A tiny voice added its cry to the hubbub in the delivery suite. A voice in single clear note, full of gusto, determined to be heard. Everything stopped as people looked. The cry grew in strength, and a voice spoke to Eva.
‘I am here. We are both safe.’
I am here. We are both safe.Her bottom half was completely numb from the exertion, but Eva soon forgot as Dr Cotterell handed her the child, umbilical cord still hanging from her belly, a small shock of brown hair on her head. She looked perfect. In a moment of complete awe, Eva wondered how on earth they had both made it to this stage. She gazed at the tiny human, still in the throes of her birth cry, and the strangest thing happened. As soon as they beheld each other, her daughter stopped crying, and regarded her. The eyes opened, and un
