I wake with a start. Emma's screams bring me from the bed straight to her room. Tyler follows close behind. When we open the door, she's clearly asleep, tossing and turning. Tyler rushes to her side, picking her up in his arms. Her eyes spring open and she starts bawling. She clings to Tyler as he rocks her gently.
"It's going to be okay. It was just a nightmare."
I feel a sharp pain. A pain I felt years ago. A sharp pain I've felt for the last week and a half. This time stronger. A contraction. I turn and quietly leave the room. I walk into the master bathroom and turn on the water. I wait until the water heats up just enough before closing the drain, slowly filling the tub.
"Emma is downstairs enjoying a glass of milk and a cookie."
"Thank you."
Another contraction hits.
"What's wrong?"
"Just contractions."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm running a bath to relax."
"Don't you have to get to the hospital?"
"No. I've had contractions for a little while now. The doctor said that it’s normal."
"How far apart are they?"
"I don't know. Maybe ten minutes?"
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