Something More

Something More: Part 40

Arriving at the compound in no time, the trio headed in before the teenager headed to her training session.

Natasha let James run the halls as she searched for some of her favourite people. Assuming Pepper would be in her office in the city, Natasha headed for Maria's office before looking for Steve. She knocked before hearing a faint come in.

"I'm unleashing a toddler in your office." Natasha stated before opening the door all the way allowing James to run in and beeline for Maria.

"Ia!" James jumped in her lap as she wrapped her arms around him keeping him from falling.

"Hey buddy, what are you doing here today?" Natasha smirked watching Hill with her toddler. She pretended to be such a badass; and she was. But she was also a huge softy and loved James immensely. It was funny to the red head, how her best friend could act so different with her son.

"We are coming to see Daddy and Auntie Maria. We had to bring Auntie Wanda for training so we thought we would make our rounds. Maybe walking the compound will get this baby out." Natasha rubbed her belly as she smiled that the two across the desk.

"Still having contractions?" Natasha nodded, "Still not telling blondie?"

"Nope. They're Braxton Hicks. I will tell him and you when they are active labour contractions. Until then, I'm going to walk. Would you like to join us Auntie Maria?" Natasha smirked as the brunette gave a playful glare.

"Sure. I'm sick of paperwork anyway. Let's walk and then get some lunch."

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"James! Don't run so far ahead." Natasha shook her head at her son as he ran ahead of them giggling.

"He listens really well." Maria stated sarcastically.

"Just like his father." Natasha chuckled. She was about to speak again until she watched her son run directly into someone's legs.

"Oh my goodness! Are you okay?" The woman who was a stranger to James, tried to pick him up.

"No!" James yelled as he squirmed out of her hold and took off running towards his mother with tears in his eyes.

"Shhh. Good boy. You're okay, baby." Natasha whispered to her son as she eyed the woman who was now standing in front of her.

"Sorry, buddy. I didn't see you. Are you okay?" Sharon straight up ignored his mother as she spoke to James.

"He'll be okay. He's a tough boy, right baby?" James brought his face out of his mother's neck and nodded as he gave the blonde a dirty look. Natasha smirked he's definitely her son.

"Natasha. Nice to see you." Sharon gave a fake smile. "Maria." She nodded to her superior. "Pregnant again already Natasha? And with twins?"

"Yes. Pregnant again. With Steve. And nope, just one." Natasha returned the fake smile and tried not to let her get under her skin. She is a good agent. She is a good agent. She is a decent perso.... Nope.

"Oh! Sorry I just assumed."

"You know what they say about assuming?" Maria asked causing Natasha to smirk.

"Daddy!" James tried to wiggle out of Natasha's hold as he saw his father approaching with a couple trainees.

"One second, baby. I'll put you down." Natasha carefully bent down and allowed James to run to his father. She froze as she tried to stand back up as a contraction hit her. A much stronger contraction.

"Nat? You okay?" Maria placed a hand on her friend's back as she tried to assess the situation. "Is this a real one?"

Natasha could only slowly nod as she let out a breath she had been holding. Once the feeling passed, she stood up straight and looked at Maria.

"Can you watch James until Wanda is done and then drive them home? I think Steve and I might be away tonight."

"No problem. Do you have your bag?" Natasha nodded as she turned to her soldier.

"Hi Steve!" Sharon spoke as he walked over. He smiled and said hello before his eyes met his wife's. Natasha forgot she was even still standing there.

"You okay, baby?" Steve searched her face as he held a babbling James. Maria reached to take him.

"Kiss Mommy and Daddy." Maria held him close to both of them as they kissed him goodbye before she walked away with James as she talked to him.

"I've been having Braxton Hicks for the last couple days, but I just had a real contraction. We need to call Cho. On the way though because that one was a big one." Natasha and Steve maintained eye contact while he was processing everything she said.

"Okay... okay. We're having a baby today!" He kissed Natasha. A short meaningful kiss as he grabbed her hand and lead her out of the compound, walking away from a disappointed Sharon as the couple was only focused on their precious baby.

"Are you ready for this?" Natasha asked as she got situated in the car.

"You mean two under two? No, I don't think anyone is ready for that. But I think we can handle it together." Steve smiled as he started driving. He held Natasha's hand and brought it to his lips.

"I love you."

"I love you, more."

They both smirked until another contraction came and Natasha squeezed Steve's hand.

"Breathe, baby. We're almost there."

"I'm trying. Why does this hurt more than last time? Or did I just forget?"

"Umm I think you forgot. I remember you telling me it was a lot of pain."

"Shut up, Steve."

"Yes ma'am."

"I still love you." Natasha gave a gentle, reassuring squeeze.

"I still love you too."

Steve helped Natasha out of the car when they arrived at the hospital. As they walked in they saw Tony.

"What are you doing here?" Steve shook Tony's hand as they stopped briefly.

"Pepper has been in labour since early this morning. What are you guys doing here?" Tony looked nervous.

"I'm in labour." Natasha smiled as she gave Tony a hug. "Tell her good luck. And come find us after your baby is born." Natasha dragged Steve towards the nurses station.

From there everything happened very quickly. With this being Natasha's second delivery, the baby ended up coming very fast, after only 2 hours at the hospital. Steve was holding his daughter as he looked at his very tired wife.

"You did so well, baby." Steve kissed her forehead as her eyes fluttered closed, "Sleep. I'll wake you if I need you. I'm just going to hold our daughter here."

"Sarah." Natasha whispered softly.

"What?" Steve asked as he stopped swaying.

"Sarah. Sarah Marie Rogers."

Steve smiled as he looked from his wife to his daughter. "Welcome to the world baby girl."

To be continued...