Chapter 49
Gary went to the nurses' station and asked what room Jade was in. They were on the other side of the maternity ward, so Gary made the long walk down the hall. He found Chuck pacing outside of the room.
"Buddy." Gary said as he walked up behind him and grabbed his arm.
"Gar!" Chuck said, the fear evident on his face.
"How's it going?" Gary asked as he patted him on the back.
"Not to good. Gar, I don't think I'm going to be able to do this." Chuck moaned.
"Chuck, look at me. You got the easy part. You need to pull yourself together. Jade is going to need your support." Gary said.
"That's easy for you to say. You could already be a candidate for father of the year. Me, I don't think I'm father material." Chuck said disappointedly.
"Chuck you're going be great father. You're going to look back on this day and realize this was one of the happiest days of your life." Gary said encouragingly.
"Thanks, Gar." Chuck said.
They nurse opened the door to Jade's room and said, "Mr. Fishman, your wife is completely dilated. She is getting ready to start to push." She then turned and went back into the room.
"Lovely." Chuck mumbled. "I'm coming honey." He said as he headed into the room, then turned, and looked at Gary.
"Good luck, Buddy." Gary said encouragingly.
On Gary's return trip to Kaitlyn's room, he ran into his parents and in-laws at the nurses' station. When he walked up they all were laughing and talking with the nurse at the desk.
"Where are you guys going?" Gary asked.
"Kaitlyn was nursing and we wanted to give her some quiet." Lily said.
"Oh." Gary said.
"How's Chuck doing?" Bernie asked.
"He's hanging in." Gary said.
"Gary, we're going to go down to the cafeteria and get something to eat. Do you want anything?" Lois asked.
"No, Mom. I'm good. I think, I'm going to have to go and get the girls and bring them over so they can meet their new brothers." Gary said with a smile.
"Oh, Megan is bringing them over." Lily said.
"Why don't you go and spend some time with Kaitlyn." Lois said. "I'll bring you a hamburger.
"Thanks Mom." Gary said as he headed down the hall to Kaitlyn's room.