Stuck On You novel Chapter 40

A week passed with me mopping around the house. I couldn't help it; I'd just lost someone I'd planned to spend the rest of my life with. Luca had to practically force feed me to make sure I was eating. I tried to grieve and move on like Jason said, but I just couldn't.

I was sitting on the stool in the kitchen while Luca was making dinner. I stared into my glass of ice water and watched the condensation form little droplets.

"Jo," Luca said lightly. I looked up and him and sat that he was done. "Food's ready," he said again. I picked up the spoon and started eating the chicken noodle soup in front of me.

"Thanks," I muttered. Luca hesitated before he turned to me again.

"I went ahead and planned the funeral. I know Jason was pushing you to do it, but... now you don't have to worry about it," he explained softly. My eyes were watery from the word 'funeral'. I didn't know whether to thank him or slap him for bringing it up. I settled on not saying anything. I hoped off of the stood and froze as a flow of water released itself from between my legs.

"Uh oh," I breathed. Luca turned to me quickly. He couldn't see anything because he was still on the other side of the island.

"What was that?" he asked.

"My water just broke," I said softly. Luca's eyes widened as he walked around to check. I held the bottom of my huge stomach.

"Jason! Grab the bag," Luca yelled. They'd put together a labor bag for me full of all the things I would need when I go into labor. They had already even started turning the guest room into a nursery. I don't think they were planning on letting me out of their sight any time soon. Jason can charging down the stairs with the prep bag. Luca grabbed the keys and started leading me to the garage.

"Wait," I stopped him. He looked at me worried.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I don't want to sit in the car with my pants all wet," I said. Luca rolled his eyes.

"That doesn't matter; come on," he said. I pulled away from him and started for the stairs.

"I'm going to go change," I said.

"You've got to be kidding me. Jason, go start the car. Jordyn, come on, you are being completely irrational right now. We need to get you to the hospital. You're going into labor, does that not register with you?" he asked. I held my stomach as I walked up the stairs. Luca grabbed my arm and helped me. I guess he realized that the sooner I changed clothes, the sooner we could leave. I changed into a maxi dress and flip flops. Luca turned away while I changed my underwear.

"Now we can go," I said. Halfway down the hallway, I stopped as my face contorted in pain. "Ow," I breathed. I felt a pressure pushing down.

The nurse smiled at me warmly. "I believe that they're getting her and her paperwork in order now," she said. I sighed in relief.

A moment later, they brought out my baby girl. I smiled as happy tears stung my eyes as they placed her in my arms. I stared at her beautiful face. She had Hayden's icy blue eyes and dark brown hair. Her hair was thick but straight like Hayden's. Her eyes were doe-like and curious. She had my face; high cheek-bones, a slightly pointed chin and almond eyes. Her skin was more like Hayden's. She looked just like Hayden only she had thick brown hair. Her little face suddenly started turning bright red as she started to scream. I only smiled at her. She was probably hungry. I adjusted myself before I started feeding her. Luca put a hand on my shoulder as he kissed the side of my head.

"You did a great job, Jo. She's beautiful... she looks just like you," Luca smiled. After I finished feeding her, I let Luca hold her. He smiled down at her as he rocked her gently. He started baby-talking to her. I chuckled softly and watched them. Luca looked completely in love. He looked at me with the same look before he gave her back to me. He hesitated before his lips brushed against mine gently. I, surprisingly, let him. I kissed him back gently before I pulled away to look down at the beautiful baby Hayden and I created.

I would always miss and love Hayden, but Jason was right. If I was going to ever be happy in my life, I had to open my heart to love again... and that's exactly what I was going to do; starting with my beautiful baby and Luca. I could do that much. But I would always remember Hayden. This was my closure.

The nurse came in with a piece of paper I perceived to be my baby's birth certificate.

"Do you know what you want to name her?" the nurse asked. I nodded and looked at her, then to Luca before I looked to the nurse. I knew exactly what I wanted to name her. I thought that I knew what I wanted to name her before, but now I really knew. I knew exactly what I wanted to name her.

"Hayden," I smiled softly. "Hayden Annalea Campbell."