Make You Smile

Hello there.

Taylor's P.O.V

Jen was holding my hand and my mom was rubbing my back. I was beyond tired. And I was still only 4cms dilated which I was grateful for a little as Tom and Mark weren't back yet. I'd been here for 6 hours. And I'd  only progressed 1cm.  I couldn't do this. I wasn't ready. First babies were supposed to arrive late not two weeks early! I was totally unprepared.

"You're doing great hun. Here have some ice." Said Jen as she handed me the cup of ice.

I nodded And took one out enjoying the cold sensation on my tongue.

"Thanks for being here. Both of you. God...6 hours and only 1cm. What if I'm here for days?!"

My mom shook her head and smiled at me softly.

"The baby will come when they're ready. And you'll know when it's time. I know this part is bad and it seems to last forever but really soon you're going to be able to hold your baby and that makes all of this worth it. Trust me. I still remember holding you in my arms for the first time. And now well look at you." She whispered.

She brushed my hair back and I saw the tears in her eyes. I was getting choked up too.

"Oh mom c'mere." I said as we hugged awkwardly with my huge belly and creased gown.

"I'd better go check on your dad. He's a nervous wreck-" said my mom.

"Tell him to come in and stop being such a wuss! There's no blood or anything yet."

My mom laughed and nodded.

"Ok. I'll send him in."

"I'll go get a coffee give you two a minute." Said Jen as she squeezed my hand and made for the door.

"I'll join you. It's gonna be a long night." Said my mom as she kissed my forehead.

"You got this baby." She said.

I nodded.

"I just wish Mark was here. I can't do this without him."

My mom looked at me gently.

"I know he's coming as fast as he can. He'll be here."

I nodded. Oh Mark please hurry.

Mark's P.O.V

I was sitting in Tom's car and I kept glancing at my watch. I should be there with her.

"Dude relax. I'm getting you there as fast as I can."

I nodded. I was thankful for Tom being here. I honestly was. My kid was being born right now that had put everything in perspective. I'd put all the bullshit and bitterness between us behind me.

"I know. Thanks I'm just...freaking out. Was she ok when you left?"

Tom smiled.

"It's what happens when you become a father. She isn't that far along yet. You know Taylor she was probably in excruciating pain but she never let on. She wasn't even squeezing my hand that hard...but maybe that's because I'm not the one that got her knocked up." He said with a teasing wink.

I rolled my eyes. Good. She was doing ok.

"You're going to do great you know...as a dad I mean." He said gently.

I bit my lip.

"I'm scared. I mean what if-"

"You'll be fine. Trust me."

"Thanks...for everything Tom. I mean it."

Tom's eyes widened and he smiled.

"It's cool."