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Post by Evangeline on Dec 10, 2007 18:12:07 GMT -5
Kendall had been in town on essential business, and headed home as soon as someone texted him that Phoenix was in labor. It was a complete surprise to him, being a month soon and all. He came into the center court and looked inside. "Ebony? How's it going?"
"C'mon, honey!" Atsuko urged. "Just a few more!"
"The baby's halfway out now." Elizabeth announced. "Sac is starting to break."
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 10, 2007 18:18:12 GMT -5
Ebony looked over as Kendall peeked in. She took a breath, "The baby's about halfway born. There hasn't been any complications so far... hopefully..."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Dec 10, 2007 18:28:58 GMT -5
Phoenix mentally nodded to Delfina, and gathered the energy and took another deep breath and gave another push.
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 10, 2007 18:43:39 GMT -5
Delfina gave a mental smile and continued to let Phoenix draw energy from her.
"C'mon," Ricardo urged excitedly, "You're doing it! Just a little more!"
Ebony turned her attention back to Phoenix, "You can do it, Nix!"
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Post by stelmaria on Dec 10, 2007 19:10:30 GMT -5
Raine smiled a little as she adjusted the blankets slightly, soon wrapping her tiny frame with an extra before snuggling close to her father.
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 10, 2007 19:15:54 GMT -5
Elizabeth was ready with rubber-padded grips as the sac-encased infant came out inch by inch. "Got him."
"One more, hon." Atsuko crooned.
Ondine and Mike came up beside Kendall, having just arrived themselves.
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Post by elizar on Dec 10, 2007 19:20:54 GMT -5
Aron saw and knew what Delfina was doing. He groaned mentally, knowing that whatever he would try to ask her about would not get through to her because of exhaustion. He needed to tackle the issue, but everything seemed to work against him now.
Daniel felt it was kind of rude to be watching, so he subtly turned his head while not leaving Liska.
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 10, 2007 19:30:27 GMT -5
Doc shifted a little bit to get comfortable before he dozed off again with Raind snuggled beside him.
When Dr. Morrison peeked in to check up on the old Hornet, he saw the two together and decided not to disturb them, going back to his tasks at the front of the clinic and knowing that Doc was on the road to recovery.
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Ricardo was practically all but cheering as the baby came out. This was his son and he was going to get to see him at last.
Ebony was also looking quite happy, although she was a little subdued by the event.
Delfina still continued to lend her energy and was becoming exhausted near the end of the process. But she noticed when the baby came out and felt good that she had lent her help... if only with her own energy.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Dec 10, 2007 19:33:04 GMT -5
Phoenix gathered her strength and put all that strength into one last final push.
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Post by stelmaria on Dec 10, 2007 19:35:21 GMT -5
Raine soon dozed off as well, feeling happier now that her father was more comfortable despite his illness. She also felt a sense of purpose in her life, now that she had found such a sweet and loving father in Doc. The tiny black Mustang couldn't help but smile in her sleep as she let those pleasant thoughts swirl in her mind...
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 10, 2007 19:52:24 GMT -5
Elizabeth lifted the baby onto a sterile plastic pad and lifted away the membrane, then suctioned out the infant's tiny grille as it took its first breath. "He's small, of course, but he'll be okay if we get him dry and warm as soon as possible."
Liska looked on in awe. She had seen many dog litters being whelped and some horses and calves and goats being born, but the life of a sapient being was something different. She squeezed Daniel's hand.
Kendall nuzzled Ebony. "I'm glad they're OK."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Dec 10, 2007 19:56:43 GMT -5
Phoenix sank to the ground in exhaustion, her sides still heaving, "He's alright..."
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Post by Evangeline on Dec 10, 2007 19:58:17 GMT -5
Atsuko moved in to get Phoenix and her surroundings cleaned up and comfortable while Elizabeth was busy with the baby.
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Post by ebonyviper on Dec 10, 2007 20:01:23 GMT -5
After several more hours of sleep, Doc woke up again feeling... different. He wasn't as nauseated as before and the dizziness was all but gone.
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Ebony smiled in a subdued manner and gently nuzzled Kendall back, "Me too. I was really worried for them both."
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Ricardo rubbed Pheonix's side gently, feeling triumphant. "He's here, Hon," he whispered to her, "Our son."
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Delfina slumped back as she discontinued the flow of energy, feeling exhausted but satisfied that she had actually done something to help.
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Post by elizar on Dec 10, 2007 20:04:42 GMT -5
"We have the medicopter on standby." Arnold, the current 'running' radio operator said to Elizabeth. "Should we get it over here to transport them to the hospital?" He asked her.
Aron came up to Delfina. "How are you?" He asked, knowing what she did.
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