I came around to find myself in a sterile room, lying on a comfortable bed. I could hear my breathing slowly getting faster as panic set in.
I abruptly sat up to find myself hooked to machines. "What's happening?!"
Julian was in my face suddenly, his hands holding my cheeks. "Shh, Sophie. You are safe."
"Julian..." I panicked, searching his weary face for any sign of hope. "... The baby?"
Julian breathed deeply, "We do not know yet, Gatito."
I lay back, my hands protectively covering my stomach around the wires connected, and burst into tears.
Julian's arms encased me as I sobbed, his warmth enveloping me.
Time escaped me as I cried. I just knew that for however long I did cry, Julian held on to me. I felt small kisses touch my temple.
Eventually, after having no more tears to cry,
