When her water broke, she thought at first she was bleeding. She glanced around and lifted her skirt to peek inside her panties. No blood. She pulled out a dirty sock from the hamper, wiped down her inner thighs, and put it back. She inhaled and picked up another piece of clothing. She felt a little dizzy, but as long as she wasn’t bleeding, she would be all right. Fifteen minutes the onslaught began, and it was then she let out a gasp of shock and pain.
“Marie?”
She looked up to see Mrs. Horton standing there. It was strange to see her smiling.
“Are you all right?”
“I think so.”
“Has the water broken?”
“Water? What are you talking about?”
“Did you get wet?”
Marie nodded sheepishly.
“Are you experiencing contractions?”
“I’m not sure what you mean.” She felt ready to melt inside h
