Chapter 41

I come around the corner, running for the kitchen, not sure what to expect. I don't see anyone when I enter, but I find Amelia on the floor when I come around the island. I rush to her side and kneel beside her. "Oh my god, what happened?" I ask with an urgency in my voice, helping her sit up. "My water broke, and I slipped and fell," Amelia explains with heavy breaths. "Malachi, call an ambulance now!" I shout, and he pulls out his phone to dial. "Call Paul too," I tell him once he is off the phone with 911. "Paul is on his way, he said he would meet us at the hospital," Malachi says, coming to help me lift Amelia to her feet. Malachi lifts her and carries her to the front door as we hear the sirens.

The ambulance pulls into the circular driveway and parks in front of the house. The paramedics step out quickly, coming to Amelia's aid. "How far apart are her contractions?" The paramedic asks, bringing his gaze to me, and his face goes white. "Um...wait. What are you doing here?" He stu