I had been in labor for fifteen hours and the pain was getting worse by each second, I was still only seven centimeters dilated. Hans had still not come home which added to my anxiety, I needed him and our baby needed him. Nurse Sofia fixed the pillows again behind me to make me comfortable. I spent another two hours tossing and turning trying to ease the pain and trying to be comfortable, I suddenly heard a slight commotion at the door before Hans walked into the room shrugging off his snow-covered coat. "Hans". I cried as he made his way to me kissing my forehead. "I'm here". He announced in his deep voice. "I thought you wouldn't make it". I said and he sighed taking a seat. "Focus on bringing our baby out healthy, yes?". He said and I nodded. "I love you, Hans". I said looking at

