Power (Streets 2)

eight.

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"Nooooo! I'm not ready! I'm not ready!" Noelle yelled at her Doctor. Tears ran down her face as the nurse continued to check her blood pressure.

"Noelle, we have to induce you. You have preeclampsia."

"You're gonna have this baby right now Noelle. You have no choice." Jamir said as he continued to rub her arm. Her heart raced as the pain shot through her stomach again.

"I can't—"

"You can and you will Noelle. Relax. Just think about seeing your beautiful baby girl."

Noelle took a deep breath before speaking. "Okay. Can you please call Mama Sheila and my parents?"

"You know I got you. Just practice on your breathing." Jamir told her before he grabbed her cellphone. He exited the hospital room and dialed Nicole's number.

"Hey Noelle—"

"Hey Ms. Nicole, it's Jamir."

"Is everything alright?" She panicked.

"It's time. Noelle has preeclampsia—"

"Say no more. I'm on my way." She spoke before hanging up.

**

"It hurts!" Noelle cried as Jamir continued to rub her back. Jamir felt bad for her. He could tell she was nervous and he was nervous as well.

"I know but it'll be over soon." He assured her. The beeping noise that came from the monitor was starting to make her head throb. She wanted to rip the needles out of her arm and go home.

"I wish Benji was here." She mumbled.

"Girl, Benji would probably be actin' like you. All dramatic and shit." He joked which made her laugh. Suddenly, the hospital door swung open and Nicole rushed in with Sheila following closely behind.

"Noelle, how are you feeling?" Nicole questioned before planting a kiss on Noelle's forehead.

"My stomach and back hurts."

"What did the doctor say?" Sheila asked.

"She's ten centimeters dilated." Jamir informed them. Both Sheila and Nicole were happy. They were ready to meet their granddaughter. Sheila had been so depressed since Benji died and knowing that her granddaughter was almost here made her happy.

"Do you want an epidural?" Nicole asked.

"No. I want to have a natural birth. I'm so tired."

"Are you okay? Do you need some water?"

"Yes." Noelle said. She was starting to become weak and wanted to throw up.

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"Alright Noelle, I'm gonna need you to give me a big push." The doctor instructed. Noelle closed her eyes and thought about what the birthing instructor taught her.