Open your eyes…

Beni slowly opened his eyes to see himself looking through what seemed like a thin vale. Everything had a beautiful white glow netting through his vision as he stared up at his beautiful wife. She was sitting on him as he laid in their bed, exausted from the night before, he had fallen into bed with his clothes on. His newest job was helping build the hotel across the city. Many hours baking under the hot sun, sweating and lifting heavy bricks. Still, it gave him plenty of time to be with Evelyn. Now ten shades darker as he had been before, his arms now had built muscle, and were almost a dark gold color. Laying there, feeling a slight pleasant breeze blow through the bedroom, he looked up as Evelyn smiled. Leaning down, she pressed her lips through the netting and kissed him. Slowly she pulled it off, one of her scarf's. Smiling, they stared at each other.

Good morning…

Good morning my love.

Lifting his hand up, he gently touched her cheek.

How are you feeling?

Fine, fine…

Placing her hand on her now very pregnant stomach. He smiled as he felt tiny little kicks and bumps underneath her skin. Evelyn never looked so happy, smiling down at him she tossed back some of her fallen dark hair.

It seems like somebody wants out.

It would seem.

Beni smiled up at her, before she slipped off him. Holding herself she laughed lightly and walked to the open window. Looking out, it seemed as if the sun was shinning. Turning, she looked at him as he laid on the bed.

Let's go out, it's beautiful out.

Beni slowly sat up, rubbing the back of his neck. Watching her, he couldn't help but smile. In fact the last couple of months had been good for them. Even though she really hadn't gained that much weight through the pregnancy, the blood wasn't coming as much. In fact Beni sometimes snuck in the middle of the night to her handkerchief drawn and checked for any fresh stains. He knew she washed them, and tried to hide whenever she felt weak. But he was just worried about her. In fact sometimes after work he would visit the doctor. Seeing if there was any medication he could buy for her. But as always the doctor simply shook his head. Evelyn was strong, and this baby had really raised her spirits. In fact, whenever it got so bad she couldn't even get out of bed, her thoughts kept going back to the baby. How she looked forward to having it. Dreaming of what it would finally be like to be a mother.

She knew what people said behind her back, and she knew what many of them thought about Beni. But during all of this, he had been the one to worry and take care of her. She knew time was short, and only prayed that she would stay alive to hold her child in her arms.

Later that afternoon, Beni and Evelyn did go out for awhile. Rosie, their housekeeper and nurse stayed inside, telling them she would have dinner waiting for them when they returned. Evelyn hid herself under her huge straw hat. Holding her husband's hand and walking through the streets of the city.

That's when they ran into an old friend.

O'Connell…

Beni rolled his eyes as a tall handsome young man walked over.

Beni, it's been a long time…

Right away O'Connell's eyes went to Evelyn who stood beside Beni, rubbing her stomach and looking down.

And who is this?

Beni gave a very uneasy look as he squeezed Evelyn's hand.

This is my wife, Evelyn.

O'Connell looked surprised for a moment before he lent out his hand. Evelyn glanced at Beni before slowly letting out her hand. Shaking it, O'Connell looked at Beni and held back from laughing.

Now how did a rat like you Beni, end up with such a beautiful woman like this?

Excuse me?

Evelyn stepped forward, her eyes narrow and angry before O'Connell raised up his hands in defense.

Hey lady, I didn't mean anything by it…me and old Beni are friends, isn't that right?

O'Connell's heavy hands slapped Beni on the back, as he weakly laughed. Evelyn all the while stared at them. She didn't like this O'Connell, he treated Beni like he was the man he was before.

My name isn't Lady, it's Evelyn Gabor.

O'Connell stared at the two of them before slowly nodding.

Oh well…it seems like you have a bun in the oven.

Evelyn blushed before putting her hand against her stomach and almost hiding behind Beni.

Aren't pregnant women supposed to have that glow about them, you look kind of pale…you sure your from the desert?

Evelyn looked down again, Beni saw she was getting upset.

If you excuse us O'Connell…I promised to take my wife for a walk.

Seconds later, Beni and Evelyn pushed past him and walked away. O'Connell all he while smirked before turning away.

Back at the house, Evelyn brushed her long beautiful hair in front of her vanity. Beni could tell she was upset, and watched her as she took her anger out with her brush. Finally she turned and looked at Beni.

That man had no respect, he treated you like filth.

Well…that's O'Connell, I guess I deserve it anyways.

Evelyn opened her mouth to say something before getting up and walking across to him. Placing her hands on his face, she looked him straight in the eyes.

Your not that man anymore…

Leaning in, she opened his mouth with hers. Softly her tongue slid in and enjoyed the moment. Shutting her eyes in pleasure. Breaking away she stared at him and smiled.

You don't think O'Connell is handsome, do you?

Evelyn laughed before dancing her fingers across his face.

Make love to me?

But Evelyn, the doctor said…

Evelyn shook her head, still smiling.

I just want to be with you…

Smiling, he pressed his forehead against hers. The two of them laced their fingers together.

A few minutes later, Evelyn laid underneath him. Looking into his deep blue eyes as he slowly moved in and out, a steady yet caring pace. Holding onto his narrow shoulders, he smiled and studied his face. Soon she wouldn't see it anymore. Leaning down and kissing her, Evelyn went to moan out when another awful burning feeling roared through her throat. Before she could control it, a huge bubble of blood came spitting out of her mouth. Beni held himself up as he watched her choke, gasping for air and leaning over. Right away his hands went for the oil lamp beside them. Dim light suddenly filled the room, as he saw his wife begin to get covered with blood. Dripping down her throat, she began to choke, leaning to her side and letting the blood fall onto the sheets.

Evelyn!

Beni slid off her, grabbing his pants and pulling them up. Seconds later he tried holding her head as she gasped for air.

Rosie!

Beni screamed. Holding onto Evelyn she began to cry out. Blood splashing down her mouth, chin, and neck. Some smeared on Beni's hands as he held her.

Please my love, just breath…just breath!

More blood kept gurgling from her throat as Beni felt completely helpless. Just then Rosie came rushing in. Trying to close her robe as he hurried over to them.

What's wrong?

She called out in her thick accent. Beni held Evelyn as she kept spitting blood. Turning to the side and giving dry heaves. Rosie ran over, also trying to hold her as she thrashed her head from side to side.

Evelyn then shot up, holding her stomach from under the bloody sheets. Snapping her eyes shut she began to cry.

It's too early…oh God!

Beni right away looked over at Rosie, confused and terrified.

What's wrong?

Rosie looked down at the sheets before looking straight at Beni, her eyes serious.

The baby, it's coming.

Beni shook his head.

No, she's only seven months along, it can't be.

Evelyn then screamed out in pain again, holding her stomach as more blood dripped from her mouth.

Something's wrong!

Coughing, she laid back, tears of pain rushing down her face. Rosie made sure the sheets covered her before looking straight at Beni.

We need to fetch the doctor and midwife…

But it's too soon…

Do you want your wife to die?

Beni looked down at Evelyn as she cried out, blood smeared all over he face. Her breaths slow.