Allison Fox
Anthony and Amy paled, and I took a deep breath, trying to hold the pain that pierced my belly and my lower back as if a hot rod impaled me. Tears welled in my eyes. I was not sure if those tears were because of the piercing pain I was experiencing or because I was afraid. Afraid of having this baby too soon, fearful of losing, again, this little piece of heaven.
"Allie, breathe..." Amy said, and Anthony helped me sit. Between tears, I saw Shane frantically dialing someone on his phone.
"It is too soon..." I mumbled and doubled again in pain.
Asher knelt before me. "Allie... keep breathing," he said, and his hand, warm and tender, felt my belly. I wanted to protest. I barely knew him... but the pain was overwhelming.
"Asher is finishing medical school..." Anthony said,
