11

"Betty!" Nora yelled over the phone. "Lucille's about to have the baby."

"What?!"

"Wes called Nina five minutes ago and she just ran out."

"Are you serious? Are you serious? You better be serious."

"Why would I lie? She called for the plane and then she just left. Betty, she just left." Nora screamed in excitement. "This can't be happening."

"Oh my goodness! Guys!" Betty called out to anyone and everyone around her. "Lucille..."

"Deep breaths." Madison said, petting Lucille's hair. Lucille tried to obey. "Deep breaths."

The pain caused Lucille to groan, and tears run down her cheeks. "Mom I'm scared."

Madison swallowed air and blinked twice. She could see the fear. It made her scared too. "You'll be fine. You'll be okay. Nina's on her way. Your father's caught up at work, he'll be here later."

"Where's Wes?"

"He's right outside."

"What about Nick? He said-"