When I felt the next contraction coming on, I braced myself as best I could. The pressure was intense and unrelenting, but I knew I had to push through it. Ethan was right there beside me, holding my thighs up firmly, giving me all the support he could. I gave it one strong push, putting every bit of strength I had left into it, continuing until the contraction subsided. As soon as it passed, I collapsed back onto the pillow behind me, completely out of breath.

“Summer, you are doing ...