~February 14th; Valentines Day~

Katniss's P.O.V.

Little Miss Olive is a very stubborn girl. It is Valentines Day. She was supposed to come a week ago. Still has yet to make her arrival. Which I wish she would get here. My body is at its wits ends. I cannot take anymore. But, I have yet to have contractions or my water breaking. My mother has been coming over a lot to make sure everything is alright. We make treats for Aster since it is Valentines day.

"Nothing has been happening with her still?" Mom asks me as she finishes icing a cookie.

"No. Which is freaking me out, Mom." I admit.

"What has your OB/GYN said?" She asks.

"If it gets to 42 weeks to call her. But I can't wait anymore. I'm so anxious." I say.

"Hmm. Do you want me to take you to the hospital? Maybe we can see about inducing." She says,

"Is that bad?" I ask.

"It's better this week than 42 weeks. The sooner we do, the better off for you and her. Stillbirths are more common after 41 weeks." She says,

"I'll call Peeta. Then we'll go." I say.

"I'll finish these quickly." She says with a smile.

I go to the phone and dial the Bakery number. It rings about 4 times, then picks up.

"Hello, Mellark Bakery. This is Peeta. What can I do for you?"

"Hey, Honey. It's me."

"Oh, hey Kat. What's up?"

"I'm going to the hospital."

"Wait, is she coming?!"

"No, no. That's the thing. I'm going to talk to Dr. Mangum to see what to do. Mom told me after 41 weeks, there is a higher possibility for stillbirth."

"Oh no.."

"I'm going to see if I can get induced. I'll call you when I hear anything. Oh, and can you or Haymitch get Aster from school?"

"I will. And then bring her over."

"Thank you. There may be some Valentines treats here for my Valentines."

"Thank you, Sweets. Just stay calm, and try to get this show on the road."

"No promises. But, I'll stay calm."

"I'll see you soon, Katniss."

"See you soon. Bye."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

I hung up the phone. Mom is putting the treats away.

"I'll go get my hospital bag, Mom." I say.

"Alright. Need help?" She asks.

"No. It's okay." I say.

I head upstairs to my room. I get my bag and pack a few things for Little Olive. I also get me things to do in case she doesn't show, even when I am induced. Apollo and Daisy are following me around.

"You two will be alone for a bit. I'm sorry." I say and pet them. "But when we return, you'll have another friend."

They sit down and rest their heads on my well overdue stomach. I take some time to be with my good companions. I feel Olive kick for the first time in a while. They both sit up and look at my stomach.

"Yep, she's still in there. But not for long, we hope." I say with a smile. "I have to go now, guys. But your Mommy loves you, like her and Aster."

I kiss their heads and get up. I get on my boots and put on a jacket. I grab my bag and purse and head back downstairs.

"Let me take something, Katniss." Mom says.

"Okay." I say.

I handed her some of the bags.

"Ready to be a Mother again, Katniss?" She asks.

"Very much so. Ready to be a Grandma again?" I ask with a smile.

"I am indeed." She says and smiles back.

~

Peeta's P.O.V.

I clock out of my shift and get in the car. I drive to the school and wait for Aster to come out. I've been trying to keep my calm since Katniss called me. The whole idea of our baby being born still is scaring me. I don't want to lose a daughter. Or my wife. I just focus on breathing easy and not letting myself get stressed out. All the children come out of school. I keep an eye out for Aster. I spot her and roll down the car window.

"Aster!" I call and honk the car horn.

She sees me and comes to the care. "Hi Daddy!" Aster says happily.

"Hey Flower. How was school?" I ask.

"Good! I played with a new friend at recess. And we learned more math. We even had a Valentines Day party!" Aster explains cheerfully.

"Well that sounds like a good day." I say. "We have to go see Mommy at the doctor. But she left us a treat at home."

"Is Mommy okay? What about Olive?" She asks.

"They're okay. Just a check up." I say.

"Okay, good. I want them to be okay." She says,

"They are. Don't worry Ast." I say and start to drive home.

