I woke up cramping and I figure it's just Braxton hicks so I'm not too worried about it.

Hart left early to tend to the horses and I can't even get out of the bed today. Good thing Holland is my mother-in-law because she understands and tells me to come in when I feel like it.

I made it to the shower and got in when the cramp hit me hard and I could barely catch my breath.

I made it out of the shower and back over to the bed and slipped on a maxi gown and went to the couch.

Once I sit down it hit me again and I screamed out. Ok, this can't be normal and I need to get to the hospital now.

I picked up my phone and called Hart. I didn't think he was going to answer but finally on the third ring he did.

☎️ Hey wife what's up?

☎️ Hart I need you to come home. I'm pretty sure I'm in labor.

☎️ Shit ok I'm too far out. I will call dad and have him bring you and I'll be right there promise!

☎️ Just hurry either way. I love you, Hart.

☎️ I love you too. Hang on!

I tried to move but the pain was too much. I just need the baby bag for AC.

It wasn't two minutes later that Worth was bursting through the door.

"Ayla let's go." He said.

"Worth I need the baby bag that's sitting in front of the crib," I said holding my stomach.

"Ok let's get you out to my truck. Holland is waiting." He said.

I didn't care if Jesus himself was out in that truck I just needed someone to help me now.

He helped me up and out to the truck and he basically lifted me up into his truck.

"Oh, Ayla honey are you ok?" Holland asked from the back of the truck.

"I'm freaking out Holland because I think AC is ready to meet everyone."

Worth got in the truck and took off down the road. "I am going to get you there as fast as I can."

"Thank you both for helping me. I didn't think he would come for a couple more weeks. He's a little early." I said trying to breathe.

Once at the hospital Worth got out rushing around the truck carrying me inside. "I have a woman in labor."

"Oh, Mr. Maverick right this way!" The nurse said batting her eyelashes.

"Now isn't the time to bat your fucking eyelashes at my father-in-law!! I'm about to have this baby!" I yelled.

The nurse jumped and led us to a room. I looked at Worth and he was smirking. "I'm so sorry Worth."

"Don't be sorry Ayla we Mavericks know how to get shit done." He laughed.

He put me on the bed and went back out to get Holland when they come in Hart still wasn't with them.

I hope he hurries the hell up or I will never let him live this down.

After a different nurse hooked me up on monitors she said she would be right back to check my progress.

I heard yelling outside the cubicle and Hart asking where his pregnant wife was.

Worth rushed out of the room and got him and when he came in he looked so worried.

"Ayla are you ok?" He asked.

"Wonderful Hart. I'm just about to give birth to a bowling ball but let's have a party." I said.

He looked shocked at what I said and then laughed.

"You should have heard her with the first nurse she scared her off." Worth said.

"What did you do Ayla?" Holland asked.

"She didn't want to help me she just wanted to bat her eyelashes at Worth," I said.

Holland giggled and then I giggled. "I'm sorry guys I am being mean and I'm sorry. You know I'm usually nice." I said.

"It's ok we forgive you," Hart said holding my hand.

The nurse walked back in. "If you guys will wait behind the curtain so I can check Mrs. Maverick."

Being checked was uncomfortable but I'm sure I'm in for a lot more in a little while.

"Well Ayla it looks like you are at three centimeters and you have seven more to go." She said.

"Well hell," I mumbled.

"I heard that." Worth laughed.

Once the nurse left I asked Hart for my phone so I could call Christian.

☎️ Hey sis what's up?

☎️ I'm in the hospital in labor Christian.

☎️ What really? Are you ok?

☎️ I am. I'm three centimeters and Hart, Holland, and Worth are here with me.

☎️ I'm glad you're not alone. Will you keep me updated?

☎️ I'm not sure if I can but Hart or someone will ok?

☎️ You are a Fox your strong and you can do this. Mom is right there in the room with you Ayla.

☎️ Thanks Christian I love you.

☎️ I love you and AC and can't wait to find out his name.

☎️ You and everyone else! Bye

☎️ Bye sis.

"Will someone please make sure to keep Christian posted on what's going on?"

"I promise we will Ayla," Hart said.

I closed my eyes to try and keep my tears hidden but it was just too hard.

"Hey what's the matter?" Hart said wiping my tears.

"I just really need my mom." I cried.

Holland walked over to my bed. "I know I'm not your mom and I could never take her place but I will help you any way you need Ayla."

"Will you stay in the room and help me breathe Holland?"

"It would be my honor, Ayla. I love you like you are my own daughter."

"I love you too Holland." I cried.

She wrapped her arms around me and hugged me so tight I felt like my mom was hugging me.

"Y'all didn't see me tear up." Worth chuckled.

"Your secret is safe dad." Hart laughed.

"Laugh now son but you will be a blubbering mess when you meet your son for the first time." Worth said.

"I'm sure I will be dad." He smiled over at me.