Chapter 298

[Cordelia]

Tilly didn't look very happy or very comfortable as she crossed the gangplank onto the giant medical boat. The rocky waves didn't help much either, forcing her to choose between clutching the railing or her twin-swollen belly.

Rushing forward, I guide her the rest of the way on deck and she falls into my arms. "Cordy," she gasps, out of breath. "Are we there yet?"

I laugh as take her below decks to the medical facilities. She is pleasantly surprised by the cutting-edge birthing studio that was also included. "We also have an OBGYN and a full staff of nurse-midwives onboard with us until we get to at least Hawaii," I promise her. "So if you deliver before we make it to the big island, you should be fine. When is your due date again?"

"9 days," she winces. "But considering it's twins, any minute now. Although with the family lung problems, they want these babies to cook as long as possible."

I give her a rundown of our "cruise" along with our planned itinerary. We are prepar