"And what are we going to do? The roads are blocked, the weather is really bad, how are we going to the hospital?" Steve asked.
"Don't worry, I've already brought many children into the world," Dr. Frank said and patted Steve on the back.
"Where do you want to have the baby, Catherine? At the clinic or at home?" Nancy asked.
"I prefer my home," Catherine replied.
Steve was worried, but it would be much more risky to take her to the hospital in another city without knowing if he would be able to get there.
"Rest assured, my husband has a lot of experience," the doctor's wife told Steve.
"Okay," Steve replied, and helped Catherine to the car. In a few minutes they got home and everything was prepared while Nancy went to the clinic to get the doctor's bag.
Steve was more nervous than Catherine and was worried about her every contraction. Within seconds he felt a mixture of insecurity, anxiety and happiness.
"What do I do?" Steve asked the doctor.
"First, stay calm, take a deep breath and concentrate. Words of encouragement and strength are welcome, the priority is Catherine's comfort, safety and tranquility."
"Ok," Steve answered.
Nancy arrived with the doctor's bag and also brought a camera. "Can I film, Catherine?" she asked.
"Yes, please," Catherine asked.
Steve sat next to her and took her hand. "Do you want me to do something to make you feel better?"
"Massage my back," she asked.
Steve did as she asked, but soon after she got up and walked around the house. Only three hours later was she actually giving birth to the baby.
"Come on, my love, there is very little left now," Steve said to Catherine. He was already all sore because she clung to his arms when she was trying pushed the baby.
"The baby is already here, Catherine. Finish the job, push one last time and we'll know who's coming, a boy or a girl," the doctor told her.
"Our last two seconds alone," she said to Steve and he kissed her on the cheek.
"Yes, now there will be three of us," he replied and she made the last effort.
"What do we have here? A beautiful boy!" Doctor Frank said and smiled. He placed the baby on Catherine and she and Steve looked at him with emotion.
"He's beautiful, Steve! My son is beautiful! It's my dream come true," Catherine said and laughed and cried at the same time while hugging her baby tenderly.
Steve held the baby's little hand and couldn't contain his tears.
"Let me clean him up and I'll give him to you," Nancy told Catherine and Steve and took the baby.
"Thank you, Nancy. Thank you, doctor," Catherine said, still thrilled.
"You're welcome. Let me finish my work now, Catherine," Dr. Frank said before removing the placenta.
"How should we call him?" Nancy asked.
"Stephen," Catherine replied and then looked at Steve. "Is everything okay to you? We didn't even talk about it."
Steve smiled. "Stephen is a nice name."
After Nancy finished cleaning the baby, Steve picked him up.
"Hey, little boy. I'm glad you came. I'm your daddy and I'm here for whatever you need, I will never walk away from you, son."
Nancy approached Catherine. "Congratulations to the newest mommy in town!"
"Thanks, Nancy. Thanks for the support," Catherine replied.
Stephen started to grumble on his father's lap and Nancy said he was hungry.
"Time to breastfeed the baby, Catherine."
"Givne me him, Steve," Catherine said and took Stephen.
Some time later, Catherine slept because she was exhausted and the baby slept, too. Steve carefully placed it in the cradle as instructed by Nancy.
The doctor and his wife said goodbye and left. Nancy stayed a little longer and helped Steve to clean the room and put the dirty sheets in the washing machine.
"Call me if you need anything, no matter what time it is," she told Steve.
"I will do that, Nancy, thank you very much for everything. And please be careful when driving," Steve replied.
"You're welcome, and I'll be careful, don't worry," she replied and left.
After Nancy left, Steve went to the bedroom. He was watching Catherine and Stephen sleeping while he was making important decisions about their future.
Steve sent a photo of the baby to the entire team. "I am the happiest father in the world today."