DAYS
Chapter 5
Two months later, a joint baby shower was held at the ranch. The Gages were staying with the Walkers while their new house was being built. It was on a corner of the ranch. Alex and Walker had decided to give a piece of their land to Gage and Sydney, a piece to Trivette and Erica, whom he had recently proposed to, and a piece to CD, so that he could have a place near his future "grandchildren." All three had decided to build houses on their land, and it had become a joint effort, with Walker, Gage, Trivette, CD, and several other Company B Rangers doing the building, and Alex, Erica, and Sydney bringing them lunches and cool drinks. It had been planned so that the nursery in the Gage house would be the first room finished. All three women were thoroughly enjoying their new project, finding and buying all the things the babies would need. With the help of all of their friends, Gage and Sydney's house was finished just a week before Sydney's due date—and a week past Alex's. There was a rush to move all of their belongings into the house before the baby came. Three days later, Alex was still wasn't showing any signs of being ready to deliver, just a constant backache that not even a loving massage from her husband could relieve. The men were all working on Trivette's house, Sydney and Erica were in the Walker's kitchen, making lunch, and Alex was outside, feeding Ranger and Angel carrots. Suddenly, she was sent tumbling to the ground by a contraction so forceful it took her breath away. She tried to call for her friends inside, but was unable to speak. Ranger and Angel seemed to understand what was happening. Ranger began running towards Trivette's house, where he knew his owner was. Angel let out a soft whinny and nudged Alex, who moaned in pain. The horse threw her head back, neighing loudly, and dropped to her knees beside her beloved owner. Alex, who had been shivering with cold, was immediately warmed by the heat emanating from the large animal's body. She cried out softly as another contraction rolled over her.
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Walker was cutting wood for the framework of the house when he heard the familiar sound of a running horse. He looked up, expecting to see the horses frolicking and playing, and was instead met with the sight of Ranger, racing towards him as fast as he could go. The horse galloped in circles for a moment, waiting as Walker jogged over to him. When Walker reached the horse, he could tell that something was wrong. Suddenly, the horse bent its legs and lowered its head, as if bowing, and Walker knew he wanted him to get on.
He called out, "Guys, I'll be right back." Then, as a last thought, he said, "Hey, Trivette, I need your cell phone!" The younger Ranger brought him the phone, but before he could ask any questions, Walker swung himself onto Ranger's back, and the horse was galloping full speed in the opposite direction.
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