Lay Down My Life For You

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by JinnyGirl88
Yeah. WHAT is she waiting for?!? MARRY TEDDY!!...wish I could Oh well..POST MORE!

Hmmm, you want her to marry Teddy, now do you?
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Finally, Teddy decided that he had to take drastic action, if he wanted Jinny to marry him sometime before their kid went to kindergarten. He enlisted the help of Nate and CD, who gladly agreed to assist him. They wanted to see Jinny and Teddy marry, almost as much as Teddy did. The four of them and Kelsey all went out to dinner that Saturday night, and had a great time together, as usual. Kelsey loved being included with the “grown-ups,” as she was getting to be one, herself. Jinny and CD ate everything in sight, much to the amusement of the guys.

After dinner was over, Teddy’s cell phone went off. He looked at it, and then with a face of regret, said to Jinny, “Hey, honey, I’m really sorry, but I’ve got to go. There’s some late-breaking news with one of my cases, and I have to go take care of it.”

Jinny’s face fell. “Awww, really? Even on a Saturday night? That’s really strange.”

“I know, baby, I’m sorry. I promise I’ll be back as soon as I can, OK?” Teddy replied. Jinny got sad eyes, stuck her lower lip out, and made a show of caressing her belly. Teddy’s brown eyes softened at that. “Oh, please, Jin, don’t do that to me. You know what it does to me.”

“I know,” Jinny replied with a playful smirk. Nate and CD had to do their best to keep from breaking out laughing.

Teddy sighed and stood up. “Hey, sorry about this, guys,” he said to CD and Nate. “Would you mind taking Jinny home for me?”

“Sure, no problem,” CD replied with a knowing smile. Teddy smiled and left.

A few minutes later, they decided to head on home. Nate and Kelsey sat up front, while the two pregnant women chatted in the back. Jinny noticed that Nate was driving, for a change. “Oh my gosh, CD, you’re actually letting Nate drive for once?” she feigned shock.

CD chuckled. “Yeah......well, I got lazy.”

Jinny chuckled as well. Then Nate said to Kelsey, “Hey, could you find that evening request show that CD likes?” Kelsey nodded and found the right station. They chattered and listened to the program.

A few songs and a commercial break later, the DJ took another call. “And let’s take another call. Ted from San Francisco, you’re on the air.”

Jinny stopped talking when she heard the DJ say Ted. ‘Could it be?’ she thought, but then dismissed it from her mind.

Then Teddy’s voice came on over the radio. “Hi, I’d like to request Vanessa Carlton’s ‘A Thousand Miles,’ for my girlfriend, Jinny.”

“Awww, that’s great. She must be pretty special.”

“Yeah, she is. She’s amazing, and I love her to death. I just want her to know that I would walk a thousand miles for her, anytime. I’d walk a million miles for her. And that’s why I also want to ask her......Jinny, will you marry me?”

The music started playing then, and the call ended. Jinny sat in the backseat of Nate and CD’s car, speechless. She had an expression on her face of both surprise and happiness. Her mouth dropped, as if to say “aw,” but nothing came out. Nate, CD, and Kelsey watched her with satisfied glee that they had pulled off their scheme. Jinny quickly pulled her cell phone out of her purse and speed-dialed Teddy. A few tears rolled down her cheek, and the first word that came out of her mouth was, “Yes!”

Teddy grinned, on his side of the phone conversation. “Yes to what?” he asked, knowing full well what she meant.

“Yes, Theodore Blumenthal, I will marry you!” Jinny exclaimed, overcome with emotion.

“I love you so much, Jinny,” Teddy replied.

“I love you, too! Thank you so much! That song is beautiful!”

“I’m glad you liked it. And be sure to thank my partners in crime there, because I couldn’t have done this without them.”

“Oh, I will, I will. I just want to see you now, though. Where are you?”

“Home. And by my watch, you should be right about there by now.”

Jinny looked out the window, and sure enough, Nate just turned onto her street. She saw Teddy standing outside of their building, one hand on the phone, the other hand in his pocket. He was watching her and smiling. Nate pulled into the driveway, and Jinny mumbled her words of thanks as she jumped out of the car. Jinny and Teddy ran to meet each other, and fell into each other’s arms as they kissed. Then Teddy slid a diamond ring onto Jinny’s ring finger, and kissed her again. Nate and CD’s eyes travelled from the happy couple to each other. Their eyes shone with happiness for Jinny and Teddy, and love for each other. CD gave Nate a kiss, short, but sweet. He squeezed her hand, and then they drove off to their own cozy home for the night.

