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They crowd around Mia, and a nurse rushes out with a wheelchair, and I help her sit down into it.
“We were right around the corner luckily. We can’t wait for the birth of our first grandchildren,” her father says, already looking like a proud grandpa.
“Ethan, stay with me!” Mia complains, shaking from her seat in the wheelchair.
“I’m here, I’m here.” I hold her hand and stay with her as she’s wheeled by the medical staff. We arrive at a private room where she changes into a hospital gown and then we wait for the doctor to arrive.
Meanwhile, I hold her hand, nervous as hell.
“How are you feeling?” My voice trembles. I’m trying to be strong for her, but in reality, I feel like I’m shaking like a mouse.
“As if a watermelon is trying to make its way out of me!” she winces yet again and squeezes my hand tight.
“Am I interrupting?” mom barges in, with dad following close behind.
“No, mom,” I say with a sigh.
“You’re welcome here, Glenda,” Mia says through gritted teeth. “You too, Thomas.”
“To be honest, I’m not comfortable here. I didn’t hang around for any of the boys!” Dad throws his hands in the air. “Is it alright if I go stay in the waiting room, Glenda? I can help Amanda with Senna.”
Mom walks toward Mia and I and gives dad a stern look. “Do as you please, Thomas. I just wished you’d appreciate the miracle of life.”
“I’m sorry, son,” dad apologizes to me, stepping close to kiss Mia’s temple. “I love you, dear, but this is too much for me.”
“Do you know where my mom is?” Mia asks my dad.
“She’s with a doctor. I believe it’s your doctor,” dad answers as he heads out. “I think they’ll be here any minute.”
He leaves, and Nora arrives soon after, bringing Doctor Sturges along with her.
“How’s our momma-t0-be doing?” the doctor asks, already gloved and masked.
“Please, get them out of me, doctor!” Mia moans.
Doctor Sturges examines her, and then she looks up and calmy says, “You’re fully dilated, Miss Sanders.”
Mia and I exchange bewildered glances, taken aback by this unexpected development.
“But that wasn’t supposed to happen yet!” I exclaim, terrified.
“Well, sometimes babies have their own schedule,” Doctor Sturges says with a reassuring smile. “Okay, Ethan may stay, but I need everyone else to wait outside, please.”
“But you don’t understand, doctor,” mom starts, and I grimace, bracing myself and trying not to roll my eyes. “My son is a billionaire and—”
Doctor Sturges gently takes mom by the shoulders, and ushers her out. Mia’s mom squeezes her hand and kisses her forehead, saying, “I am so proud of you, honey. We’ll be right outside.” Then she heads out.
I can hear my mom trying to convince the doctor to let her stay, but Doctor Sturges doesn’t back down.
“I understand,” Dr. Sturges responds firmly but kindly. “However, we need to keep the room calm and focused for Mia's comfort and for us to do our jobs effectively. We need to ensure a calm environment and space for the medical team to work efficiently.”
However, mom takes offense, opening her mouth to speak again, but not before the doctor shuts the door on her before she can.
Mia giggles, and I look at her, smiling but shaking with nerves.
“I’m glad you’re here,” she murmurs. I lean down to kiss her sweaty brow, and whisper, “You got this. I’ll be here the whole time.”
At the doctor’s call, nurses rush in. Everything is sterile and ready to welcome our two precious baby girls.
