Subject: Check this out
From: EPrentiss Mobile
Date: July 25, 4:17PM
To: Derek Morgan
She's got the hiccups and I caught it on video… It feels so weird! Can you tell? It kind of looks like a little ball bouncing.
I've registered for a birthing class. Thankfully, I'm not the only single mom…I've actually made a few friends. We're already planning play dates! This is the other single mom's first child too, so she really understands what I'm going through…she's younger than me, but it's nice to have someone who understands.
I'm starting to make my birth plan. I'm hoping for a natural birth, but I'm pretty nervous about the pain, so I'm looking into alternative pain relief methods. I didn't expect to be this nervous, but the closer it gets, the more anxious I feel. Just don't tell anyone I'm scared.
Other than that, things are good. Having trouble falling asleep, but that's mostly due to the little soccer player…disrupting my life already, the devil.
Love, E
Subject: Re: Check this out
From: MorganDerek Home
Date: July 26, 8:00PM
To: Emily Prentiss
I wish I was there to feel it. It looks so incredible.
I'm glad you made some friends. At least you have someone who understands. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to do this on your own... I'm so proud of you. I can only hope the little princess is going to be strong like you.
Do you want me to be there for the birth? I don't want you to have to do it alone... I don't have to be in the room with you if it makes you uncomfortable, but I can wait for you outside the ward.
You should have known by now that babies are good at disrupting lives. In a good way, of course.
D
Subject: Re: Check this out
From: EPrentiss Home
Date: July 26, 11:23PM
To: Derek Morgan
I appreciate the thought, I really do, but I think it might be weird having you there…even if you weren't in the room. It's not that I don't trust you or feel comfortable with you, I just want it to be a day just for the two of us…it's the first day of her life and I think her and I should be alone and bond.
Am I making any sense?
I know you want to support me, but I'm ready to do this. I'm going to raise her alone and I can bring her into this world alone. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I feel like maybe you're letting yourself get a little too attached…
E
Subject: Re: Check this out
From: MorganDerek Mobile
Date: July 27, 10:03AM
To: Emily Prentiss
I'm attached because it's you. You're my friend and you're alone in London. I just don't want you to be overwhelmed and not have anyone there for you.
I don't quite understand what you mean when you say you want to do this whole thing on your own, but I respect that. Maybe I'll come visit you after she's born. I'll give you some time to bond. Besides, it's pretty easy for me to bond with cute girls.
Don't worry about me. I'm fine. Worry about you.
Are you sleeping well? How's the heartburn?
D
Subject: Re: Check this out
From: EPrentiss Home
Date: July 27, 6:29PM
To: Derek Morgan
Thank you for respecting my wishes.
I'll Skype you when she comes home from the hospital and introduce you. This is just something I need to do on my own. I just want to make sure we're clear on the boundaries, not just for the birth, but everything that comes after.
Sleep sucks. Heartburn sucks. Back pain sucks. I'm basically uncomfortable all the time. I swear to God, I will never ever do this again. It is the most unpleasant feeling of my life. You'd better be pretty damn glad you are a man.
E
Subject: Re: Check this out
From: MorganDerek Home
Date: July 27, 11:54PM
To: Emily Prentiss
Of course. We're friends. I'm doing this as your friend and nothing more. I understand that.
Just promise to send me lots of pictures. I can't wait to see her and her beautiful face.
D
