Just For You

Chapter 22: Zeus

When we got to the hospital, Hestia was immediately rushed to her room. Alexander and Hera went with her. Hera's parents are in the waiting room with me, holding each other.

          It's been about thirty minutes, and I've heard nothing from Hera. I don't know how far along Hestia is or if she's even okay. Hera's parents attempted to go and ask, but none of the nurses or doctors would tell her anything. That couldn't be good.

          About fifteen more minutes passed, and the door to the waiting room opened. Hera came with tears in her eyes. I was up before she stepped inside, rushing over to her on high alert.

          I placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, and her parents walked over.

          "What's going on? Is she okay?" Her mother asked. I wanted to chastise her for not waiting for Hera to tell us what was going on on her own, but I turned my attention back to Hera, rubbing up and down her arm.

          She lunged into me, hugging my waist. "The baby is breech. They tried turning him, but they couldn't get him to move. She will need a c-section and fast before the baby suffocates, but they don't have anyone on call who specializes in it." she hugged me tighter—crying into my chest.

          Her parent's face went pale. Alexander was most likely in the room with Hestia trying his best to comfort her and getting her to relax.

          "I had to leave. I didn't know what I could tell her. I didn't know how to improve the situation," she whispered into my chest, just for me.

          I wrapped my arms around her, rubbing her back. "What do you need?"

          I can do many things and would do any of them if it made her stop crying, especially if it made Hestia and the baby safe. All she needed to do was ask.

          She shook her head. Holding me tighter. "I-I don't know." She cried harder.

          I held her in my arms, thinking over anything I could do. The door opened again, and a woman in scrubs walked in. "Hera, your sister is asking for you to come back," she said sweetly.

          Hera pulled away from me, whipping the tears from her face. "Okay."

          When Hera left, her parents went back to sit down, her mom now crying.

          I sighed and pulled out my phone. Who could I call? Who do I know?

          I stepped out of the waiting room, into the hall. I located Posiedons name and called him. The phone rang twice before he picked up. "What's up, Lighting bug?"

          I cleared my throat, looking around the halls. "I know it's your honeymoon, but could you have Amphitrite call up one of her doctor friends? I need an obstetrician like right now." I tried to put as much urgency in my tone as I could.

          There was silence for a beat before I heard murmuring. "She's on it now. Text me where you need him to show up."

          I couldn't be more thankful. "You aren't going to ask why I need one."

          "I'm gonna assume it has something to do with Hera. I know her sister is pregnant." he was correct.

          I ran my hand over my face. "Yeah, there are some issues. I hate to just ask for a favor and leave, but I should warn the staff that I found someone. Thank you again. I owe you one. Sorry, I interrupted your honeymoon."

         "It's not a problem. Amphitrite and I are happy to help. We're always here to help."

          I said my goodbyes and hung up the phone. I was going to tell Hera, her sister, and the nurses that I found someone to do the procedure.