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As we drove to the hospital my stomach started to hurt more and I was afraid I was losing the baby. "Just hold on Antonia we're almost there"My uncle declared running every red light in town. My grandmother held my hand. "Just hold sweetie"my grandma whispered. "I swear Antonia if I get a ticket I'm making your father pay it"My uncle remarked which made me feel a little better. In his car Criss was following us like white on rice. He kept asking his father to watch over me and our unborn child again and again. We all got to the hospital and Criss parked his car and ran over as my grandmother helped me out. Criss came over and just picked me up. "It's going to be all right Antonia I'm here" he whispered. I put my arms around Criss's neck and just put my head against his chest listening to his heart pound in fear for me and our baby. As the doctor looked me over my uncle and grandmother sat in the waiting room with Criss.

"I betch you her father is to blame for this probably stressing her out to the point this happened" my uncle stated pacing. "Johnny it could be any reason this happened" my grandmother remarked. "I was ready to hit him when he saw the puddle of blood and said my prayes have been answered god he makes me so angry" as my uncle sat down. "But I'm glad you finally came Christopher" my grandmother stated sitting next to Criss. Criss smiled at my grandmother. "But I have to know why it took you this long to reply to Antonia's letters" my uncle asked sitting down. "Blame it on my brothers they weren't happy with Antonia and they hid the letters she sent from me. I just found them a couple of hours ago in my brother's desk when I went to get a pen for my cousin. I read that last letter and read that she was pregnant I nearly fell to the floor in shock"Criss replied. "Your brothers sound like her father" my grandmother stated as my uncle chuckled. "After I read that letter I knew I had to see her that's why I came here to talk to Antonia and explain what happened" Criss replied. "I just hope that she's going to be all right and that baby" my grandmother said. "I remember a poem my sister in law once read when her daughter was born" Criss remembered. "Why don't you say it Criss might help Antonia".

Precious one,
So small,
So sweet
Dancing in
on angel feet
Straight from Heaven's
brightest star
What a miracle
you are

"That's beautiful" my grandmother replied wiping a tear away. "Yea I just hope the man upstairs heard it"my uncle said. Time went by and still no word from the doctor which everyone thinking the worest. Then Criss started to say something in Greek. "Christopher are you saying?"my grandmother asked courious. "It's a pray my grandmother taught me in Greek. I said it a lot when my dad was diagnosed with cancer"Criss replied getting up. "I think since we've been praying wouldn't mind hearing one in Greek"My uncle stated. Everyone bowed their heads as Criss said the pray:

Υπόλοιπο αγγέλων Μαΐου εκτός από την πόρτα σας, Μάιος εσείς ακούει οι φωνές ότι τους τραγουδούν. Μάιος εσείς αισθάνεται την προσοχή αγάπης τους για σας, Μάιος που ακούτε το δαχτυλίδι κουδουνιών ειρήνης τους. Οι άγγελοι Μαΐου φροντίζουν πάντα για σας, Και να μην σας αφήσει να σκοντάψετε και να πέσετε, Μάιος σας αφορούν επάνω angel' φτερά του s, Μάιος σας κρατούν ψηλοί. Μάιος ψιθυρίζουν τη φρόνηση στο αυτί σας, Μάιος σας αγγίζουν όταν χρειάζεστε, Μάιος αφαιρούν από σας κάθε ίχνος φόβου, Μάιος που σας κρατούν από το αίσθημα της πλεονεξίας. Μάιος σας γεμίζουν με την παρουσία τους, Μάιος σας παρουσιάζουν αγάπη ανεξιστόρητη, Μάιος στέκονται πάντα εκτός από σας Και σας καταστήστε πάντα τολμηρούς. Μάιος σας διδάσκουν τι πρέπει να ξέρετε για τη ζωή εδώ και κατωτέρω. Μάιος σας γεμίζουν πάντα με την αγάπη τους και σας δίνουν το δώρο του γέλιου

In English:

May angels rest beside your door,
May you hear their voices sing.
May you feel their loving care for you,
May you hear their peace bells ring.
May angels always care for you,
And not let you trip and fall,
May they bear you up on angel's wings,
May they keep you standing tall.
May they whisper wisdom in your ear,
May they touch you when you need,
May they remove from you each trace of fear,
May they keep you from feeling greed.
May they fill you with their presence,
May they show you love untold,
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold.
May they teach you what you need to know
About life here and here-after.
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter

"That was beautiful Christopher I'll have to ask your mother what it means in English" my grandmother remarked wiping some tears away. A nurse came over to where they were all sitting. Everyone stood up like soliders. "Are you with Antonia?"the nurse asked. "Yes how is she?"Criss asked. "She and her child will be all right we're going to keep her overnight and than she can go home". "Can I see her?" Criss asked. "He's the father"my uncle stated. The nurse took Criss to me as my uncle and grandmother hugged as tears rolled their face.

