Birth of Grayson

(18th January 2010) Mira's POV

So it's been two days since Vikki's body was found. There was a small funeral yesterday. I didn't go as I had to go to a hospital appointment. The doctor said my blood pressure was to high and I had to be on bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy. As Sheila said I'd give birth today, I choose to stay at the hospital last night.

I am in the maternity ward. In a room with a bath tub ready for me to have a water birth. I asked them to fill up the tub this morning. They found it unusual but did so anyway.

Oh Elena, Damon and Ric saved Stefan. Killed a few of the tomb vampires. According to Pearl, who I don't trust. The rest left. But I can't worry about that now, I have a baby to raise.

I sit on my hospital bed bored. Matt and Care will be visiting soon. But right now I am very bored. I look at my phone and decide to call Bonnie. Even though she has never answered my calls. I just thought it was time to ask her about being my son's godmother. As she hasn't returned in person for me to ask her. I guess, I will have to settle with asking her over the phone.

"Hello Mira" she says on and other end. I nearly drop my phone in surprised. I hadn't expected her to answer. "Mira, you there?" she asks.

"Yeah, wow it's great to hear your voice Bonnie" I tell her. "I wasn't expecting you to answer" I state.

"I wasn't going to" she admits. "But both Matt and Caroline said you had something important to talk to me about" she states.

"I do, I'd rather do it in person. But I guess it's a little late for that" I tell her. "Anyway, it's about my son" I tell her.

"Is he ok? Have you had him yet?" she asks me.

"No, not yet and he is fine. But I wanted to ask you something and Matt agrees" I tell her excitedly.

"Ask me what?" she asks confused.

"Will you be his godmother?" I ask her. She doesn't say anything for awhile. I check my phone to make sure she is still connected and she is. "So your answer?" I ask her.

"You want me to be the god mother?" she asks surprised.

"Yes" I say with a smile.

"I thought you would of asked Elena or Caroline" she admits.

"Elena has to much going on and Care may become my son's stepmother if she and Matt survive that long as a couple" I tell her. "So will you be Grayson's godmother?" I ask her.

"I'd be honoured" she tells me and I squeal. "I expect tuns of photos" she tells me.

"Of course" I tell her. Just then Matt and Care arrive. "Anyway gotta go, talk later?" I ask her. She agrees and we said our goodbyes. Then hang up. "Hi guys" I say with a smile.

"We come bearing gifts" Care says handing me a giant teddy bear.

"Thanks" I say with a smile. "Sorry I couldn't be there yesterday" I tell Matt.

"It's fine, I completely understand" he assures me. "So how come there's a bath in here?" he asks me. I giggle.

"It's for a water birth" I tell him. "I think today is the day" I add.

"What makes you say that?" he asks me.

"I've been having contractions since I woke up this morning" I state.

"Sure they aren't braxton hicks?" Care asks me as she puts the bear on a chair.

"Pretty sure" I groan as another one hits me. "They have become more frequent, I am now having one every twenty minutes"I state.

"Then shouldn't you be prepped for birth?" Matt asks me.

"A nurse will be here to fill the tub soon and I won't be in full labor until my water breaks. Which hasn't happened yet" I tell him. Just then a nurse arrives. "Twenty minutes apart" I tell her. She nods and turns the taps to start filling the tub. Which should be filled in about ten minutes. She then left to go get the midwife.

"Should I call anyone?" Care asks me.

"Not yet, but can you text everyone when I actually go into labor?" I ask her. She nods her head. "Help me up?" I ask and Matt does so and I fill something trickle down my leg. "I think my water just broke" I say sheepishly. Matt has me sit down and presses the call button.

The midwife runs into the room. "Her water broke" Matt states. She sends him and Care out of the room so that I can change. And to see how dilated I am. Turns out I am about four centimeters. Matt and Care are let back into the room.

"I texted everyone, Bonnie is sorry she can't be here. But wishes you luck" Care tells me. I nod my head. "Can I video?" she asks.

"Sure" I tell her. "Matt, I've been thinking about our son's name" I state. "How would you feel if we changed it from Grayson Matt Gilbert-Donovan to Grayson Victor Gilbert-Donovan?" I ask him. "After Vicki" I state. He tears up and hugs me.

"I'd love that" he tells me and I smile.

(Time skip)

When I was nine centimeters, I was allowed into the tub. Matt sits beside me outside the tub. Holding my hand as the mid wife is in the tub with me. "It's time" she tells me. "Push on the next contraction" she tells me. I nod my head.

It took me nearly ninety minutes to push little Grayson out. I wanted to give up. But Matt and Caroline wouldn't let me. And I couldn't be happier. It was worth it when Grayson was placed into my arms as Matt cut the umbilical cord. As Grayson cries.

He is soon taken to be given a check up and weighed. Matt helps me out of the tub. Care escorted me to the bathroom and I got changed quickly. Before returning to the room to see Matt holding our son. "He is in perfect health, 7 pounds 5 ounces. 50 centimeters long and a 32 centimeter head circumference. Did you want to try feeding him?" the midwife asks.

I nod my head. "I'll go let the others know he arrived and that you both at ok" Matt tells me. I nod and he hands me Grayson before leaving with Care. The midwife helps me get Grayson to latch on and he feeds happily. Once he was feed, I burped him and covered up. As my friends and family want to meet the newest addition to the family.

"Oh he's gorgeous" Jenna states as she hold him.

"You did good" Jeremy adds.

"Mum and dad would be proud" Elena tells me. Grayson is passed around. Once they left, Tyler and Kelly appeared.

"Kelly, why are you here?" I ask as I hold Grayson close.

"I wanted to see my grandson" she states.

"You're hung over, please leave and come back when you aren't" I tell her.

"You can't stop me visiting my own grandson!" she snaps. Grayson starts to cry.

"I think it best you leave" Liz states from the door way. Matt escorts his mother out with Tyler. Against her wishes. "May I?" Liz asks. I smile and hand her Grayson. "He looks perfect" she tells me.

"Thanks" I say.

"I got you something" she adds and hands me a bag. "Vervain" she states.

"Thanks" I say with a smile. Just then Tyler appears and he smiles at Grayson. "Want to hold him?" I ask and he nods. Liz hands Grayson to him and left. "What do you think?" I ask Tyler.

"You make cute babies" he states and I chuckle. "He could of been ours" he adds.

"Tyler, we didn't work" I remind him.

"I know, and I am sorry for being such a lousy boyfriend. But I want to be better" he tells me.

"I know you can do better, but I want to focus on Grayson. Not start a new relationship. Besides we just had a funeral for your ex" I remind him.

"In future?" he asks hopeful. Handing me Grayson. I sigh.

"Maybe, but right now I am tired" I tell him. He nods his head and kisses my cheek. Wishing me sweet dreams. Before leaving.

"So you and Tyler getting back together?" Matt asks.

"No, I think he just wants a distraction" I tell him. "Can you please put Grayson in the coot?" I ask. He does so. "Thanks Matt" I say as I lay down.

"Sleep, you deserve it and thank you" he tells me. I smile and soon fall asleep. Exhausted from giving birth and all the visitors.

A/N

Picture above of the hospital room and baby Grayson.