Glimpses of Forever

by april-avery

"And I need you now tonight, and I need you more than ever. Forever's gonna start tonight." This is what comes later and some other stuff, too. A collection of Japril Drabbles from Tumblr prompts. They are not sequential just whatever felt right for each prompt. Most occur after Jackson and April are back together. Some are from the past. Other characters show up too.

2. Drabble 2

Drabble # 2 - April goes into labor in an elevator and Jackson freaks out

A very pregnant April walked into the hospital lobby on her way to her last doctor's appointment. Her husband eagerly greeted her, his tablet in his hand.

"Hey, babe," Jackson said before he kissed her, "are you ready for your appointment?"

"I'm ready to have these babies," April moaned, gesturing to her very large stomach. She was expecting twins but she felt like she was expecting a litter. "You don't need to come with me, Jackson. I can handle it by myself. I'm sure you are very busy and have a lot to do."

"Don't be silly, April. I want to be there," Jackson responded, beaming at his wife. He offered her his arm, instinctually, and she leaned on him as they walked to the elevator.

When they arrived in the elevator, April was relieved that they had the elevator to themselves. She felt as though she took up most the elevator on her own.

Not seeing a puddle of water on the floor, April's feet soon flew out from under her. Thud.

April moaned as she rubbed her back side. She tried to stand back up but her odd center of gravity made it rather difficult. It wasn't long before she noticed husband's laughter.

"Jackson," April bellowed, "Stop. It's not funny! Help me up!" She reached her hand to him and he helped pull her to her feet.

"I'm sorry dear, but you should have seen yourself," Jackson replied. He turned to press the buttons in the elevator to designate their destination. Before he could turn back to April, she groaned again.

"Uh oh," April sighed, "Jackson, I think it's time."

"It's okay, you have plenty of time to get to your appointment," He replied not realizing what she meant.

"No, Jackson," April got louder, "ITS TIME!"

Jackson whipped his head around and saw April grab her belly. "Oh crap!" Jackson began pushing buttons furiously as it if would make them arrive at the obstetrics floor faster.

April panted as Jackson continued freaking out. "Maybe you should sit down," April suggested, breathing heavily. Jackson slid down to the floor for a moment. Finally the elevator dinged.

"We're here, Jackson," April announced, still panting. Jackson frantically stood up and helped April out of the elevator and to the nurse's station.