Cliffside Bay Christmas by Tess Thompson

Author:Tess Thompson [Thompson, Tess]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 4kids5cats

Thirty minutes later, Sophie did one final push, and the baby’s head slipped out. Or, rather, was coaxed out by the skillful senior Dr. Waller. Honor stood next to the doctor, wanting to see the moment their son entered the world. Zane stayed near Sophie’s head, mopping her brow between pushes and whispering encouragement.

Sophie had the physical strength of a Thoroughbred racehorse and the mental fortitude of the greatest Zen master of all time. Throughout the pushing process, she remained focused and stoic, even after the epidural had worn off.

When the rest of their son slid from Sophie’s body, Honor held her breath, praying for the first sign of wellness. He didn’t waste any time. The moment Doc lifted him into the air, he let out a ferocious cry.

“We’ve got a feisty one,” Doc said as Lucy took the baby and quickly cleaned him with a soft, dry towel.

“He’s okay?” Sophie asked.

“He’s just great,” Doc said.

Sophie fell back against the pillows. “That was hard.” She grinned. “Look at him. He’s very fat, isn’t he?”

“You did great, Sophie,” Zane said.

“I always knew these hips were good for something,” Sophie said.

Honor was unable to move. Their baby boy was the most beautiful sight she’d ever seen. Lucy wrapped him in a blanket and set him in Honor’s arms. Zane must have known how her legs had suddenly weakened, because he guided her over to the rocking chair. Doc had returned to care for Sophie, delivering the afterbirth.

Honor cried as she rocked him in her arms and stared down at his perfect face. Lucy encouraged her to unbutton her blouse and hold him against her chest. She did so. He was warm against her skin. If only she could feed him from her body. No, don’t go there. She would not let a bitter thought creep in. Not today. Not when Sophie had given them a miracle. She lifted his hands one after the other and kissed each of his fingers, then took a good look at his toes. Zane knelt next to them and stroked the baby’s head.

“Hello, little buddy,” Zane said. “We’re glad to meet you.”

Lucy asked for the baby so that she could weigh him and do the eye drops and tests. Honor reluctantly let him go. Her arms felt empty without him.

She remembered Sophie then. Was she all right? Honor looked over to see Doc still crouched between her legs. Sophie stared up at the ceiling.

Honor crossed over to the bed and stroked her arm. “Are you in pain?”

Sophie gave a weak smile. “Not much.”

“Nothing but a tiny tear. You did very well,” Doc said. “I’m going to put a few stitches in there and get you ready to go home and get your life back.”

“Does this change my virgin status?” Sophie asked, somewhere between a laugh and a sob.

Doc winked at her. “I’ll make sure everything’s repaired good as new. But as far as virginity goes—that’s above my pay grade.”

“How will I describe myself on dating apps after this?” Sophie asked.

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