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jr_prat (jr_prat) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-02-05 23:40:00

Entry tags:

catherine "kit" harper-holmes, lyssa harper, lyssa james, madame de pompadour, owen harper

Who. Kit, Lyssa, Reinette & Owen
What. Lyssa's having the baby
When. Monday night

Kit had turned up after a few phone calls from Lyssa and a long explaination about how Owen wanted her safe and somewhere he knew where she was. She'd arrived on the doorstep with a lot of films and snacks. If they were going to be doing nothing for a while least let it be a comfortable nothing with things to eat and watch.

Ianto had rang a few times, Kit had laughed at that and Lyssa had shushed her in order to be nosy to find out what was going on there. Things there had been pretty much ordinary, discussing about things that Ianto and Owen probably wouldn't ever want to know they were talking about. Nothing really happening until Lyssa walked out of the bathroom and sat on the sofa and told them she was about to have the baby. She took to pacing the room a while. Telling Kit to contact Owen and saying she wasn't going near the hospital or anywhere else without him. She also said a number of apologies to Reinette for causing her any trouble before going back to some more swearing.

Kit attempted to call Owen, who wasn't answering, just going to voicemail. Until eventually she managed to contact him.

"I've spoken to dad, he's on his way." She laughed at Lyssa's swearing again. "Told him you were good with the whole breathing thing, more the swearing... and you have a bag?" There was a general gesture in a vague direction which Kit didn't find any help at all. "Okay, I'll find it, he should be here soon, try and get you to the door so you're waiting for him and can go." Kit went to find the bag and came back.

Sitting down close to Reinette. "I don't think I'm meant to be the responsible one." She whispered.

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	elic 2008-02-05 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	"I believe you're doing quite well in the position." She smiled and reached over, gently patting Kit on the back of the hand. "From the few times I have had the pleasure of meeting your father, you are very much the responsible one." She smiled. "And you may tell Lyssa that it is no trouble at all. I just wish I could do more for you both." (Reply to this) (Thread)

	jr_prat 2008-02-05 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I think you letting us be here is more than enough." Kit smiled and looked over to Lyssa. "I'll leave talking to her for now, an I'm sure dad will say thanks, probably by suggesting where uncle Yan takes you out sometime." She looked at Reinette. "This I think will be the only time I'm the most responsible one in the family. I hope he turns up soon." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-05 11:55 pm UTC (link)

Thankfully Reinette didn't have time to blush a bit or to say something to Kit in return. Not like she had something to say anyway. The comment about Ianto left her rather speechless.

Very loudly, Owen entered the apartment, knocking first on the door, pounding with his fists before coming in, not even waiting for a reply. "Lyssa? Where the fuck are you Lyss?" His face was pale and he looked a bit frenzied.

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 12:07 am UTC (link)
	"Hey dad." Kit threw Lyssa's bag to him as Lyssa looked up to Owen. "I'm right here." Lyssa walked slowly in from another room. "What the hell happened to you?" She frowned and leant against the wall a moment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-06 12:11 am UTC (link)

Owen smiled and caught the bag, pushing it up onto his shoulder. "Thanks Kit. Reinette." Then Owen rushed over and wrapped an arm around her waist, supporting her. "I'm right here baby." He sighed.

"The world was ending. Nothing unusual." He smiled and kissed her cheek. One hand went down to cover her stomach with the palm of his hand. "How far apart the contractions Lys?"

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 12:18 am UTC (link)
	"Oh." Lyssa wasn't actually paying enough attention to process the words properly, she was just glad he was there then. "12 minutes last one, wasn't going anywhere without you though." She was expecting him to tell her off for being awkward like that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-06 12:22 am UTC (link)
	Oh he would. "Lyssa! Bloody hell, you need to get to the hospital. You can't let the contractions get that close!" He shook his head and started helping her to the door. "Kit. You're driving. Reinette, call Ianto, please? We'll be heading to Royal London Hospital." He stared at Lyssa. "I'm really worried about you, woman!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 12:37 am UTC (link)
	"Why?" She grabbed his arm and held it tight as she walked with him. "Didn't really hurt, I thought it was okay, I'm not gonna be a good mother, screwed up already." "Er dad, nice that you trust me and all that but." Kit laughted. "I don't have my license yet." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-06 12:55 am UTC (link)

"Fine fine. I'll drive. You sit in the back with her. You have to count her contractions." He smirked. "I can speed anyway. Doctor I am." He winked at her and they ushered out of the flat. Reinette wished them off then ran to call Ianto.

