CHAPTER 11
Epiphany: Drake Jr, please calm down....she says to Patrick who is worried sick about his wife and unborn baby.
Patrick: What is taking them so long?
Epiphany: They are setting her up and probably giving her something to control the contractions. It's not good for Sabrina or the baby for you to be freaking out like a maniac, she says holding his shoulders so he won't run into the room.
Patrick: Okay, okay...your right he says shrugging her off. Ugh! You're always right, he snarls, as she laughs.
Epiphany: And don't you forget it! Now...there...now that I have the normal Drake Jr, back what happened?
Patrick explains how she had pain in her stomach while they were sleeping and woke him up by her screams. Then her water broke.
Patrick: I thought it was Braxton Hicks contractions, but when her water broke, I just lost it...got her here as fast as we could...it's a good thing Emma is with Robin tonight.
Epiphany: That was my next question. Good...don't alarm anyone just yet...
Patrick: But her water broke, that means labor has started and there's no stopping it...the baby is on its way and it's way to early Epiphany he says rambling again.
Epiphany: There you go again, take a deep breath...he does....Yes, you are right about the labor...but all of Sabrina's check ups were progressing normally and when the baby does arrive, I"m sure he or she will be just fine...they may be small and tiny I won't lie to you there, but they will have a good chance to survive. Does that make you feel better?
Patrick: I guess, but I want to see my wife.
Epiphany: Alright, let me check and see if they'll let you in.
Patrick: Thank you. He continues to pace back and forth.
A few minutes later.
Epiphany: Dr. Drake, you can come in on one condition...
Patrick: I'll calm down, I promise....he says making his way to the delivery room.
Sabrina: Patrick, I'm scared...she says with a tear.
Patrick sits next to her and holds her hand and puts the other on her belly.
Patrick: Everything will be just fine...you trust me right?
Sabrina: More than anyone...she says with her eyes closed. I still have two months left...it's not good Patrick. I can feel something is wrong with our son.
Patrick: Hey, he says picking her chin up and kissing her forehead. Epiphany told me something while I was waiting for permission to see you.
Sabrina: And that was?
Patrick: That even that the baby is coming no matter what, it still has a very good surviving said you've been progressing normally and that the baby has a great chance to survive even if they are born now he says trying to reassure her and himself that everything will be okay. They will be very small and tiny though...
Sabrina: I figured that, I just...she is crying now.
Patrick: Oh, sweetie...hey...We're in another tight spot huh?
Sabrina laughs a little and shakes her head yes...
Patrick: That's better, he says wiping her tears.
Sabrina: Oh boy, here comes another contraction she says preparing herself and Patrick helps her through this one.
Patrick: They are strong huh he says dabbing the sweat from her face?
Sabrina shakes her head yes again...the nurse comes in to check on them.
Nurse: How are we doing Mrs. Drake?
Sabrina: (Smiles at her calling her that) I just had another contraction and I feel one coming again...it's only about minute apart.
Nurse: Alright, I'll get the doctor...it's just about time...you are at 10 centimeters...
Patrick: Okay, here we go...our little miracle is on his way, he winks....you can do this babe, he says squeezing her hand...I'll be here the whole way! Gives her a kiss for good luck...
Nurse: Wow, you have a terrific husband! She smiles taking her pulse.
Sabrina: I know...I am a lucky girl, she says keeping her eyes on Patrick, not letting go.
Dr. Lee: Okay, Mrs. Drake...you are ready to start pushing on your next contraction.
Sabrina: Okay, she says getting herself situated properly.
: Now, I want you to bear down on your next contraction and push as hard as you can.
Sabrina has been pushing for a couple of hours with no luck.
Sabrina: I can't do anymore...she says sweating and out of breath...I can't, she cries.
Dr. Lee: I know you've been pushing awhile, if on the next push nothing changes we'll have to think about an emergency c-section.
Patrick: Would that harm the baby or my wife?
Dr. Lee: With any surgery there is risk, but I believe this would be best for the baby and Mrs. Drake as well...pushing is just not working...the baby hasn't come down at all and we've been pushing for 4 hours.
Sabrina: Here comes another, she says gearing to push again for hopefully the last time.
Dr. Lee: I think the C-section is the best option...do you both agree?
Sabrina: Yes, we do...she answers for both of them.
Dr. Lee: Okay...I'll get the OR ready and we'll prep you...
Patrick: Would I be allowed in with her?
Dr. Lee: Yes...Dr. Drake...you can sit with her while we deliver the baby.
Patrick breaths a sigh of relief because he never was in a C-section delivery...Emma was born naturally.
Dr. Lee: Give us just a few minutes and I'll come back to get you okay?
Sabrina: Thank you doctor, she says relaxing her muscles.
Patrick: I probably should call Robin and let her know what's going on and see if she can't keep Emma for a couple of days.
Patrick goes to call Robin to let her know that Sabrina was in premature labor and she agrees to watch Emma.
Patrick: Thank you...I'll keep you posted...tell Emma we love her.
Robin: I will, she's very excited...
Patrick: I know she is...Oh, I have to run...Epiphany is coming to get me.
Robin: Good luck dad! She smiles on the other end...
Patrick hangs up and runs with Epiphany to the OR...
About a half hour later, the Dr. announces the arrival of their baby.
Dr. Lee: Congratulations you two...
Sabrina: What is it? She says in tears.
Dr. Lee: Look up and meet your beautiful son!
Sabrina: I knew it, she says closing her eyes as Patrick kisses her not wanting to stop looking at his son.
Patrick: How come he's not crying? He finally realizes.
Dr. Lee: We brought him right to NICU...you'll get to see him shortly...He is beautiful and seems to be holding his own right now...she says finishing up the C-Section.
Sabrina: Patrick, I want you go to check on him, she says nervously shaking...
Patrick: I'm not leaving you, he insists.
Sabrina: I'll be fine...please? She begs. Go check on our son.
Patrick: Okay...he kisses her softly again...I love you...
Sabrina: I love you too. Go, please...
Patrick leaves the delivery and goes to the NICU to check on his newborn son.