Meanwhile downstairs and Pearl had put on some tea. And Thomas of course was a nervous wreck, pacing the floor and Amelia Cordelia followed his every move, which did paint quite an amusing picture. "Keep it together! Really Thomas you're going the wear the floor away to the foundation," Pearl said harshly. Though her comment did not help. He was as nervous as ever Margaret's screams didn't help it any. In the room Margaret lay on the bed absolutely miserable. She wished it would soon end as she was not sure if she could keep doing it, but looking at the bassinet again gave her a bit of hope. "You're doing just fine Mrs. Brown only four more centimeters," June said encouragingly. Margaret gave a weak smile. "Where's Thomas?" She asked. "He's downstairs, wearing the floor down," Pearl said most disapprovingly. Ruby laughed. "I could only imagine how that looks," She said. "Please June, will you bring him upstairs, just for a minute," Margaret pleaded.
"I don't know, do you think that in the case I do it will give you a bit of willpower?" June asked. "Yes," Margaret replied squeezing Ruby's hand due to another pain. "Alright, Miss. Pratt, bring him up please," June instructed as Pearl rolled her eyes in such disapproval that she thought about how improper such a thing was the whole way down stairs. "Your wife wishes to see you," She said sourly. "Of course yes," Thomas replied. As they both came upstairs. "I don't think I've ever heard of a husband in the labor room," Ruby said to June. "It's been done, but mostly just for a few minutes a few of my patients have had the same request I suppose it's just a little need of reassurance," June replied replacing Margaret's cloth. She clutched the edge of the bed with a moan. "June, I . . ." She breathed deeply. "I don't know if I can do this," She said in tears. A knock came upon the door.
"May we come in?" Pearl asked. "In a moment," June said. "Yes. You can," June replied. "It's . . . It's too much," Margaret replied. " Margaret, You're doing well , and soon you shall have a beautiful baby to show for this," Ruby said comfortingly as Margaret cried through her pain. "Breathe Mrs. Brown," She instructed as they worked through it and Margaret let out another cry. "Relax," June said. "Relax," She though her kind words didn't really calm her much. "Perhaps we should bring Thomas in now, It might help her," Ruby whispered. "Yes, I think you may be right," June replied. "You may come in now," June said. The door opened slowly as Thomas came in and Pearl followed. "Look who's here," June said with a smile. Margaret was lying in bed in a state of tears. She breathed deeply trying to catch her breath. "Thomas," She said trying to take a hold of herself. Ruby got up and switched places with him. "My dear," Rubbing her back most comfortingly. Almost immediately she had calmed and could work with the pain.
"I told you," Ruby whispered to June as they both chuckled. "You're going to be alright," He whispered. Margaret smiled and turned herself into a more comfortable position. Thomas took her hand. He didn't know why he was so calm. Though inside he was also quite nervous, but he wouldn't let it get to him. It was as if all thought of anxiety was gone. That was until the next contraction came and this time Margaret had let out a small scream. "Nurse, is the pain supposed to be so severe?" Thomas asked as Margaret almost squeezed the life out of his hand. "Yes, it's quite normal there is nothing to be concerned about," June replied. "Is there anything you can give her for it?" Thomas asked. "I'm afraid not, but women as delicate as she have done this before and made it through," June replied. "May I stay?" He asked. "Only for a few moments. I'm afraid the latter part may be more intense," June replied. "Thomas," Margaret said weakly. "Yes, My dear," Thomas replied. "I'm so happy you're here, "She said with a smile. " I will be, even when I'm downstairs. I'll be with you in spirit," He replied kissing her softly. Margaret smiled. And with that came another pain of much severity. "I'm afraid Mr. Brown you must go it's almost time," June said. "I love you," He told Margaret as she in great pain tried to slow her breath. "I love you too," She replied as he let go of her hand and left the room.