Once down on the street, he helped them into the backseat. Then, he got into the drivers seat, starting the car with a roar. "Strap in."

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 01:07 am UTC (link)
	Kit didn't look impressed but she held onto Lyssa as she couldn't really get the belt on. "I... Ow." Lyssa dug her nails into where she was holding and concentrated then on remembering to breathe between her swearing. "One." Kit said flatly and looked at the clock on the dash. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-06 01:15 am UTC (link)
	"SHIT." Owen turned quickly, taking a corner much faster than he probably needed to. He didn't see any cops yet, silently praying for that. He punched his foot against the gas and ran a yellow just as it began to turn red. "Hee hee hee hoo, baby. Breathe." He looked at them in the mirror, smirking. "Doing great, Kit." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 02:42 am UTC (link)
	"I am breathing!" Lyssa glared at him, relaxing her grip on the seat slightly. "Are we nearly there?" Kit rolled her eyes, he owed her big time for this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-06 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, we are." Owen screamed into the lot of the hospital, pulling up in front of the emergency room doors. Killing the engine, he got out and opened the back door. He shot Kit a yes, I'll reimburse you look, offering his arm to Lyssa. "WOMAN WITH A BABY," he yelled. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 07:59 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll move the car." Kit offered with a smirk. Oh she'd make sure she got something good. Lyssa closed her eyes. "Can we pl..." She grabbed his arm and held onto it. If she was in pain then he possibly was going to be then as well the way she was holding on. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-06 08:29 pm UTC (link)

"Ow!!!"

Owen blinked and helped her into the hospital. Once there, an orderly came up and helped her into a wheelchair. Owen, of course, started barking orders about.

"Wheel her up to a patient room and get her prepped. I want a nurse with her at all times. And we'll need a delivery room stat." He started to shrug off his jacket, throwing it behind the desk. "Lys, I'll be with you as soon as I can, I need to get my labcoat and scrub up."

He leaned down and kissed her cheek. "I love you."

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nothing_of_note
2008-02-06 08:59 pm UTC (link)

She managed to look smug for a moment but when she sat down and he said she was going she looked slightly lost.

"Love you more, hurry?" She didn't want him to leave her then, but she was already being taken as he'd instructed. She did what she was asked with little questioning, it was the first time she'd actually felt in the wrong place. She kept looking over watching for Owen to appear.

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genius_mind
2008-02-06 09:17 pm UTC (link)

Owen was in a rush, hurrying through the hospital and making all the nurses very scared of him. It was probably a bad idea that he was going to try to deliver his forthcoming child.

When he finally reached the room, he knelt beside the bed, taking Lyssa's hand in his. "Lys. I'm here Lys. Breathe, ok?" He smiled and leaned over to press a kiss to her lips.

"Look, I'm going to be your labour coach and Doctor Shields is going to deliver for you, ok?" He smiled. "Basically, he told me I'm being a prat and to be here for you, which I am."

