new york wolves } { of surprise boys and new arrivals

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Laura: [is in font of the fridge looking for things for dinner and she's been feeling a little funky, but nothing to out there when suddenly a big contraction happens and her hand moves to her stomach with a frown] Oh.

Stiles: [looks up] Everything okay?

Laura: I ... I think ... [and then there's another one and ...] I think my water just broke.

Stiles: Oh shit, you're having the baby. [blinks] No, I'm not talking to you, Scott. Scotty, I gotta go. Bring me back a dragon tooth or something. [and he will pull his headphones off]

Laura: [she nods as she turns to point] Bag's in the front closet. I need my shoes.

Stiles: Okay. I'll get your shoes. You text your husband. [and he's off to find shoes for her, him, and car keys and bag]

Laura: [yep, she will do that, grabbing her phone and sending quickly:] Baby coming. Stiles taking me to the hospital.

Esposito: [and we will skip back to him later but cue omg omg omg] I'm on my way

Laura: [okay, good. And then she's going to start to make her way to Stiles] He's on his way. Shoe me. [picks up a foot and holds it out to him]

Stiles: [and he will be putting on those ked sneakers and then going to hike her bag on his shoulder] Okay, let's go to the parking garage. I've been parking by the elevator so we don't have far to go.

Laura: Sounds good. [and off they go to the hospital where they will meet up with Espo so skipping back to him for a bit?]

Esposito: [yup. he's going to stare at the phone at the station, blinking a moment before looking at Ryan] Dude, it's happening.

Ryan: [glances over and his eyes widened] What, now?

Esposito: Yeah, looks like it. Where's Derek?

Ryan: He and Beckett just went to meet with Lanie at the morgue. You go, I'll find him.

Esposito: Thanks. [and he's going to knock on Flack's door because you know, needing permission to go]

Flack: [glances up from his desk and gestures for Espo to come in]

Esposito: [does] Cap, I gotta go. Laura just texted and the baby's on the way.

Flack: [nods like it's an afterthought then his head snaps up with wide eyes] What are you still doing here? Get outta here, go!

Esposito: I'll call when I know something. [and yup, he's out of there and totally abusing the lights on his car to get to the hospital]

Laura: [as well he should, and he will get there in time for the birth, which means he can be in there with her when they get the news of:] Sorry, it's a what?

Doctor: [brightly] It's a boy!

Esposito: [brightly grinning] A boy. Javi Junior. [totally not the name]

Laura: [is just totally floored that her first child is a boy. But she'll recover, somewhat, when the baby starts to cry and they bring him over to hand him off to her. The second he's in her arms, the entire reaction is just a ridiculously happy smile, even if everything hurts, and she shakes her head] We are not calling him Javi Junior.

Esposito: Well, we can negotiate on that. [kisses the top of her head] He's beautiful.

Laura: [sighs as she leans into him, tipping into husband a bit] Yeah, he is.

Esposito: [and he will let Laura lean into him, wrapping his arm gently around her as he looked at their son] You did good, mama.

Laura: [one hand comes up as she lets the fingers of one tiny hand curl around her finger, brushing her thumb against his knuckles] You helped.

Esposito: Hey, I just laid the seed. You did the hard part.

Laura: Yeah, but you also put up with me for nine months.

Esposito: That was easy.

Laura: Mmmhmmm. [and the doctor will come to collect the baby so he can be weighed and measured and cleaned up and the same for Laura and she will look back at her husband] Go tell Stiles and whoever else is out there.

Esposito: I will. You go get some rest and I'll sneak in later.

Laura: [she nods and away they'll go. Meanwhile, out in the lobby Malia (and Jeremy?) have arrived to wait with Stiles and Derek by the time Espo gets out there and possibly Peter?]

Peter: [yup, pacing like always]

Stiles: [perks up seeing Espo] So?

Esposito: It's a boy.

Derek & Peter: [blinks] A boy?

Esposito: Yeah. Laura had that same look... what's wrong with boys?

Malia: [pauses as she considers that for a moment, before glancing back to Peter] When was the last time the alpha was a boy?

Peter: Not for centuries.

Stiles: Dude, you broke the succession line.

Esposito: No, you're joking, right?

Malia: [shakes her head] I don't think they joke about that.

Derek: [just shaking his head] Espo.

Esposito: Guys, come on, it's a baby. Maybe he won't be a wolf and the next kid will be a girl and have it.

