Roll cameras part 2

Labour pains

Half an hour later Joe finally arrives with their drinks. "Where did you go" Niamh asks as she doesn't move from laying down.

"My mother called... she's in hospital in Scotland with a chest infection. I just thought I'd tell her you're in labour too" Joe smiles as he sits down with a drink.

"Oh is she ok" Niamh asks.

"Yeah she's just being kept in" he replies.

Barbara sits quietly watching them "you're great support for her aren't you?" Barbara says sarcastically.

"What" Joe says looking confused.

"You're sat there eating and drinking and watching TV like nothing is going on... support your wife, she's having your baby" Barbara says in a stern tone.

"Mum please" Niamh protests.

Barbara looks at Niamh with a smile. "No all I'm saying is he could try harder..." she says.

Joe huffs and gets up "you know what, I shall just leave"
He says as he walks out the room.

"Joe!!" Niamh calls but he's gone.

"Why the hell did you do that" she huffs at her mum.

"I'm protecting you" she replies which Niamh instantly retaliates.

"Get out! I don't want either of you two in here acting like children!" Niamh shouts through a strong contraction.

"Come on" Barbara tries to calm her but Niamh snatches her hand away.

"Get out! Ahhh... shit... just get the fuck out!" Niamh cries as they start to come more frequent.

"Alright fine" Barbara stands and leaves the room.

Niamh sits there on the edge of the bed hoping this pain will pass. "Come on... Just hurry up" Niamh says as she holds her back with one hand and slightly bounces on the bed.

"Ahhh" she moans and tries to take deep breaths.

The midwife walks in and looks at Niamh, "are you okay?" Anya questions.

"Mmm yeah, it's passing" Niamh smiles slightly.

"Would you like any pain relief?" She asks Niamh.

"God yes... ahhh! Here it comes again" Niamh cries as the pain is getting more persistent now.

"Right let's get you back laying on the bed" Anya says and helps her.

"No I can't lie down... it's far too uncomfortable" Niamh protests.

"Okay can you lay on your side or not at all?" She asks.

"Mmm no..." Niamh moans.

"How about on your hands and knees? I need to check you over as well" Anya suggests.

"That'll be more comfortable" Niamh replies and Anya helps her onto the floor.

Anya gets a set of gloves on and positions herself in a good angle to examine her. "Hmm... ooo a fast mover, 6 centimetres" Anya smiles.

"Thank god" Niamh cries.

"I'll got get you some pain relief now, maybe you should try the ball for a bit, sit on it and bounce slightly" Anya replies.

"Yes that's what my fucking arsehole of a husband said to me... and I got pregnant..." Niamh replies sarcastically.

"Oh... I see... did you want me to find your husband?" Anya asks awkwardly.

"No! I don't need him" she cries through a contraction.

"Are you sure? Is there anyone you want to be with you" she asks Niamh.

"No!" Niamh moans as she kneels against the bed. "Get Joe...!" She suddenly says just as the midwife leaves.

Anya rushes through the corridors and finds Joe at a vending machine. "Mr McFadden?" She says.

Joe looks up as he sips his coffee, "yeah?" He asks.

"Your wife is asking for you, she's in quite a state" the midwife says.

"Oh right, I'll come straight away" Joe smiles as he follows Anya back to the room.

Niamh looks up from her position kneeling against the bed "Joe!" She cries.

"Alright alright I'm here" he soothes as he comes to her side.

"Joe! I can't! It's so painful" she says as he watches her grip the bedcovers.

"Anyone would think this is our first" he tries to joke and lighten the mood.

"It's... been six... fucking years Joe" she screams.

"And you know how this works" Joe says and Niamh shoots him a look.

Joe smiles at her and strokes her back. "Ahhh!!" She moans under her breath.

"You sound like a sheep when you do that..." Joe smiles cheekily.

"Funny one you are" Niamh says sarcastically.

He sits watching her "he or she will be here soon babe, just remember to take deep breaths... want some water?" He asks.

"Oh please" she replies.

Joe gets up and grabs a bottle of water from the side, "I need to get up" Niamh mutters as Joe comes back over

"Here I'll help you" Joe smiles and holds her up.

"Stop touching me!" Niamh shouts at him.

"God make up your mind" Joe huffs.

"Joe! Stop, I'm doing to swing for you in a moment... fuck off yeah!" Niamh growls

"Fine let's see you do all this on your own" he argues and steps back.

"Ahhhhhh!!" Niamh cries as she feels the temptation to push a little bit.

"Wanting me now are we" Joe asks sarcastically.

"I'll punch your fucking lights out in a minute" Niamh screams and grits her teeth as another strong contraction comes along.

As she says that The midwife walks in with her Mum. "Oh... are we interrupting something?" Anya asks awkwardly.

"No it's perfect... just in time to see this man being a prat" Niamh says as they walk to her.

Anya gets him on the bed and grabs some gloves. "Two bloody hours... how much longer" Niamh cries to her Mum.

"Not long now baby" Barbara smiles.

Niamh sits there quietly as Anya examines her, "Joe... pass me that bowl... I think I'm gonna..." before Niamh can say anymore she is sick over the side of the bed narrowly missing her Mum

"Mum...I'm so sorry" she wines as Barbara reaches for tissues that are on her bedside.

"Don't worry sweetie, it happens" Barbara smiles as she gets her some tissues and Joe grabs Niamh's bottle of water.

"Thanks" Niamh says as she takes the bottle.

"8 centimetres... okay I shall be back with a cleaner" Anya smiles as she gets a sick bowl for Niamh.

"Shouldn't be long now" Joe smiles and kisses her head.

Niamh sips her water and sits herself up a bit more.