Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 72: A decision on fate

She ignored the pain at first, even though it was deep. But she acted like it was nothing more than a pinch. But as the minutes ticked by, it was becoming worse. David had gone into the kitchen to make Juliet a sandwich and was just coming back into the living room when he noticed Juliet's form. Nearly dropping the sandwich on the table, he felt her reach for his hand and hang on tight.

"Breathe Jules. Breathe."

Irritation written all over her pretty face, Juliet exploded.

"I am breathing! JAMES!?"

He too had been in the kitchen and came running to her side.

"It's ok blondie. I got ya. Mayra! Come on baby girl! Your mama's having the babies! Let's go!"

Mayra came clattering down the stairs. The girl had learned to run down the stairs. She never walked. She looked a little apprehensive as she approached her parents and David.

"Really?"

As quick as lightning, Mayra was at the car. David and James were on either side of Juliet holding her up. Helping her get into the car and situated, James got in the drivers seat
and turned on the car. David was sitting in the back with Mayra. James with one hand on the wheel, held on to Juliet's hand. Her other hand had reached for David's just behind her seat. Jame tried to keep her calm as he pulled out of the driveway.

"I'm right here blondie. I've got ya. Keep breathin'. Just keep breathin'."

Juliet was so irritated with both James and David right now she wanted to explode at them. Every four letter word was ready to come barreling out at each of them, but with Mayra
in the car, she decided it was best to keep a cork in it. Instead, she opted for a less extreme approach.

"It hurts!"

James threw a sympathetic gaze Juliet's way.

"I know it does baby. Just hold on. We're almost there."

The pain was becoming so unbearable she was seeing stars, and the color red. Everything was a blur as they got her checked-in. Mayra was staying out in chairs in the hallway
with Miles. She sat frowning and he tried cheering her up.

"Don't worry, your mom's gonna be ok kid."

Mayra was worried about her brothers. Meanwhile, inside the room, Juliet had just gotten situated in bed and was finally starting to relax a little when another contraction
completely took over her entire body. Rolling onto her right side, she bit into the pillow to silence the scream coming out. She felt someone massaging her back and she groaned/cried into the pillow. She then heard James' voice.

"It's alright blondie. I've got ya. Let it all out. I'm right here. I've got ya."

Even when the contraction stopped, Juliet stayed where she was at, not wanting to move. Jack and her sister had entered the room. Juliet smiled at her sister Rachel as she approached her.

"Oh yeah. I remember this part well. I distinctly remember you telling me that you would be back before I gave birth. Guess that didn't work out so well did it? Well don't worry, I'm here for you."

Juliet watched Rachel tiredly as she pushed a stray strand of hair out of her eyes. Giving a soft laugh, Juliet squeezed her sisters hand.

"I'm glad your here Rach. I feel awful that I wasn't there for you."

Rachel squeezed Juliet's hand back and smiled.

"All water under the bridge little sis. I'm here for ya."