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Three months went by and Criss was looking around Serenity thinking when JD came out. "What's going on?"he asked. "Nothing just thinking about the baby. I can't believe that I'm going to be a father"Criss remarked. "How's Edwina handling it". "Pretty good we're going out later"Criss replied starting to bite his nail. "Criss you're nervous you're biting your nail"JD said. "I'm going to announce about the baby at Believe but I'm not sure if I should". "Before you let everyone know talk to edwina about it"JD suggested. Criss nodded as Edwina came in. "Hey Criss JD what a nice surprise"she said. "Hey Edwina," giving her a hug. "I'll see you later" and JD left. "So how was the doctor?". "Good" and showed Criss the utlrasound. Criss smiled as he looked at it.

"I was wondering if you want to know what we're having"Edwina said. "I don't know but I need to ask you something". Edwina sat down. "I was thinking of announcing that we're having a baby"Criss said. "If you want too Criss go ahead" she said. Criss sat next to her and gave her a kiss. "I can't wait to meet this baby"Criss stated putting his hand on her belly. "Me too Christopher" giving him a hug. That night Edwina was watching Criss which she couldn't get enough of. As Criss was finishing up Criss slipped and fell hard on his knee. When Criss didn't get up Mateo went over. "You all right?"he whispered. "It's my knee I heard something pop" Criss replied. The pulled the curtain down as Luke came out and helped Criss off stage. Back-stage Criss sat down as Edwina came over. "You all right baby?"she asked. "I don't know my knee is killing me"Criss remarked. The paramedic came and checked out Criss. They cut Criss's pant leg and saw his knee is swollen.

"I think you dislocated your knee we need to pop it back" the paramedic said. Criss took a few deep breath and told them to do it as Edwina held Criss's hand. When they did it Criss yelled. "Get me the splint and we'll get you to the hospital to make sure you didn't break an tendons"the paramedic stated. Criss turned and saw Edwina put Criss's hand on her belly which made Criss smile. The next day when JD came to get Criss Edwina answered the door. "Hey JD" she said letting him in. "Where's Criss?". "Up in bed"she replied. JD went up and came in with Criss in bed with his knee in a sling. "What happened to you?". "I was doing Believe and slipped. I dislocated my knee and tore two tendons. I have to stay off my leg for a few days and they gave me this lovely sling to take some pressure off my knee"Criss replied. "You know mom may come down here when she finds out"JD stated. "What else is new"Criss replied.

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That afternoon Criss was watching some television upstairs while Edwina was doing some home work downstairs. The phone rang and Edwina answered it. "Hello". "Edwina how are you?". "Dimitra what can I do for you today" she inquired. "JD and Costa called and told me about Christopher's accident. Is he all right?". "He's sore he dislocated his knee and pulled some tendons in his knee"Edwina replied. "Maybe I should come down and help"she suggested. "Dimitra don't worry Criss is fine. Right now he's in bed relaxing with his knee in a sling. I'm here and if I need it George is five minutes away so just relax and I'll have Criss call you".

"All right" and hung up. "Edwina I need some help!"Criss called out. She walked up the stairs and came in. "Need to use the rest room,"she asked. Criss nodded as Edwina easily took Criss's leg out of the sling. "Your mother just called your brothers ratted you out" as Criss put his arm around Edwina's shoulder. "What time is she coming in?"Criss asked as he got to the bathroom. "I think I convinced her to stay in New York"she replied waiting outside. "My mother is very protective of me"Criss said from the bathroom. "What do you expect you're her youngest Christopher,"she stated. Criss opened the door and Edwina helped him back to bed. "Do you need anything before I go back to studying". "Not right now". Criss laid back and closed his eyes. Edwina gave Criss a kiss as Hammie came in and nestled next to Criss. "Be careful Hammie" and left.

