Chapter 1994 - Weekend At The White Rock Lake (5)

It didn't take long for everyone to know that there is a baby on the way, and no one went to sleep due to excitement.

It was after midnight when Jarred and Donnie arrived. Mike and Tiffany were with them as well.

"We have rooms for you ready…", Sarah said while welcoming the newcomers. "Emma is nine centimeters dilated, and things are going well so far. If it continues this way, the baby should come soon." She gave them the most pressing updates right away.

"Can I see her?", Donnie asked.

"Keep your things in the room and I will ask." Sarah didn't want to make promises, but she didn't want to reject Donnie either. She saw that Donnie was about to insist, so Sarah quickly added: "The room is a bit hectic now, so…"

"Mom, Emma is doing fine considering the circumstances, if we go there, it will be crowded.", Mike said to what Donnie nodded reluctantly.

"Are Sean and Ryan here?", Mike asked, wanting to divert the topic. How much he knew, his brothers arrived from Italy with Emma, but he could not see his brothers.

"They are here, with their girlfriends.", Sarah said to what Mike's eyebrows shoot up in surprise.

"What girlfriends?", Donnie asked curiously.

Sarah pointed toward the garden, and Donnie narrowed her eyes at the darkness which concealed that Ryan and Sean are with Harini and Panya, but Sarah could see them clearly thanks to the Eve-lens she was wearing. Ryan and Panya were sitting on a bench and holding hands while chatting, and Sean and Harini were on a different bench, to the right, and they were mostly kissing but Sean didn't touch Harini inappropriately so Sarah didn't interfere. But like a concerned mother, Sarah was watching them.

"I will show you to your room.", Jeff offered. With JoAnna busy around baby delivery, he was available.

Jarred saw that Donnie was not moving. She wanted to see Emma and also to find out who are girlfriends Sarah mentioned. But Jarred put his hand around Donnie's shoulders and guided her to move after Jeff, without giving her a chance to protest. Mike and Tiffany followed as well.

"Let's freshen up first.", Jarred spoke to Donnie. "Anna has everything under control, Charlie is with Emma, and we will see the boys later..."

Sarah looked at Jarred gratefully. They are all tense while waiting and hoping that things go well, and panicky future-grandma will not help the situation. JoAnna's skills are undeniable, but everyone would be more at ease if there was an ObGyn at the scene and if they are in an actual hospital.

In truth, everyone with Eve-lens on can access all cameras on the property because they are part of the security features and connected with Eve, and that includes seeing what is going on in the medical room. But they didn't want to disclose that to outsiders like Jarred and Donnie.

"Do you think that Jarred will mention again that mysterious meeting?", Aiden asked Sarah while looking after Jarred and Donnie.

Sarah knew that Aiden was referring to the meeting which Jarred is trying to set up, without disclosing details about the purpose or the people who want to meet with Sarah. He called Oni numerous times to schedule a meeting, but Oni refused to commit to a meeting without knowing the agenda and who will be involved. The biggest issue was that Jarred insisted that Sarah comes without an escort. After Oni's rejection, Jarred would hang up, and call again two days later with the same request. It was getting ridiculous.

"I don't know. His persistence amazes me."

"Well, he didn't reach his current position by giving up easily.", Aiden said.

Sarah agreed with Aiden. The fact that Jarred didn't give up on arranging the meeting and at the same time didn't reveal any details, was making the whole thing very mysterious. Sarah was curious to find out what is going on, and if she was not pregnant, she would probably accept.

Sarah went undercover to the main base of the Voronin family while pregnant because she felt that they will target them, but now there is no danger, and she does not want to take unnecessary risks. Also, everything that happened while she was at the Voronin base told Sarah that things can take unexpected turns quickly and that others can be hurt, and she decided to be more cautious going forward. It is part of growing up, and as a future mother, she needs to grow up. Most of their kids are self-sufficient young adults, but who will take care of baby Logan if something happens to her?

Holly Smith was born at 2:38 AM.

Charlie cut the cord, and they rejoiced the confirmation that the baby girl is in perfect health.

