…Sapphire has recovered and is back to her energetic, chirpy self. As for Topaz, she's nine months pregnant and about to go into labour.
"Emerald, where are you?" Topaz asks, through her communicator
"I'm out with my father and Amy. Is everything okay?" Emerald responds, asking
"Yes, I would be… Oh, get back now!"
"Alright, we're coming."
Communications are then cut, for Shadow to become concerned, alongside Amy.
"Is everything okay?" Shadow asks, concerned
"Topaz is about to burst; we need to get back, now!" Emerald asks
Without further discussion, the trio race back home to notice Scourge helping Topaz keep calm.
"It's alright Topaz, everything will be fine." Scourge tries soothing
"Then why does it hurt so much?!" Topaz asks, stressed and tired
Sapphire then rushes to Topaz's aid, stressed.
"Thank you, Scourge. You tried your best." Sapphire says
"Can we please get a doctor in here?" Emerald asks
"Did someone say doctor?" Lucinda asks
"Just the one we need; Topaz is going into labour." Sapphire informs
"Did someone just say my daughter's going into labour?!" Dennis asks, racing to Topaz
"Yes, we need to get her to hospital and fast!" Emerald asks
"I can't go to a regular hospital; they can't treat part… vampires! Get this baby out of me!" Topaz cries out
Shadow then goes to Dennis.
"Where can we go?" Shadow asks
"Follow me, there's a specific area that Topaz needs to go to." Dennis asks
Everyone is soon transported to a ghoulish looking building, with bats and cobwebs all-over.
"This looks like the place to have a child; it really does." Sapphire sarcastically remarks
"This is where I have to go, since I'm part vampire. Now, focus on getting in… before I blow!" Topaz informs
"Follow me, I know a way inside." Dennis instructs
Everyone follows Dennis, to be greeted by a vampiric midwife.
"Hello, Dennis… is that Topaz?" The midwife asks
"Yes, she's going into labour and we need somewhere to deliver the child." Dennis responds
"Follow me then, time is of the essence!"
In a rush, everyone follows the midwife as Topaz gets another heavy contraction. Emerald notices, catching her before she falls.
"Are you alright?" Emerald asks
"I will be, once this child is out of me; get moving!" Topaz responds, stressed
Topaz starts breathing to calm down. Soon, the group arrive at their destination; Topaz is then escorted to the nearest bed and climbs onto it, carefully. She then starts getting heavy, long contractions.
"That child really wants to get out." Shadow jokes
"Not the time or place babe, even if it was rather funny." Sapphire informs
Then, the midwife goes to the group.
"Sorry, but only the parents, Doctor Calico and I are allowed in here. So, you'll all have to wait in the waiting room." The midwife informs
The other Hedgehogs and Dennis go to the waiting room as informed. The midwife assists Topaz and after a long, painful ten hours, Topaz gives birth to a baby female Hedgehog-Cat hybrid; Emerald and Topaz decide to name their new child Muriel.
"Emerald please, no more after this one. I don't want to come back here again." Topaz requests, tired
"Anything for you, babe. I love you, Topaz."
"I love you too, Emmy."
Emerald then kisses Topaz's forehead as Muriel slowly starts opening her eyes. The midwife then approaches to new parents.
"Would you like your family to come in?"
"Yes please, could you start with Emerald's parents and Dennis?" Topaz asks
"Sure, Lucinda could you please…?"
"Certainly."
Lucinda then goes to the waiting room, to notice the familial group talking.
"Excuse me? Sorry to interrupt." Lucinda says
The group then look up, noticing Lucinda and rushing to separate.
"Apart from that, Sapphire, Shadow and Dennis, come this way."
Sapphire, Shadow, and Dennis follow Lucinda to Topaz's room.
"Mother, father, Dennis come in and meet your new granddaughter, Muriel." Emerald insists
Sapphire is the first to go to them and see Muriel, asleep.
"Aww, she's so sweet. You guys, come and see!" Sapphire responds
After a brief look at each other, Shadow and Dennis go to Sapphire and see Muriel. Then, Muriel is quick to catch a scent and open her eyes, to catch a glimpse of Shadow and reach for his nose, using her powers to bring him closer and grab hold of his nose. The room is quickly in a fit of laughter, apart from Sapphire and Emerald.
"You might want to keep a close eye on Muriel." Sapphire warns
"I know, if she can pull people forward with her powers now, there's no telling what she'll be able to do when she's a toddler. Besides, let's enjoy this moment. It's rather funny." Emerald responds
Then, everyone else joins, noticing the situation as they start laughing themselves. After a few hours' rest, everyone goes home and looks forward to the future.