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Two months went by and Edwina and Criss were at the doctor's office. "So you want to find out". "Why not may make it easier to figure out names for the baby"Criss replied. Edwina giggled. "Kid jumping around in there"Criss asked. "A little it feels weird knowing that there's child inside my stomach growing"Edwna remarked. Criss didn't know what to say. "Edwina Fletcher" a nurse called out. Edwina got up as Criss used his crutchers to get up. In the room the doctor came in and saw Criss and his leg in a cast. "Edwina trip you?" as Edwina snickered. "No dislocated my knee and pulled some tendons to boot"Criss replied. "At least he can walk around on those crutchers now"Edwina said.

"Well let's see how the baby's doing". He put the wand on her belly and they just watched. "Kids doing good in there and I see you guys are having a boy". Criss gave Edwina a hug. "Wait a minute it looks like we have two boys ". "Twins are you sure?"Criss said as Edwina turned to see. "Right there is another head and heart beat". "Oh my god my sisters are going to flip!!". "My mom may have a heart attack when I tell her this"Criss replied. After the appointment they went home to let the idea of twins sink in. "Are you as shocked as I was?"she asked. "Yea I know twins run in the family but I'm in awe". "Me too do you want to call you mother?". He was about to dial when the phone rang and saw it was his mother. Freaking as he answered the phone. "Hey mom I was just about to call you"Criss remarked.

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"How's eveything you told me you guys were going to find out what's you're having". "Umm it's a boy mom". "That's wonderful Christopher congratulations" she replied. "Times two mom". "Excuse me" she said as Criss sat down. "Twins mom we're having twin boys"Criss replied. As Criss talked to his mom Edwna noticed something on the sonogram. "Christopher"she said. "Hold on mom"Criss remarked as he walked over. "I think there maybe more than two in here" as Criss looked at it. "Mom I need to call you back. There's nothing wrong" and hung up as he looked at it. "Either baby number one has a third arm and leg growing or we have three kids coming"Criss replied. "I think we may need to see the doctor again to make sure"she remarked. "I think so" and called the doctor. At The Luxor Criss was in Believe as JD and Costa came in.

"Congrates bro twins that's awesome". "Not twins". "What do you mean?" Costa inquired. "Triplets Edwina's having three babies"Criss replied. "Are they sure?". "The doctor took a second look and found the third baby hiding behind the first one"Criss stated. "How's Edwina handling this?". "She's in shock and so am I". "At least it's not Quads"Costa remarked. "Don't say that Costa please"Criss stated.

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As news of the mindfreak triplets spread Tiffany decided to stop by for a visit. At the house Edwina was relaxing on the couch while Criss was doing some work in his office. The door bell rang and Edwina was about to get up when Criss stopped her. "You relax all right I'll get it". Edwina sat back down as Criss got the door. He opend it and saw Tiffany. "Hey Criss"she remarked giving her a hug. "Tiffany what brings you here"Criss asked as Tiffany walked in. "I heard about the babies and I wanted to see my sister". Tiffany saw Edwina laying on the couch. "Tiffany oh my god"she said. She sat down and gave her a hug. "Look at your belly you look like you're ready to deliver". "Very funny" Edwina replied. "So how's everything?". "Pretty good I've been making sure Edwina stays off her feet as much as possible"Criss replied. "And we have a room all picked out for the babies close to our room"Edwina stated.

"So I hear three boys are coming". "Yea Alexander, John, and Joshua"Edwina stated. "I see you're naming one after grandpa and Criss's dad. What would you of picked if one was a girl?". "Rose after mom"Edwina replied with a tear rolling down her face. Tiffany smiled. "Excuse me but I need to use the bathroom". Edwina got up and went to the bathroom. "So Criss I have to ask is Edwina here alone when you do Believe?". "Sometimes she comes with me or she stayes here untill I come home"Criss replied. "Considering the risks of he pregnancy I don't think she should be alone". "Tiffany Edwina knows the rsks and so do I. That's why I got her a cell phone that she keeps close at hand just incase"Criss stated. "But what if you're doing Believe and she's here". "Tiffany my brother's wife is a nurse and Edwina knows this. I told her if you can't get a hold of me call her and Lynn will be over to help if Edwin needs it"Criss replied. "What about her blood pressure?". "A little high that's why she took a leave of absene from school and I make sure she's taking it easy". "What about genstial diabetes?".