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-06 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	"There were hours mentioned. Hours, Owen." She grabbed hold of him and refused to let go, glaring at anyone who she thought my try to make her let him go, until she had another contraction. They were getting stronger and lasted longer each time but the time between wasn't dropping so rapidly. "You trust him, though?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-07 12:01 am UTC (link)
	Owen winced. "Yes, hours, sweetie. Hours of pain." He screamed, oh yes he was having pain. He hoped the contractions would be over soon. "He's on his way, he went to prep. And yes I trust him and... FUCK LYSSA." He looked down at her. "You're doing great," he forced out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-07 12:24 am UTC (link)
	"Sorry." She let him go quickly, looking up at him worried. "It's been a long time already, I thought it was just braxton hicks again, I didn't want to worry them." Then she attempted to turn onto her side to face away from him. This time when the contraction came again she wasn't going to hurt him, her hands on her stomach and eyes tight shut. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-07 12:45 am UTC (link)
	"It should be over soon, baby. And then..." Doctor Shields walked in. He was an older man, but very clean. He smiled and sat down at the foot of the bed, smiling up at them both. "So you're the lovely woman who tamed Doctor Harper. Haven't been able to work on that bedside manner though," he teased, smirking a little bit. "So are you ready to have a baby?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-07 01:12 am UTC (link)
	"He's my crappy doctor." Lyssa smiled and reached out for Owen's hand. "He talks about me?" She looked between the two doctor's, surprised. "Rain." Lyssa corrected him. "Not a baby. And bloody hell yes." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-07 01:46 pm UTC (link)

"Crappy Doctor." Owen smiled and took her hand in his. "Yes, I do. I have a picture of you in my locker. Can't go a day without looking at it." He blushed and kissed her shoulder, anything to not look up. He could only imagine what Shields was thinking of him.

Shields, however, was talking to the nurses and only half listening. "Rain it is." He pulled the gown up and maneuvered Lyssa's feet where they needed to be. "Lyssa, yes? Ok, in a minute, I'm going to need you to push. Whenever you have your next contraction. They're pretty close now, no?"

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nothing_of_note
2008-02-07 04:22 pm UTC (link)

"Yeah." Lyssa whimpered but did as she was told, between remembering that she should still be breathing, not swear so much and clinging to Owen she at least realised when it was over they would have their little girl. She wasn't sure what was going on anymore by the time she leant back even more exhausted.

"Owen...?" She trusted him to tell her what was going on.

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genius_mind
2008-02-08 12:30 pm UTC (link)

Owen smiled. "I'm right here." When the contraction came, he squeezed her hand with his own, breathing with her. That's what he was supposed to do. Right?

Shields looked up at them both. He wasn't smiling. "Owen... There's a complication. I... I think we should do a c-section." Owen blinked and moved over to look where Shields was looking. It seemed that the umbilical cord had wrapped around Rain.

"Do it."

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-08 02:22 pm UTC (link)
	"What?" Lyssa looked to them. "Owen?" She silently pleaded for him to tell her what was going on. "No." She shook her head. "Whatever it is no." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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genius_mind
2008-02-08 05:18 pm UTC (link)

Owen sighed. He moved back over to look Lyssa in the eye, kissing her knuckles. "Lyssa, honey," he said softly. "You know I would never do anything to hurt you..."

He kissed her hand, staring at her. He tried his best to be reassuring. "The baby is in trouble. The cord is wrapped 'round her neck. If we do a c-section, we make a little cut and take her out that way, instead of a normal birth. It's harmless, and the only remnant is you might have a little scar." He kissed her. "Trust me baby, I'm right here."

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pirate? ;)

nothing_of_note
2008-02-08 09:20 pm UTC (link)

"No." She shook her head again. "I... no... I don't want another scar." She whined. "Will she be okay?" Lyssa was worried if anything happened, couldn't help but of far too many complications that could come from this. She nearly made a comment about the time but gave up.

"Do it, but, I have to be able to see." Not exactly the usual request for someone about to have some form of surgery.

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	argh genius_mind 2008-02-08 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	"She'll be fine if we get her out. She could get choked on the cord, so we can't have a normal birth, sweetie." He hugged her, kissing her forehead and smoothing her hair. "We can do that. We'll get a monitor in here for you. But it has to be done and soon." He swallowed. "I'm not leaving you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-09 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"Typical." She gave a little forced laugh. "Damn right you're not, gotta be there to be the first one to hold her." With a small smile she looked up. "Get it done and hurry up." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

genius_mind
2008-02-09 12:49 am UTC (link)

Owen nodded to Shields and the in turn nodded to the nurses. Smiling, the nurses began to move the moniters to a position that Lyssa and Shields could both see it. Owen squeezed her hand tight as they began to prep her.

