I do not own DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration.
O.K. sorry but it is time to take out the tissues.
Once in the Elias-Clarke building the Dragon Lady returned, only the fire was not as hot as it was yesterday.
The brainstorming group was once again in the meeting room with Miranda staring them all down. Before Miranda could say anything Patricia spoke up. "Mamie and Jennifer have given the O.K. for their babies to model for the April issue. We also asked Meryl and Goldie to return and they agreed."
Miranda stared at the group, "Finally you have come prepared."
Miranda's phone vibrated on the table next to her. She rolled her eyes. Everyone knew not to bother her while in a meeting. She glanced at the caller ID. Emily? What could she possible want?
Miranda picked up the phone. "Emily do you not realize how bu …"
Before Miranda could finish Emily started talking hysterically. "Miranda please, I'm sorry but I did not know what else to do or who else to call."
Miranda got up and started pacing in front of the large window. "Emily calm down I cannot understand you."
Emily was breathing heavily. "Miranda there is something wrong. Serena is not getting anywhere and she is in so much pain. I don't know what to do."
"Emily what are you talking about? What do you mean she is not getting anywhere?" Miranda was exacerbated.
"She has been in labor all night and nothing has progressed. She has been at two centimeters, and she is hurting so bad she cannot get any rest. I know there is something wrong but no one will listen to me." Emily was back into hysteria.
"Emily tell me where you are at. Try and calm down and go stay with Serena. I will take care of everything." Miranda took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
"Thank you Miranda." Was Emily crying?
Miranda hung up the phone.
"Nigel call Andréa and tell her to meet me downstairs immediately, and call Roy with the car." Miranda strode to her office while dialing her phone. "Coat, bag." The second assistant jumped up and assisted Miranda with her coat as she was talking on the phone. "This is Miranda Priestley and I want to talk with Dr. Jackson immediately … Did you not hear me? Get her on the phone now or I will have your job." Miranda was growling. Tammi came on the line and Miranda started explaining the situation to the OB/Gyn Doctor. "I want you to take care of her and transfer them to New York Presbyterian. Her and her life partner will agree to it just tell them I contacted you. I am on my way to the hospital now."
On the way to the hospital Serena was at, Miranda explained everything to Andréa.
Andy was tearful. "Do you think she is O.K?"
Miranda looked scared taking Andréa into her arms. "I do not know sweetheart but we are going to make sure she is taken care of by the best."
Once at the hospital Miranda inquired about where Serena was and how to get to her. People at the front desk informed Miranda that only family were allowed into the delivery area.
Before Miranda could spout off her warning Dr. Jackson came running through the door. "Come with me Miranda," and the Doctor and led Miranda and Andréa through the security door.
While in the elevator Tammi explained to Miranda what she had learned over the phone on her way to the hospital. "Serena for some reason did not seem to be progressing in her labor. They had started a medication on her last night to strengthen her contractions but it has not helped. That is why she has been in a lot of pain and Serena has refused any pain medication or an epidural." The elevator door opened on the labor unit and Dr. Jackson took off. She headed right for Serena's room. They heard a blood curdling scream. Tammi pushed the door open. Seeing Emily huddled over a sweat soaked Serena trying to calm her.
Miranda's eyes went immediately to the couple, "Emily."
Emily looked up pleading with her eyes.
Tammi took a look at the paper strip running from the machine strapped to Serena's large belly. Tammi conferred with the doctor in the room and hurriedly put on rubber gloves.
She bent over Serena with a soft smile on her face. "Serena, I am Tammi Jackson. Miranda called and asked me to help take care of you and your baby. I talked with your partner Emily just a short while ago."
Serena opened her eyes looked at Tammi than Emily. Emily nodded and placed a kiss on Serena's forehead.
Tammi continued to smile. "Serena I have to do an exam on you. I need to check your cervix and the baby's progress. I know it will hurt but I have to do it. O.K?"
Serena looked up at Emily. Emily looked up to Miranda. Miranda nodded. Emily bent down, "It will be O.K. sweetie. I will be with you. I promise."
Miranda could see Emily crying. Tammi began her exam and Serena cried out. Emily was going pale.
"Andréa grab Emily and put her in the chair now." Miranda went over to Emily and moved her into Andréa's arms where she collapsed. "Serena, Serena dear look at me."
"Miranda where is Emily?" Serena screamed again.
"Shhhh it is O.K. Serena Emily is right here she just had to sit for a minute. Serena look at me and listen." Serena opened up her eyes, they were grey and tired. "Serena I want you to listen to me and do what I say O.K?" Serena nodded. "Serena take a deep breath, that's right. Now blow it out. Good girl keep that up, do it with me." Miranda was smiling at the girl.
"O.K. good job Serena. I am finished. Serena I need to do a C-section."