Peter: Mmhmm.

Malia: [whatever. she doesn't actually care] When do we get to see him?

Esposito: They're doing their doctor stuff, but the nurse will come get me. She's probably going to want to see you all.

Stiles: [is looking at his phone for Cora's ETA] I'm gonna head to Penn Station and meet Cora then.

Malia: [she nods] Did you tell her what was happening?

Stiles: Yeah, I've been texting her since they took Laura back. I'm going to take the car so we can take her stuff and the dog to the apartment and then come here.

Malia: [she nods] Okay. We'll be here, I guess.

Stiles: [and off he'll go while the guys talk]

Cora: [and we will skip to Cora at the station who is waiting excitedly with Sadie tucked in her arms because she doesn't want her running off and sniffing/eating things she shouldn't]

Stiles: [and he's totally there with shades on, holding up his phone with her name drawn on the paint app on the screen]

Cora: [and she smirks before making her way over to him] Hey.

Stiles: Hey beautiful! [and he goes to scritch Sadie's head] And hello to you too [to Cora]

Cora: [laughs, and Sadie is very happy to see him, nosing at his hand and wriggling in Cora's arms] Any news yet?

Stiles: Oh yeah. [grins]

Cora: [waits for him to tell her what it is before raising her eyebrows] Are you gonna tell me, or are you gonna make me wait?

Stiles: Well, first I was going to do this. [leans in to kiss her]

Cora: [hums softly into the kiss]

Stiles: [leans back a bit] Congrats. You have a nephew.

Cora: [there's a beat then she blinks at him] I have a what?

Stiles: Yeah, that seems to be the common reaction.

Cora: Sorry. It's not bad it's just ... not what I was expecting.

Stiles: Yeah, seems Espo broke the succession line.

Cora: If he becomes a wolf.

Stiles: Only time will tell. But yeah, Espo came out with the news just before I left to come get you.

Cora: Good. Then let's get Sadie home so that we can go back to the hospital.

Stiles: Your chariot awaits. [and he will grab her suitcase and off they go to the parking area]

Cora: [and then home they go, with Sadie peering out the window like WHAT'S THAT WHAT'S THAT WHAT'S THAT as she sits in Cora's lap] So what else have I missed?

Stiles: just a lot of work, a bit of redecorating of the house while Laura's need nesting. Peter has discovered v-neck t-shirts.

Cora: [she laughs softly, stroking the dog's back gently] So business as usual then.

Stiles: Pretty much.

Cora: Good. Then it'll be easy for me to catch up.

Stiles: Yeah, and as long as I don't get called in on a job, I should be home for the rest of the weekend.

Cora: Perfect. Because I missed you and kinda want you all to myself.

Stiles: Well, Laura will be at the hospital overnight so we will probably have the place to ourselves as it is.

Cora: Even better.

Stiles: I missed you too.

Cora: [smiles at that, before glancing down as Sadie curls up in her lap] There are going to be so many dogs in that penthouse.

Stiles: I'm sure they will all be fine.

Cora: Yeah, they will, but it's going to be a lot of puppies in one place, including a newborn.

Stiles: Guess we'll need to stock up on bones.

Cora: Guess so. [and eventually they arrive at the penthouse and take Sadie upstairs to re-meet Bucky and meet Barron for the first time]

Bucky: [HI SISTER HOW ARE YOU WELCOME TO MY HOUSE!!!!!]

Sadie: [HI BROTHER WOW THIS IS A BIG HOUSE WHAT'S THAT SMELL I'M GONNA GO FIND IT]

Barron: [sigh. puppies.]

Bucky: [I'M GOING TO FOLLOW YOU SO YOU DON'T GET LOST!!!!!]

Cora: [sighs and goes to collapse down on the couch] I know I should probably get my stuff upstairs, but right now, too tired.

Stiles: No, it's totally fine. Laura's probably going to need to rest too before seeing all of you. Want me to make you something to eat?

Cora: Yes, please.

Stiles: [and he will go off to make her a sandwich]

Cora: [and she will sit there and watch him make a sandwich, before closing her eyes and leaning back into the couch] It's good to be home, though.

Stiles: I'm sure.

Cora: I am so glad I don't have to be in any classes for a while.

Stiles: I've kinda started missing school.

Cora: Really?

Stiles: Yeah. I mean, the late mornings, not having to dress up, lacrosse.

