Page 293 of The Baby Twist
“I knew right then I was in trouble.”
“Why?”
“Because I felt something.”
“You were annoyed.” A light smile crossed her lips.
“I was infatuated.” I kissed her forehead.
“Are you ready, Marley?” Pepper asked. “They’re here to take you to the O.R.”
“I’ll be right behind you, babe.” I held her hand as they wheeled her out of the room.
“I got you a pair of scrubs to change into,” Pepper said, handing them to me. “You’ll be more comfortable than in that fancy suit. Go change in the bathroom, and I’ll take you to the O.R.”
I went into the bathroom and changed into the scrubs. When I walked into the room, Penelope and Olivia were standing there.
“Damn.” Olivia’s eyes raked over me. “You’d make a fine doctor.”
“Where is Marley?” Penelope asked.
“They’re prepping her in the O.R. I have to get down there. Can one of you do me a favor and call her mom and dad?”
“I’ll call her dad.” Penelope smiled.
“And I’ll call her mom,” Olivia sighed.
“Thanks. I’ll keep you both updated.” I left the room with Pepper, and she took me to Marley.
The moment I stepped into the O.R., Marley looked at me and held out her hand. Gripping it, I sat on the stool next to her.
“Hi.” I smiled.
“Hi. Guess what?”
“What?” I asked.
“I feel no pain.” She grinned.
“That’s great, babe.”
Dr. Gregario walked into the O.R. and took his place.
“Let’s deliver these babies, shall we?”
“I love you so much.” I held her hand.
“I love you more.”
“Here comes Baby A,” Dr. Gregario said, holding up our baby girl.
The sound of her cries was the sweetest thing I’d ever heard.
“Is she okay?” Marley asked.
“She’s pure perfection, Marley,” Dr. Gregario said.
A few moments later, our son was born, and his cry was stronger than his sister’s. Tears streamed down my face when I saw my children for the first time.
