dreams do come true

Twig leaned into him and felt her husband jolt awake as she clung to his neck. His soft voice tickled his ear as he sought after her well being. Twig was groggy, but stirring in her body was swiftly pulling her to wakefulness. She groaned softly, blinking back a bit of pain as she went through a small contraction. Slowly her body worked the puppies into position. "For now.” She answered with a similar quietness and awe. They had finally made it. For so long Twig never thought that this day would come, and yet here they were, about to welcome their children into the world.

"Are you ready?” She asked nervously. "Today is the day.” She added, trying to keep herself calm. They were almost there, but complications could still occur. She was older, she was very heavily pregnant, and nothing in life was ever guaranteed. Before she knew it, and far before she was ready, another contraction pulsed through her. This one much more intense and guiding as she entered real labor. This pain would be repeated many times before they greeted their first child.

"Autumn Twig Memoire"