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The nurse brought Criss to my room where I laying there asleep. "Don't stay too long she needs her rest"the nurse stated. Criss walked in quietly and sat on the foot of the bed. Criss turned and heard the baby's heart rate. "The baby has a strong heart like his father". Criss turned and saw I was awake. Criss smiled and so did I. "Antonia I'm so sorry for not responding to your letter my brothers hid them from me. I knew how they felt but what they did was wrong. I read what you wrote and I'm not going to be like that I won't flake on you or my responsibility toward this baby" he stated with some tears falling down. "I knew you wouldn't Christopher even with your new girlfriend" I remarked. "Girlfriend I haven't dated anyone since you"Criss said surprised. "But I saw you in New York with a girl and you went into Tiffany's with her" I explained. Criss took out his wallet and showed me a picture. "Is this the person you saw me with?"he asked. "Yes that's her"I replied as Criss put the picture back in his wallet.

"That's my sister in law Lynn" he remarked with a smile. I must of blushed five shades of red as we both giggled. Criss got up and gave me a kiss. "I'm going to let you rest and I'll see you tomorrow"he stated and kissed my forehead one last time before he left. At the hotel Criss was getting ready for bed and decided to check his phone. He saw his mother called ten times while he still hadn't returned his brother's call. He decided to call his mom first than deal with JD later. At Serenity Dimitra had fallen asleep on the couch when she heard the phone ring she woke up and picked it up. "Christopher"she said rubbing her eyes. "Did I wake you mom?" Criss asked. "It's all right I've been waiting for your call is everything all right with Antonia and her baby". "For now it was touch and go but she and the baby are all right"he stated. "Your brothers are wondering where you went and why you cancelled Believe tonight"she replied. "I'll deal with them later mom I'm too tired and too pist off at them right now"Criss replied sliding into bed. "If you would like I'll give them my two cents about it"she offered. "Let me sleep on it. Why don't you go upstairs to my room and sleep there I'll call you in the moring"Criss said. "All right good-night Christopher". "Good night mom" and hung up.

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The next day Criss came to the hospital to see me. "Hey Criss"I remarked while I sat in a chair. "How our baby?" he asked walking over. "The baby is doing good the doctor sayes that the baby is very active"I replied smiling. "Do you want to know what we're having?" he inquired. "No I really love surprises"I replied. "So do I" he said and gave me a kiss. "Now that's sweet" standing there was my grandmother. Criss blushed a little as I was getting up. "Please sit down sweetie" she remarked. "Unless you can go to the bathroom for me grandmom I have to" as I went to the bathroom. Criss and my grandmother sat down. "So Christopher what are you and Antonia going to do about the baby" she asked. "I don't know yet I have to deal with my brothers first" Criss stated. "And I'm going to deal with her father too". I came out as I looked at Criss and my grandmother talking.

"Now that's the smile I love to see"my grandmother said. "Thanks grandmom have you talked to dad yet"I asked. "Why don't you sit back down"Criss said helping me. Tears started to fall down my face as I sat down. "What's wrong baby?" my grandmother asked. "I'm scared about dad I know he's going to throw me out now that I've told him I'm not giving up this child"I remarked wiping away the tears. "Antonia if your stubborn father does do that you're going to be stay with me untill that little baby comes"my grandmother offered. "And I know my mom will help and keep me informed while I deal with my brothers back in Las Vegas" Criss added Then I started to smile which made my grandmother and Criss happy. At the bakery my father was working on some cakes when my grandmother came in fuming. "EVERYBODY OUT NOW!!"she yelled like a drill sergant. In the bakery when my grandmother says something you do it. Everyone left leaving my father there with my grandmother. "Come on mom this isn't the time nor the place"Dennis remarked.

