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“Jewls’ Braxton Hicks contractions intensified. She started bleeding and called Major. We were out and couldn’t get to her immediately. Major called nine-one-one. It appears her water broke and her labor started.”
“It appears her water broke? Isn’t that obvious?” I ask, thinking of all the labor stories Jewls shared from her baby books.
“You’d think, but Jewls…” Talon tapers off, his face going slack.
“She thought she pissed on herself,” Harley gathers, letting out a little giggle.
“That must have been terrifying. Riding in the ambulance all alone and not knowing what was happening.” I tighten my grip on Ford’s waist.
“She wasn’t alone for long. We intercepted the ambulance on I-65 and Major jumped in.”
My heart flips in my chest, picturing the scene.
“What about the parents?”
“The Kellers are on the way, with half the town following behind Justin’s escort.”
Justin is Jewls’ cousin and in local law enforcement in Kentucky.
“Jewls has been on the phone with her mom. They’re less than an hour away.”
“What about the Powers?”
“Chartered a plane and landing soon.”
“Man, these people work fast.”
“We’re here!” Ember waddles out of the elevator, glancing around frantically. “How is she?”
Finn and Presley are with her, Finn toting Jewls’ stuffed duffel bag.
“Can I see her now?” Harley’s patience has worn thin.
Ace holds her hand and takes the bag from Finn, leading her down the hall.
When they return, Harley is a new level of calm. I’m ready for my chance to visit when the elevators open again and Jewls’ family piles out. Gill gives a chin dip, taking Margo directly to her daughter.
Shayla and Collin come out of the second elevator holding hands with Shayla glowing.
“I think Shayla had sex in the parking garage.”
Ford drops his gaze to mine, his lips twitching. Before saying anything, his attention goes over my head and he straightens. Major comes to the middle of the room, appearing resigned.
“Jewls is sticking to her plan to try herself.”
No one speaks, knowing this is a point of contention between Jewls and Major. He is convinced a C-section is the safest and easiest birth plan. She feels completely opposite, arguing that cutting her open is not the best way.
“You don’t let her try, she’ll resent it,” Ford tells him.
Major gives a curt nod. “Her doctor knows where I stand.”
Oh boy, I wouldn’t want to be the doctor going against Major.
“My sister has always been stupid stubborn.” Toby glowers.
“Go tell her that. Maybe she’ll listen, “ Major suggests. “Room 408.”
Jewls’ brothers and cousin take off in that direction.
