Hailey's pregnancy went smoothly, much to the surprise of her doctors. She was already in her 7th month, and she was feeling better than ever. One day while she was doing normal housework, something didn't feel right. She suddenly felt a pain in her abdomen. The pain wasn't severe, but it was enough to make her gasp in surprise. After the pain came back 20 minutes later, Hailey decided to call the doctor. The doctor insisted that Hailey be rushed to the hospital. She tried to call Greg, but she couldn't get a hold of him. She had never been so scared. Without Greg there, she felt helpless and alone.
Sara and Catherine had come to Desert Palms Hospital to interview a victim of an auto accident for their investigation. The hospital was relatively quiet until they saw a woman being whisked down the hall towards them on a gurney. The woman looked terrified and Sara heard her say something about calling her husband. The woman looked vaguely familiar. Catherine approached the nurse who was pushing the gurney and asked her what the patient's name was.
"Hailey Sanders. We think she may be in premature labor." The nurse read off her clipboard. Catherine stopped cold. How could Greg not be here?
"Sara, that's Greg's wife!"
"Well, why isn't he here?"
"Well, I'll try calling him." Sara dialed Greg's cell phone number.
He answered.
"Sanders."
"Greg, its Sara. Did you know that your wife is in the hospital?"
"No! Why didn't she tell me?" Greg's heart raced.
"Tell her I love her and I'll be right there."
Sara turned to Hailey.
"Hailey, I'm Sara Sidle, I work with Greg."
"Where is he?"
"He says he loves you and he's on his way."
"Thank you God." Hailey breathed a sigh of relief.
"I tried to call him, but he wouldn't answer his cell."
Hailey was wheeled into a hospital room. Suddenly, she saw Greg. He rushed to her side and hugged her.
"Baby, I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner." He felt terrible. He hoped she would forgive him.
"I'm scared, Greg. I shouldn't be having contractions this early."
"Hailey, I'm sure everything will be fine. Babies are born premature all the time."
The doctor came in and examined Hailey. She was in premature labor. The doctor assured them that everything should go alright considering the baby's lungs were fully developed. The worst that could happen was that the baby would have to stay at the hospital for more than a week. Greg was relieved. Now all they had to do was get through labor.
Hailey knew it wasn't going to be easy, but with Greg there she felt like she could do anything. 12 hours later, Connor James Sanders was welcomed into the world. The birth was relatively easy and Hailey wasn't in too much pain. The only thing she saw or heard of him was his cry and she caught a short glimpse of him being wheeled away. He was perfect. At only 4 pounds, he was small, but his parents were just happy he was ok.
After he was born, Greg and Hailey saw him for a split second before he was rushed to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. They both cried tears of joy, but a small disappointment tugged at both of their hearts. They wanted so badly to hold their son. The doctor said he was healthy, but he needed to be kept in the NICU overnight before his parents could hold him. Greg was ecstatic. His son was finally here!
