“Ahhhhh!” Ariel screamed into my ears, her shrill voice leaving them ringing. But it wasn’t just her screams that were making my head spin.
It would have to be the tight grip she had on my hand as she tried to push out their baby.
“You are doing well, mother, but you need to do better. I need you to give me a big push!” Denise yelled from under the cover as she checked the baby, her voice drowning out Ariel’s screams.
“I know,” Ariel managed out through gritted teeth. “I am trying my goddamn best!” She yelled, her fingers digging into my skin, and I took everything with a smile on my face.
Ariel had been so strict about using swear words while she was pregnant, and for her to use swear words now that the baby was almost here only meant that the pain was too much for her to bear. The o