"It is your daughter is scared and stressed out while you're forcing her to give up that baby isn't helping her so untill you get your head on correctly your daughter will be staying with me untill that baby comes"she odered. "Fine with me I can finally have that office I always wanted"my father replied. My grandmother was pist and smacked my father. "You should be ashamed of yourself Dennis"my grandmother said and left. At the hotel Criss was talking to his mom. "She's going to be staying with her grandmother and I was thinking you could be my eyes for me while I deal with JD and Costa"Criss stated. "I'll be your spy Christopher" she said. Criss chuckled. "Mom I love you"he replied with laughter in his voice. "I know you do sweetie"

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As Criss flew home he was trying not to lose his temper with his brothers but hiding those letters wasn't cool in Criss's book. At the airport George was there waiting for him. "Thanks for coming to get me"Criss stated giving him a hug. "And I made sure JD and Costa are at Serenity with your mother". "Thanks George for being beside me through this"Criss stated. "I can tell how much you love her Criss and what your brothers did is unacceptable in my eyes"he replied. "Thanks" and they left. At Serenity JD was outside with Costa and his mother. "How long do we have to wait here mom?" JD asked. "Yea I've got stuff to do"Costa called out. "You two were ordered by Criss to stay untill he comes home and George is getting him right now"Dimitra replied. "Why do I feel like I'm thirteen and I'm grounded" as Costa chuckled. The slamming of a door brought Costa, Dimitra, and JD to the living room. "Criss where have you been?" JD asked. "Yea and why the family meeting?" Costa inquired.

"It's about you two and what you did"Criss said with an angry tone. "What are you talking about Christopher"Costa said in shock. Criss went into his coat pocket and took out the letters. "I found these in your desk yesterday JD. They're from Antonia telling me she's having a baby my baby"Criss replied trying control his temper. "Are you sure it's yours"Costa asked. "Yea she's probably playing with you"JD added. "Joseph that's enough I know Antonia's grandmother and that baby is Criss's" Dimitra stated. "We were just watching out for Christopher mom Antonia isn't right for him" Costa replied. "Costa Antonia has been perfect in my life. She makes me feel like a normal person than a celebrity. I love her so much I'm willing to give up everything, the money, the fame, even magic to be with her" Criss replied. "You two must understand this is Christopher's love life and he knows which woman is best for him" Dimitra remarked. "We don't see it mom she's not like the other girls Criss has dated". "You know what I'm sorry you don't like her but once that baby comes I'm asking Antonia to move here and maybe when the times come I'll ask her to marry me so stop butting into my love life" Criss shouted. JD and Costa left walking past Criss. After they left Criss slumped down on the couch as his mother sat next to him. "You had that look Christopher"she said. "What look?"Criss asked sitting up. "Like you wanted to punch them. I've seen that look when some reporter said something about your break up with Holly I could see your hand folding into a fist but instead you just flashed the peace sign and left".

"You always knew how to read me mom. Before I forget Antonia wanted me to give this to you" Criss remarked. Criss took out a sonogram picture from his pocket. Dimitra was just in aww at it. "Look at that face and those hands"she said. "And the feet the baby looks ready to go dancing in there"Criss replied. Dimitra let out a big laugh. "It looks like it might have your nose"she said. "Great the kid going to need nose job at sixteen" Criss joked as Dimitra laughed. "Very funny Christopher do you know what you're having?". "We don't want to know but her grandmother sayes that since the baby is active and Antonia was the same way she thinks a girl"Criss replied. "I disagree there you were the same way inside me so it could be a boy too,". Criss smiled as he looked at the picture of the baby. "You know what I'm going to put together a baby shower for Antonia"she suggested. "Mom you're awesome Antonia would love that". "I'll give Wilma a call and see if she wants to help"she suggested. "Mom it's her great grand child she'll help like nothing else" he stated. "I'm going to call her now and start planning it" and went to the phone

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As the days passed my grandmother and Criss's mom were planning my shower. At the bakery my aunts and my uncle were thinking of gifts to get me. "I saw this little onesis that said Daddy's little angel". "Carol you have to remember they don't know what they're having so if it's a boy it isn't going to work"my uncle Johnny reminded her. "Well I'm getting her this baby bag and I'm going to fill it with bottles, onesis, socks, and some diapers". "I may just go down to the store and buy a pallet of diapers for her"My uncle joked. "You were invited to the shower". "Well I'm delivering a cake to the house. Wilma asked me to make a baby shower cake for her"he replied. "Won't you know who be upset"My Aunt Rosa said referring to my father. "Wilma said he can go pound sand if he doesn't like it" he replied. "Carol I just got an idea Antonia loves lemon drop cookies why don't we make some for the shower"my aunt Rosa suggested.

