Chapter 38
I do not own any of the characters besides Candy.
I was starting to have Braxton Hicks contractions more and more. I had been laying in the bath tub since 3 am. I had woken up with terrible ones and Dally made me a bath to just lay in to help calm them down and it was really helping. every time the water got cold I just unplugged the drain and filled it back up with hot water again.
I heard Darry's alarm clock go off, it must have been 5 am. I heard him stumble down the hall way. I was laying in the bathtub with a sports bra on and under ware. The hot water was making the pain stop and my muscles feel really relaxed. Dally was sitting on the bathroom floor next to the bath tub.
KNOCK KNOCK
'Come in" I said
"Whats going on?" Darry said
"Contractions" I said
"Shouldn't you be at the hospital?" he said
'They are not strong enough" I said
"But they are getting worse?" he asked
"Yeah" I said
"Ok I am not going to work that kid is going to come out any time" he said turning around to go into the living room to call in.
"Do you think you should get at least checked out?" Dally asked
"Maybe" I said
"Better to be safe than sorry" He said
"Yeah" I took a deep breah
"Darry!" I yelled
I heard him run down the hall way into the bathroom.
"Is it time?" he said
"Maybe But I should go in" I said
"Ok I will drive you guys" he said
Dally helped me out of the bathroom and walked me into our room helping me get dressed . I didn't even feel like putting on clothes but Dally made me. Just shorts and a take top and flip flops.
"Ready Doll?" he said
"Yeah" I said trying to fight the pain the hot water wasn't there to relax it away. It just kept getting stronger. Dally helped me to Darry's truck. I felt another one come on as we started driving.
"Holy Shit" I yelled trying to breath
"How far apart are they?" Darry asked
"About 25 minutes or so" I said
"It maybe be time Candy girl" he said
I couldn't help but to grab Dally's thigh as the contractions started to end.
All three of us walked into the labor and delivery area of the hospital. To a lady in a pink outfit sitting behind a desk.
"How can I help you?" she asked
"I think I am in labor" I said
"Ok dear we can get you back there" she stood up and got a wheel chair.
"Sit down dear" she said
"I will come let you gentlemen know if she is getting admitted" she said
"I love you Doll" Dally said as she started to push the wheelchair.
"I love you Dally" I said looking back into his sad eyes.
I know it absolutely kills him that he cant go back with me. Maybe Darry is right our next baby should be born at home so Dally doesn't have to leave my side.
As she pushed me down the hallways I was greeted by a nurse.
"How far about are your contractions" she asked
"20-25 minutes" I said
"Any pressure" she asked
"A lot" I said
"Ok we will check you out" they wheeled me into a room
'your going to have to get into a gown" the nurse said.
"Ok" I said as she handed it to me.
I got dressed into the gown and laid down on the bed. Which wasn't comfortable at all.
"The doctor is on his way" she said
"Ok" I said as I started having another contraction.
"Hello Candy" the doctor came in
"Hi" I said trying to talk thru the pain
"Lets take a look and see if we get to have a baby" he said putting on some gloves
I closed my eyes as he got down and started looking. Feeling his hands checking was really uncomfortable.
"Your only 1 cm" he said
"Its going to be a while I am sorry Candy" he said giving me this sympathy look
'Yay" I said sarcastically
"You can try walking, hot baths, spicy foods, even sex" he said
"Really sex?" I said
'Yes" he laughed
"Try those and I am sure you will be back in a day or 2, I cant admit you this early it would honestly be a waste of time for both of us" he said
"Ok" I said
"You can always call me anytime" he said
I got up and got dressed.
The nurse came back in.
"Here is something for the pain" she gave me two white pills and a paper cup of water.
"Here some more just in case for later" she handed me a small brown bag.
'Thank you" I said taking them.
"No idea how bad I need it" I laughed
"Oh but I do sweetie I have 3 kids at home" she laughed
"They are 10, 7 and 3 drive me nuts but worth it everyday" she said
I just smiled at her.
'Is labor as bad as they say it is" I asked
" I am not going to lie, yeah but once you hold that baby in your arms for the first time. Knowing you created this life it is worth every second of the pain" she said
"You will do great" she said
"Thanks I hope so" I said as she walked me out into the waiting room.
"No baby today" she said to Dally and Darry.
"Then how long?" Darry asked
"Anytime but just not today. I am sure by this weekend your baby will be here though" she said smiling at me.
"Remember to do the things the doctor suggested it does help" she said
"Ok" I said
"See you soon Candy really soon" she said walking away
"Sorry guys" I said to them as we were walking out to the truck.
"Its ok" Darry said
"Today is just not the day" I said wrapping my arms around Dally.
"Damn and I was actually hoping today was it" Dally said
Dally walked me into the house. And straight into our room. I climbed into bed and laid down. I got to say those pills really started to work.
"What things do you got to do?" he asked
"Walking, hot baths, spicy food and well sex" I said.
"Really sex?" he glared at me
I just laughed
'Yeah that's what I said but its supposedly works" I said
"Ok" He just smiled climbing into bed.
