♡Capitulo Dieciocho: Sweet Antonia♡

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HOSPITAL – EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS – NIGHT

Flaca is wheeled through the sliding doors on a stretcher, Tony at her side holding her hand tightly. The bright hospital lights buzz overhead. Nurses and doctors move briskly around them.

NURSE
(to Flaca, kindly but efficiently)
Okay, Alejandra, we're going to get you settled in a delivery room. Let me check your vitals again.

Flaca winces as another contraction grips her. Tony squeezes her hand reassuringly.

FLACA

(breathing through it)It's coming harder now... it's faster.

The nurse nods, quickly checking monitors.

NURSE
You're definitely progressing. Cervix is about 2 centimeters now. We'll keep you comfortable and monitor closely.

Flaca's eyes dart nervously toward Tony.

FLACA
What if it's too soon? What if the baby's not ready?

TONY

(softly) Hey, baby, she's a fighter—just like her mama. We've got the best care here. You're not alone.

Another nurse wheels in a portable ultrasound machine.

DOCTOR
(flashing a calm smile)
Hi, Alejandra. Let's see how your little one is doing.

Flaca watches the monitor anxiously as the doctor moves the probe gently over her belly.

FLACA
Is she okay?

DOCTOR
Her heartbeat is strong. She's cozy in there, just getting ready like you said.

Flaca exhales a shaky breath, tears forming.

FLACA
I'm scared.

TONY
I know, love. But we're right here. Every step of the way.

The nurse adjusts an IV line.

NURSE
We'll give you some fluids and medicine to help with the contractions if they get too intense. But right now, your body's doing exactly what it needs to.

Flaca closes her eyes, clinging to Tony's hand.

FLACA
(whispers)
Please don't let anything happen to her... or me.

Tony leans down, kissing her forehead.

TONY
I'm not going anywhere.

DELIVERY ROOM – NIGHT

Flaca grips Tony's hand tightly as another strong contraction hits. Her face pales, sweat beading on her forehead.

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