After the medical room and Holly were cleaned up from bodily fluids, Donnie and Jarred went in first to greet the family of three. Sean and Ryan were next, and Harini and Panya waited for them in the hallway. The twins asked them to come in with them and see the baby, but the girls said how they will do it later. The girls were not very close to Emma or Charlie, and they didn't want to impose. The closest relatives should go in first.

As soon as the door closed behind Sean and Ryan, Harini and Panya grabbed each other's hands and grinned until their cheeks hurt. The two of them liked the Ronin twins for a long time and now it finally happened: they are dating!

If not for the current setup, the girls would be jumping and screaming with joy.

"It seems these are my sisters-in-law…"

Harini and Panya froze when they heard Mike's voice. He saw them gloating over their boyfriends. How embarrassing.

"Don't tease the girls, Mike…", Tiffany said while looking at Harini and Panya whose faces were completely red.

"What did I say?", Mike asked innocently to what Tiffany rolled her eyes.

"We are happy for you.", Tiffany told Harini and Panya. "Take care of Sean and Ryan. Don't break their hearts. They are good boys."

Harini and Panya nodded shyly.

Sean and Ryan exited the room and they saw that Harini and Panya are standing in front of Mike who was grinning and Tiffany who was smiling slyly. The Ronin twins didn't hear what happened, but they knew that it was something related to them. Why else would Harini and Panya be so stiff?

Ryan frowned and took Panya's hand in his, leading her away. Sean was bolder; he wrapped his arm around Harini's shoulders and pulled her toward him before they walked down the hallway.

"How protective…", Mike complained and shouted after four youngsters: "I wouldn't eat them!"

Tiffany shook her head at Mike's silly antics. Mike pulled his wife closer to him and spoke into her ear: "I eat only you…"

Tiffany poked his ribs with her finger. "Behave."

"I thought you like it when I eat you."

Tiffany rolled her eyes. It was obvious that Mike was in a good mood. "Let's go and see our niece…"

Imani and Jamari worked swiftly, and they arranged a second bed for Charlie so that he can sleep in the medical room next to his wife and daughter, and there was a direct phone to call for assistance if anything happens. JoAnna, Imani, and Jamari would be notified as soon as that phone was used, and they would rush to help with whatever emergency happens.

It was after 3:30 AM when Ryan and Sean stopped in front of the door of the room which Harini and Panya shared.

Most of the rooms for kids had two beds, and a few rooms were set up for four.

Ryan and Sean shared a room further down the hall. Solid couples would stay in the same room, but it was obvious that sharing a room for these couples would be too soon, so no one dared to bring this up as an option.

Ryan was reluctant to let go of Panya's hand, but he had to. They spent the last few hours on the bench in the garden, chatting and holding hands and it was great, but this is the good night part and… Ryan leaned and kissed Panya on the cheek.

"I will see you in the morning…", Ryan said to what Panya nodded.

Ryan smiled, happy with the current progress. Panya returned his smile and went into the room after whispering a 'good night'.

Ryan gazed at the closed door dreamily, happy that Panya is his girlfriend. He feared how things will go, but Panya didn't let go of his hand, and she didn't avoid it when he kissed her cheek either. Amazing progress!

Ryan froze when he saw Sean and Harini making out. They were hugging and kissing, and that was a deep kiss, damnit!

Now Ryan regretted his decision to kiss Panya on the cheek. Lips would be much better, but… Panya already disappeared into the room and he won't get a chance until tomorrow.

"Dream about me…", Sean said to Harini when they broke the kiss.

Harini smiled goofily. "I will."

Sean gave her a quick kiss. "Go to your room while I am still able to let you go."

Harini giggled and dashed into the room. 

"Good night!", Harini's voice was heard before the door closed after her.

"What?", Sean asked Ryan who frowned in his direction.

"Nothing…", Ryan said dejectedly while swallowing his grievances.

Sean hooked his arm around Ryan's neck and laughed. He was in a good mood. Well, Ryan was in a good mood also, but he wished for a kiss on the lips. Ah, it seems he will need to wait for tomorrow.

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