Cora: But not the classes or the homework or the exams.

Stiles: No, not that part. Just the culture.

Cora: [she nods] Grad school is so not the same.

Stiles: You doing better in that one class?

Cora: Not as well as I would like, but I did well enough that I passed and don't have to take it again.

Stiles: That's good. Will you have to take any of his other classes?

Cora: I hope not. But I don't think he teaches anything else on my track.

Stiles: Well, that's good then.

Cora: [she nods] And I made a friend. I think. We mostly spent our class time complaining about said professor but ... it's a start right?

Stiles: A friend?

Cora: Her name is Mallory. Apparently she's been trying to get into the robotics team but he's been stonewalling her, probably because she's a girl with a brain.

Stiles: Yeah, sounds like you both would be a good pair.

Cora: [she nods] So yeah. Things are better than they were.

Stiles: Good. [and he will be back with a small pile of sandwiches because he was hungry too]

Cora: [and she will reach for the plate, before shifting her legs into his lap as he sits] And I am really looking forward to seeing you all the time.

Stiles: Me too.

Cora: That semester was really long. I'm afraid the next one will be even longer.

Stiles: Oh trust me, I've been preparing for you to be back. [the room is clean, supplies restocked, and maybe a few presents in the room]

Cora: [laughs] Oh really? What kind of preparations?

Stiles: You'll see. [grins]

Cora: [grins as she finishes her sandwich] After I go see my nephew. [a beat] Which is still weird to say.

Stiles: Let's go then. [he will shove the rest of the sandwich in his mouth and tap her legs so she can free him]

Cora: [which she will do and off they go to the hospital, and we will skip back to the proud parents for a bit?]

Esposito: [sure, but give me a moment. Adele tix are in 3 minutes]

Laura: [that's cool, she'll be here, with the baby whenever the Adele tickets are done]

Esposito: [I'm 'in line' now... which is different. So he's going to be in there, probably sleeping in a chair because long day]

Laura: [and she will wake up from her nap, see him and smile before reaching over and tugging on his hand]

Esposito: [wakes easy] Hey, you're up.

Laura: [nods a bit, keeping her hand in his] Where is he?

Esposito: In the nursery. I can get the nurse to bring him.

Laura: [she nods a bit] I want to see him. And we should probably give him a name before he meets everybody.

Esposito: Well, what are you thinking? Since Javier Jr is out.

Laura: [pauses for a moment, considering before glancing up at him again] Thomas?

Esposito: [nods] I can do Thomas.

Laura: [there's another pause as she looks up at him again] Thomas Hale? [because she knows that having a son with his name is probably important to him, especially when it's the oldest, but it's important to her too. The Hale alpha should have the name to go with it]

Esposito: Esposito-Hale?

Laura: [she weighs that back and forth for a moment, before nodding] For now. I mean ... we don't even know if he's going to be a wolf yet. But if he's going to be inheriting the Hale power he should have the Hale name. And the rest of the kids can all be Espositos. [it's only really the alpha that matters to her, because Derek's and Peter's kids are all probably going to be Hales. It's not as though they'll be in short supply]

Esposito: And it's not like he can't change it later if he hates it too.

Laura: [she nods] Yeah, true.

Esposito: I'll go see if the nurse can bring him in.

Laura: [nods and shifts so that she will be in a comfortable position to hold him]

Esposito: [and baby Thomas will be wheeled in and the nurse will help Laura get him positioned and some tips on breastfeeding]

Laura: [which is all well and good and eventually it will just be the three of them again, with Thomas sleeping in Laura's arms] He really is perfect.

Esposito: Sure is. Want me to get a picture?

Laura: [she nods] Yeah.

Esposito: [and he will get out his phone and take a picture. He'll text it to Ryan and Flack later, but he will show it to her now]

Laura: [smiles softly] Perfect. Send it to me so I can send the Kirsanovs later?

Esposito: Will do. [and he does so] So, you up for visitors?

Laura: [glances down at Thomas again before nodding] Yes, please.

Esposito: [and he will go out to get visitors. There's a limit of three at a time, so Espo will bring back Derek and Peter first, both of whom will go right to her]

Laura: [and she will look up with a grin] He's sleeping right now, but this is Thomas Esposito-Hale.

Derek: You named him after Dad.

Peter: [leaning down to kiss Laura's forehead] He's beautiful.

Laura: [her eyes go to Derek and she nods] It seemed like a good fit.

