The Waiting Game

Melody watched Malcolm leave for the city with mixed feelings. Her logical brain told her that with three more weeks of pregnancy, he’d have lots of time to be home before she had this pup.

But her pregnancy mind was telling her to panic. He would miss this birth, too. There were no facts to back this up horrible sinking feeling.

She’d done it without him before and what could he do that would help during the labour or the delivery?

There she went again, thinking it’s better if he just missed it all. No one would have to make everything look pretty and acceptable to him. She’d be able to concentrate on her labour and delivery without worrying about Malcolm wanting to kill someone every time she grimaced.

“Is it safe to come out?” Ellie’s voice came from the crawl space under the stairs.

“What are you doing under there? You’re supposed to be in bed and cuddling you two.”

“They’re sleeping like they should be. I’m looking to see if there’s a ch