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'Jac.. what are you doing here?' exclaimed Donna 'Aren't you meant to be on maternity leave?'

'Yes, but I'm not doing any harm in coming here'

'You know you cant help out with the patients though. Not in your condition' Donna declared

' Oh for heavens sake Donna, I'm pregnant not diseased' Jac replied as she stormed to her office.

As Jac slumped down in her chair she placed her hand upon her stomach, the twins were moving around and kicking a lot more now. When she felt them kick it was like a whole new emotion, it made Jac smile. She hardly smiled. Jac was disturbed by her phone ringing. With some difficulty she reached down in her bag and got her phone out, typical it was Joseph.

'I got a call from Donna. What are you doing here? Your meant to be at home resting. Jac your 8 and a half months pregnant, you should be home' Joseph asked.

'There was nothing to do at home so I thought I'd come and see how things are' Jac replied as her free hand found its way to her stomach.

'Just be careful, are you ok? Are the twins ok?

' Yes Joseph we are all fine, don't panic'

' I'm not don't worry. I'm performing an endoscopy at 2, so I wont be around if you need me'

'I'll be fine. I'm just going to stay in the office, maybe go and get some coffee'

'I'll speak to you later Jac, I love you'

' I love you too Joe' As she said them words she fell deeper and more madly in love with Joseph

Jac placed her phone in her bag and sat back in her chair were she fell into a deep sleep. Being 8 and a half month pregnant was most definitely taking its toll, Jac was becoming more and and more tired. She would get frequent back aches, her ankles would balloon up and make it harder for her walk. However, Jac wouldn't admit that she was exhausted. Instead, she got on with her days without saying a word. Having Joseph around made it easier, he would be there to rub her back and comfort her. She knew that Joseph was willing to do anything. When Joseph's OCD flared up hew would make sure everything was perfect for Jac and make sure she wasn't in any discomfort. In return Jac would tease Joseph and say he's missed a bit of cleaning. She would get out the window cleaner and clean it again. Obviously Joseph would get annoyed but he knew Jac was only messing. That what made their relationship so strong.

Jac was awoken by a pain dashing through her stomach. It felt like someone had jarred a knife though her stomach. She bit her lip and hoped it would pass and it did. Jac assumed she had some sort of stomach pains so she sipped some water and began to browse the internet. Twenty minutes had past when the pain had re-appeared making the same effect as it did before. Jac stood up and made her way to the reception desk were Donna and Elizabeth were.

'Are you ok?' Donna asked as she noticed Jac was looking pale.

'Yeah I'm fine, just got a bit of discomfort. I'll be fine' Jac replied

'You sure? I mean we can get someone pain relief or someone to examine the twins?

'I'm fine honestl-' Jac's sentence was cut short when she doubled over in pain, a short groan escaped from her mouth. Not realising until she was laying in a puddle of water that infact her waters had broke.

'JAC' Donna screamed as she rushed to Jac sides helping her onto a wheelchair.

The pain going through Jac's stomach was unbearable, she clenched onto the side of the wheelchair every time a contraction came. Her breathing became heavier as the contractions were coming often and staying for longer. The pain was as if someone was placing her in a pit of fire and was turning the temperature up to maximum heat. Each contraction made Jac feel even more uncomfortable. She was placed into a hospital bed as Donna went and fetched a midwife.

'Shall I call Joseph or someone? Elizabeth asked

Between breaths Jac managed to say 'he wont pick up, h-he's in theatre'

'That's alright, we'll page him now. In the mean time, is there anyone else you'd want us to call?

'Sahira' Jac replied as she bent over letting over a scream.

Elizabeth nodded and went to call Sahira. It was just Jac's luck that she happened to go into labour when Joseph was in theatre. Jac didn't want to do this alone, although on the outside Jac was seen as strong and feisty but inside Jac was terrified, she couldn't bare to give birth alone without Joseph by her side. As the midwife appeared the contractions came every minute, they lasted longer and came with greater pain.

'So Jac, how are you feeling?' Asked the midwife as she examined Jac

'I feel amazing, on top of the world.. How do you think I'm feeling? Jac snapped.

'Right Jac you are 8cm dilated meaning your babies are coming soon and they aren't going to wait'

As Jac threw her head back and arched her back in pain, Sahira walked through the ward and rushed over to Jac's side. Jac was re-leaved to have someone with her, even though she would rather Joseph be at her side. Sahira stood next to the bed stroking Jac's hair and trying to calm her down through-out the contractions. Sahira knew how it felt to be in labour, it was exhausting. The fact that Jac was giving birth to twins didn't help the situations.

