Love You Enough

The Little Blue House

Lindsey had an odd feeling growing in the pit of his stomach. The longer he stayed at the bar, the more intense it became. His mind kept wandering back to his wife at home. I'm sure everything is fine. She's with Christine. She would call if anything was wrong.

"Where are you, mate? Are you in there?" Mick asks, seeing his friend is lost in thought.

"I don't know." Lindsey says, coming to. "Uh, I think I might head home soon"

"The night is still young. Come on, one more beer"

Lindsey finishes the last little bit of his current beer, picking at the label. "One more then I'm done"

"Atta Boy!" he says then calls for another round.

The waitress brings the beers and Lindsey takes a couple sips. "I know I said I'd stay but I really think I should go"

"Lindsey, you're worrying too much. You spend all day, every day together. You need guy time"

"I like spending time with Stevie. Yes, I need guy time sometimes but she's overdue. She could have that baby at any time."

"Alright, I'll take you back"

"I'll call a cab. Talk to you soon" Lindsey grabs his jacket and goes to use the payphone. The car arrives and he rushes inside, giving the driver his address.

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Stevie is feeling very conflicted. The movie is over, and it's been over an hour since she felt her first little twinge. She couldn't be sure- is this it? It better be. She's about to get evicted. Tell Christine or wait it out? She bites her lip. Maybe I will wait it out. The contractions aren't so strong and this could take hours. She tries to get comfortable, flopping about a few times before giving up.

"Is everything okay?" Christine asks, hearing Stevie's frustration.

"Yes, I'm fine, just trying to get situated" she tells her, another dull contraction building.

"Would you rather go to bed? I can call you tomorrow"

"No, don't leave" Stevie says a little to quickly and Christine gives her a strange look.

"Why not?" She asks, her tone implying she knows much more than she's letting on.

"I, um...I just want you to stay. Let's catch up! Are you dating anyone new? Tell me about...anything!"

"You know I'm with Dennis, Stevie. What's really going on with you?"

"I've been having contractions" Stevie confesses.

"We should call Lindsey. He gave you the number"

"I know, but maybe we should wait" She says, and instantly the contractions that started out little and barely noticeable, pick up. The intensity grows and it shows on her face.

"I'm calling Lindsey and then we are going to the hospital"

"Fine, I will go get the bag"

"No, you can tell me where it is. You rest as much as you can" Stevie just nods and waits for Christine. It's not so bad. "So I have good news and bad news" her friend tells her.