Glenbogle.com – Part 11 By: SnowWhite Meanwhile in the library Lexie was trying very hard to remain calm, but looking at Archie did not help. He was remembering what his father had always said about not being able to stand hearing Molly in so much pain. And now he truly understood what he had been talking about- it was horrible. To see the woman he loved so much, suffering so much, without actually being able to do anything about it was scary. But he couldn't just leave her to it like his father had, he had to stay- cause as much as he hated the sight of her discomfort, he wouldn't leave her to do it alone. The one good thing was that the contractions were still fairly far apart. It could be hours before the baby was actually born. Molly suddenly came running in, slightly out of breath " I rang the ambulance and they said it would be a few hours before they could get here. Then I told them how premature the baby was and they said they would send down a helicopter from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow. It should be here in about half an hour." " Thanks Molly" Lexie gasped as the older woman came and held her hand " It's going to be okay Lex" Lizzie reassured " You and Katrina helped deliver Martha remember" Lexie nodded her head, but her eyes remained scared " Archie. I don't know if I can do this...." She whispered " I'm not ready. It's not meant to come yet...." Katrina moved aside so Archie could get in closer. " Hey" He remarked brushing the already damp hair off her face " Lizzie's right, it's going to be fine. I'm here, and the Lexie I know and love can do anything if she puts her mind to it." Lexie smiled weakly, and then screamed in pain. Archie cringed, thankfully Lexie didn't see, but Katrina did. She realised suddenly that she wanted everything to be okay for both of them. She wanted the baby to be fine, she wanted Lexie to be okay and she wanted them to live happily ever after. Lizzie looked around, panic instantly in her eyes as she exclaimed " Where's Martha?" " She's off with Duncan and I think Sean, they were going to take her for a walk." " Oh, thank God. Sorry Lex, it doesn't get any easier" Lexie cringed " Great Liz, thanks! Ahhhh...." " Lexie. Lex, come on honey, you're doing great" Archie reassured She nodded, and continued breathing in and out with him Katrina watched her face and realised that the contractions were getting closer together............