Z Plan (Book 3): Homecoming by Lerma Mikhail

Author:Lerma, Mikhail [Lerma, Mikhail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Publisher: Permuted Press
Published: 2015-08-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

A REASON TO CELEBRATE

“Push!” shouted Lauren.

Kristie screamed as she complied with Lauren’s demand. Sweat dotted her face. Her hair was matted and wet. She squeezed Lauren’s hand as tight as she could. Doc and Stacy were stationed at the foot of the bed. Kristie’s legs were brought up to her swollen stomach. The pain subsided slightly and her grip on Lauren’s hand became weak.

“Alright relax! Take some deep breaths, that was a big one,” offered Stacy.

“You’re doing so good!” coached Lauren.

“Almost there,” stated Doc. “Here comes the next one. Big push! Big push!” he encouraged as the next contraction took hold of her body.

“God!” she shouted.

Lauren held her hand tightly, waiting for her to squeeze. Kristie screamed. Again the pain diminished a little.

“Is it over? Please let it be over!” Kristie pled.

“Not yet,” confessed Doc. “I can see the top of the head now! Just one more big push!”

“You already said one more!” she shouted furiously.

“It’s okay, hon,” comforted Stacy. “One more and you’re a mommy!”

“You can do this,” boasted Lauren.

Kristie looked deep into Lauren’s eyes. Her brown honest eyes.

“One more. Come on! I want to meet this little person!” cheered Lauren.

The pain returned and Kristie bore down with all her strength.

“That’s it!” hailed Doc.

The pressure released and Kristie went limp with exhaustion. Her vision blurred.

“Scissors,” she heard Doc say. “Grab that blanket.”

“Is…is the baby here?” she asked Lauren.

Lauren looked down at her. “You did good. Just breathe.”

“I need the bulb syringe,” Doc requested.

“Is my baby—” began Kristie weakly.

The baby cried its first cry. Lauren disappeared from view, but quickly returned.

“Kristie,” she said softly. “I want to introduce you to your daughter.”

Lauren presented a little bundle of blankets. A tiny face peered out. She wailed and screamed.

“A g-girl?” stuttered Kristie with tears in her eyes.

She fought to sit up.

“Here,” Stacy offered her help in bringing her upright.

“Sure is,” said Lauren as she handed over the newborn.

Graciously, Kristie accepted the child, who quieted down as Kristie began to weep. Even though her body still hurt, she was filled with joy.

“Ya did good, mama!” praised Stacy.

“Congratulations!” offered Doc.

“Thank you,” she whispered as she looked over her child. “Look at you. Look at you,” she repeated over and over.

“What’s her name?” asked Lauren almost whispering.

Kristie had decided on names a while ago, but chose not to share the information. Not knowing if it were a girl or boy also added a level of excitement. She wrestled with the two girl names she’d picked out for a moment.

“Gertrude,” she decided.

“That’s old fashioned,” said Stacy politely.

“It was my grandma’s name. Coolest lady I knew,” explained Kristie. “Even in the nursing home she’d drink beer and tell dirty jokes.”

Lauren and Stacy laughed, as did Doc.

“She’d hit on the male nurses,” she added. “They sometimes called her ‘Dirty Gertie.’”

“That’s horrible,” said Lauren.

“She loved it.” Kristie offered a mischievous smile.

“Then it’s settled. We’ll call her Gertie,” said Doc with a smile. “I’ll go spread the word. When I get back you’re going to need a few stitches. Nothing major.

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