[candace~n~nathan]

awwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! so freakin adorable!!!!!! such a great proposal!!!!!!! so sweet!! more??

[Snowfall]

Awwwww, thank you so much, Lisa! Your replies are always so sweet.


Lisa already knows this, but to anyone else reading the fic (haha), I am having internet difficulties atm, and I don't know when I'll be able to post again. I'm hoping soon, but I really don't know. Sorry.

[Swimgirl587]

That's okay!!! Post when ever you can. Hope it will be soon though, b/c I love this fanfic.

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by Swimgirl587
That's okay!!! Post when ever you can. Hope it will be soon though, b/c I love this fanfic.

Thank you! Well, fortunately for me (and you guys, lol), I got my computer fixed today and now I can post more for you. Here's my celebration post!!!!!!!!
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CD, Nate, and Kelsey went home. Later that night, CD and Kelsey were lying on CD and Nate’s bed together, watching The Facts of Life together, as they often did. Nate, of course, always quickly excused himself from the room whenever that show was on. Kelsey laid with her head resting on CD’s rounded belly. “Do you think I can hear the baby?” Kelsey asked.

CD chuckled. “I don’t know, sweetie. Probably not for a while yet. It’s still really small. I think it can hear us, though.”

“Can you feel it moving around inside of you?”

“Not yet. At least, I don’t think so. I’m sure it’s moving, but it’s so weak that I can’t really feel anything yet. I can’t wait until I feel the first kick. I’m so excited.”

Kelsey smiled. “I’m excited, too. I can’t believe I’m going to be an aunt. It’s so cool.”

“It sure is, honey.”

“The only weird thing is, that it doesn’t feel like I’m an aunt. I mean, I’m not old enough, I don’t think. All the aunts I know are at least in their twenties. Would you mind if I just called the baby my little brother of sister?”

CD grinned. “That would be SO great, Kels. I wouldn’t mind at all. I’m sure the baby won’t care, either.” They both laughed at that.

Kelsey laid her head back down on CD’s stomach for a few more minutes. Then she sat up again and took a deep breath. “CD?”

“Hmmm.”

“I.....I don’t want to be your sister anymore,” Kelsey said slowly.

CD was alarmed at that. “What do you mean, Kelsey?”

“I mean.....I really don’t think of you as my sister, anymore. And I don’t think of Nate as my brother-in-law, either. I think of you guys as my parents.”

“Awwwwwwww!” CD replied. Tears sprang to her eyes as she pulled Kelsey in for a big hug. The sweetness of it, combined with her pregnancy hormones, put her emotions into overdrive. “That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard! OK, maybe not sweeter than when Nate first told me that he loves me, but it’s right up there next to it!” CD and Kelsey both laughed at those words.

“Can I call you ‘mom?’”

“Oh, you sure can, sweetheart! I’d love that! I’m so honored to be your mom, because I think you’re really great!” CD said and winked at Kelsey playfully.


Then Kelsey quieted again, and said, “I was also thinking......I want to call Nate ‘Dad,’ but then I feel really guilty about my own dad. I mean, wouldn’t that be like telling him that he never existed?”

CD’s face softened at that. “Awww, sweetie......I think our dad would want whatever makes you happy, and if that means calling Nate ‘Dad,’ I think you should do it. I know that Nate would be thrilled about it!”

“He would?”

CD nodded. “He sure would. He loves you just as much as I do.” Kelsey smiled. Then CD called out, “Nate, honey, could you come in here for a minute?”

Soon Nate appeared in the doorway. “What flavor?” he sighed.

CD giggled. “No, honey, no flavor this time. Come and sit down here with us.” She patted the spot beside her on the mattress.

“Um, you know I don’t watch that girl who looks like Jinny and all her little friends.....” Nate replied, confused.

CD chuckled. “We’ll turn it off for a minute. Kelsey was just saying that there’s something she wants to tell you.” She smiled and waited for Kelsey.

Kelsey smiled as well. “Nate, do you mind if I call you ‘Dad?’”

