To The End

Chapter 47

By the time i got to the hospital worst case scenarios had been playing in my head over and over again.

But actually being lead through emegency room doors.

Changing out of my clothes. As i followed the lead of the doctor who was there when Brooke was brought in.

I was relieved to see Brooke's OBGYN. She informed me that she saw the news report and couldn't stay away.

She wanted to be in the room in the room with Brooke.

To my surprise she wasn't the only one.

"Victoria." I said softly.

"I didn't want to leave her alone. She's awake now."

"They are taking her into labor and delivery." Victoria announced.

I felt my stomach twist and turn at those words.

She was only 17 weeks. We hadn't felt kicks. Or found out the gender.

"I don't know what happened."

"They're taking me to labor and delivery."

"This can't be happening!" Brooke exclaimed.

Lucas leaned over to kiss her and take her hand.

"You're in pain. The baby is coming."

"I'll be right here." I reassured her.

"I'm sorry." Brooke replied. The emotion in her voice thick.

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I thought it would take hours. But really it didn't take long at all.

There was no time for pain relief medication.

I held her hand and whispered words of love and encouragement

As she steadied herself. Used her strength to push.

The contractions tore through her. Over and over.

She pushed and didn't even think about herself.

She just wanted to see you and hold you.

And soon you were born. You were the size of a large onion.

You didn't cry or move. You just were there.

And i knew what that meant. But you're mom wasn't there yet.

I cradled you. I kissed you. They wrapped you in a blanket.

And i handed you to you're mom.

"Do something! Why are all of you just standing there!"

"It's too quiet in here!" Brooke exclaimed.

Brooke started to cry and scream.

I took her in my arms. And tried to comfort her.

But she only unraveled more.

Her body shaking. Her screams and cries raw and full.

You were gone. We both knew that.

We found out that you were a boy. We named you Levi.

Levi Keith Scott.

Brooke had to be sedated. And i was there seated by her bed.

Trying to figure out how to get us through this. Tell Bailey. And everyone else.

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