Quinn was watching her uncle John as he spoke with the three men. It seemed serious. The men were leaving today to speak to their tribes about bringing in the women.
"You ok?", Sky asked her.
"No. Something is up and I don't know what", Quinn said, her eyes still on John.
Their uncle looked over to them and sent them a nod before going back to the conversation. They watched as he shook their hands and walked over to the girls.
"Good news Quinn", he said with a smile.
"What?", Quinn asked.
"Baron will speak to his tribe about accepting you, if we get rid of your little problem", John said.
Sky pulled Quinn behind her and glared at John.
"There is no problem, only a baby", Sky said.
Quinn covered her stomach.
"Don't you get it. If they don't accept you girls, we will have no where to go. Not unless we leave you three behind. Their tribes won't accept women who have given themselves to men who aren't their husbands. Especially one who is pregnant", John said.
"Then we'll stay behind. I rather die here then go with one of those men", Sky said.
John rubbed his eyes.
"Stupid girl", he said, before walking away from them.
Sky looked at Quinn.
"If we have to, then we stay", Sky said.
Sneaking around with Dean had made her braver, fearless.
Another week passed and everyone was getting ready to leave this tribe behind. All except the girls, their parents, and Nikki and John. They couldn't move Nikki. She would be giving birth any day now. Grandmother stayed behind as well with Heath and Apollo.
"Once you are well enough to make the journey we leave", John said to his wife.
Nikki nodded. She didn't want to leave her home. Nikki looked at her niece.
"You are starting to show more. Baby is growing quick", Nikki said.
Quinn smiled and rubbed her small belly. Nikki winced. Quinn took her hand.
"Are you ok?", Quinn asked, looking her aunt over.
"I think the baby is coming tonight", Nikki said, taking a deep breath.
Quinn moved towards her aunt's legs. She looked between them. No sign of the baby just yet.
"I'm going to get mom and aunt Carmella", Quinn said.
Nikki nodded and laid back. All the women in the tribes were taught how to care for pregnant women and what to look for. Quinn found her mom with Carmella and Becky. They were drinking tea they just had made after finding the plants they needed.
"Its aunt Nikki", that was all it took to get the women to set down their drinks and make their way to the hut.
Brie moved down to her sister's legs. Feeling to see how dilated she was.
"It will still be a few hours. Can you handle the pain?", Brie asked.
Nikki nodded. Quinn was getting a sense of what she would be going through when she gave birth to her baby. The women recommended it.
It was starting to get dark outside and Quinn could tell Nikki's pain was getting worse. Once again, Brie checked.
"Oh no", her mom mumbled.
"What?", Nikki asked.
Brie looked at her sister.
"The baby will be coming feet first. Its not safe for you or the baby", her mom said.
"What do we do when that happens?", Quinn asked.
Brie swallowed before meeting her sister's eyes. They both knew what had to happen.
"Anyone going to answer me?", Quinn asked.
"We have to cut Nikki open", Becky said.
"But, she could die or the baby", Quinn stopped when Carmella nodded.
Nikki cried.
"If it comes down to it, Brie, you have to do it", Nikki said.
Brie didn't think she could. She looked at Becky and she nodded. Quinn stood.
"I know someone who can help", she said.
Brie went over to her.
"Quinn, you will never get to him in time. They will stop you", Brie said.
"At least let me try", Quinn said.
Brie looked at her sister and Nikki nodded. Quinn left quickly without being caught by her uncle John. She knew she couldn't go to the front of the gate. Her mom was right, they would stop her and she would never get to him in time.
She walked around the fence, looking for the small house he had out back. Finding one, she started digging. Stopping, it would take forever.
"Looks like you need help", her dad said.
She smiled and nodded. He helped her dig.
"Your mother told me. Do you think he can help?", he asked.
"He's not just an adult healer. He does babies too", Quinn said.
Bryan nodded. Quinn took a peek. She shook her head.
"Not his", she said, covering up the hole.
She continued walking till she found another small house. They started digging. Again she poked her head under and smiled. She could see his kitchen.
"This is it", she said.
"I won't fit. Get to him and I'll meet you near our home", Bryan said.
Quinn nodded and crawled under. Once she was on the other side, Bryan covered the hole and ran back home. Quinn made her way to the door. It was to dark to see inside. The door was locked. She hoped he was home and not in his office.
