Pregnancy Series • 5SOS

#29 ; Labour / Delivery (two)

Michael ;

The taxi pulled up outside the hospital and Michael helped you into the hospital. Once Michael told one of the nurses what was happening, she quickly got you into a room and onto one of the beds.

"Mrs Clifford, the good news is that your waters haven't broken yet. But the bad news is that you will still experience the pain with the contractions for quite a while as you're only 2cm dilated," The nurse explained. "We will give you some medication for the pain and to slow down the contractions to keep your little boy in there. As I understand he's not quite due yet for another two weeks."

She made sure the IV was fitted into your hand properly and rubbed your arm for comfort.

"There is no need to panic or worry though sweetie. The baby looks good and that's a brilliant sign. I will be back soon to check up on everything. If I'm needed just get Michael to pop along over to the office and I will be paged," She smiled walking out of the room.

Michael sat in the chair beside your bed and took your hand in his. You turned over to your side to face him.

"It wasn't supposed to be like this Mikey, I didn't want any medication and I wanted my mum here," You said tears brimming at your eyes and utter panic in your voice. He held your hand tighter looking you in your eyes.

"Baby, I know it's not quite like we talked about and planned but our little man wants to come now," He wiped your tears away with his thumb. "All that matters is that I'm here. You're okay and our little boy is okay."

He put a stray piece of hair behind your ear and kissed your forehead.

"Don't cry baby girl. Everything will be okay," He smiled.

"But I ruined everything. You're supposed to be on stage right now," You said.

"Hey you did not ruin anything. You're more important than a show, now get some rest baby. I'll still be here when you wake up," He smiled.

You listened to Michael and closed your eyes.

He watched you fall asleep, wishing he could do something to make you feel better. His heart broke seeing you cry, he couldn't let anything happen to the both of you. He'd never forgive himself, he shouldn't have brought you to the show. He should have stayed at home with you, the fans would have understood. At least that way you would have been safe in bed at home and maybe you wouldn't be here right now. He lied back in the chair thinking and slowly drifted off to sleep.

You gasped as pain filled your lower body again waking you up from your sleep. As soon as Michael heard his hand went straight to yours letting you squeeze it tight. You felt a lot of pressure between your legs more than it had been so you couldn't help but worry.

"Michael this is different," You managed to say between breaths.

"Baby it's okay. I won't let anything happen to you," He hushed rubbing your arm for comfort.

You squeezed Michael's hand so hard you thought he'd lose circulation in it as you felt intense pressure between your legs. You gasped as it got stronger followed by warm fluid gush between your legs and onto the bed.

"Little Daniel wants to come now," Michael smile

Luke;

Ashton helped you out of the car but as soon as you saw the hospital you stopped in your tracks.