A huge grin spread across Nate’s face. He looked at CD in surprise, and then back at Kelsey. “It would be an honor, honey,” he replied and hugged her.

[candace~n~nathan]

Originally posted by Snowfall
“That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard! OK, maybe not sweeter than when Nate first told me that he loves me, but it’s right up there next to it!” CD and Kelsey both laughed at those words.


“Um, you know I don’t watch that girl who looks like Jinny and all her little friends.....” Nate replied, confused.

LMAO!!!!!!! those 2 lines cracked me up!!!!

all around sweet post as usual, so keep it comin!!!

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by candace~n~nathan
LMAO!!!!!!! those 2 lines cracked me up!!!!

all around sweet post as usual, so keep it comin!!!

Thanks! Heeeeeeere's more!
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More months slipped by. Jinny and Teddy were married in a quiet little ceremony with only their families and close friends present. CD and Jinny were rapidly blossoming in size, as well, with their due dates fast approaching. It was now three weeks before CD’s due date, and she and Nate were sleeping soundly in their bed. It was a cool night, and the windows were slightly open, allowing the night breeze to circulate around the room. CD laid on her side, as this was the only position she could find comfort to sleep in anymore. Nate’s arm stretched across her middle, as he was accustomed to. CD found herself dreaming that someone was kicking her in the stomach and awoke. That’s when she realized that she wasn’t just being kicked, but it was from the inside, and that sharp pains accompanied them as well. She struggled to sit up beneath the weight of her belly and shook Nate’s shoulder.

Nate groaned in reply, but didn’t wake up. CD persisted. “Nate,” she whispered and shook him again.

“Mmm, five more minutes,” Nate replied and pulled the pillow over his head.

That’s when CD slapped his arm. “NATE!” she exclaimed in a loud voice and pulled the pillow off of his face.

Nate opened his eyes and looked at her. “What?”

“What do you think?! HELLO, I’m in labor!” she curtly replied and struggled out of bed.

Nate was now fully alert at that bit of news. “Oh my gosh! Really? OK, don’t panic, I’ve got this ALL planned out.” He quickly jumped out of bed and stood beside the bed in nothing but his boxer shorts. “You just get into the car, and I’ll take care of everything else!”

CD was pulling on the only outfit that she still fit into—overalls and one of Nate’s t-shirts. As she pulled her hair up into a ponytail, she watched Nate then run down the hallway, and heard the garage door slam shut. CD rolled her eyes, picked up her duffel bag that she’d packed weeks before, and waddled down the hallway and stairs. She further waddled through the kitchen to the garage door, opened it, and stood there smiling as she looked at Nate starting the car. “Um, you forgot something,” she called out with an amused face.

Nate stared back at her. “What?”

“ME!” CD replied.

Nate slapped his forehead and jumped out of the car. “Oh my gosh, honey, I’m so sorry!” He ran over to CD and guided her back into the house. “I just got too carried away, I guess.”

CD was just so amused at this all. She gave a smirk. “That’s OK, honey. But just remember that it’s REALLY important to get the pregnant lady TO the hospital, if you want her to have a baby.” Nate nodded with an embarrassed face. “And,” she added, looking down at his body, “you MIGHT want to put some clothes on before we go out in public.”


Nate looked down at himself and his cheeks turned pink. “Um, stay here, I’ll be right back.” He dashed off up the stairs again, and then reappeared half a minute later, clad in jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt. “OK, let’s go,” he said.

“You forgot something else,” CD added. Nate looked at her in confusion. “Kelsey?” CD prompted. “She wouldn’t want to miss this for the world.”

“Right right right,” Nate replied. He made another trip up the stairs to get Kelsey, and then helped CD get into the car. This time, he remembered to carry her bag for her. By that time, Kelsey had dressed and climbed into the backseat, and off they went.

[candace~n~nathan]

ROTF!!!!!! man, that poor guy!!!! LOL, hope it's not TOO close to delivery!! could u imagine him delivering the baby in the CAR?! who knows WHAT he'd do!!!

so more, right?? lol

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

Originally posted by Snowfall
“And,” she added, looking down at his body, “you MIGHT want to put some clothes on before we go out in public.”

Nate! It's more important to get CD to the hospital! Just get there..with no clothes on..butt naked..every piece of clothing off.. ...*snaps back into it* What were we saying??

