Dr. Retruf ordered quietly, "Try to take deep breaths Miss Hane-er.. Mrs. Furter."

Fay groaned, but tried to stretch her lungs in acquiescence. Frank wiped her forehead with a damp cloth a nurse had handed him, whispering, "It'll be over soon, I promise.." over and over.

Fay nodded tensely as she continued to push forward, while concentrating on breathing as well. Minutes passed, seeming like hours to Frank. Finally, Dr. Retruf announced, "A few more good pushes should do it, Feral."

Frank sighed, releasing tension with air. He said, as out of breath as Fay, "Thank God."

Fay bit down on her lip and heaved. This action was shortly followed by a loud scream from a new voice in the room. Over the cacophony, Dr. Retruf called, "Congratulations, you have a baby girl."

Frank's face lit up with delight as he stared adoringly into Fay's face. Fay gently released his hand, saying, "Is the name Jessie all right?"

Frank nodded enthusiastically, "Jessie Furter it is."

Feral took a moment to just smile. Then, when her exhaustion hit her, she mumbled, "Good night, Frankie.."

He kissed her cheek, "Sweet dreams."

Fay closed her eyes, and Frank stood. Nurses were hustling around the room, the baby already in another room. Dr. Retruf gave Frank a neutral nod, "See you around, Furter."

Frank shook his hand, saying, "As much as I disagree with your views.. Thanks for helping her-us."

Retruf sighed as he left the room, "No problem. All in a day's work."

Columbia poked her head in, "Frank?"

He smiled, "Come on in.. Fay's out like a light, try to be low.."

She nodded, whispering, "I saw them carry the baby out.. Boy or girl?"

"Girl."

Columbia did a silent cheer, "That's great. Her name?"

"Jessie.. or Jessica, if you prefer it.."

"Jessie, nice name."

Janet entered, "Ya, it has a kind of ring to it.. Jessica Furter. Snazzy."

Frank became instantly sad-looking. His mind flipped through all the happenings. He would be forced to stay with a person he despised in order to keep his stable family. He felt so lost.

Columbia noticed the facial change, "Frank, why the sudden fish face?"

Janet laughed all too hard, "He's probably just realized how tired he is, hehe!"

Frank nodded and walked to the door, mumbling darkly, "Yes, I'm getting bloody tired.."

Columbia gave Jan an ironic look, and she just shrugged.