“Honey we thought it would be best to get someone familiar with the birthing process.” “Don’t tell me. Don’t even say it. Susana better not be downstairs.” Scarlet punched into the covers. “Ok, Nikki and Susana are downstairs.” “Don’t try and be funny with me Jeraldi.” Scarlet threw the covers off her once more. Stephan replaced the discarded covers and tucked them under the mattress, trapping Scarlet and making it impossible to move. “I’m not trying to be funny honey. I am worried about you and our baby’s health so I called for help. Sue me for caring but I am not going to cross my arms sit back and watch the both of you wither away.” “Wither? Who’s withering?” “You are my love. You are like a bag of bones and the only thing holding you together is your overstretched skin.” Scarlet

