never even thought about having a wife.
Remy had always been it for me, and for a long time I believed I
was destined to be alone and without her. An asshole like me didnt
deserve love.
But then by some sort of miracle Remy came back into town.
From the moment I saw her at the bar that day I knew shed be
mine again.
There was no one else for me and I knew I was it for her.

We were a perfect fucking match.

Wed been through a lot to get to this momentthrough hell and
back basically, but for the first time ever in my life I could say I was
happy.
I was also scared shitless.
I had no fucking idea what it took to be a dad.
I was terrified of fucking this up and having a screwed up kid like
Id been.
What are you thinking about?
Remys soft voice interrupted my thoughts.
Nothing, I lied.
She snorted. The fact that you think I believe that is cute. Now,
spill it, Wade.
I shook my head, fighting a smile. That woman.
I dont want to fuck this up, I admitted, rubbing my thumb over
her hand.
What? Her blonde brows furrowed together. The delivery? You
just stand there and let me yell at you. Its not that difficult.
I chuckled. No, Rem. Im talking about everything that comes
after. I dont want to fuck it up like my parents did.
Mathias, she softened, that would never happen. Look at how
much you love Collin and hes not even your kid. Youve got this, she
squeezed my hand, dont worry.
Its justthis is a kid, Remy. I dont want to screw it up.
She laughed. Were going to mess up and make mistakes.
Theres no rulebook for perfect parenting. All that matters is that he
knows we love him.
I love him already. I moved my hands to her stomach and felt
Liam push against my hand with a solid kick. I grinned. Thats my
boy.
She smiled and put her hand over mine. Everything will be okay.
Youll see.
Alright, guys, the doctor is on his way now. Its time to get this
show on the road.
I glanced at Remy with horror filled eyes.
It was happening.
Like, now.
My son was about to enter the world and irrevocably change my
life.
My heart pounded in my chest.
The doctor entered the room and I stood, standing by Remys
side and holding her hand.
Weve got this, Remy said, squeezing my hand.
Despite her words I saw the fear in her eyes and I knew she was
thinking of Hope.

Yes, we do. I kissed the side of her forehead.

Alright, youre going to have to start pushing now. The doctor
instructed.
Remys hold on my hand tightened and her face turned red as
she pushed with all her strength.
I lowered and whispered words of encouragement in her ear.
You can do this.
Youre so strong, baby.
Im so proud of you.
I love you.
And then, my son was here, letting out the loudest war cry Id
ever heard.
Remy broke down into tears.
We did it. She breathed a sigh of relief.
No, Rem, you did it. That was all you.
She sobbed, smiling through her tears as our sons cries echoed
around us.
It felt so good to hear him.
He sounded so healthy and strong.
Would you like to cut the umbilical cord? The nurse asked me.
Uhyeah. My hands shook as she handed me the scissors.
Its okay. You wont hurt him. She assured me.
I nodded and cut where she instructed me, all the while Liam
continued to wailreminding us that he was alive.
Once he was separated they laid him on Remys chest and his
little mouth opened and closed.
Hes so beautiful, Remy sobbed, tracing her fingers over his
lips. He looks just like you. She laughed.
Fuck, Rem. I wiped away my tearsI couldnt believe I was
crying, but watching your child come into the world would get to the
best of them. Hes amazing. I rubbed my hand over his tiny head and
the tuft of dark brown hair there. Hes fucking perfect. I touched his
hand and his little fingers wiggled at my touch. Thank you, I kissed
her, thank you for giving me him.
She laughed. Well, you did help.
I smiled against her lips and kissed her again. And dont you
forget it.
The nurse took him away then to clean him up and get his weight
and all that.
Hours later I lay in the bed with Remy, gazing down at our
perfect son in her arms.
A knock on the hospital room door had us both looking up.
You guys can come in, I called, knowing full well it was my
family at the door.
Immediately, my twin brother came bounding into the room.
Let me see my nephew! He cried.

Shut the fuck up, I glared at him, hes sleeping.

Maddox shook his head, fighting a smile. Still not curbing the
cussing, I see.
Some habits die hard, I shrugged.
My mom and dad came forward and oohing and ahhing over the
baby.
He was pretty fucking cute so I expected no less.
Emma, my brothers wife, stood at his side gazing at the baby
with a look of awe.
Ezra and Sadie stood at the end of the bed and Hayes hovered in
the back, glancing over the tops of everyones heads to see the baby.
Liam yawned, and blinked his open, gazing around sleepily.
He also mightve been a little bit milk drunk.
Hey, Liam, I rubbed his cheek, meet everyone. He let out a
small little cry. And everyone, meet Liam Maxwell Wade. Something
tells me this one is going to make waves.