Total pages in book: 91
Estimated words: 105398 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 527(@200wpm)___ 422(@250wpm)___ 351(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 105398 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 527(@200wpm)___ 422(@250wpm)___ 351(@300wpm)
Ember’s cell rang on the bedside table.. I knew it was Cheyenne by the ringtone, but I was too confused as to why she would be calling since she was supposed to be taking her nursing boards today.
“Cheyenne? Did you finish already?” Ember answered on speakerphone.
“Sure did. Sat in a puddle of amniotic fluid the whole time, but I got that bitch knocked out!” Cheyenne said panting.
Ember’s startled eyes met mine. “Does Sam know your water broke?”
Her voice quivered for a second, but came back stronger after a few panting breaths. “I can’t get a hold of him. My mom isn’t answering either, but she has the girls today, so she might be taking a nap with them. Could you come get me? I’m not sure I can drive.”
Gabe was on his feet with phone in hand. “I’m gonna send Gabe. He’s on his way to come get you. It’s the college, right?”
“Yes. Hurry.” She panted.
“She’s at UT Tyler Longview Campus. She’s probably waiting for you outside. Hurry.” Ember pleaded.
Ember
A quick peck on the lips and he was gone. I looked over at Cora who was playing with her bed remote, and she smiled at me when she caught my eyes on her.
A nurse entered the room, the one that knew Cheyenne so well, and checked Cora’s fluids, as well as her temperature. I learned over the past two days that her name was Jacie, and she was retiring later on this year after thirty-five years as a nurse.
“She’s looking great. It’s amazing how well kids bounce back from these kinds of things.” Jacie announced.
I grabbed her hand to stop her advance to the bathroom to pour out the pitcher of water. “Jacie? Do you think it’ll be okay to take Cora down a flight to see Cheyenne? She’s in labor, and I want to go see her, but I don’t want to leave Cora alone.”
“Well, let me see what I can do. I’ll speak with her doctor, and we will figure something out. If anything else, I’ll stay in here with her.” She said as she bustled out of the room, taking the water pitcher with her.
I started the round of phone calls, and was finally able to get a hold of Sam.
“Yeah?” Sam answered.
“Sam! Where are you, why aren’t you answering your phone?” I demanded.
“I was underneath a car, we were trying to get the timing right. Why?” Sam asked.
“Cheyenne’s water broke during her test. Gabe’s already getting her and bringing her to the hospital. You need to hurry up and get here.”
Cursing was heard, and a bunch of commotion as he said, “Okay. I’ll be there.”
“Cheyenne’s in labor?” Blaine said from behind me.
I whirled around to find her standing with Justin propped up on her shoulder sleeping.
I laughed out and told her exactly what Cheyenne had just told me. “Yeah. Can you believe that?”
Blaine was laughing, and we both sat to wait for some news.
Jacie hurried in with a bright smile on her face. “It’s a go. You can take Cora; just have to leave the IV in just in case. I’ll come down to her and check on her during my next rounds.
It was going on an hour later when Gabe called me to tell me he was on the Maternity floor. Therefore, we gathered up Cora, Justin, and the IV pole, and made our way down one floor. When we stepped off the elevator, I was rewarded with the sight of Gabe, except he had crazy eyes going on.
I speed walked up to him. “What’s going on, Gabe? Is Cheyenne okay?”
“She’s fine. I swear to God, if you make me deliver our baby, I will never forgive you. I can’t handle that stress. First Blaine and now Cheyenne. Why the hell is everyone always making me deliver babies? Sam knows some medical too! He should have been the one to deliver his own kid. Not me!” Gabe gestured wildly.
From what I could tell, Gabe had to deliver Cheyenne’s baby. I snickered. His eyes blazed when he caught the smile on my face.
“You saw Cheyenne’s vagina?” I snickered.
His eyes narrowed, and I decided to shut up while I still could.
“This is not even the least bit funny, little girl. You’re lucky you have Cora or I’d tickle the shit out of you right now.” Gabe threatened.
I rolled my eyes at that comment. He was all bark and no bite. He wouldn’t even have rough sex with me anymore. Just because I was eighteen months pregnant didn’t mean I was fragile.
I couldn’t help it. I’m a glutton for punishment. “Did she poop?”
“This is not even remotely funny. Would you knock it off?” He growled.
“I didn’t poop, Ember. You probably will though. Everyone and their brother will probably witness it, too.” Blaine piped in.
I gave her the stink eye, and returned my attention to my husband. “Did Sam make it?”
He smiled wide. “Yeah. He made it just as the head came out. He almost passed out, too. He saw all the blood, and would have taken a nosedive if he hadn’t of sat down. It was great; I’ll be able to remind him of it for years.”
“Suck my dick, Maldonado.” Sam said from behind us.
We all burst out laughing at Sam’s pale complexion, and jittering hands. He really was a big ol’ softie. I walked up to him, and gave him a huge hug. Well as good of a hug, one could give with a toddler asleep in her arms.
“Let’s go see her, I’m dying here.” I said.
We walked to Cheyenne’s room where the party had started. Everyone was there. Even an uncomfortable Jack sitting in the very corner. Cheyenne was sitting up crossed legged in bed, laughing at the girls as they sat with James; he had the baby in his arms, and was showing Pru and Piper their new baby sister.
“You just had to have my husband see your vag, didn’t you?” I announced loudly.
Cheyenne’s laughter filled the room. “It was an accident, I swear.”
After transferring a sleeping Cora to Gabe’s arms, I stole the baby from James, smiling widely when she scrunched her nose at the jostling. “What’s her name, oh holy name hider?”