"No that's a great idea". At my grandmother's house I was thinking when she came in. "Hey baby how's the little one doing?". "It's doing good been playing trampoline with my bladder thou. Grandmom do you think dad will ever come around to me having this little person"I asked rubbing my belly. "Sweetie there's one thing that your father got from your grandfather and that's stubborness in time he will come around" giving me a hug. "Thanks I talked to Criss last night his brothers are trying to be happy but Criss can tell they're putting on a show just to make Criss happy" I replied. "Why don't you come to the bakery with me I know everyone wants to see you". I smiled as I got up. At the bakery my uncle was filling the cake with Chocolate and Almonds. "Why are you putting Almonds in it?" someone aasked. "Because it's my niece's favorite she loves Almonds. I also added some Almond flavoring to the cake too" he stated. "I wish Dennis was the same way since it's his grandchild coming".

"I know but you know him. Get me some baby colors for the cake"he asked. "Got it". "Hey Johnny what do you think of this" a sculpture asked. One of the sculptures had made a baby wearing a shirt with Criss's insinga on it. "That is terrific Antonia will love that just put it somewhere where Dennis won't see it"he replied. "Got it". Downstairs my aunts were filling the racks when my grandmother and I walked in. "Oh my god Antonia!!"My aunt remarked coming over to hug me. "Hey Aunt Carol"I said. "Honey sit down put your feet up so they don't get swollen"she stated. I sat down as my aunt put up my feet. "So how are you feeling?" my Aunt Carol inquired. "It feels kind of weird to feel the baby moving inside me" I stated smiling. "But it all worth it when you see that baby for the first time. Have you thought of any names yet?"she asked. "How about Bastard?". My father stood there in the hall with his arms crossed. "Dennis that's rude and uncall for"my grandmother replied. "Well it's true that guy doesn't give a flying canolli about that baby and she's going to raise that child on her own"he said.

"It isn't true daddy Criss does care he was there for me when I started bleeding. He even carried me in and I could feel his heart pounding in fear for me and this baby"I replied. "Once that kid comes he's going to go running back to his celebrity life and forget all about you and that bastard". Tears started to fall down my face . "Oh Dennis look you made her cry"My Aunt Carol said giving me a hug. "Why don't you go back to work and stop upset your daughter" my grandmother suggested and he did. "It's all right sweetie your dad is just insensitive moron" my aunt said. Then my uncle came down and saw me. "What's happened is she all right?" he asked as I wiped the tears away. "Her father came down and upset her"my grandmother stated. "Come on sweetie why don't we go shopping on your daddy's dime. I saw a cute little outfit that I can see your baby in"my aunt suggested. "Here use this I'll charge to his expense account"my grandmother said giving my aunt a card. "Thanks grandmom" and we left.

Upstairs my uncle came up and was upset. "You look ready to kill someone" a scupltor remarked. "Antonia was downstairs she was happy untill her father came in and said some stuff making her cry and probably doubt having that child. It just makes me so angry at Dennis for doing that to her. I know Criss loves Antonia I saw the fear in his eyes when we rushed Antonia to the hospital she came close to losing that baby" flipping a bowl of strawberries. "Oh my god Dennis got her so stressed out she was rushed to the hospital!!!" someone said in shock. "Yea but someone up there heard us and safed that baby. When I saw how happy Criss is when he walked into her room I knew Criss loved Antonia as much as everyone in this bakery does for her"he replied calming down. "I've got an idea that might show her father how much we care for Antonia" someone said.

"What's that?"Johnny asked. "Everyone showing up for her shower it will show Dennis how much Antonia is loved here". "Now that's a good idea now let's finish her baby shower cake"my uncle stated. "And I'll go down to see how those lemon drop cookies are coming".

