Rain lashed against the windows as Emily doubled over in pain.
Another contraction tore through her body, stronger than the last.
She gripped the edge of the dresser, struggling to stay on her feet.
"Lily..." she whispered again, her voice shaking.
Her phone lay on the floor a few feet away.
It suddenly lit up.
Lily Calling...
Emily crawled toward it, every movement sending another wave of pain through her abdomen.
She answered with trembling fingers.
"Lily..."
"I'm coming!" Lily's panicked voice echoed through the speaker. "Stay where you are! Don't try to walk downstairs!"
"I... I can't..."
"I'm calling an ambulance now!"
The line went dead.
Emily leaned against the sofa, breathing exactly as Dr. Collins had taught her.
"In..."
"Out..."
"In..."
"Out..."
Tears streamed