"Unfortunely she has it but the doctor is watching her sugar intake and so am I. I give her shots when needed so please shut the doctor side off"Criss remarked going into the kitchen. "I'm sorry everysince she told us about this my doctor side keeps telling me what could happen to her"she replied. "Tiffany you don't have to worry about it"Criss said as Edwina came back in. "Edwina did you check your sugar?". "Thanks for reminding me I think I may need a shot"she replied. Tiffany smiled and so did Criss.

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At The Luxor as JD was cleaning up some stuff Criss hobbled in on crutchers. "How in the heck did you get here considering you can't drive with your knee?"he asked as Criss sat down. "Believe or not Tiffany drove me while she and Edwina go baby shopping"Criss replied. "How's your knee doing?" Criss didn't say much. "What's wrong Christopher?". "I may need to have knee surgery my knee keeps popping out of its socket"Criss replied. "Did you tell Edwina?". "I can't I'm trying to keep her stress level down consider she's high risk and if she finds out I may need surgery she'll flip out and probably go into pre term labor"Criss replied. "Criss let's put it this way do you want your knee to go out while you're doing Believe or while you're at home holding one of your children while going down the stairs?"he asked.

"I know I know but why am I panicing for I don't even know if I do or I just may need to go to physical therpy"Criss remarked calming down. "All right come on I'll drive you home,"JD stated. He helped Criss up and started to leave. "Oh by the way Mom's coming for a visit" "If I could I'd kick you in the butt"Criss stated as JD snickered. When Criss got home he saw Tiffany's car in the driveway. "Edwina you home!"he called out. "Out here Criss". He came out as Tiffany was taking her blood pressure. "Can't turn off the doctor in you can you"Criss said sitting down. "Considering you're high risk your blood pressure is pretty good" putting it away. "I told you now stop worrying"Ewinda stated.. "And what about the dogs I think you guys need to give them up" sitting down with them. "Noway Tiffany Criss got me Dini for my birthday"Edwina remarked patting him in her small lap. "And Oso is a great dog"Criss replied patting Oso. "What about the cat it could hurt the babies" she remarked.

"Noway Tiffany Hammie's been with me since I moved here. That cat stays here!"Criss said. "Beside Hammie is a good cat he wouldn't hurt a fly" Edwina added. "All right I'm just saying". "Tiff do me a favor while you're staying here turn off the doctor in you please before I send you home"Edwina asked. "I'll try". "I talked to JD my mom's coming for a visit". "Really I haven't seen your mother since that family dinner gone sideways"Edwina said. "I still have nightmares about that dinner"Criss remarked.

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That night Edwina was down stairs getting some water as Criss came down. "You spooked me Edwina when you weren't there"Criss remarked. "It's hard getting comfortable with three kids in you. Criss you look apprehensive about something". "It's nothing Edwina"Criss stated. "Why don't we try to get some sleep before Tiffany gets up". Criss smiled and they went upstairs. That next day Edwina was relaxing in the pool while Criss was doing some of his therpy in the living room. "Criss where's Edwina?" Tiffany asked coming in. "In the pool relaxing"he replied. Edwina came back in with robe on. "That felt great" she said drying off her hair. "I'm glad you enjoyed it"Criss remarked getting up. Tiffany went outside. "Edwina are you crazy it's chilly out here you can get yourself sick"she stated.