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Back in Las Vegas Criss was packing some stuff when a knock came to his door. He came down and at the door was George. "You ready to go Criss?" he asked. "Yea let me get my bag" and went upstairs. When he came back down George started to chuckle. "What's so funny?"Criss asked as he put down his bag. "I think you have a stow away in your bag"he stated. Criss looked down and saw a tail hanging out of it. He open the bag and Hammie was laying down in there. "Hammie what am I going to do with you?" as Criss took him out. "I think Hammie wants to go with you" as Hammie walked off. "Come on I'm going to miss the flight" and they left. At the bakery my uncle was loading the cake while my aunts had the cookies. "Did you put the sign on the door?" he asked. "Yup shall we go before Dennis comes". They got into the truck and left. At my grandmother's house I was looking at myself in the mirror and my baby belly. Two more weeks and you'll be here I thought as I felt the baby move inside me.

"Antonia you ready?". I came down slowing looking wonderful. "You look beautiful my dear". "I was a little worried that the shirt might not fit" I replied smiling. "Don't worry you look like any mother to be shall we go Dimitra is probably waiting for us" she suggested. "I wish Criss was here to help with the baby shopping I really wanted some of his input since it's his baby too"I remarked. "He probably wishes the same thing baby"she replied giving me a kiss. My grandmother always had a niche of making me great. My mother grabbed the keys and we left. At Dimitra's house my aunts and Dimitra were putting stuff out. "This is so nice of you to let us use your house Dimitra" my Aunt Carol stated. "It's no problem and that cake is wonderful Antonia is going to love it" she replied. "Mom" a voice called out. Christopher came in with a platter of cold cuts. "Here's the platter" passing them to his mother. "Thank you baby" giving him a kiss. "I can't believe you made it Criss"my uncle remarked coming over with some present. "I really wanted to be here for this" Criss replied. "With all these gifts Criss should go rent a uhaul truck"my uncle stated as Criss chuckled. "She's here"my Aunt Rosa called out. "I'm going to hide" Criss remarked

As I got out Dimitra came out and gave me a kiss. "You ready to go?"I asked. "I just need to get my purse why don't you come in for a minute"she replied. We went in and everybody yelled surprise. "Oh my god!!"I declared as everyone hugged me. "Do you really think you really get away on not having a baby shower" my aunt replied. I didn't know what to say. "Why don't you sit down" and I did.

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In the kitchen Criss was hiding out as his mother came in. "I'm surprise you weren't out there to surprise her"she said. "I just needed to think about something" he remarked. "What is that Christopher?" walking over to him. "I want to ask Antonia to marry me but sometime I get a feeling telling me I'm making the wrong choice right now" he replied. "Christopher I know you love Antonia and I know she loves you too but it sounds like you're letting what your brothers been saying cloud your mind" she said and went to the living room. In the living room I was enjoying the party. "So have you and Criss come up with any names?". "No we haven't had time to do it I just wish he was here"I replied putting my hand on my belly. My aunt looked up and saw Criss walking over but told her to be quiet. "Don't worry sweetie he'll be there for you"she replied. With out warning I felt a hand on mine I looked down and saw the tattoo on the finger.

I turned around as tears fell down my face. "Surprise" he said as we kissed. "Come on you two that's what got my niece pregnant in the first place" my uncle called out as we laughed. "Everyone has to be a comedian"I muttered. "Come on you two let's open some of these gifts". We walked in and Criss sat next to me. All the present were cool some were so sweet than Dimitra came in with a DVD. "What's that mom?" Criss asked. "It's something me and Dimitra did" my grandmother stated. Dimitra put it in and it was a video college of me and Criss with baby picture. I put my head on Criss's shoulder as tears fell down both of our faces. "Aww Criss you were cute as a baby" my aunt said. I took Criss's hand and put it on my stomach which made Criss smiled. "I love you Antonia" he said softly. "I love you too Christopher and so does your child"I replied softly. "And I can't wait for him or her to be here" Criss replied as he kissed me. After the video everyone clapped and cheered. "How about some cake" My grandmother said and my uncle brought in the cake. I couldn't believe it and either could Criss.

