‘You’ve got yourself in with the devil brother.’
‘Ru, why don’t you shut the fuck up before I come over there and rip your spine straight out yer arse!’
‘See!’ He points my way right as another contraction hits.
‘Why don’t you step outside?’ Fauna coaxes.
‘But I’m here for support,’ Ruaridh pouts.
‘You’re terrible support.’ I grit out.
Grey hair and a harsh brow appear around the door.
‘Now, how is my favourite couple?’
‘Hey!’ Fauna and Ru both shout.
Pam gives a disapproving shake of her head. ‘You two lost the right to that title when I found you fucking on my kitchen counter.’
Fauna’s cheeks immediately go bright red and Ru grins.
‘Can’t knock us for trying to give this wee one a baby cousin to grow up with.’ Ru smirks.
I groan in pain and Pam lifts my nightie.
Someone gasps.
‘You know… on second thought, maybe we could get a dog instead.’
‘Out,’ Pam barks. And the two of them turn to the door looking well and truly scarred and leaving the three of us.
‘You’re doing amazing, baby.’ Liam strokes a sweat-soaked strand from my face. ‘I’m in awe of your strength every day.’
‘You’re looking ready to push.’
‘Is she dilated enough?’ Liam asks pulling out something to hand to her. ‘Could you check to be sure?’
‘Is that a…’ He can’t be fucking serious.
Pam, from her position between my legs, holds up the ruler my dafty boyfriend just gave her. The expression on her face a mirror of my own.
‘Do you want to kill him or shall I?’
‘Me…’ more sharp pains. ‘When I’m done pushing the massive baby he put in me out.’
‘Now, Isla, honey. Push.’
Liam holds me up as I squeeze his arms and push.
It’s a magical experience, really. Being in such a vulnerable and painful position but feeling so much undeniable strength rush through me. Knowing with all my being that I’m doing the impossible.
‘I see a head.’
‘Deep breaths,’ Liam coaxes right as I feel the burning sensation.
Screaming I keep pushing and fuck it’s the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I push for me, for my baby and our future. With everything in me I do it.
I sink back, exhausted and Liam pulls me into his back. The two of us collapsed together on the floor.