"Not right now dear, that's how we are going to end the night" I smiled at him
"End the night?" he said
'Yeah I am going to relax until dinner which I am thinking spicy Mexican food, then go for a walk, take a hot bath and then sex with the hubby" I smiled at me
"I love how its like a check off list" he laughed
"Oh and finally sex with the husband" he smarted off
"Sorry babe I want this kiddo out just as bad" I laughed
"I know sweetie I am joking" he said kissing me
"I guess I better go to the store and get stuff for dinner tonight" he said
"Yeah I want it to be major spicy, jalapenos and hot sauce" I said
"Ok babe" he said laughing
"I will be back Darry is going with me" he said coming back into the room.
"Ok sweetie" I said
Trying to do some home work and catch up just in case the baby comes I am few days ahead.
Dally left and I finished a few days of assignments. I really hoped the baby come soon. These back aches are killing me. I am still really nervous about labor. I didn't know what to expect and no one here can tell me at least anything. Another reason why I wish my mom was here she would know exactly what to tell me. I know she would be proud of me I really didn't expect myself to be having a baby at 17 but cant change it now. No turning back. I got up to go pee and there was this big booger looking thing in my panties. This must be the mucous plug I read about in the pregnancy book. After that things falls out its pretty much game on and any day. I changed clothes after going back to our room. I turned the TV on to cartoons and climbed back into bed. Hearing the front door open. And them two walking into the kitchen. I could tell by the foot steps coming down the hall way it was Dally he walks really heavy.
'Hey doll I am back" he said coming into the room
"Hey hun"
"How do you want me to cook the jalapenos anyway" he asked
'Don't I am going to eat them raw" I said
'Your nuts" he said
"My mucous plug thing came out while you were gone" I said
"Eww so what does that mean now" he asked
"Just one step closer" I smiled
He smiled back
I could tell he was getting excited but nervous as hell. I for sure was too. I laid bed and watched movies until dinner was ready.
'Baby Doll you want to eat in here or in there with everyone else?" he asked
"In there I need to move around anyway" I said climbing out of bed
I walked into the kitchen to Darry, Soda, Pony and Two all sitting around the table.
'You look miserable sis" Soda
"I feel miserable" I said sitting down
"Any minute now huh?" Pony said
"Yeah hopefully" I said
"I am saying by tomorrow night" Darry said
"Nah 2 more days" Soda said
"3am" Two said
"What do you think sis?" Darry asked
"Tomorrow" I said
"I am still going with 3am" Two said
"We will see" I laughed
"Dally your being quiet" Darry said
"Just taking in the moment it might be our last night eating dinner with it being just us" he said
"Our next dinner we might have a baby here" he smiled at me.
Dally was right this might be our last dinner together before the baby is here. Its going to a different change around here having a baby here. But I am really excited. I think my nerves have finally settled down its more of being anxious and just a waiting game until my water breaks. I inhaled down 4 tacos putting extra hot sauce on all of them. By them time I got to the 3rd once my mouth was too numb to even taste it.
"Ready to eat these?" Dally handed me a plate with 4 jalapenos on them.
"Yup" I said taking one and just biting into it. I had the first one eaten in about 3 bites.
"What?" I said looking up to all of them just starring at me.
"You have a strong stomach" soda said
"How can you eat that" Darry asked
"I dunno it actually tastes good" I said finishing my second one.
"It might make you sick eating all of them" Darry said.
"Nah" I said getting another one.
"Your crazy" Two said
I ate all of them to all of them starring at me. I just laughed.
"So whose going to walk with me?" I asked
"That ones on you Dally boy" Darry said getting up and patting Dally on the shoulder.
"We will clean up if you guys want to go" Darry said picking up the dishes off the kitchen table.
"Ok" I said getting up and putting my flip flops on.
Dally and I just walked around the block a few times. Holding hands and just enjoying the breeze. It was actually kind of peaceful.
"Are you ready?" I asked him
"Yes pretty sure are you?" he asked me
"Yeah as much as I can be" I said smiling at him.
He took my hand and took it to his lips and kissed it.
"Wow I am going to be a dad" he said
"Your just realizing this" I said
"No" He laughed
"Its just finally time baby" he smiled at me
"Yes it is babe"
After the walk Dally made me a hot bath. And I just slide right down into it. Felt freaking amazing. Of course I laid there until the water got cold. Dally still sat next to me by the bathtub. I guess he thought the baby might come out in the bathtub.
"I am ready to get out" I looked over and smiled at him
"Ok doll" he stood up and helped me out.
I dried off and just wore a pair of boy shorts and one of Dally's shirts to bed. I climbed in and the sheets were cool and instantly felt relaxed.
"Comfortable?" he asked
'Very" I smiled
"Get undressed and get into bed babe" I smiled at him
"Ok" he smiled at me.
He did his nightly route took off his boots, socks took everything out of his pockets and put them on the night stand. Dropped his pants to the floor took off his shirts and climbed into bed next to me. Facing each other I just looked into his blue eyes.
"I love you" I said
"I love you Doll" He leaned in and kissed me.
We laid there until I fell asleep. We just held each other knowing the baby was coming any time and just enjoyed cuddling with each other. Just the two of us.