"We'll be making a small incision, but large enough to save the baby." One of the nurses began to step forward. "You really should have anesthetic during the procedure. For your safety."

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nothing_of_note
2008-02-09 02:56 pm UTC (link)

They dropped her back so she was lying on her back looking up. Lyssa held her arm out for them to put in a drip and give her the epidural she'd not been given before and hadn't wanted. Since Rain's birth wasn't going to be as normal delivery and to Lyssa's thoughts that it was typical and awkward of anyone in the family the c-section was deemed an emergency proceedure. She frowned at Owen confused and beginning to think a little hazy with the drugs that were now slowly taking effect at the sudden rush of people and other things that were going on around her. So much so that she wasn't even trying to keep paying attention to what was happening then, she just kept holding tight onto Owen's hand as they moved her again and finally she was vaguely aware of them carry out what they had to do to get Rain out.

She tugged on Owen's hand once. "Go on." She whispered. "Get her."

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genius_mind
2008-02-10 02:10 am UTC (link)

Owen nodded and kissed her just as she passed out. Getting up, he scrubbed up, prepped, and aided Shields in the procedure. It went fine, actually. There were no complications, other than a little blood loss. Owen, brilliant mind that he normally is, couldn't help but be nervous, which was why it was a good thing Shields performed the surgery.

When it was done, he held Rain in his arms, staring down at her. She looked just like Lyssa, with a little tuft of dark hair on the top of her head. Never before had Owen been speechless.

Sitting beside Lyssa's bed in her private room, he waited for her to wake up.

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	nothing_of_note 2008-02-10 02:23 am UTC (link)
	Lyssa slowly opened her eyes, everything still seemed to be fuzzy. Whatever pain medication they'd put her on as well having a good effect as well as keeping her reactions slow. She kept blinking until things were in focus again. "Owen?" She muttered looking about til she saw him. "Hey." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-10 02:40 am UTC (link)
	Owen grinned and moved up to stand next to the bed. "Hey baby," he murmured. With gentle movements, he arranged Rain in her arms, moving her hands so that she had a good hold and could support the head. "Here, hold her like this," he murmured softly. "See, beautiful. Just like you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-10 02:58 am UTC (link)
	Lost for what to say again. He was coping with this a lot better than she was. Lyssa carefully held one of her hands. "Hey Rain." Lyssa blinked again and looked down at Rain, no words just a stupid smile on her face at first that she turned to Owen with. "Means she's gonna be like you." She silently laughed. "Daddy's girl already." Rain made a noise. "She knows." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-10 03:09 am UTC (link)
	"Oh she'll be mommy's little girl." He sat on the edge of the bed, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. He kissed the top of her head, smiling, watching them both. "My two girls." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-10 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Lyssa put her head on Owen, still just happy to watch Rain. "Where'd the third one go?" She leant forwards and lifted Rain slightly so she could kiss her gently. Wondering where Kit had gone. "You should tell your friends about her, go be a proud father while I sleep some more." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	genius_mind 2008-02-10 02:21 pm UTC (link)
	Owen nodded his head. "Ok, I'll go do that, but I'll be back soon. The nurse wants to take Rain anyway, give her shots and shit." He moved down to kiss Lyssa proper, something passionate and loving before he left her for a bit. "Oh god," he murmured, staring into her eyes. "I left Kit with the keys..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothing_of_note 2008-02-10 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	"She doesn't..." Lyssa laughed and looked down to Rain. "Your daddy's just realised he probably doesn't have a car anymore." She looked up to Owen again. "Your car won't be fine, Kit will. Go before I don't want you to with kisses like that." She lifted Rain up for Owen to take her to give to the nurses. "See you both later. I, we expect spoiling." She whispered. (Reply to this) (Parent)