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by JinnyGirl88
Nate! It's more important to get CD to the hospital! Just get there..with no clothes on..butt naked..every piece of clothing off.. ...*snaps back into it* What were we saying??

LMAO, Kelly!!!!! Woweee, I'd pay a ticket to see that!!!!
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Nate and Kelsey helped a waddling CD into the hospital’s main entrance. CD held her belly with both hands as another contraction came on. She was already trying out her breathing exercises like crazy—“Whoo whoo shkeee, whoo whoo shkee, whoo whoo shkee.”

“Honey, don’t you think you should save that for when the contractions get really bad?” Nate asked.

CD glared at him. “How about I knee you in the groin, and then when you double over, I ask you if you should save that for later?”

“OK....” Nate said, and guided her over to the desk. They checked in and CD was admitted and put into a wheelchair. They were then taken to labor and delivery, where CD was placed in an empty birthing room. It was a room for two, but the other bed was unoccupied. Nate and Kelsey scrubbed up and then sat beside the bed, Nate holding CD’s hand the whole time.

After an hour or so of labor, the nurse and technician began wheeling another expectant mother into CD’s room. CD and Nate both looked over to see who the poor thing was that was about to join in the fun, but the nurse pulled the dividing curtain closed before they could see. The curiosity left CD as another painful wave of contractions came on. “I want ice, damn it!” CD yelled out.

Nate looked over at the empty cup that used to hold the ice. “Um, there’s no more left, sweetie, could you hold on a minute?”

CD grabbed Nate’s shirt to pull him closer. “What do you think?” she replied through gritted teeth.

Nate gulped. “Kelsey, honey, could you get your mom some ice, please?” he whispered and handed her the cup.

“Sure,” she answered and left. A minute later, she came back and handed Nate the cup of ice. Nate offered CD the ice, and she promptly popped a cube into her mouth.

Kelsey was grinning, but with a surprised look on her face. “What?” CD asked. “I know I look like roadkill, you don’t need to remind me.”

Kelsey laughed. “No, not that. You know your new neighbor?” she asked, pointing to the curtain. CD nodded. “You’ll never guess who it is.”

“Jinny,” Nate joked, and CD actually cracked a giggle at that.

Kelsey nodded her head up and down. “Oh, very funny, Kelsey,” CD groaned.

“I’m serious! Ask for yourself!”

“Fine,” CD said. “Jinny? Is that you over there?” CD yelled out.

“Who the hell wants to know?” came a shout from the other side of the curtain. “Look, lady, I’ve got contractions and a gun. Any questions?”

CD and Nate’s eyes bugged out at each other in shock. “Oh my gosh, it IS her!” CD exclaimed.

Nate got up and slightly pulled back the curtain. “Well well well, look who we have here!” he said to Jinny and Teddy, who stared up at him in shock.

“What are YOU doing here?” Jinny asked.

“Eh, I just like hanging out in the maternity ward. It’s a laugh riot,” Nate chuckled. “Why do you think I’m here? CD’s in labor on the other side!”

“NO!” Teddy exclaimed in shock. “Are you serious?”

Nate simply pulled back the curtain, revealing CD. “Hey there!” she said and gave a little wave. Then, though, another contraction began to come on and she gave a scream. “Naaaaaaaate!!!! Get your ass over here so I can kick it!”

“What are the odds.....” Teddy muttered and shook his head.

[candace~n~nathan]

Originally posted by Snowfall
LMAO, Kelly!!!!! Woweee, I'd pay a ticket to see that!!!!
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“Who the hell wants to know?” came a shout from the other side of the curtain. “Look, lady, I’ve got contractions and a gun. Any questions?”

LMAO to kelly's comment!!! ROTF!!!!!!!!!!!!

and lmao to that part!!!!!!!!!!! how original!!!! haha, just playin!

so great, of course! LIKE ALWAYS!! so yes i want more, and i want another reminder like usual lol

[Snowfall]

Thanks for the reply, Lisa!

And now, sadly, all good things must come to an end..... ...anyone remember how this started out? Way back after the second season finale, and I had CD and Nate run off to Vegas to get married? Oh, how far they've come....lol...wish this had really happened.
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~6 hours later~

Jinny was now ready to deliver---something that CD was pissed off about, as, after all, SHE had gone into labor first. As Jinny wasa being wheeled out, CD called after her, "Oh, you ALWAYS have to be so competive, don't you?!" Jinny's only response, of course, was a labor scream. That only ticked CD off more.