"Oh Uncle Johnny thank you" giving him a hug. "Anything for my little Tony congraulation sweetie" he replied. "Criss I want to give you something" My uncle stated and they went into the kitchen. "Criss I want to give you something that belonged to Antonia's mother my sister". He took out a beautiful diamond ring. "I heard you talking about maybe marrying Antonia and I think it would be a nice geasture to use the wedding ring that belonged to her mother" he said. "Thanks" Criss remarked as he put the ring in his pocket. As the party started to wind down Criss offered to take me home. "All right I'll be home soon call me if that child decides to come" my grandmother remarked. "I will grandmom" and we left. "So what did you think of the shower?" he asked. "It was nice including that little gift from my grandmom and your mom"I replied. "Antonia what was your mother's name?"he asked. "Natilee" I stated. "If the baby is girl we'll name it after your mom"Criss suggested. "What if it's a boy do you want to name it after your dad"I asked. "I don't know I know it's tradition but I want to do something different" Criss remarked. "What name it after you like Christopher Junior" I stated.

Criss snickered. "That would be cute it something to think about". "All right how about Anthony?"I said. "What about Samual?" Criss suggested. "Jonathon?" . "Jonathon Sarantakos it doesn't sound right"he said as turned a corner. When we got there I saw my father sitting there. "Oh god what is he doing here?"I muttered. "Just stay in the car" and Criss got out. "What are you doing here trying to get some photos"he asked. "What about you trying to make your daughter think I don't care about her and my child she's carrying"Criss replied. "I think that after that child comes you are going to run right back to Las Vegas and forget about my daughter and that baby. She needs to give that child up" he replied. "You may think that but I don't I will be there for her and that baby"Criss said. "Yea right to you she was just a one night stand and the baby was just an added bonus"my father remarked. In the car I saw Criss making a fist so I got out of the car to stop this. "Christopher daddy stop it!!" I called out.

"Stay out of this Antonia I'm going to teach this gigolo a lesson" My father stated getting ready to hit Criss. I pushed my father down to the ground. "Dad I love Criss and he loves me. He's going to be there for me when this child comes". "How do you know that Antonia he's just going to run once you have that baby and you'll be raising it on your own like I did with you"he stated getting up. "It's not going to be what you went through when mom had to leave she was sick dad. Please dad all I want from you is to be happy that I'm bringing your first grandchild into this world soon and Criss wants to be a apart of his child's life". My father said nothing just left. I started to cry as Criss held me.

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When my grandmother came back Criss was sitting in the living room. "Christopher what are you still doing here?" she inquired hanging up her jacket. "I thought I should stay just in case"Criss replied getting up. "You look worried don't tell me her father came by". "Yea he really upset her I just don't understand him on why he's trying so hard to upset Antonia it's like what I'm going through with my brothers" Criss remarked. "Nobody knows why he's actting like this and I wish I knew why"she replied. "I should get back and help my mom clean up tell Antonia I'll see her tomorrow and you have my cell if the baby wants to come tonight" Criss said. "Yes see you later Criss" and he left. My grandmother walked in and saw me asleep. She gave me a kiss and left the room. The next day Criss was doing some work on his computer. "If I move that, reschedule that, change the time to one" he muttered. "Christopher what are you up to?"his mother asked walking over.

"Just fixing my schedule for when the baby comes"Criss stated. "Christopher you can't plan that it comes natural unless the doctor intervenes"she replied. "I just want to be there for Antonia when the baby comes"Criss stated. "Criss I know you do sweetie"Dimitra said giving him a kiss. "I met Antonia's father reminds me of JD and Costa,"Criss said. Dimitra snickered. "I was so ready to hit him mom but Antonia intervenes before I did". "Thank god I wasn't in the mood to bail you out for assault" as Criss chuckled. "I wonder with our family history with babies being born early if the baby will be too" Criss stated. "Well You still hold the record for being the born the earliest Criss. You could of been a January baby but you decided to come a month early on the worest snow storm that year" his mother remembered. "So you've told me mom" Criss replied. The phone rang and Criss picked it up. "Hello hey Antonia I'll see you there" and hung up. "What did Antonia want?". "Her appointment was moved up I'll see you soon".

