Chapter 21
It's mid fall and any day now our baby boy will be born. Luke's almost done with the room. We have all the necessities completed first: Crib, roof, walls, etc. All we need to add is some paint and curtains and we're all set. Luke and Owen have been hard at work the past few weeks and Kathy comes by often as well and helps out with me and the boys.
It's morning and Luke kisses me awake causing me to grumble and sit up, rubbing my eyes. "Morning beautiful. I thought I'd wake you up before I left for work." He kisses me again and I lean my head against his. "I'm so tired. I want this baby out now," I grumble.
"He'll be here soon just be patient. Owen and Kathy should be here soon to finish the room while I'm gone. If you need me call my cell okay?" Luke points at his phone on the counter before kissing my forehead. A soft knock gets him off the bed and he opens it revealing Owen and Kathy. The guys start talking about the room and Kathy walks over to me.
"You look ready to pop at any second," She laughs.
"Is it that obvious?" I get off the bed and pour myself a glass of water.
"I gotta go. See you guys later!" Luke bursts out the door. Owen calls Kathy over and the two of them begin prepping for the day ahead of them.
Hour's pass by and Kathy walks out of the room with paint smeared over her face. She sits down on the couch and stretches. "I'm so exhausted, but the room is now finished!" She smiles and sighs in relief. Owen joins her, rubbing a wet cloth over his hands.
"You guys want any lemonade? We should have a bit left in the fridge," I offer.
"I'd love some! I'm so thirsty!" Kathy whines.
"I'll be right back then." I head into the kitchen and grab a few glasses from the cupboard. Pain starts to shoot through my abdomen and I drop the glass on the floor. I lean against the counter, my hand gripping my sweatshirt. Kathy and Owen rush into the room and both look worried.
"Are you okay, Vi?" She's next to me in seconds and grabs my arm.
"Kathy, call Luke! It's time!" I practically say through my teeth. The pain escalates and I can't keep myself from groaning.
"I'll call the hospital and let them know we're on our way. Owen you get a hold of Luke." Kathy glances around awkwardly. She runs over toward our bed and grabs an empty rucksack and fills it with random clothes from our closet. Owen is busy on the cell phone and I wait for him to contact Luke. All of us stand silently as a phone starts to vibrate on a nearby counter.
"Crap, he left his phone!" Owen curses and Kathy grabs my arm. "We have to go, we'll get him there. Don't worry. Let's hurry." Kathy grabs my arm and pulls me to the door. Owen grabs the bag and follows us. On the way there we occasionally stop as I hunch over in pain, tugging on my belly.
"We won't make it there this way. Owen you'll have to carry her." Kathy commands and Owen doesn't argue. He lifts me up and we make our way farther down the road into town. People watch us as I make horrible noises as we near the hospital.
"Make a room, Irene!" Kathy barges in the doorway and Irene looks startled. "You got here faster than I expected. This way, please," She ushers us into a back room and Owen sets me down on the bed. "I'll call the Carpentry. You stay here with Vissa." Owen hurries out the door and Kathy grabs my hand.
"We'll need you to change into this," Irene holds out a hospital gown and Kathy helps me change. I lay down on the bed and Jin enters the room. Irene hands him a clipboard with pieces of paper and he looks over them. He asks her to prepare a few things for the delivery while grabbing a pair of gloves.
Owen is still absent from the room and Kathy tries soothing me as I grumble as the pain increases.
Luke's POV~~~~
"It's so hot today," I grumble. Sweat rolls off my face and I wipe it away with my arms.
"Quit whining and get working. You want to support your family, you work." My pops is looking over some layouts of a new barn we're working on for Vissa's parents. I'm already stripped down to my jeans but it doesn't stop the sun beating down on my back.
I continue hammering in some boards. "Dammit," I curse as my thumb gets smashed by the hammer.
"I k now you're distracted, but please pay attention," Bo says this time. My father is talking with Cain, luckily not paying any attention to me.
I grab another board but stopped suddenly as my name is called out. I turn to see Renee sprinting up the hill towards me. "Luke! It's Lovissa!" She's panting and I drop my board and run over to her.
"What's wrong?" I grab her shoulders and she catchers her breathe.
"She's at the hospital. You need to get there now!"
I don't bother saying anything else. I make a run for the town.
Lovissa's POV~~~
Kathy holds my hand as I squeeze as the contractions increase. Jin argues with me to start pushing but I refuse without Luke being present. Kathy wastes her effort trying to convince me to as well but I ignore her.
Owen barges through the door accompanied by someone. "Luke!" I smile quickly before groaning loudly.
"It's okay. I'm here now," he rubs my hair and kisses my forehead.
"Are you ready to deliver this baby yet or does someone else need to be present?" Jin says impatiently while snapping his gloves over his wrist.
Luke looks at me and Kathy tells him about my behavior. Jin advices me to adjust myself and Irene assists him while I begin pushing. Luke holds my hand and Kathy massages hers. I hear the sound of a baby crying and I relax on the bed.
"Looks like a healthy baby boy. Congratulations." Irene wipes the baby with a soft towel before handing him over to me. I look down at my son and his golden eyes look up with curiosity.
"He's beautiful," I coo and hold my finger near his hand. "Looks just like you," I say towards Luke. He stands smiling next to me, holding out his hand. I pass the baby to him and he sits at the edge of my bed, cuddling his newly born son.
"We make handsome babies," he jokes. "Hey, little guy. Daddy's here." He cradles the baby, rocking him in his arms.