Chapter 4: More Drama
"Daddy," screamed Jenna, Hailey and Grace as they ran over to the bed where Kevin lay. "Girls, let daddy rest," scolded Lucy. "How does your arm feel?" she asked Kevin. "It feels kinda numb. The doctor said I should be fine in a week or so," replied Kevin. "That's great," said Lucy and she leaned down to kiss Kevin. But just as she did she abruptly stood back up. "Kevin," she said, "I think my water just broke." "What?" he said. "I think I'm having the baby," she said. "But you're a month early," Kevin said worriedly. "I know but I've had four kids. I think I know when I'm in labor and this is definitely it," Lucy said. "Okay, let's go find a doctor," Kevin said. He started to get up. "But Kevin you're hurt," Lucy insisted. "What? Miss the birth of our fifth child," he shot back. "Fine," she gave in. Kevin picked up Grace with his free arm and followed Lucy who was still holding Sean out the door. "Careful," she warned. "I'm fine," he assured her. "Come on girls," Kevin called to Jenna and Hailey who were lingering.
They walked into the waiting room. Anne immediately stood up. "Oh, Kevin you're okay," she said relieved. "Lucy, what's wrong," she said turning to see Lucy in pain. "I'm in labor," she grimaced as another contraction hit her. "Okay. Give Sean to Ruthie and sit down. I'll go find the doctor." Kevin sat down next to Lucy. "Are you okay?" he asked. "I'm fine," she replied.
Ruthie walked over and took a sleeping Sean from Lucy. He immediately woke up. "Mommy," he cried. "I'm right here honey. Go with Aunt Ruthie. Okay?" Lucy said reassuringly. Mary walked over. "I'll take Grace for you, Kevin" "Thanks," he said. Annie hurried over with a nurse who was pushing a wheelchair. "Okay come on. We're gonna take you over to the maternity ward," Annie said. Lucy got slowly into the wheelchair and she was wheeled down the hallway with Kevin close behind.