Keep Holding On

Good As Hell

March 8th, 2031

Malibu, USA

Miley's POV

"Liam!" I shout from the bedroom. "Come quick!"

"What?! Is the baby coming?!"

"Can you pick up some more diapers when you go to the store?"

"Oh my god. You shouted "come quick!" for diapers?"

"Yeah, I just remembered we only have like two packages."

"Are you kidding me?" He asks, looking upset. "I thought the baby was coming!"

"Cody? Ha! Yeah right, he's never coming out."

"Not funny, I really did think you were in labor."

"Babe, relax, you'll definitely know when I'm in labor." I say.

"I wouldn't cry wolf too many times, some day it will stop working."

"Oh please, you're always gonna come cause you'll never know if it's the baby."

"Please don't do it though babe, not unless it's the real deal."

"Okay, fine. I really am getting tired of Cody being lazy and not showing up though."

"I know, it's probably pretty irritating." He says.

"Try very."

"Okay, I'm going to the store. I'll pick up the kids on the way home once they're out of school."

"Sounds good, see you in a bit."

"So I know you want him to come now, but please don't go into labor while I'm gone."

"I can't control it, but I'm pretty sure I'll be good." I say, reassuring him.

"Then I'll see you in a bit, love you."

"Love you too." He turns around and starts to leave when I stop him. "Excuse me?" He laughs before he kisses me, then starts to leave. I walk out of our room and into the kitchen as Liam exits the house. I get myself some water as I dial a number on my phone.

"Hello?" A woman says. 

"Hi, I need to speak with Dr. Walsh. She said to call if the baby still hasn't came after a week, it's been a week."

"Please hold." I wait, listening to the music on the phone. It seemed like forever but I finally heard someone's voice.

"Hi, this is Dr. Walsh." Dr. Walsh says.

"Hey, it's Miley. So it's been over a week since Cody's due date and he's still not here. You said to call."

"Yes, if you still don't want a c-section we can induce labor. Would you like to set up an appointment so we can discuss the process? I'd prefer to speak in person. It's a little too late to set up an appointment today though and it's the end of the week. How about Monday we talk about it?"

"Yeah, that'd be great." I say. 

"Nancy is on the phone now and you'll have to wait to schedule an appointment. Actually, my schedule Monday is completely open. Is there a time that'll work for you?"

"Well the kids have school Monday...how about noon?"

"12:00 on Monday is great, I'll have Nancy put it in my schedule. I'll see you then." She replies.

"Okay bye."

"Bye."

"I probably should've asked Liam about the time..." I say to myself, Cody kicks as if he's responding. "I know I know, I should've waited til Liam was home." I tell Cody.