When I Was 20 Years Old (Mature content) (Complete)

Chapter 10 - David

"Shit baby," I breathed, "Just keep breathing."

"Oh god," she screamed, "Why didn't I have that fucking hysterectomy!"

"Dad maybe drive a little faster?" Rory suggested.

"Yeah. Good idea!" I replied.

I pressed my foot harder onto the pedal as my wife's screams became louder. A sheet of sweat layered both her skin and my own as she screamed louder as the cramps got quicker and more painful. This worried me since it had never been this bad before.

"Oh fucking hell!" Alex cried.

"Hold on baby!" I replied, "It will be ok."

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"Oh my god!" Alex cried.

"Mrs Ride! You can't push until I tell you to," Dr Morgan said.

"Oh fucking hell!" Alex screamed.

"Baby it's ok!" I said gripping her hand, "Just think of our beautiful daughter."

"Our daughter...yes our daughter!" She panted.

The contraction got more frequent and more painful as the minutes ticked by. Alex crushed my hand as she got closer and closer to birth. It got so painful for her they had to give her an anaesthetic. This concerned me because all our other kids had been born drug free. I kissed Alex's hand. The doctor then motioned for me to come out.

"Baby I'll be back ok?" I said to her.

She nodded, "OK."

I walked out the room, "What's up doc?"

"They maybe some complications with the pregnancy," the doctor said.

"What? What kind of complications?" I demanded.

"Well both Alex and the baby..."

"Jasmine," I said.

"Excuse me?" Doctor Morgan asked.

"Our baby is called Jasmine," I replied.

"Ok, Jasmine and Alex are both in distress and so it may come to having to have a c-section," she explained.

I scratched my eyebrow, "But they should both be ok?"

"Yes, why do you ask?" Doctor Morgan asked.

I sighed, "Alex gave birth to a still born. It was hard on both on us."

"I understand Mr Ride," Doctor Morgan said, "I will make sure that history doesn't repeat itself."

I nodded, "Thank you!"

Doctor Morgan walked away. I stood outside the room and stared at Alex as she writhed in pain. She was always one who tried to fight the pain she was in and refused to give in, but these complications worried me. Alex was forty two years old, most woman that age can't carry children, and I didn't want this to be...

Don't be stupid! She'll be fine!

I sighed and walked back in. The thought still haunting me. Alex tried not to scream out so I quickly took her hand again. She was covered in sweat as she clenched my hand again as the contractions worsened.

"Jasmine is gonna be a pain," she breathed.

"What makes you say that?" I laughed.

"She's like her father!" She half laughed, "Plus she's giving me the most pregnancy grief."

I laughed, "Yeah but she'll be beautiful like her mother."

"Jesus with that combination she will be able to get away with anything," Alex laughed.

"Yeah she will," I laughed.

The Doctor walked in as she cried out, "I'm gonna get you to start pushing in a minute."

"What happened to have a c-section?" I asked.

"It's too late," the doctor replied, "Het ready Mrs Ride."

Alex nodded quickly, "OK!"

"OK when I tell you, push," Doctor Morgan said.

Alex nodded and as soon as Doctor Morgan said the words Alex's hand clenched mine as she pushed. She screams filled my ears as she delivered our baby. She panted as labour took its toll on her energy levels.

"I can see the head!" Doctor Morgan announced, "Keep pushing!"

"Come on baby!" I encouraged, "Just think of Jasmine."

She nodded, "Ahhhh yeah Jasmine!"

"Right one last big push Mrs Ride!" Doctor Morgan said.

Alex screamed one last time before the wails of our baby filled the room. Doctor Morgan cut the umbilical cord and swandled our baby in a pink blanket and gently handed me Jasmine. I cradled her and hushed her and she continued to cry in my arms.

"Alex she looks just like you babe," I said. I looked at her. Her eyes had rolled back into her head, "Alex? Alex? Oh my god Alex!"

"She's losing too much blood," Doctor Morgan said, "I'm taking her to surgery now!"

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"Hey dad...." Rory said, "Oh god what happened?"

"Your mother's in surgery," I murmured.

"Oh god! What happened," Lance cried.

I sunk into the chair, "She lost a lot of blood."

"And Jasmine?" Jason asked slowly.

"She's ok," I replied, "She's in an incubator for now.....oh god I don't know what happened."

"Mum will be ok dad," Ella said, "She's a fighter and always has been ever since you have known her, you know that!"

"I know," I cried.

"Dad don't worry!" Rory said, "You gotta be strong for Jasmine."

"I know. I just can't do this without her," I replied.

"You won't dad. You can't think like that!" Jason said, "Mum will be fine."

"Mr Ride?"

I immediately jumped up, "yes."

"Can I talk to you outside please?" She asked.

"Is it about Alex?" I asked.

"Yes Mr Ride," Doctor Morgan replied, "Can I talk to you in private."

"Whatever you have to say to me you can say in front of my family," David said.

"Mr Ride I'd prefer to say it in private," Doctor Morgan.

"What's happened?" I demanded.

"Is our mother ok?" Rory asked.

"Did something happen to her?" Jason asked.

"Mr Ride...."

"Doctor Morgan please just tell me what's happened to my wife!" I burst.

"Mr Ride I'm so sorry but...."

"No! Oh god no," I breathed.

"I'm sorry Mr Ride," Doctor Morgan said, "Your wife....she....she died on the operating table."

"When?" I breathed.

"About ten minutes ago," Doctor Morgan said, "I'm sorry Mr Ride."

I crumbled.