Thanksgiving came and went, no more surprises and actually the families were getting along quit well. Nick and Skylar stayed there till after Thanksgiving then got a place to stay. Tony, Frank, Miranda, and Alexis all stayed in the house though. Having the extra hands around the house, Lucas was able to decorate easier. Moving into his 8th month, Lucas was getting nervous and found moving around to much put massive pressure on his hips. However, he still did things. Especially shopping. Buying presents for both sides of the family, trying to get an equal amount of things everyone loved. Christmas grew near, only four days away. The tree was perfect, presents piled up under it. Decorations in place and a beautiful blanket of snow covering everything but the drive way and cars.

That evening, Lucas had retreated to bed very early feeling horrible and very sore. Joe being the caring man he is brought Lucas anything he needed until everyone was heading to bed. Joe got ready before climbing into bed beside Lucas; who was sitting propped up by some pillow watching tv. Joe watched Lucas some before gently taking his hand, "Come on Lucas...get some sleep. Maybe you'll feel better" he said softly. Lucas looked down at him sighing briefly before nodding. "Yeah...guess your right" he said softly. Shutting the tv off, Lucas shifted slowly as he laid down beside Joe. Smiling Joe rolled over to face the wall, closing his eyes to fall asleep though he felt as Lucas shifted over and over again. Frowning gently he rolled back over, watching Lucas sigh in defeat staring up at the ceiling. "Come here, Lucas.." Joe said softly, and before Lucas could protest he was brought close to Joe. His arms strongly and securely wrapping around him. Lucas was about to fight but it felt so comfy...so safe and so very right. Closing his eyes softly, Lucas gently snuggled into Joe slightly bringing their bodies close. Or as close as his belly would allow, seeing as it was pressed against Joe. With Lucas laying on his one arm, Joe wrapped the other around him protectingly before kissing his forehead and joining his beloved in sleep.

The house was silent through most of the night, until Joe woke up to the sounds of pain filled groans and someone pushing at him. "Joe! Come on, wake up!" Came Lucas's voice as he was lightly woken up. "Whats wrong Lucas?" He asked still half asleep. "The baby's coming..." Lucas said scared. Joe mumbled something like "Oh that's great" as he started to fall asleep again. "JOE!" Lucas hollered flat out shoving him off the bed a hand holding his belly. Apparently since he can't give birth naturally, his water can't break and since it can't break he just feels the painful contractions at full pressure until he can get a c-section. Finally awake Joe jumped up quickly, "Mom! Mother! Frank!" He hollered needing some help. In almost an instant all three of the parents arrived, and Tony. "Whats wrong?" They all said in a panic. Joe smiled a bit as he ran around the bed to help Lucas up, "The baby is coming.." He said. Frank stared dumbfounded and well frozen, not sure what to do or how to react. The only thing he could do was stare off jaw dropped. Tony sighed taking his father to get dressed. Miranda ran to the baby's room and gathered the needed bags and Alexis did the same for Lucas and his items. Joe and Lucas were making their way to the car, "Joe...I'm scared...what if it's too early" Lucas said softly, tightly holding his belly as they got warm cloths on. "The hospital will make sure our son is perfectly fine...I promise." He said sweetly kissing Lucas swiftly before helping him into the car. "God I do love you.." He said happily. Lucas looked at Joe, his heart jumped at hearing that and a soft smile formed on his lips. Alexis and Miranda took the bags in their car while Frank was loaded into Tony's car. The train of vehicles then made their way to the hospital that Lucas had a special doctor at. Once there he was given a room to wait in, and return too once the surgery was finished. The whole family gathered in the room, Tony sleeping in the chair Alexis and Miranda were down getting coffee while Frank was still...well lost.