Caroline woke feeling content with a life. She'd had the kind of fulfilling sleep that only happens once in a while. She felt rested and ready to face the world! Rugby match here we come.

Caroline was facing away from Kate on the edge of the bed. She turned over to find Kate was missing. She looked across to the door of the en-suite and realised it was closed when it had been left open last night. She got out of bed and grabbed her gown from the back of the door to cover her modesty.

"Kate?" Caroline called out a little worried. As she opened the bathroom door her knees give way. Kate was laying on the floor next to the toilet and blood between her legs. She was half wrapped in her dressing gown.

Caroline raced forward, half crawling to take hold of her lover. She held her in her arms and shook her several times. "Kate! Kate! ... Please Kate. Wake up!"

Tears fell down Caroline's cheeks. She ran back into the bedroom looking for her phone. 'Where the hell was it.' "William!" She began shouting for her son. Frantically she searched for her phone. "William! Help!"

At that moment her eldest came rushing into her room. "Mum? What's wrong? Are you okay?" He saw Caroline's tear streaked face.

"It's Kate. I can't wake her. Shes in the bathroom. Ring an ambulance quickly. I can't find my phone."

William ran to his room and grabbed his mobile. He rang 999 and ran back into his mum's room. "Ambulance please!"

He turned into the en-suite to see his mum holding Kate and fear on her face. He couldn't hide the shock on his face as he saw Kate laying in blood.

The call connected straight away. "My... My...mum's...girlfriend. She's unconscious. We can't wake her. She's... pregnant and bleeding. God please hurry."

He looked up to see his mum cradling Kate, crying over her. "They're on their way mum."

"What shall I do?" William felt helpless.

Caroline regained herself. Headmistress mode kicked back in. "Get Roxy to go down to the front door and be ready to let the Ambulance in. Go fetch your gran and try not to worry Alan."

Caroline turned back to Kate. She stroked her face gently and tenderly. She whispered softly. "Please Kate. Wake up for me. I love you."

Kate then let out a soft groan. Caroline's heart jumped. "Kate! Oh god Kate. The ambulance is on its way. You're going to be fine." Caroline felt a small relief that Kate was responding. She wasn't really awake but she was there.

She heard heavy footsteps on the landing and heard Roxy. She then saw a man in green ambulance uniform carrying a large bag on his shoulder. "High I'm Dave. Who do we have here?"

"Kate. She's... my girlfriend. She's 8 months pregnant."

"Okay. What's your name?"

"Caroline."

"Okay Caroline. How long has Kate been like this? "

"I don't know. I just found her when I woke up." Tears rolled down Caroline's face. She felt it was her fault. She'd had a relaxing nights sleep and Kate was laying there for god knows how long.

"Right Caroline. It's okay. I'm just going to place a monitor on Kate's chest to listen to her heart. Has she got any allergies?"

"She has a peanut allergy. She's had 3 miscarriages in the past."

"How recent were her miscarriages?"

"I'm not sure. It was before we met." Caroline began to cry again. She felt so inadequate.

"Caroline. Listen to me. I need you to keep talking to Kate. Its looking like she's passed out. We're gonna take her in because I think your baby is on the way." He smiled after he said the last sentence and placed a reassuring hand on Caroline's shoulder. Caroline smiled at his comment. Her baby.

Caroline watched as the Ambulance man placed an oxygen mask over Kate's face. Caroline heard the bleeping of Kate's heart on the monitor which made her smile.

"Caroline. If you're coming with us you need to get some clothes on. Otherwise you'll get some funny looks in the hospital!"

It was then that Caroline saw her dressing gown had fallen open showing her amble bussom. Caroline laughed with relief more than anything.

"Right... I... I'll get some clothes on." She grabbed her clothes from the day before off the back of the chair. She threw on her Jean's, bra, vest top and cotton shirt. She quickly pulled her hair up into a grip. She was interrupted mid thought.

"Mum, are you okay? How's Kate?" William came into the room as Caroline finished her hair. She grabbed him into a big hug. William reciprocated.

"I think the baby is on the way. He thinks Kate's passed out." She smiled again as she held William. She looked over his shoulder to see Roxy smile. She beckoned her over to them and Roxy joined the hug.

A second ambulance man carrying a chair interupted them. Dave called to Caroline. "Have you got a bag packed for Kate? Clothes, etc?"

"Er. Yes but not here. It's at Kate's house."

"It's okay we can sort that out later."

Caroline went quiet. "Is the... the baby...?"

"Baby is fine. There's a strong heart beat. I think Kate may have gone into labour and passed out. It can happen sometimes. "

Caroline smiled again. She heard Celia calling out her name. "Here mum!"

Celia came into the bedroom and they hugged. "How's Kate love?"

Caroline nodded that she was fine. Dave looked up at Celia. "Are you the lucky grandma?"

Before they could all see the pained reaction on Celia's face Kate let out a loud cry. All eyes turned to Kate. Caroline ran to her side. Kate let out another cry. "Caroline!"

Kate had pulled her mask off. She was looking around in a panic. Caroline reassured her. "I'm here Kate. It's okay."

Kate's face was etched with pain. She looked at Caroline. "Oh god Caroline the contractions are coming! She's on her way!" Kate let out a loud cry.

Dave sat watching. He was timing the contractions and observing Kate closely. "Kate. I need you to do your breathing exercises. Don't push just yet. Right Caroline. Can you get some towels?"

Caroline looked puzzled. "Is she...?"

Dave smiled. "Baby's on her way now! We aren't going to make it to hospital."