As the young faced weary eyed doctor came further into the surgical waiting room the area grew silent but it was a quiet tension filled silence.
Nigel stood up along with Richard, holding his hand firmly.
Richard leaned more into Nigel and said almost so low he was barely heard," I'm his father. How is he? "
Nigel squeezed his hand.
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Thirteen years ago
2012
" Oh my God , " Tania screamed as though her insides were being ripped out of her. " Dick ! Richard! Oh my God! Get this thing out of me !"
Richard leaned closer to his wife and rubbed her back as his face grew paler. " It's okay. You're doing fine. Almost there. "
The doctor said swiftly," One more push. Come on, Mama. Give me one more big push."
Tania began to squeeze Richard's hand so hard he also screamed as she pushed with all her might.
Then they heard a small faint cry.
The doctor smiled as he stood up with a crying red-faced chubby baby in his arms.
" Mama , Daddy, it's a boy. "
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The doctor nodded and said quietly," It's looking good. Was a little touch and go but he's a strong kid. He's fine and will be taken to recovery. "
Richard exhaled the breath he was holding in and he turned around to hug Nigel.
" Told ya ," Nigel whispered to him even as he began to cry.
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ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE
General FictionThe ongoing soap opera about disabled math genius Spencer Norland - Lane , his doctor husband DuBuis Lane and their family and friends in the Washington DC Metro area.
