Secret Agent

The ten minute drive had felt more like an hour for Amanda Johnson. Thomas Johnson found a parking spot and turned off the car. Exiting, he rushed around and opened the passenger seat door to help his pregnant wife out of the car.

“Okay, come on. We just need to get to the reception and they’ll get you a bed.” He assured her.

“Look, I appreciate that you’re trying to help me. But right now I really just need you to shut up.”

“Understood.” He said as he led her through the front door of the hospital.

Amanda clutched her stomach as the two made their way to reception.

“Excuse me, hi. My wife is in labour and is about to give birth.” He explained to the receptionist.

“Of course.” She said caught slightly if guard. “Uh, excuse me.” She called out to a passing nurse. “This woman is in labour. Could you please help her out?”

“Of course. Right this way ma’am.”

The nurse led them to a private room, took Amanda’s information before leaving them to let Amanda change into a gown and to get their usual doctor, Dr Baker.

Amanda changed and was finally able to take the weight off her feet in bed. Not that that was what was causing her pain at the time.

Dr Baker arrived and checked her over, telling them that it shouldn’t be long before she could give birth before leaving again.

Amanda was in agony and Thomas was pacing across the room. A mix of emotions and thought running through their heads non stop. Fear, worry and happiness all at the same time.

Dr Baker came back after what felt like an eternity and after checking over Amanda again, told them that it was time.

Amanda was wheeled to a delivery room and after a lot of pushing, heavy breathing, pain and a possibly broken hand for Thomas, the child was finally born.

“Oh. Oh, thank god that’s over.” Said Amanda through heavy breaths.

Dr Baker gave the baby to the midwife to clean away the blood.

“You did it.” Said Thomas, prouder than he had ever been. “You had a baby.”

“We had a baby.” Thomas took her hand in his in kissed it. “I can tell this baby is going to be special.” She said with a weak but sincere smile.

“Congratulations Mr and Mrs Johnson.” Said the midwife. “You just gave birth to a healthy, beautiful baby...