Zac looked at the expectant faces around him. “Is there another room we could use?”
William wrapped his arm around his wife’s waist. “There’s a room behind us. Megan, Brooke, and Nora used it when they arrived this afternoon.”
“Where’s Nora?” Sam asked.
“She’s okay. Mabel’s looking after her,” William said.
“That’s good.” She handed Zac a large first aid kit. “This was in the storage room. I thought you might need it.”
“Thanks.” Zac turned to Megan. He was just as anxious to make sure she was all right as everyone else was. “Are you ready?”
“I think so.”
Zac followed Megan and William to a small room on the right-hand side of the foyer. “When did you have your last scan?”
Megan placed her hand on the side of her tummy. “Two weeks ago. Everything was normal.”
“That’s good.” Zac looked around the room. Apart from a dozen chairs stacked against one wall and a full-length mirror, the room was empty. Before they went any farther, he wanted to know if Megan was happy for him to exam her. It was one thing to see a different doctor, but it could be more stressful if the doctor was a friend of your husband’s.
He placed three chairs in the middle of the room and helped Megan sit down. “How do you feel about me examining you?”
“It doesn’t worry me. I just want my baby to be safe.”
“I want that, too. There’s something else you should know. I’ve looked after a lot of pregnant women, but not in the last few years. In Afghanistan, women only see female doctors.”
Megan held his hand. “It’s okay, Zac. I trust you.”
He breathed a sigh of relief. “In that case, I need you to lie on your back on the floor. The examination might be a little uncomfortable, but it won’t take long.”
While William helped Megan, Zac opened the first aid kit and found a pair of gloves. His friends might have complete confidence in him, but he was as nervous as they were.
“I’m ready,” Megan said hesitantly.
Zac gave her what he hoped was a reassuring smile. “It will be all right.”
After he’d finished the examination, he helped Megan to her feet. “You are three centimeters dilated. I’d definitely recommend driving to the hospital.”
“Will our baby be okay?” Megan asked.
“Your baby will be fine. It’s just a little impatient to meet you.” Zac could feel the tension in the air, the uncertainty of what would come next. “Would you like me to follow you to Polson?”
William looked at his wife’s worried face. “That would be great.”
Megan rubbed her tummy. “We’ll have to ask Mabel if Nora can stay with her tonight.”
“While you’re doing that,” Zac said, “I’ll bring my truck closer to the barn. I’ll meet you in the foyer.”
William held his wife’s hand. “We’ll see you soon.”
After Zac moved his truck,he checked the medical bag he always carried with him. He didn’t anticipate any problems on their way into Polson, but he’d sooner be prepared than risk anything happening.
Footsteps scrunched on the gravel behind him. He looked over his shoulder, expecting to see William and Megan, but it was Willow.
“Megan told me you’re following them to the hospital. Would you like some company?”
“That would be great. But don’t you need to take more photos?”
Willow shook her head. “I spoke to Brooke and Levi. We’ve taken all the important shots and I’ve photographed everyone at the wedding. They’re more worried about Megan and the baby.”
