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Making notes, the receptionist gathered papers and a pen and handed them to me from across the desk. “Fill out front and back of all fifteen pages and have a seat.”
Glancing around the crowded waiting room, I hugged the clipboard to my chest. “But I’m in labor.”
The receptionist motioned to the person behind me, her voice clipped. “Yes, and so are all of these other people. Bring the paperwork back up when you’re finished.”
My chest constricted and I glanced at Ryker; the fatigue starting to show in his eyes. With a slow blink, the downturned corners lifted, and the dull green color brightened to a determined jade I knew by heart.
“C’mon, Pheebs…let’s go.” Gently taking my hand, he led me to the waiting area and lowered me onto a worn couch. Leaning down, he whispered softly, “I’ll be right back.”
My hand shot out and wrapped around his wrist. “Ry, please don’t leave me.” It was a selfish request, but fear had settled deep in the pit of my stomach. Giving my hand a small, reassuring squeeze, he pointed toward the entrance to the hospital.
“I have to move the car, Pheebs. I’ll be right back. I promise.”
I reluctantly let go of my death grip on his wrist. Turning quickly, he walked toward the door as it shut tightly behind him. Although buried in paperwork, I watched him pull out his cell phone and turn the corner outside the window.
Sighing heavily, I knew who he was calling. I was sure he’d get the same pre-recorded voice mail greeting I’d heard all day.