"Don't worry the pool is heated"Criss replied. "Heated Edwina you can do harm to the babies". "Tiffany shut off the doctor for me. I checked with my doctor and Lynn. It's fine but if it was the hot tub than it's another story"Edwina stated. "Beside it takes pressure off her back"Criss added. "I'm just watching out for you Edwina that's all"she admitted. "I know so is Criss and my doctor so relax". "All right I'll try to shut off the doctor in me". Criss noticed a face Edwina was making. "You all right?". "Just uncomfortable" she replied. "Why don't you sit on the couch for me"Tiffany remarked. As Edwina got up she bent over. "I think I'm having contraction"she stated. "Criss get the keys-". "Way a head of you"Criss replied. "Come on let's get you to the hospital". Tears started to fall down Edwina's face fearing that she was having her babies.

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At the hospital Edwina was hooked up to a baby montioner. "What is it doctor is she having contractions?"Tiffany asked. "Unfortunely she is but you got her here in time to stop it". Edwina started to tear up. "Edwina relax they're going to give you some medication to stop it. Your babies are going to be all right"Tiffany stated giving her a hug. "Can you bring Criss in". "Sure" and Tiffanty went to get her. Out in the waiting room Criss was hobbling around on his crutchers as Tiffany came out. "How's Edwina?" Criss asked. "Unfortunely she's having contractions,". Criss felt his heart hit his stomach. "But since we got here quick they're going to give her some medication to stop the contraction"Tiffany remarked. Criss sighed. "She wants to see you".

Criss came in as Edwina laid there with tears on her face. "Here why don't you sit here I'm going to be outside". Criss sat down as Edwina wiped the tears away. "I'm scared Criss what if the babies have to be born"she worried. "Don't worry sweetie the babies won't be born for another three months" and gave her a kiss. "I hope so"she replied.

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As Criss sat there with Edwina trying to comforted her as his phone went off. "Just relax Edwina I'll be right back". He went outside and answered the phone. "Hello mom"he said. "Christopher where are you I walked in and nobody's here". "I'm sorry mom Edwina went into preterml labor"Criss replied. "Oh my is she all right?" Dimitra asked. "The doctor is giving her some medication to stop the contraction. I feel helpless mom I want to help her but I can't"he replied running his fingers through his hair. "Christopher just take a breath Edwina will be all right. I'll get a cab and be right down". "All right mom" and hung up. He walked back in as the nurse gave Edwina the medication. "Just relax Edwina"she said and left as Criss sat back down.

"Who was on the phone?"she asked. "My mom I forgot she was coming in"Criss remarked. Edwina grabbed Criss's hand. "Relax Edwina just breath,". Criss watched the montioner as she had a contraction. "All right now it's over". "Christopher what is they can't stop it and these babies are delivered"she said as tears fell down her. "Edwina just take a breath"Criss stated wiping the tears away.

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When Dimitra finally got to the hospital Criss was outside. "Christopher"she said. Criss walked over and gave her a hug. "Thanks for coming mom" he remarked. "How's Edwina?". "The doctor is checking her right now. I hope the medication is working. Those kids aren't ready to come into this world just yet"Criss replied as tears fell down his face. "Take a breath Christopher if it happens and the babies are born tonight. Just think that your father is watching over all three of them". "Thanks mom". Tiffany walked over. "So?"Dimitra inquired. "Good news they stopped the contractions". Thanks dad Criss uttered. "Bad news they want to keep Edwina in the hospital just incase this happens again".

"If it keeps the kids inside Edwina little more I understand"Criss replied. "She wants to talk to you Criss". Criss went to the room as Dimitra and Tiffany breathed a sigh of relief. In her room Edwina was in a rocking chair looking outside as Criss came in. "Hey how you feeling?"Criss asked. "Better do I really have to stay in here" she asked. "If it keep the kids from coming early I think it's a good idea". "I'm just worried that this might happen again and than they'll have to deliver them". "Edwina don't think like that. It's going to be all right I'll come every day to visit and I have a feeling Christina may come down to see you if Tiffany has anything to do with it"Criss remarked. Edwina laughed as Criss gave her a hug.