I look at the clock as I walk into the kitchen. 12:35. Effie said she'd be back at 12:30. It's not like Effie to be late. I hope nothings wrong. Let me see she said she was going to see Katniss. I had heard the ambulance earlier. But that probably was some kid that wasn't careful. At least I hope it was. I hope Effie isn't mad at me still. If I didn't know better I would think she's just talking to Katniss, but I do know better.
And I also know Effie hates me right now. It was my fault I had gotten angry and yelled at her. For nine months nine months I had dealt with a cranky, angry, and tired Effie. And for nine months Effie's been nagging me. I remember the fight. It's picture perfect clear in my head.
"Haymitch did you get my suitcase ready for when the baby comes?" Effie asked me as I sat down. "Yes Effie." I said annoyed. "Don't use that tone of voice with me." Effie warned me. That threw me over the edge. "For nine months I've been hearing that tone of voice from you! I'm sick and tired of you Effie!" I yelled at her. "You try being nine months pregnant with a baby who kicks like crazy!" Effie yelled back. The phone rang. Effie ran and answered it. "Hello… Ok… In a few minutes… ok bye." She said and hung up. Then she grabbed her jacket and slammed the door as she walked out.
As I thought about it a wave of guilt flooded over me. I should go apologize. I walk next door to Katniss' house and let myself in. "Katniss? Effie?" I say. "Hello?" An unfamiliar voice says. A teenaged girl walks out of the kitchen and looks at me. "Hi Mr. Abernathy!" Lynette says cheerfully. "Where's Effie?" I ask. Lynette looks confused then asks, "Shouldn't you be at the hospital?"
"Why?"
"Because Mrs. Abernathy's having her baby!"
"What?"
" Shh Prim's sleeping."
"What about Effie?"
"She's having her baby. Mrs. Mellark hired me to watch Prim while they went to the Hospital." Without me? I run out the door, ignoring Lynette's calls. I have to be there for the birth of my daughter. I have to. I run over lawns, dodging people and cars as I dash to the hospital.
Sorry it's been awhile since I updated but I have three stories to juggle. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.