Serena shook her head, "No I don't want."
Miranda spoke up. "Serena I know you do not want this but you have to for the baby and for you. I know it is scary but you two will be fine. I had the girls by C-section and look how well we did."
Serena looked at Miranda, "O.K. but will you please stay with me?" Miranda nodded tears in her eyes.
Tammi went over to Emily and took her hands. "Emily the baby is stuck. I need to do a C-section and push the baby out of the birth cannel. I need to do it here Serena cannot be safely transported in this condition. After the section and when I know the two of them are stable I will take them to Presbyterian. My transport teams are on their way as we speak." Emily held on tight to Andréa. "Did you hear me Emily? I need you to O.K. me to do this."
"Emily." Andréa whispered into Emily's ear. "Emily you need to answer the doctor."
Emily looked up and nodded.
"Thank you Emily." "O.K. to the OR now." Chris called out to the personnel in the room.
Miranda stayed by Serena's side leaving Emily cuddled in Andréa's arms. In the OR the crew settled Miranda up by Serena's face.
Before Serena fell to sleep under the anesthesia Miranda whispered in her ear. "I will be here the whole time. When you wake up you will have a beautiful baby."
Serena smiled and drifted off. Miranda felt her tears falling.
Miranda's own C-section had also been an emergency. The twin's heart rate dropped critically low during labor leaving Tammi with no other option but to section Miranda. Miranda remembered the girl's father crying not knowing what to do for his wife or children. She did remember the kind smile from Tammi reassuring her everything would be alright, and it had calmed her. Lucky for her she already had an epidural in and was able to stay awake for the twins' birth. Both girls were born healthy and screaming at the top of their lungs so Miranda was able to hold them and nurse them immediately with the help of a nurse and their Father.
New York Presbyterian's neonatal crew came into the OR suite just before Tammi made her incision. Tammi smiled. "Thanks guys you made it just in time."
Tammi made her incision and while placing her hand inside Serena's uterus she had to place her other hand in the birth cannel to push the baby up and out. Soon the room was hearing the screams of new baby girl.
Miranda smiled. "Tammi is everything O.K?"
Tammi looked up and smiled. "They will be bruised and sore but both seem to be doing fine." Miranda was looking over to where they took the baby. "Go on Miranda take a look at her she is beautiful and healthy."
Miranda slowly got up and walked over to the squawking infant. She softly stroked the infant's cheek with a finger and before she knew it the infant had grabbed onto it and stuck it in her mouth. The infants Doctor and Nurses started laughing.
Dr. Johns remarked. "And she seems to be very hungry."
Tammi looked over at the crowd seeing the infant sucking on Miranda's finger and smiled. "If the baby is ready take her. I will follow with Serena in about thirty minutes to an hour. Miranda you should get Emily so she can see her beautiful daughter before takeoff. By then Serena will be in the Recovery Room and Emily can see her."
Miranda slowly removed her finger from the sleeping infant and then kissed its forehead.
One of the nurses led Miranda and the transport team out of the Surgical Room into the Recovery Room then showed Miranda to the waiting room. Miranda walked into the room with a huge smile on her face. "Emily I need to introduce you to someone. Come with me."
Emily stood shaking. "Is Serena all right?" Miranda smiled and nodded. Emily began to cry. "Oh bloody hell. Thank God, Thank you Miranda."
Miranda took Emily in her arms and smiled at Andréa mouthing I love you.
Miranda took Emily into the Recovery Room and showed her the tiny infant.
Emily gasped, "She looks like Serena."
Miranda encouraged Emily to touch the child. As soon as Emily touched the infant she gazed at her Mother and grabbed her finger. Emily smiled. "Hey little one. I and your Mommy love you."
"Emily the transport team is going to take the baby to Presbyterian and then Dr. Jackson will take Serena. Serena will be here soon so you can see her before she goes. We will follow."
Emily nodded. "Can I kiss her first?"
The infants Doctor nodded and lifted the top to the incubator. Emily bent down and placed a soft kiss on her Daughter's forehead.
"She is so soft."
Just as the infant left Serena was wheeled in. Dr. Jackson followed smiling.
Emily looked at Serena. "She is so pale." Emily was trembling in Miranda's arms.
"She did lose a lot of blood but we are replacing it now. I gave her a lot of medication to sleep well for the transport."
Emily left Miranda's arms and went over to her love.
Serena slowly opened her eyes, "Emily."
Emily smiled, "Shhh you need to sleep."
"Is she O.K?"
Emily was shocked, "You know it is a girl?"
Serena smiled, "I have always known." Serena fell asleep and Emily softly kissed her.
"O.K. you guys get on your way to Presbyterian. We will get there before you. I have information at the front desk, they are expecting you and will show you to Serena's room or the baby's whichever one you want to go to first.
:) a happy ending.