She made her way around the house till she saw an open window. She removed the cover and lifted the window higher before stepping in. She smiled at the inside of the house. Still the same. She made her way to his room, he was fast asleep in bed. She went and sat by him.
"Roman", she said.
He sat up and turned the light on. He was surprised to see her.
"Baby, what are you doing here? How did you get in?", he asked.
She was confused till he realized he was speaking to fast for her to understand.
"How did you get here?", he asked slower.
"I dug a hole in your backyard. I need help", she said.
"Help. What's wrong?", he asked.
"Nikki, the baby, its feet", she said.
He was confused, but didn't hesitate to stand and grab his shirt. He went to his closet and pulled out his doctor bag and extra blankets. It was cold out, bringing a newborn into this cold would be dangerous.
He grabbed his phone.
"Hello", she answered.
"I need your help", he said.
"I'll be right there", Nia said.
He finished putting on his shoes and made sure his bag had what it needed. He looked over at Quinn and smiled. He leaned down and kissed her. She knew her grandmother was wrong about him. He did really love her.
"I miss you so much", he whispered against her lips.
"I miss you too", she replied, standing on her toes to kiss him again.
She met his eyes. She wondered if he did know about the baby. He hasn't said anything yet.
"I have news", she said.
He smiled.
"What news?", he asked.
Before she could tell him, someone knocked on his front door. He walked over and opened it. His sister stood there and she was surprised to see Quinn.
"What?", Nia asked.
"She snuck in. Something is wrong and she needs my help. I can't drive out of here without one of the guards on my tail. I need you to sneak us out", Roman said.
Nia sighed, but nodded.
"Well, then let's go. I don't have all night", Nia said.
She hid them in the back of her SUV. Placing a blanket over them and driving towards the gate. Her daughter was in the backseat asleep.
"Hey Nia, what brings you out this late?", Randy asked.
"Baby daddy is leaving on a trip last minute and wants to see his kid before he goes", she said.
Randy looked in the back and nodded.
"Want an escort?", he asked.
"No, I'm good", she said.
He nodded and signaled to open the gate. The doors opened and she drove out.
"Ok", Nia said, once she was far away from the gate.
She stopped the car and opened the back hatch for them. Roman climbed out and helped Quinn out. Grabbing what he needed. Nia took her daughter out. She would be going with Roman. Quinn never let his hand go. As they got closer, they could hear a woman crying in pain.
"Quick", Quinn said.
Once they reached her home, Roman and Nia looked around.
"Its like a small village", Nia whispered.
Roman nodded. John saw them and stomped over to them angrily. Bryan got in his way.
"They are here to help. The baby is coming out feet first. You don't want to have to choose between your wife and baby", Bryan said.
Roman looked at Quinn. He had understood Bryan.
"Where is she?", Roman asked.
John glared at Quinn.
"You taught him our language", he growled.
"There is no time for arguing. I need to see her before they both die", Roman said.
"You will not touch my wife", John said.
Nikki screamed again. Roman went towards the hut and John tried to follow. The men held him back.
"He's a good man and won't hurt them", Sami said.
Gina went over to Nia and held her arms out for her daughter.
"You came to help him. I can watch her for you", Gina said.
Nia nodded and handed her daughter over. She walked into the hut to see Roman washing his hands with alcohol before putting the gloves on. She did the same and he set himself between Nikki's legs.
"Its ok aunt Nikki, he is here to help", Quinn said, brushing her aunt's hair.
Roman reached up.
"I will have to cut you open, but don't worry. I have done this before", he said to her.
Nikki nodded. Roman looked at his sister.
"Nia, in my bag there is anesthesia", Roman said.
Nia nodded and pulled out the needle. Roman took a small alcohol wipe and cleaned the spot. Nia handed him the needle. He pushed it into her skin and Nikki cried out softly.
"Its ok. I'm going to try to save you both", he said.
"My baby is more important. If you have to choose, save my baby", Nikki said.
Roman nodded. Nia cleaned the scalpel for him with alcohol. Roman cleaned where he was going to make the cut.
"My stomach feels weird", Nikki said.
Roman smiled.
"That's a good thing", he replied.
Nia handed him the scalpel. She grabbed the towels, ready for when he cut her open. She would have to keep it covered so no dirt or bugs got in to infect it.
Brie kissed Nikki's head as Roman made the first cut.