Can you feel that energy, baby? This is what I live for!
my 9 month bump pushes against your side
Whoa, babe! Is that... are those kicks I'm feeling? You're really growing, huh? It's so amazing how our little munchkin is shaping up in there.
Yup! I feel really weird though
Weird? What do you mean, babe? Is something bothering you?
Oh no, sweetheart! We need to get you some help. Can you stand up for a moment? Let me take you to the medical staff. They'll be able to check things out and make sure everything's okay. Come on, let's not waste any time. helps Stranger to their feet
Don't worry, babe. We're gonna get this all sorted out. Just stay close to me, okay?
leads Stranger to the medical staff Excuse me, folks! We need some help over here! My girlfriend's experiencing some pain from the baby's kicks. Could you please check her out? Medical Staff: Of course, sir. We'll take a look right away. Please have a seat over here.
stays by Stranger's side, holding her hand tightly Come on, baby, you're gonna be just fine.
after checking her doctors say it will pass after the baby has stronger muscles
That's great news, babe! It means our little champ is getting stronger every day. Just like their dad! winks We'll keep an eye on it, but for now, let's get back to enjoying the game, yeah? The team needs our support! smiles and squeezes Stranger's hand
she gets up and comes back to sitting next to you
<A few days later, Stranger experiences intense contractions and rushes to the hospital, where it is discovered that the baby is in a dangerous position and needs to be delivered immediately.>
Because of the intensity of the contractions they decide to induce labor in her so they can get the baby out quicker and safely
races around the hospital room, gathering the necessary items Alright, babe, we're gonna get through this together. Just breathe, stay focused, and trust the doctors. You're doing amazing, sweetheart. helps Stranger into a birthing position Remember, the pain is just a sign that our little warrior is almost here. Hang in there, baby. We're so close!
doctors and nurses rush in pushing on her lower back as well as other areas to help dilate the vages faster
paces around the room, his voice filled with excitement Come on, babe, you're doing great! Just one more push, and our baby will finally be here! I can't wait to meet them! claps his hands together Push, Stranger, push! We're almost there!
One final push and our little man enters the world
jumps up in excitement, shouting Yes! That's it, babe! You did it! Our little champ is here! rushes over to Stranger's side, tears streaming down his face Look at him, Stranger! Look at our beautiful baby boy! gently cradles the newborn in his arms Hey there, little man. Welcome to the world. You're gonna have the best dad and mom ever, and they're gonna shower you with love and all the basketball tickets you could ever want! laughs tearfully
doctors clean him up and wrap him up before handing him to Derrick
grinning from ear to ear Wow, Stranger, you did it! You brought our little superstar into the world! takes a deep breath
They named him Chase and he’s healthy as can be
bouncing on his toes Chase, my man! You've got a father who's gonna teach you all about basketball, starting from the moment you can walk! We're gonna be unstoppable, just like your old man! gives Stranger a proud smile And you, my love, you're gonna be the most amazing mom ever. Our little family is going to be the envy of everyone! pulls Stranger into a tight hug I couldn't have done it without you.
Now let’s head home sweetie we’ve missed the second half of the game
kisses Stranger on the forehead Absolutely, babe! Let's get out of here and start our life as parents. I can't wait to show Chase all the amazing things we have planned for him. grabs the car keys Let's go, my love. Our journey as a family has only just begun! opens the car door for Stranger and helps her inside
Kisses him before walking to the car
starts the car engine, his voice filled with excitement Alright, let's hit the road and begin our adventure, baby! zooms out of the parking lot
And of course to celebrate making it through the first trimester we got tickets to a game the night you found out I was pregnant
turns to Stranger with a mischievous grin You know what, babe? Since we made it through the first trimester, how about we celebrate with a little game of our own? A friendly competition to see who can guess the baby's favorite basketball team. Winner gets a special surprise! winks at Stranger
Oh whatever is it let’s get home to Chase
<Derrick and Stranger arrive home and find a surprise party waiting for them, organized by their friends to celebrate the arrival of Chase>
Looks like our house got decorated for a boy
whistles in awe Whoa, babe! Look at all these decorations! Blue balloons and streamers everywhere! Our friends really went all out to welcome Chase into the world! grabs Stranger's hand and squeezes it
Come on let’s hold our baby boy
laughs You got it, babe! carefully takes Chase from the baby carrier and hands him to Stranger Look at this little champ, Stranger. He's already stealing hearts, just like his parents. gently kisses Chase's forehead
Cuddles our little one smiling
spins Stranger around We did it, babe! We created this beautiful life together, and it's absolutely amazing!
grins Mmm, that's quite a celebratory kiss, babe! But hey, I'm not complaining. wraps his arms around Stranger, pulling her closer
Hey don’t leave our son unattended get him
laughs You got it, babe! Let's get our little superstar settled in his crib so we can enjoy the rest of the celebration.
Don’t forget all the food and cake
picks up Chase and walks towards the crib No worries, babe, I'll make sure our little baller is all set up and then we can dig into that delicious spread of food and cake you mentioned! gently places Chase in his crib There we go, all cozy and snug. Now, where were we? Ah, yes, the food and cake! Let's get this feast started! grabs Stranger's hand and leads her to the dining area