He gave his mom a kiss and left. At the office I was waiting as Criss walkedi n. "I thought you were going to miss it" giving him a kiss. "I think my dad is on my side no traffic" as I laughed. "Antonia Carlos"the nurse called. Criss helped me up and we went in. After I got ready doctor came in. "How you doing Antonia" he asked. "Good this is the father". The doctor shook Criss's hand. "Well let's see how the baby is doing". The doctor started the ultrasound and Criss held my hand as tears fell down his face watching it. "It looks like the baby is ready to come out but probably not for another week" The doctor stated. Criss snickered. "I wouldn't count on that all the babies on my side of the family have come early I was a month early" Criss stated. "I was a week early but the funny thing is it was the same day my mom went to ther doctor and he said that I wasn't ready for another two weeks" I added snickereing. My doctor tried not to laugh as I sat up. As we drove home I was thinking of boys names. "What do you think of the name Henry if it's a boy?"I asked. "No how about Harry?".

"And his middle name would be Houdini,"I joked as Criss laughed. "Criss I think we need to change directions"I remarked. "What do you mean?"Criss asked. "I think my water just broke"I replied. Criss looked down and saw my pants were wet. "Hold on" and Criss did a u-turn as I held on to the door. At the bakery my grandmother was working on some stuff when my uncle walked in. "So how's Antonia?"he asked. "A little stressed out but what do you except with her father" she remarked. Then my Aunt Carol walked in. "Wilma Dimitra is here" she stated. My uncle and my grandmother came out as Dimitra was standing there a little jumpy. "Dimitra what are you doing here?"My uncle asked. "I got a call from Christopher Antonia is in the hospital the baby's coming" she replied. "Johnny grab my jacket from my office" my grandmother stated. "I want to come too let me get my coat" and ran upstairs. When my uncle got up there my father saw him grabbing his jacket. "Where's the fire?" he asked. "If you care your grandchild's coming" and left.

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Going good. I just added your response to my Group Project Story as well as my own. Let's get some more contributors on this thread, shall we?

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As I got situated Criss called his mom what was going on and to get my grandmother . "CHRISTOPHER!!" I yelled. Criss went in as I was holding on to the side of the bed ready to rip it out. "Just relax it will go away in a few minutes"the nurse said. After the contraction ended the nurse asked if I wanted an epidural. "You bet your I do"I replied. "Nice language Antonia" Criss stated coming in. "Let me put this way Criss either I get the medication or you may end up with a broking hand from me squeezing it so hard" I stated. Good point Criss thought. "I'll get it for you" and the nurse left. "I hope it's soon" as I took Criss's hand. "Just relax Antonia"Criss said. Yea right I can't wait to they find a way for guys to have kids I thought as I squeezed Criss's hand. When my grandmother and Criss's mom came Criss was outside with an ice pack on his hand. "How's Antonia?" My grandmother inquired. "Ready to rip the kid out she's getting an epidural right now"Criss replied. "And she squeezed your hand during the contraction"his mother stated. "You go it"Criss replied sitting down. "I almost broke your father's hand when I was having JD" Dimitra remembered.

"What do expect mom I've seen the baby pictures of JD I'm surprise they didn't perform a c-section with JD's head" Criss replied as my grandmother tried not to laugh. "Having Antonia's father was a pain in every which way know to man I was ready to perform the c-section myself to get him out"she added. "Well this one was ready to come out before we even got to the hospital he came extremely close to being born in the parking lot of the hospital" Dimitra stated putting her hands on Criss's shoulder. Criss felt ready to disappear if they went into details. The doctor came out and said that they could go in. Thank you god Criss thought . They came in and I felt the way I did when Criss and I made this baby. "So what do you think you've got coming a little girl or a little boy" My grandmother said as she sat down. "I don't really know we still haven't figured out a boy's name for the baby"Criss said sitting next to me.

"What about naming it after your father Christopher?"Dimitra suggested. "I don't know mom I want to do something different even thou it's Greek tradation" Criss replied "What about Nathanial that was your grandpa's name Antonia" my grandmother suggested. "Nathanial Sarantakos has a nice ring to it" Criss replied. Then my uncle walked in with some flowers and teddy bear. "I just couldn't resist the teddy bear for the baby"he said. I smiled. "He or she is going to love it"I stated giving him a kiss. "So how far did the doctor said you were?". "About five to six so it may take a while"I stated. "We'll be here as long as it takes Antonia"my grandmother remarked giving me a kiss on my forehead.