The nurse went out into the hallway and spoke to the man in the sterile gown and mask pacing up and down saying, The delivery is going so well, wouldnt you like to come in now? No! I cant stand all that blood and screaming. Leave me alone. A few minutes later, she went out again and said, It is almost over. Wouldnt you like to come in now? No! Leave me alone! I told you I cant stand all that blood and screaming! But, you must, the nurse replied. The delivery is almost finished, you are the doctor! another twist The nurse approached him, smiling. The labor is going great, she said. Wouldnt you like to come in? Oh, no. The man shook his head. The nurse returned to the mothers side, and the labor progressed smoothly. As the birth neared, the nurse returned to the man, now pacing frantically in the hall. Shes doing so well, she assured him. Wouldnt you like to at least come in and see her? The man seemed to hesitate slightly, then shook his head again. No, no, I couldnt do that. He jingled car keys in his sweaty palm and resumed his pacing. The nurse went back into the room and coached Moms valiant efforts in pushing the baby into the world. As the babys head began to exit the birth canal, the nurse raced to the hall, grabbed the man by his elbow, and dragged him to the bedside saying, You have got to see this! At that very moment, the baby boy was born and placed on the tummy of the mother whose radiant smile shone through her tears. The man began to cry openly. Turning to the nurse, he sobbed. You were right! This is the greatest moment in my life! By now, the nurse, too, was tearful. She put her arm around him, and he rested his head on her shoulder. She soothed, No one should miss the birth of their son. This isnt my son, the man blubbered. This isnt even my wife. Ive never seen her before in my life. I was just bringing the car keys to my buddy across the hall!
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:42:51 +0000
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