She screamed, pain coursing through her. After a moment her screams died and a pierce wail took over. I ran to the nurse holding the baby.
"Its a girl she said." wrapping her up in a blanket. I turn back to Julia who is whimpering in the bed. Leaving the nurse and baby I rush to take Julia's hand.
"Julia, you did it." I exclaim. She smiles and nods her head. The nurse brings the baby over and carfuly gives her to Julia.
"What shall we call her?" I ask.
"Its a girl?" Julia whispers. She takes in a deep breath before continuing.
"I like Lily." she breathed, closing her eyes.
"It's a beautiful name" I say. But something wasn't right.
"Julia?" I ask touching her forehead. The doctor checks her pulse. The nurse grabs the baby and steps out if the way. I start to panic yelling her name trying to get her to wake up. Another doctor runs in holding an oxygen mask. He places it over her head trying to revive her. After a few minutes they step back and shake their heads. I collapse, crying over Julia's body. I whisper her name and stroke her head hoping this all a dream, that Julia was still here holding Lilly. I stay there long after the nurse and doctors had left. Eventually I come to my senses and stand up. I caress her cheek one last time before leaving.
Lilly needed me, Julia would want me to be strong for her.