The sun was beginning to go down. At the lake, there was a lot of noise, but everyone was in a playful mood. "See, aren't you glad you came?" Jeff asked Rick as they were sitting in the grass watching the kids play.

Rick nodded. "I guess," he said. "But I'm still worried about Jo."

Beverly Ann turned to him. "They would call if they needed you. I bet Jo's just sitting at home waiting for you."

"Watch me," Charli yelled. She was doing cartwheels in the grass.

"Good job cutie pie," Andy yelled to her.

Gina smiled at him. "These kids love you," she said softly. Then she kissed him. Jordyn was sitting down holding Katie who was almost asleep. Snake and Noah were eating popcorn and Ricki was playing with Ontario. Suddenly they heard a beeping sound.

"What is that?" Beverly Ann asked.

David looked down. "It's my pager. It must be the hospital." He turned it off and pulled out his cell phone. "Why is this off?" he said confused. He began to dial.

"It was off!" Rick yelled. "Oh no, what if Jo had the twins and I missed it?"

David was talking to the nurse. "Uh huh, okay…we're on our way."

He looked up at everyone. "We have to get to the hospital. Jo is in labor and has been for quite some time. We need to hurry or we'll be too late."

Everyone began to pile into the Winnebago. Rick looked at the kids. "I guess we're going to miss the fireworks. Sorry."

Noah smiled. "That's okay. We can watch them on TV from the waiting room. New babies are more important."

Rick smiled. "Thanks Noah."

David looked down at his cell phone. "They've left ten messages. How did this thing get turned off?"

Snake replied. "That's why I don't believe in those things. Society is too dependent on a little machine. It's dangerous."

Jeff laughed. Rick looked worried. "I just hope we make it on time. I can't let Jo go through this alone. She needs me." He looked at his watch as they made their way down the road.