'Joseph.. were is Joseph?' Jac groaned between breaths.

' We've paged him, Chrissie has gone down to theatre to personally tell him' Sahira replied rubbing Jac's lower back.

' I need him, look what he did to me' Jac panted.

Jac felt another contraction appearing, she found the strength to grab gold of the sides of the bed. Squeezing the metal bars until her hand were beet red. She felt the urge to push, it was time. She needed to get the twins out before they became stressed but she didn't want to do it without Joseph. She needed Joseph to comfort her and tell her everything was going to be OK, Joseph would give her the extra strength to bring the babies into the world. Through all the mixed emotions in Jac's head and the heap of pain travelling around her body, she recognised a voice and a figure weaving through the ward. It was Joseph. He came dashing through the ward, rolling his sleeves up. He then sat on Jac's bed taking her in his arms and rocking her back and fourth. Jac sobbed into his chest as she experienced excruciating pain. Having the reassurance from Joseph gave Jac just that extra bit of strength. Joseph whispered into Jac's ear ' Everything is going to be OK, their coming into the world now, we can finally meet them' Joseph stood up still holding Jac's hand as they wheeled her into the delivery room reassuring her that he would be with her every step of the way.

'You absolute prick, look how much pain you've caused me' Jac shouted as her grip on Joseph's clammy hand was beginning to get tighter.

' Don't think about the pain Jac' Joseph stuttered

' I don't have enough energy' Jac panted

' Come on Jac, sure you do just take your time' Joseph replied

'How about you try and give birth to twins eh?' Jac snapped.

The midwife examined Jac one last time before Jac would be allowed to push. However Joseph noticed the midwife's face dropped before she rushed out and returned with about 3 other nurses who brought various equipment with them.

' Jac your going to have to push now OK?' The midwife ordered.

'Why? What's going on?' Joseph panicked

'Your little boy's heartbeat is slowing down.. meaning we have to get him out NOW'

Joseph just froze, he turned to Jac who look liked she'd seen a ghost, she had turned her head to the side and was staring into thin air. Jac had no energy but she needed to find some energy. Joseph held Jac's hand tightly while Sahira, who was taking a back seat, was holding her another hand. Jac's face was damp with sweat, her once shiny red hair was now plastered against her head. The midwife counted down from ten and declared Jac to push. For once Jac did as she was told. She gripped ever so tightly on Joseph's and Sahira's hand before letting out an ear deafening scream. Jac repeated this over and over again for a good five minutes. With a lot of confusion Jac gave out one last push. She felt something slip from beneath her. That was it, Amelia was into the world. As much as this was magical moment, everyone was concentrating more on getting Ethan out and into ICU. Amelia was wrapped up in a soft pink blanket and passed to Sahira, Joseph was too busy comforting Jac and preparing to get their son into the world. Securing Amelia in one arm, Sahira slowly rocked Amelia before hold d onto Jac's hand once again.

' Right Jac, well done that's one down. Lets get this little man out, Can do you that for me?' The midwife asked in a calming tone.

Jac nodded and gripped their hands once again. With everyone silent in the room, Jac gave out a final push which was a accompanied. The scream was loud enough to burst everyone's ear drum. Jac fell back into the bed in exhaustion as Joseph watched the Midwives pick up Ethan cut his umbilical cord, wrapped him in a soft blue blanket and placed him into an incubator before rushing him to ICU. Jac closed her eyes and didn't say a word. It felt like someone had ripped her heart out, she couldn't describe the feeling of knowing her son was in a critical condition.

'Is he going to be alright?' Joseph muttered as he kept his eye focus to the floor.

'When they get him to ICU, they will tun tests and supply him with Oxygen for the moment' The midwife replied as she stitched Jac up. 'You will be able to go home later on today if you want? It will be better to come to terms with Ethan in the comfort of your own home

' Um.. thanks.. we'll think about it' Joseph whispered as Sahira gently passed Amelia over to Joseph before leaving the family. He peered down to his baby girl, she had his big blue eyes and Jac's nose. As he held Amelia's miniature hand, she clasped her baby fingers around Joseph's little finger. Joseph carefully sat next to Jac on the bed, Amelia still clenching his fingers. Joseph put his arm around a sleeping Jac, her eyes were wet from crying. He slowly pulled Jac in closer trying not to wake her. Joseph shuffled down to her level, placing Amelia onto his chest, she nestled into the creases of his jumper. Joseph cradled his two favourite girls in his arms. As much as this was a heartfelt moment, it didn't feel right. Ethan wasn't with them, he spent his first few moments of his life cooped in a incubator with tubes going through every inch of his body. This wasn't how it was supposed to be..