Derek: Oh, it is. Big shoes to fit though.

Esposito: Well, you know what they say about guys with big shoes.

Peter: Big feet. [really, Espo?]

Laura: [is just going to ignore them and talk to her brother] I think he can handle it.

Derek: Dad would be so proud of you. And him.

Laura: [looks up and nods a bit before lifting her arms a bit] Wanna hold him?

Derek: Sure I won't break him?

Laura: [shakes her head, before inching over to give him some room next to her] Sit.

Derek: [and he will, and Peter will hover] Okay.

Laura: Keep this arm steady. [she taps his dominant arm which will be used to support the baby as she shifts Thomas to him] And be careful with his head.

Derek: [does as he's told, and looks down at Thomas with a smile] Hey little guy. I'm your Uncle Derek.

Laura: [the little guy is totally out but Laura will shift to rest her chin against his shoulder]

Derek: [just smiles] Congrats.

Laura: Thanks. [glances back to Peter] You're going to hover all the time now, aren't you.

Peter: No. [yes]

Laura: [smirks] Mmm-hmm.

Peter: It's my first grand nephew. I'm allowed to hover. [totally grandfathering]

Laura: [laughs] Do you want dibs next for holding him?

Peter: Yes, please. And then we can let Stiles and Cora come in.

Laura: Okay. [to Derek] Let him know when you're done with him.

Derek: [and eventually they will exchange Thomas, and he will shift to snuggle with his sister.]

Peter: [cradles the baby, rocking him a bit] It's been a long time since I held a little one.

Laura: [shifts to fit better against Derek] Last one was Cora, wasn't it?

Peter: No, Sara Anne. [one of the ones who died in the fire.]

Laura: [her eyes sadden for a moment] I forgot she was younger than Cora.

Peter: Yes, just by six months. But she is in a better place now, if the rumors of Heaven are to be believed.

Laura: [nods, and this sad talk will be interrupted by a rousing baby, tiny fists stretching out over his head]

Peter: [and he will smile, looking down at the baby] Oh, someone's waking up.

Thomas: [there's a slight noise of protest before he brings his arms down and one taps against Peter's chest]

Peter: [rocks him a bit] Don't worry, little one. You're safe in my arms.

Thomas: [blinks up at Peter because he has no idea what those sounds he's making means, but they're very soothing]

Peter: Yeah, yeah there you are. Hello Thomas. Do you want to go back to your mommy now?

Laura: [there is a sound that could be a confirmation and Laura will hold out her arms to take him back]

Peter: [gently gives him back to Laura] You two bond some more. We'll come back and check on you later.

Laura: [nods and waits until Derek and Peter go before glancing back to Espo] You should get some snuggle time in too, Dad.

Esposito: I will, but you're going to have more visitors in a sec. Trust me, I will get my time.

Laura: [smirks] Alright.

Cora: [and as predicted, Cora and Malia will be in next and they'll basically sit on the bed with Laura and coo at the baby as college age girls are wont to do]

Stiles: [and he will stay out in the lobby with Jeremy watching Family Feud on the waiting room TV and trying to get all the answers]

Laura: [and eventually the girls will depart as well and it will be just the parents with Thomas again]

Stiles: [and no, he will knock on the door and stick his head in] Hey.

Laura: [looks up with a grin] Hey.

Stiles: Everyone else has been in, so I figured maybe I could get a peek at the stars of the hour.

Laura: [nods before tipping her head for him to come closer] C'mere.

Stiles: [and he will walk closer, hands in his pockets] Yeah, that's a baby all right.

Laura: [laughs] Yes it is. [and she'll inch over again to give him some room.] C'mon. Get comfy.

Stiles: [goes to sit] I don't have a lot of time. Cora, Malia and Jeremy went to the pizza shop down the street to get dinner for us to take back to our places.

Laura: You can sit for a bit. Unless you're worried about them eating the pizzas out from under you?

Stiles: Nah, not worried. They won't eat my pineapple slices.

Laura: [laughs] So relax. [shifts so that her knees are propping up Thomas more so that he can see Stiles] Say hello to your new packmate.

Stiles: [looks over at Thomas, and waves] Yo. Welcome to the world, kiddo.

Thomas: [tries to follow Stiles' hand and reaches for it but still can't see all that well so he's mostly grasping at nothing]

Laura: You guys are probably going to be getting pretty friendly over the next few months.

