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“I know.” I laughed.
“I have to get to the hospital. I wish you weren’t going to work today. I think you need to stop working until after the baby is born.”
“I want to get as much done as I can before I go on maternity leave,” I said, turning around in his arms.
“You’re due next week, babe. You need to rest as much as possible.”
“And you need to stop being so protective.” I kissed his lips. “Go to work.”
“I’ll never stop being protective over you or our daughter, so get used to it.” His lips formed a smile. “I love you, babe.”
“I love you, too.”
I was sitting at my desk, feeling very uncomfortable. I thought I was in labor last week, but after seeing Georgia, she told me I was having Braxton Hicks, and it was completely normal. I made it through the day, and when I got home, my phone rang. When I saw it was Nick, I knew he wasn’t getting out of work on time.
“Hey, babe,” I answered.
“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I’m going to be stuck here for a few more hours. One of the doctors went home sick, and they need me to stay. How are you feeling?”
“I’m good,” I lied, placing my hand on my belly.
“You sure, babe?”
“Stop worrying, Dr. Russo. But when you get home, I am going to need a back massage. Your daughter is killing my lower back.”
“You got it. I’m sorry I have to stay. I miss you like crazy.”
“It’s okay. I miss you too.”
“Babe, I have to go. Grayson needs me. A trauma just came in.”
“Okay. I’ll see you later.”
I grabbed a bottle of water and walked down the beach, where I saw the bonfire was lit.
“Hey, sis.” Sam smiled.
“What are you guys up to?” I smiled, sitting beside Sam.
“Just shooting the shit like we always do,” Simon said.
“You look miserable,” Stefan spoke. “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine. Just tired.”
“I keep telling her that she’s done with work, but she still keeps coming into the office.” Shaun smirked.
“I need to keep busy. I can’t sit around the house all day,” I said, bringing the bottled water to my lips.
I shifted in my seat and let out a breath, trying to mask the pain I felt.
“You sure you’re okay?” Jackson asked as he held Liam.
“My lower back is killing me. I can’t sit here.” I went to get up, and pain gripped me. “Oh, God.” I placed my hands on my belly.
Sam grabbed hold of my arm as I fell back into the chair.
“I do believe you’re in labor,” Jackson said.
