Time Period: A Flashback

Date: 9- 11- 2001

Place: A Hospital Delivery Room

Event: Alexandra's birth

Joy (in the final stages of labor): Conrad, it hurts so much.

Conrad (talking to his unborn baby): Please be kind to your mom

Joy (has an irrestible urge to push): I must push

Conrad: Joy, you can't push right now. The doctor has to check you first.

Joy (talking through contractions): Please get the doctor or a nurse

Conrad: Alright

(Before Conrad can get medical personnel, they enter the room)

The doctor (checking Joy): You are fully dilated

Joy: The baby is coming. I can feel her. Can I start pushing right now?

A Nurse (getting Joy into the stirrups): Lets get you into these stirrups first

Joy: UGH! I Must Push Right Now!

The Doctor (preparing for the delivery): You can start pushing