Stiles: [he will close the distance for you, Thomas, don't worry, and give you a baby high five] Just don't pee or poop on me, and we'll be good.

Laura: [Thomas grins at him, patting Stiles' hand with his and Laura laughs] I don't think he can make that promise.

Stiles: Well, we can try. That's what counts.

Laura: I'm sure it is. [tips her head to rest on his shoulder a bit] Thanks for your help. Not just for today.

Stiles: Hey, what's a second for is not to take care of his alpha?

Laura: Yeah, but I'm sure you would have rather been in Boston.

Stiles: If I had wanted to be in Boston, I would have asked Peter to move back in to hover. You know he would have.

Laura: I know. But you didn't, which is my point.

Stiles: You're welcome.

Laura: [she nods before glancing to him] Wanna hold him?

Stiles: He's kinda tiny... I'd totally drop him and don't babies have this thing about their heads and stuff.

Laura: Stiles. [there's a beat before giving him a look] You can do it. I'll show you.

Stiles: Okay, sure. But maybe put a pillow on the floor or something just in case.

Esposito: Drop my kid and I'll shoot you.

Stiles: So not helping.

Laura: [laughs] Two of us have superhuman reflexes - this baby isn't hitting the floor. Trust me. [pats the space next to her] Sit.

Stiles: [and he goes to sit, crossing his legs up in Indian position and facing her]

Laura: [mimics his position before reaching forward and tapping his arm] Use this arm as the support, flat like a board.

Stiles: Arms are kind circular by nature...

Laura: Just keep your arm steady, Stiles. You're going to have to get used to this. [and she'll shift forward gently to place Thomas in his arms] Use your elbow to support the head.

Stiles: Well, yeah. I mean, eventually Cora and I should have a kid and not just adopt another puppy. [and then there is a baby in his lap and he's looking down at Thomas] Okay, I think I got him...

Laura: And you're probably going to wind up holding this one pretty often.

Thomas: [looks up at him and reaches forward to grab at his shirt]

Stiles: Oh, I'm sure. Someone needs to entertain the baby while dinner is being made and someone is working a case.

Laura: Exactly. [watches them with a smile] See, you're getting along just fine.

Stiles: Yeah. [and he will go to get the kid to let go of his shirt with a finger]

Thomas: [and he will close his fingers around that finger and ... try to eat it. WHAT'S THIS, LET ME PUT IT IN MY MOUTH SO I CAN FIND OUT]

Stiles: Is it safe for him to be eating me?

Laura: Are your hands clean?

Stiles: Mostly?

Laura: Then he should be fine.

Stiles: Alright, but I'm just glad you don’t have fangs yet. Cora would get jealous and that's not a good way to start a life.

Thomas: [nooooo idea what he's talking about, he's just going to keeping going at that finger. om nom nom]

Stiles: [laughs] Be careful, I'm going to need that back eventually.

Thomas: [grins around the finger but it's more reflexive than anything else. He likes the laughing if nothing else]

Laura: See? You got this.

Stiles: Yeah. Until he starts crying.

Laura: Well, if he starts crying and you can't get him to stop, you can give him back to me.

Stiles: Deal.

Laura: Good. [and she will reach for the baby when she hears his phone buzz] And that's probably the girls.

Stiles: [yeah, he will hand the baby back and grab his phone] Yeah, they are heading back and going to meet me at the car. You guys want me to bring anything over tomorrow?

Laura: [shakes her head] I think I'm good. Just make sure the house is ready for when we come home.

Stiles: It will be. Cora and I will have it ready. [and he's up and stretching]

Laura: [and she's shifting to let Thomas rest on the bed in front of her, letting his arms and legs have room to stretch and kick]

Esposito: [and he will shift to sit on the other side as Stiles leaves] I think that's the end of them. Beckett and Ryan will come over tomorrow.

Laura: Good. Now it can be just us.

Esposito: I've been looking forward to that since I got the call. [gives Thomas his finger now]

Laura: [grins as she settles on her side, letting her fingers brush against Thomas's stomach as Thomas grips his father's finger]

Esposito: You know, didn't think this was something I was going to want just what, a year ago? Now it's like... this is all I want. Us right like this.

Laura: [she looks up at him, tucking her head under one arm and watching them] Good. Because this is all I've ever wanted too.

Esposito: Guess your dream came true.

Laura: Yeah, it did.