Rapunzel was screaming. Eugene paced in front of their bedroom door, hands behind his back. Why wouldn't they let him in? It was his wife in there for goodness sake. Rapunzel suddenly let out her worst scream and Eugene pounded his fist on the door, turning the knob, but it was locked. Of course it was. Angry, Eugene hung his head and backed away from the door. He instantly began pacing again
"Eugene!" Rapunzel yelled. Eugene stopped walking. "No! No, I won't! I need Eugene!" Eugene pressed his ear against the door, wondering what was happening. Rapunzel continued to call for him, but he couldn't get in. He would break down the door if he had to. Suddenly, the door swung open and Eugene didn't even glance at who opened it. He flew past her and hurried over to Rapunzel's side. She was crying, tears streaming down her flushed face.
"Rapunzel, it's going to be okay. I'm here now," Eugene whispered to her, kissing her hand. He glanced around the room and saw her parents, huddled together in the corner, looking worried. Eugene tried to stay calm, but it wasn't easy.
"Rapunzel, you have to do it. I know that it hurts, but…" He trailed off, looking at the midwife, who was looking rather impatient.
"I can't… Eugene, I can't do it…" Rapunzel whimpered, beginning to cry again. Eugene brushed her hair out of her eyes.
"Yes, yes you can, Rapunzel. I know you can." Rapunzel looked at him and squeezed his hand. She shut her eyes tightly and took a deep breath.
"Are you ready?" The midwife asked. Rapunzel nodded. "Okay, then push!"
Immediately, another scream ripped through Rapunzel. She dug her fingernails into Eugene's hand. He continued to stroke her hair and whisper how it was going to be all right. Rapunzel kept on crying between her screams. Eugene's heart broke at the sight of her.
"Rapunzel, everything's going to be all right," Eugene whispered into her ear. He kissed her cheek and she caught her breath.
"One more!" The midwife yelled over Rapunzel's screams. Her parents walked forward, looking at Rapunzel, worried. Rapunzel used the last of her strength and everyone went silent over the cry of a baby. The midwife carried the child away to be cleaned.
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel you did it!" Eugene was suddenly ecstatic. He had a child. He and Rapunzel had a child. Her parents were glowing as well. Her mother kissed her forehead and her father held her other hand. Rapunzel could barely keep her eyes open.
"I… I did it…" She smiled slightly.
"You did it," Eugene echoed, kissing her hand again.
"Where… where is our baby?" Rapunzel's parents immediately followed the midwife.
"Our baby will be here soon, don't worry," Eugene murmured, kissing Rapunzel yet again. "I'm so proud of you."
"I couldn't have done it without you," Rapunzel said ever so softly. Eugene smiled and replied,
"You should get some rest." Rapunzel shook her head.
"Not until I see our baby." As if on queue, the midwife wandered in the room, holding the little bundle. The King and Queen were right on her tail, looking extremely happy. The midwife walked over to Rapunzel and handed her the baby.
"A healthy little girl," She said as Rapunzel gingerly held the baby. They were both at a loss for words.
"A girl…" Rapunzel stroked the baby's face as she squirmed in her arms. Eugene didn't take his eyes off of her. He had a baby. And his baby was right here. Rapunzel was absolutely glowing.
"Eugene, we have a baby," She whispered. Eugene smiled and Rapunzel gestured for him to pick her up. He glanced at Rapunzel, who nodded, and he bent over and picked the child up. She was so… tiny. Eugene couldn't even believe how small she was. His hands were two times bigger than her whole body. Eugene was afraid that he would break her.
"She's beautiful." She had big, brown eyes that stared into Eugene's. They were his eyes. She had thick, dark brown hair sprouting from the top of her head. That was his hair.
"She takes after her father," Rapunzel said. Eugene stared at the squirming baby.
"Rapunzel? We have a baby," He repeated, excitedly. "We have a baby!" Eugene was suddenly overwhelmed with emotions. He had a baby. He had a baby. Rapunzel laughed and Eugene gave her the baby. She held the baby's hand and kissed it, softly. Rapunzel looked up at her parents, who appeared to have not stopped smiling. They walked over to her and Rapunzel handed the baby to her mother. They both stared at her, in awe.
"Rapunzel… she is beautiful. She's a beautiful baby," her mother said. She glanced at Eugene. "Takes after her father." Eugene laughed and looked at Rapunzel.
"We're parents," he said. Rapunzel smiled as Eugene kissed her forehead.
"We're parents," she echoed. The Queen gave the baby back to Rapunzel, and Rapunzel and Eugene stared at their child.
"You know what, Rapunzel?"
"What, Eugene?" Eugene rubbed his finger down the little girl's nose.
"Her nose is perfect." Rapunzel laughed and said,
"It's true. She does have a perfect nose." Eugene kissed Rapunzel and they looked at their baby, eager to start their new life as parents.
This story makes me happy. I hope you enjoyed! And just so you know, having more than ten reviews made my morning :)
