This is set after the war. I assure you, this one sounds very happy at first. But I warn you, don't expect anything happy from me.
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Tris sits in Tobias' arms contently, watching a film on the television. They have both been very happy lately, as Tris is pregnant.
They talked about it for a couple of years, not really agreeing on a decision for quite some time, until 8 months ago when they finally made one.
The couple have been married for 3 years, both in their twenties when they finally tied the knot. It's been a bumpy road, but nonetheless a good one at the end.
She now knows that everything gets better after it gets worse.
As they both watch the film, Tris flinches a little in pain.
"What does the baby do that hurts you?" Tobias asks, clearly curious.
"It's not really the baby, it's just my body adjusting I think." Tris thinks aloud. "I usually get a cramp or two. It's alright."
She gives him a a convincing smile, but becomes unconvincing rarely quick as she grimaces in pain.
Tobias gives her a concerning look but she denies it, shaking her head.
.:":.
When the film finishes, Tris is now completely in pain.
"Tobias, I should go to the doctor."
He nods his head quickly, picking her up and bringing her to the car, a suitcase in the trunk filled with her things if this did happen.
The doctors take her into a room right away, leaving him in the dark.
Will she be okay?
Will the baby be okay?
It is a month early, what if it has something wrong with it?
Only time will tell.
.:":.
The nurse comes back 3 hours later, shaking him awake from the chair.
"Mr. Eaton?" She asks politely.
"Yes." He replies, almost instantly.
"You have a daughter, her name is Elly."
He beams, very excited.
"But, I have other news." She says, sighing at the end.
Tobias narrows his eyes.
"One, Elly will be staying here until she grows a little stronger."
He sighs at that, wanting to hold her now.
"But there is another thing. Your wife passed away during birth, I'm so sorry." She scurries off, not wanting a reaction.
What? No, that can't be right. They have the facts wrong. Right?
He puts his head in his hands, stifling a sob.
Right?
He can't raise a child on his own, not without Tris. He would be far dead without her.
Now she's gone, leaving him with what was left of her.
Their love.
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Hello. I feel like I have no soul right now. I just made a mother die in child birth, leaving her husband pretty devastated. Great.
Tell me what you think!