The old man’s calm voice and steady driving helped to soothe their nerves. “My name is Francis by the way, and don’t worry the hospital is less than an hour away”. It turned out that Francis had 5 children of his own, and was grandfather to 16 kinds. Luckily for James and Maria he had quite some experience with births.
After what seemed like the longest ride of their lives, they finally reached the hospital. The moment the car stopped, medical staff quickly came to help, moving with urgency and professionalism. James helped as much as he could, carefully lifting Maria onto the stretcher they brought. He felt a mix of fear and hope as he watched the team swiftly wheel her towards the delivery room, their movements precise and confident.