Cosette was bringing the plates over for dinner on the table. Marius was scribbling over a piece of paper, a frown etched onto his face. He was focused on his work, which had starting becoming harder recently.
Marius jumped when he heard the crash. He turned and saw Cosette, her face in pain. One hand was on her stomach. "The baby's coming," she said.
Marius led Cosette over to the sofa in the living room. He quickly sent a servant to Musichetta and another one to Éponine.
Marius held Cosette's hand until they arrived. Cosette was in pain, and she winced from time to time. Her winces were becoming more consistent.
Musichetta ran into the house. She saw Marius looking scared and Cosette, who was sweating.
"Marius, go get some rags and water," Musichetta said. "I know what to do; I've done this job before."
Marius nodded and ran out, getting the supplies Musichetta needed.
Meanwhile, Enjolras, Éponine, and Grantaire were making their way over to Marius's house. They weren't fast, since Éponine had to stop a couple of times and couldn't run. She was too big and heavy for them to carry, so they just matched her pace.
Musichetta was helping Cosette. Marius was pacing the parlor, freaking out. When Enjolras, Grantaire, and Éponine got there, Enjolras and Grantaire went to be with Marius. Éponine went over to Musichetta and Cosette and tried to help as best as she could.
"Marius, you can come in now!" Musichetta said, hours later. Marius paled. Grantaire gently pushed him and Marius tentatively walked to where the girls were.
Cosette was wrapped up in a bunch of blankets. Éponine was talking softly to her, while Musichetta was holding a baby in her arms.
Marius walked in a daze over to the baby. Musichetta grinned at him and put the newborn in his arms. "It's a girl," she said.
"What shall we name her?" Cosette asked faintly.
Marius looked at Cosette and smiled. He looked back at his daughter. She had blue eyes and freckles everywhere.
"Josephine?" Marius asked. Cosette smiled. "Josephine."