~ Evie ~
This hurts so much. I'm in the delivery room right now. The contractions come in waves, each one worse than the last. I push again, hard, and the doctor says, "Almost there, Evie. One more big one." Jack's right beside me, holding my hand tight, his face all worried but trying to stay calm. "You got this," he whispers. "I'm here." I nod, but talking's too hard. Another push, and then... a cry. The baby's first cry fills the room, loud and strong. It's a boy. Our boy.
The doctor lifts him up, all red and wrinkly, and places him on my chest. He's warm, squirming a little, and I just stare at him, tears mixing with the sweat. "Hey, little guy," I say, my voice shaky. Jack leans in, his eyes wet too. He pulls out his phone quick and records the moment, the cry still echoing a bit. "
