"Olly, you need a shift on the flight leaves in a hour, I managed to get us all on the flight" Sarah said. "Oh good, because her contractions are getting stronger, I'm not sure I'm gonna make it in time" he said sadly. "We'll get you there" she held his shoulder offering a hug for support. They hailed down 3 taxis and put their luggage in the boot. Olly was getting regular updates from Lis by text message "she's still at home so fingers crossed" she told some of his band. "I'm sure you'll get there Olly, just have faith". They ran to check in with minutes to spare, handed in their tickets and had their passports checked. They run to the gate and boarded the plane. Olly rung up Lis quickly "Hey babe, I'm just on the plane, I know you can't hold on but I'll be there as soon as I get off this plane", "they are getting stronger, I don't know who to call, you know just in case you are not here" Lis replied in pain. "Call Faye, she wont mind, she's not squeamish at all" he perked up. "Do you think she would mind?" she asked. "Not at all babe, she said she would be there for you, call her, look babes I gotta go plane is about to take off, I love you" Olly said. "I love you too hon, see you in a bit".
"Hi Faye it's Lisa... erm oooohhh" she heavily breathed. "Lisa are you ok?" Faye responded concernedly. "Erm no not really...." she breathed "er I've gone into labour and I just got off the phone with Olly and he erm" she paused, "he's plane is just taking off and he said I should call you to see if you can take me to the hospital? and if Olly isn't here then maybe stay with me?" Lis ended. Faye started to get emotional "Of course I'll be there, I'll drop Louie off at mum's and I'll be straight round". Lis made sure she had everything ready in her bag ready for the hospital, she had her hospital notes under her arms and every couple of minutes she felt the pain she forgot about when she was in labour with Tommy. Faye beeped outside her house and Lis made her way out. Lis kept her head down as she walked to the car and placed a hand on her stomach. "Hey Lis, you ok?" Faye glowed, "your going to be ok hun, thank you for asking me to come with you". "I'm ok, just trying to breath through these contractions, it was Olly's idea he said that you weren't squeamish" Lis giggled. They soon arrived at the hospital.
"Ok we just need to see how far along you are, is it ok if we examine you?" a midwife that went by the name of Charlotte, she could be no more than 25. "Sure no problems" Lis lay on the bed and breathed through her pain. "Ok Ms Orchard, it doesn't seem your waters have gone yet but you are about 4 centimetres, your doing very well, if you need anything just give us a call outside" Charlotte said enthusiastically. "I'm ok at the moment but I might need the gas in a minute" Lis struggled and tried to be brave. "We will be back in a couple of hours to see how far along you are" Charlotte said whilst exiting the room. Lis and Faye just chatted, Faye was being really good getting water and taking Lis' mind off what was about to happen. "I really hope the baby is ok, it's 2 weeks early" Lis began to cry. "It's fine baby's come when they are ready and yours is ready now, it's fine they have heard the baby's heartbeat and it's all good" Faye said reassuringly. She placed her arm around Lis "come here, I know I'm not Olly but I know for a fact that he has never loved anyone as he does with you, you're part of our family and I can't wait for the day when you marry my brother" Faye got emotional. They got very close during the pregnancy, more like best friends and it was a touching moment for both of them, this bond got them even closer "Faye... you can say no.... but when I do...you know marry Olly, will you be my... made of honour?". Faye looked at her with tears in her eyes "nothing would make me prouder...of course I will". They shared a hug.
2 hours had passed and Charlotte was back, "any progress?, lets see". She checked her and the baby, "well you're at 6 centimetres now, and baby is still doing well, you are doing beautifully". Lis was in more pain than ever "erm I think I could do with that gas now". Lis sucked in one big breath and she felt all lightheaded. This took the edge off each more painful contraction. Charlotte exited out of Lis' room.