I park and then we go inside. Apollo and Daisy are waiting for us.

"Go put your backpack away and then we'll go to the doctor, Aster." I say.

"Okay, Daddy." Aster says. "Oh wait! Look what we got for our Mommy's at school?"

She takes a box from her backpack. She hands it to me. I open it and am happily surprised. A small bracelet is inside. With a small charm that read, "Dear Mom, I love you." 

"It's beautiful, Flower." I say. "Mommy will love it. Now go put that away. Maybe bring a book or two or a toy and your blankie."

"Okay!" Aster says.

I put the box in my jacket pocket. I go to the kitchen and I can still smell the sweet scents of Katniss's baking. I get a cookie for me and take a few bites of cake. Aster comes back carrying her things.

"Ooh! Cake! Can I have some, Daddy?" Aster asks.

"Yes, Flower." I say and smile. "Mommy made this."

"Really?" Aster asks.

"Yep. A special treat for us on Valentines Day." I say and give her a slice.

"Mmm! She's good like you too, Daddy!" She says as she eats.

"I taught it to her before you were born." I say.

"Should we bring some to her?" Aster asks.

"Maybe not cake. How about some cookies?" I say.

"Oh look! Hearts!" She says,

"Grab a few and put them in a bag." I say.

"Okay!" Aster beams.

She does this and I grab my keys again.

"Come on, Flower. Let's go see Mommy." I say.

~

Katniss's P.O.V.

A knock on the door interrupts my reading. I set the book down. Dr. Mangum and to my surprise Peeta and Aster come in.

"Hi Momma! We brought you cookies!" Aster says and comes to the side of my bed.

"Thank you, Sweetie." I say.

Peeta comes to me and gives me a kiss.

"So, Katniss. We've been keeping an eye on both of you." Dr. Mangum starts. "You both seem to be doing well. So, we are going to go ahead and induce. See if things can get moving, since there is no sign of this getting started on your own. If things still don't go along, we'll do a C-Section. But we'll give the medicine time to have you water break and see if you go into labor."

"Thank you. I just want her to be alright." I say and rest my hand on my stomach.

"Everything will be. I promise. Just need to speed this up so she will be." Dr. Mangum says. "I'll have that medicine ordered right away and then get it in you."

"Is Olive going to be born?" Aster asks me with a growing smile.

"We hope so, Flower." I say to her.

'I sure hope so.' I think.

~ Several Hours Later ~

Peeta's P.O.V.

It's been five long hours of nothing but waiting. Katniss is a trooper and so is little Aster. Aster sleeps with Katniss in her bed. Katniss hasn't gotten as much though. Neither have I. Her water broke about an hour ago finally. But she hasn't progressed a lot. She's only two centimeters. Luckily the contractions aren't so bad. My hand is reliving the pain and she hasn't even had to use it.

"Do you need anything, Katniss?" I ask her.

"No, I'm fine." She says and keeps reading.

"You're very into this book, Kat." I say and chuckle.

"It's parenting, Peeta. How to keep up with a toddler and a newborn." She says, "You should read it."

"Maybe, I will." I say.

She laughs a little, but it's cut short. She gets a contraction.

"Hand?" I ask and extend it to her.

"Nope.. I-I got this." She says through clenched teeth.

I give her my hand anyways and she takes it.

"In and out, Katniss. Remember, deep breaths." I say.

It passes and she lets it go. "Sorry." She says,

"Don't be, Love. It's not your fault you're in pain. Plus, I've done this before." I say and kiss her hand.

"It's yours. And you're not the only one who's been through this." She says,

"We can stop now. I'm satisfied." I say with a smile and kiss her cheek.

"You'd better be." She warns with a glare.

"I am, I swear." I say and laugh.

She rolls her eyes and laughs a little. She sighs and sets her book down. She plays with Aster's hair.

"Maybe one more, wouldn't hurt." She says sweetly.

"I think you've had it, Katniss, Honey." I say.

