After they had opened the card and Summer and Seth had both hugged and thanked the Cohen family, Summer was ready to begin opening the rest of the gifts.
"Is there a car in here too?" Seth asked the people who were eagerly watching them. They laughed.
"No Cohen. I bet there is a mall in here through."
Summer plucked out the big shiny bag she wanted and read the tag. "This is from Marsha Baker." She then read the card out loud and began to unwrap it. "Oh…this is so cute!" She held up a little outfit with a little Winnie the Pooh bear on it that said you're my honey. "Thank you so much." She smiled into the people, in which one lady waved back. "Thanks. You know when I was thinking of names for a girl one candidate was Winnie. I just loved that name." Summer had no clue who Marsha was but she smiled at her.
"Ok Cohen. Pick out the next one." She watched him leap over there and pick out the manliest one there. He handed it to her for her to open but she shook her head. "It's your party too. You can open it."
He smiled and ripped open the paper. "Who's it from Cohen?" He shrugged and grabbed the paper back up and searched for a name. "Look in the card. And read it." Summer suggested. He sighed and she could tell he didn't like reading cards and was more interested in the present.
"From Connie Bay." He read the card and then proceeded to finish opening up the present.
"Breast pump." He mumbled as all the guests laughed as his faced turned a bright pink.
"I think this is yours Summer."
"Thanks Connie." She thanked and a woman smiled back. Still Summer didn't know who it was. I guess she was going to get a lot of people like that.
"It's a good idea. Thanks!"
"You're welcome dear."
"Ok. My turn." Summer pointed at one and Seth grabbed it for her so she wouldn't keep having to get up.
"Ok. Let's see what this is. It's from Mr. and Mrs. Stevens." She decided not to read all the cards because it would get boring. This time she decided to get a present that didn't have baby wrapping and so it was most likely an engagement present.
"Ok look Cohen. It's a set of silverware and dishes. Thank you. That definitely will be appreciated. We don't have anything." An old couple in their 70's repeated their congratulations and Summer thanked them again.
It was now Seth's turn and he happened to pick up Julie and Caleb's present.
"This is from the Nichol's." Seth unwrapped the gift and pulled out some lacy underwear and lingerie.
"Another present for Summer. Hey, at least I will like this one."
"Well, I thought it would be a perfect gift." Julie commented.
"Thanks Julie and Caleb." Summer said.
It was Summer's turn once again and she decided to pick out a big one.
"Cohen you might have to help unwrap it. This chair is too comfortable to move out of." He got down on his knees and started unwrapping. "Oh and this is from Marissa." He called.
"Thanks Coop." Summer squealed.
"And we have a stroller!" Seth announced. "Thanks Marissa. This will be great."
Marissa walked over to Summer and gave her a great big hug. "Congrats"
Not quite half done with unwrapping all the presents and 1 and a half hours later, Summer could feel uneasiness begin in her stomach. She didn't say anything since a couple hours ago a sharp pain had hit and had gone away. It didn't worry her. But this one really did hurt.
"Ok Cohen. Pick another one." All the guests weren't tired and all were happy to see all the gifts. Summer thought they would be bored but they weren't.
"Here you go."
"From Ryan." Summer giggled excitedly. ":OH Ryan this is great!"
"Well, I figured if it turns out to be a girl you can still get her to play." Summer held up a baseball bat, baseball, basketball, soccer ball, and football.
"It will take me forever to write thank you cards!" Summer smiled at everyone. Seth had grabbed another one when the pain hit her again. She gripped the chair as the pain passed but she wasn't so sure this should be happening.
"From Donald White and Michelle Hearts. Oh a little baby walker! Thanks!"
They now had everything they needed to raise a baby- high chair, car seat, stroller, changing table, endless supply of diapers, toys, and clothes- even a baby play set. They had also received many checks to help them out- the only good thing of living in Newport was that you had rich neighbors.
After 2 more gifts were opened and thanked for, Summer had the pain in her stomach again.
"Umm, excuse me for a moment while I use the restroom. You can keep going." Summer nodded to Seth but Kirsten noted the troubled look on Summer's face and so forth followed her.
"Hi Summer. Mind if I walk with you." Kirsten noted Summer's white knuckles since she clenched them so tight.
"Sure Kirsten." She stopped but then shook her head and kept going.
"Is everything all right Summer? You seem like you're in some pain?" She asked finally walking into the ladies room, still uninhabited.
Summer choked out something inaudible and Summer stated to sob.
"Summer?" She wrapped her arm around her shoulder and hugged her tight. "Is it the baby? Are you feeling contractions?"
"Hurts… really bad." She finally said.
"Sit down okay. I'm going to get Sandy and Seth."
Summer grabbed her arm. "No. I'm ok. I don't want them to come."
"Summer if something's wrong we better go to the hospital. You might be starting labor."
"I can't" Summer pleaded." I'm not due until 2 weeks."
"Babies come early. I gave birth to Seth 4 weeks early. Don't' worry everything is going to be fine." She stepped over Summer who was now sitting on the ground, her back against the wall and walked out towards the crowd.
"Hey! There's my mom! Look what we've got. Another breast pump!" He stated to her.
"Good for you son. Sandy." She whispered over to him. "Summer's laying on the bathroom floor. I think she might be starting labor."
"What? Really? Now? Okay. I'll get the car. I'll get Ryan and Marissa to help get rid of the guests. You get Seth and Summer."
"Okay." She walked back over to Seth and whispered something in his ear. His face went blank and he quickly raced to the bathroom.
"Summer? Are you all right?" He knelt down by her and wiped the sweat off her face.
"I feel bad." Summer mumbled pressing her hand to her stomach. Kirsten rushed in the room and smiled lightly at Summer. "Sandy is bringing the car around. Don't worry about the party Marissa and Ryan are handling it."
"Marissa promised me she'd be there with me."
"Ok." Kirsten paused. "Ryan is handling things. I'll go get Marissa. Seth, you help her up and go with her to the front. Ok?"
"OK." Seth nodded. His hands were sweaty and he was nervous. Summer was going into labor!
"Cohen." She panted. "Why did you ever get me pregnant! This hurts!"
Seth chuckled at this but slowly helped her up and out the door. Marissa came racing over there and hugged her best friend.
"Oh my god Sum! This is it! You are having a baby!"
"Hold your horses, I'm not even sure I'm having a baby right now. It could be a false alarm." Summer knew from reading her pregnancy books that a lot of women have false alarms and really they are days away from having it. Right now she was hoping that was it; she wasn't quite prepared for a baby right that second.
"Summer, you could be in labor right now. Isn't this exciting! You could have a baby by tomorrow!" She gushed. Summer smiled at that thought and Seth seemed elated.
Summer looked over at her guests as they were being told from Ryan what was happening.
" Bye guys!" She shouted even before Ryan got to tell them she was leaving and they all looked at her confused.
"We're off to the hospital!" Seth stated proudly and Ryan waved them goodbye.
Sandy was waiting in the Range Rover for them and Seth opened the passenger door for her and she got in.
They were off!
TBC!
The last couple of chapters to come! Review! Or… LOL