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Chapter 4: On the way "Are you all right?" She smiled, and took his hand in hers, and placed it on the right side of her belly. For a moment there was nothing, then a small flutter touched his hand. He looked at her with eyes of wonder. "Thats our baby," he told her, feeling like a kid at Christmas. He couldn't remember how long they stayed that way, with his hand on her belly, but it was truly one of the most incredible moments of his life. The sound of hoof beats heading for him snapped Rick back into the present. In a moment, some of the Med- jai arrived, among them his friend Ardeth Bay. "One of the elders had a vision about the Pyramids," he said. Rick filled him in about Jonathan and Evelyn missing, and they took off for the dig site. Rick thanked god they knew how to get to the chamber, and prayed to any god be it Allah or the god of Christ that his wife was all right. "Do your breathing Evie like before." She did, and it helped her through the contraction, which thus far had been the strongest one. When she had caught her breath, she told him they would need to find something to wrap the baby in, which made Jonathan's eyes grow very large. "That close?" She didn't know, but when she had watched Becky bring the Egyption woman's baby into the world, just before she had started to push, the contractions were pretty much on top of one another. "I don't think we are there quite yet, but we need to be ready for whatever happens." Jonathan was glad he always wore cloths in layers. He took off his button down shirt, which left him in a T-shirt, and Evelyn took it holding it to her too keep the sand off of it. "These are the Med-jai, and my friend Ardeth Bay. They know how to get us to the treasure chamber." She nodded, and told Rick what supplies they would need, if any, just in case the baby was born, or in the process of being born, when they got to them. In his tent, Rick packed his Rucksack with blankets, a gown for Evelyn, then he went and got some water pouches, and they entered the pyramid. In the large chamber, Ardeth found the circular crevice, and a smaller one beside it. He pushed the smaller one in, and the larger one popped out. Then he twisted it two times to the left, and three to the right and the wall next to the circles opened up. Rick wanted to run, but Ardeth said it was like a maze, and so, he let Ardeth lead the way. "I want to sleep," She said weary now. "I know you do, but you have to push. Just think about seeing this baby." That seemed to give her strength ,and with the next contraction she pushed with all she had. She gasped for breath, took in another and pushed more. Then she told Jonathan to feel for the babys head. He looked down and reached between her legs, and sure enough he felt something. "What do I do," he asked slightly panicked. "Put your hand under it, and help it out." She said. Another contraction, and another scream came. "Meet your son," She said. In a moment the baby was in his arms, and Rick felt a since of protection for this little life, far greater than anything he had every experienced. The rest of the warriors arrived, then waited outside. While Rick held his son, Becky examined Evelyn, and finding nothing amiss, she turned to the new father. "I need to check on him." Jonathan, who had not said a word since his nephew made his entrance, spread out a blanket, and Rick gentle laid him down. The baby didn't like being poked and prodded, examined, and for a few moments let them know he was not happy. Then Becky finished and took a soft blanket and wrapped him in it, and placed him back in Evelyns arms congratulating her. Rick stood and turned to his brother-in-law, and they hugged. "Thank you for taking care of them for me." "I'd do it again if I had too...Uh Evie if your ever pregnant again, and this close to time, don't go on any digs." They laughed. "What are you thinking?" she asked. "That I'm lucky to have you and Alex in my life, and that if I had it to do differently I wouldn't change a thing." They had chosen to name their son Alexander for Alexander the great, and Jonathan after his uncle, who had for once in his life stayed calm, to help bring their son into the world. Once Alex had finished his Breakfast, Rick took him, and settled on his side of the bed beside Evelyn. They were a family now, complete, and Rick swore to himself that he would always protect the two greatest treasures in his life. Author's note: Okay so I got sappy at the end, and maybe I took Jonathan slightly out of Character, but I think that if he was put into a situation where he had too shuck all his cowardliness, he could, and for Evelyn and his nephew he would. I'll be back to write more later. Hope you guys liked this.....Eviefan.
In the desert, the night air was cold, but it kept Rick awake. He had been riding the better part of half a day, and he too was thinking about this pregnancy. He remembered being in their room, in bed, reading Romeo and Juliet, which was something else he found strange. He had really gotten into writers like Shakespeare, and other great writers. Being married to Evelyn was a good thing, because he was willing to learn more about the world in other ways, than just fighting and death. They had both been reading, when she gasped, which startled him.
Evelyn,s labor was becoming more intense now, and Jonathan did his best to keep her in good humor. He knew she was afraid, truthfully, so was he, but he didn't let it show. Out of both of them, she had always been the strongest. He remembered nights when he would come home totally smashed, and how she would take care of him, until he felt better. Now it was his turn, to do the same for her, and for this baby. She was thirsty, and there wasn't any water. Jonathan wished for the life of him, that he would have kept his Rucksack on, but now wasn't the time to worry about things he had no control over. Evelyn let out a cry as a contraction came, and Jonathan held her hand which was all he could do for her. She gasped for air, panicked, he could tell.
It was sunrise when Rick, Ardeth, and some of the other men, arrived at the dig.
Everyone else was just rising, and Rick went to Becky's tent, calling her name. In a moment, the young woman came out.
Now the contractions were coming in full force, and Evelyn screamed in pain as one hit her. She was leaning back as best she could, pushing, and holding her brothers hand, terrified beyond belief. It made her think twice about any more children, or at least for a while. She relaxed, panting.
The group reached the treasure chamber, and another secret entry was revealed. Rick heard Evelyns screams, and ignored all logic, following them to a narrow passage. Becky was hot on his tail, and a moment later following another of his wifes screams, Rick stopped when he heard the loud cries of a baby. Becky ran past him, and in a moment they were in the small chamber, where Jonathan and Evelyn were looking at the baby who was now quiet in his momma's arms. Jonathan, still stunned, moved away as Rick came over, kneeling beside the woman he loved.
She looked at him, a tired smile on her face.
A few days later at the O'Connell home, Rick brought his wife breakfast in bed. When he arrived, she was sitting in an old Victorian style rocking chair nursing their son, and singing a lullybye to him. After setting the trey on the bed, Rick came over and knelt in front of them. She smiled at him.