"I am.. But.. I mean, I told you we wouldn't have any. Yet we have a six year old and another on her way." She says,

"That is true. But you hate being pregnant." I say.

"I do. But.. I'll keep doing it. Each time I am.. I fall more and more in love with children. And you." She says,

"So do I." I say.

"Let's actually wait until she's ten." She says and laughs lightly.

"Got it." I say and smile.

"What time is it?" She asks.

"One thirty." I say.

"Yay. Another says with no progress." She says and signs.

There is a soft knock on the door.

"Hello, Hello?" Dr. Mangum says and comes inside.

"Hello." We both say quietly.

"So, I'm here to check the state. If we aren't at five yet, we're going to get prepped for a C-Section." She says,

"Well at least this will be over." Katniss says.

"Well, yes it will be. Only at three centimeters." Dr. Mangum says. "Get ready, you two. Mellark baby will be here soon. Peeta you're allowed to be there for this. But sadly, Little Aster cannot."

"Can you call Mom?" Katniss asks me.

"I will. Or Haymitch if she can't." I say. "I'll be right back."

I get up and go find a hospital phone. I try Mrs. Everdeen, but she isn't able to since she's about to work. But Haymitch and Effie are on their way. I return back to Katniss. She's waking up Aster.

"It'll be very soon that you'll be a big sister, Aster." Katniss says to her.

"Yay!" She says.

"Grandpa Haymitch and Grandma Effie are coming to get you. You can't come with us, Flower." I say.

"Oh.. Okay." She says and grows sad.

"It won't be long thought, Ast. You'll be the first person to be able to see her." Katniss says and smiles.

"And don't worry. You'll be the first person to see your sister besides, Mommy and Daddy." I say and kiss her head.

"She better be cute!" Aster says.

"We hope so." Katniss says and boops her nose.

Dr. Mangum and nurses come in the room.

"Hi there, Aster. Your Grandparents are here now. And I'd be happy to take you to them." A nurse says to her.

"We'll see you soon, Flower." We both say to her and kiss her goodbye.

"Bye, Momma. Bye Daddy." She says and hugs us both.

She follows the nurse out of the room.

"Is everybody ready?" Dr. Mangum asks.

"As we'll ever be." Katniss says.

Katniss gets wheeled to the operating room. I get scrubs and other things on, then join her. I kneel by her side while she is on the table. There is a curtain put up by her chest. She has her arms folded up by her chest and I hold one of them.

"We're going to start now, Katniss. You may feel pressure when we are cutting. But shouldn't feel any pain. " Dr. Mangum says.

"Alright." Katniss says.

"If anytime you want to see, Dad, you're more than welcome to ask." She says.

"I think I'm good." I say, feeling anxious at the thought of seeing Katniss being cut open.

"Thank you." Katniss says.

"Alright, here we go." Dr. Mangum says.

About ten minutes later, we hear gasps and then a few small cries. Katniss gasps and then starts to cry.

"Surprise you two. It's a boy!" Dr. Mangum says.

'A boy? I thought...' I think.

I look at Katniss and she has the same expression as me. Shocked, yet happy. Dr. Mangum brings our son around the curtain and hands him to me. He is crying his lungs out. I set him near Katniss's head. She rubs her thumb on his cheek.

"Well I guess we can't name him Olive." I say and laugh a little.

She laughs too and cries more happy tears. "No. No we can't. I get to use my name, then." She says.

"What was it?" I ask.

"Owen Rye Mellark." She says.

"It's perfect. And so is he." I say. 

Owen Rye Mellark

February 15th 2:35 a.m.

6 lbs 5 oz

AWWW TOAST BABY NUMERO DOS IS BORN!! AND A BOY!! YAY!! THX FOR READING!!! let me know what should happen next, and your opinions and thoughts and suggestions!! I loved writing this!! He's so cute!! Lots of Love guys!! More will come! ❤❤❤❤❤

BYE!!! ZEFFIE!!!