Nate tried to be soothing. He caressed her cheek and said in a soft voice, "Sweetie, every delivery is different. It will be your time any minute now, OK?"

"Easy for you to say," she grumbled. "And by the way, I am never going to let you touch me again, just so you know."

Nate looked over at the attending nurse in shock. The nurse just chuckled. "Don't worry, Mr. Basso, they all say that," she laughed, and then said to CD, "Let's check your cervix again, OK?"

"Whatever," CD replied.

The nurse checked her, and then came back up. "I'm going to go get the doctor to make sure, but I think you're just about ready to go!" she said with a grin.

"Finally!" CD sighed with relief.

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Less than an hour later, Nate was squeezed in next to CD on her hospital bed, as they took turns holding their new little baby boy. "Well, hey there, Austin......" CD cooed at her tiny, precious child as he snuggled in her arms. Nate had the biggest smile on his face, as his fingers traced the baby's miniature hands. "He looks just like you," CD said with an adoring smile at her husband.

Nate smiled at the love of his life---his beautiful wife and mother of his baby. "I don't think so, sweetie---he's beautiful, just like his mommy."

CD blushed. "I guess he looks like both of us, then."

"He sure does, sweetheart. This is so amazing. He's amazing. YOU'RE amazing. I love you so incredibly much."

"I love you so incredibly much, too, Nate. More than I can say. And I'm so happy." With that, they closed in for a lingering kiss.

Just as they were pulling apart again, there was a knock on the open door, and they looked up to see Teddy standing in the doorway, holding what looked like a bunched up pink blanket in his arms. "Hey hey hey!" he announced with a grin.

"Hey!" CD and Nate both replied.

"I have someone here that I thought you'd want to meet," Teddy continued, and walked over the the bedside and sat down. "Meet our little Autumn Elise Blumenthal."

CD and Nate gazed at the little black-haired baby girl in his arms. "She's gorgous, Teddy," CD replied. "Jinny must be so proud."

"Oh, she is. And so happy. She's sorry that she can't show you Autumn herself, but she's so exhausted, the poor thing."

"I can relate to that," CD chuckled with a weary smile.

"This is our baby. He's a son," Nate announced with a proud grin.

Teddy chuckled. "Awww, what a great little guy! That is so wonderful, you guys! And can you believe it? Our kids have the same birthday!"

CD and Nate both chuckled. "Yeah, it's pretty amazing! I keep telling you, there's something in that coffee at the Division," CD said.

Teddy laughed. "Yeah....well, I should let you get some rest. I don't want to be away from Jinny for too long. I'll see you crowd later, OK?"

CD and Nate nodded, and CD placed Austin in Nate's arms. Then she settled back into the pillows of her bed, and rested her hand on Nate's lap. "Well, August 16th, 2004, it is," CD murmured happily. "Do you remember what was going on this date two years ago?"

Possibilities flashed through Nate's mind. He knew it wasn't their anniversary, but he wasn't sure what it was. He guessed. "Um, that Nazi bomb case?"

CD chuckled to herself and then gazed at him. "Yeah....but more importantly, it was when I realized how much I loved you." Nate smiled and draped one arm over her shoulders. "You have changed my life so much, Nate, in such a relatively short period of time.....and I can't imagine how I ever lived before it."

Nate kissed her, and then pulled back and gazed at her with such love. He was happier than he had ever dreamed possible. "I don't think I really ever lived before you, either, CD."

CD smiled back at him. A feeling of complete security and peace came over her, as well as exhaustion. Her eyes closed, and she drifted off to sleep. Nate held her in his arms---the only way he wanted it to ever be, forever and for always.

THE END

[candace~n~nathan]

awwwwwwwwwwwww Aug 16 is such a great day!!!!! lol, i feel so touched!! And what a GREAT day for the Nazi bombing thing! lol, well, what i mean by THAT is, i heart that ep! incase u didn't know!! haha

that was such a grrrrrrrrrrreat fic and i teared at the end of it!!! such awesome work, like usual of course!! great job, tara baby!!