I shake my head and turn back to my plain noodles with my plain toast. I could really use a hot dog right now.
When the nurse comes in, she brings me a Popsicle. I think I love her. She looks around the room and smiles once she realizes who is in my room.
“You’re one lucky lady.”
“Thanks,” I say as I suck on the icy treat. “I don’t know which one is the dad though, so it’s a bit awkward, if you know what I mean. Trust me when I say, you don’t want to be in this position.”
Her eyes go wide, as everyone in the room starts to laugh. My mom chastises me for saying such a thing. I shrug and continue giving my baby a massive dose of sugar.
“You can ask for their autograph if you want, but only if you give me a discount on my bill.”
“Um…”
“She’s only kidding. I’m Liam,” he says as he shakes her hand. I wasn’t kidding, but whatever. “That’s Harrison and JD,” Liam points to the guys, who are stuffing their faces in the corner. They wave, but make no effort to get up. I don’t blame them. Eating is my top priority too.
“I listen to you guys all the time.”
“Thanks, we appreciate the support.”
“Do you follow me on Twitter?” Jimmy asks, except it sounds like Twitt-errrrr. My nurse blushes. I roll my eyes and hand her the stick from my Popsicle. It was very good, but now I’m uncomfortable because the baby is kicking my bladder and kidney. Plus, my back still hurts.
“Are you okay?” Liam asks.
“Baby is kicking a lot and my back hurts.”
“Here, sit up.” Liam puts his food down and tries to crawl behind me to massage my back. It’s working except I feel like I have to go to the bathroom.
“Oh crap. I just peed the bed.”
People laugh, and yeah, it’s funny, but it’s also embarrassing.
“I’ll get you fresh sheets, Josie,” my nurse says as she leaves the room.
“Oh God, Liam, something’s wrong.” I close my eyes as pain rips through my abdomen.
“Mom?” Noah’s voice rings out.
“Everyone get out of the room. Mom, can you get the nurse?” Everyone except Liam files out of the room just as the nurse comes back.
“What’s going on Josie?” she asks me as she checks the printout next to my bed. “Let’s see if your water broke.” She lifts the blanket just as I let out a long wail.
“Well, it looks like we’re having a baby right now.”
“What do you mean, right now?” Liam asks, panic lacing his words.
“Oh god, Liam, it’s coming out. I can feel it coming out.”
He moves away so I can lie back on the bed. I grip his hand as another contraction comes. They’re so strong and it feels like nails are being scraped against my skin. I start breathing heavily in between and when my next one comes, I can’t help but push.
“No, don’t push yet, Josie.” The nurse tells me as she’s scrambling to get my bed ready.
The doctor comes in with a yellow gown on and a stupid smile on his face. I want to kick him in his smug little face for thinking this is the time to smile. Behind him are a team of other doctors and a machine that my baby will have to go in. They’re busy setting up and all I want to do is cry because it’s too early.
“Didn’t want to wait, huh?”
“Yeah you know I thought what the hellllllll!” I cry out as another contraction hits. Once it subsides, Liam is wiping my forehead with a damp cloth.
“Mr. Westbury, when I tell you to, help Josie to sit up so she can push,” The doctor says as he places my feet in the stir-ups and sits down between my legs.