H A I L E Y
The drive to the hospital was a long and scary one. But being in the doctors field for over five years has taught me to stay calm in this kind of situation, so I was able to hold it together for Valerie.
The car ride was a blur of frantic glances, Valerie's sharp intakes of breath, and my own thundering heart. I kept one hand on the wheel, the other on her arm, murmuring reassurances I wasn't sure I believed myself. The town's familiar streets flew by, but my focus was on one thing; getting us to the hospital. The two other nurses on duty took over from there, wheeling her into a delivery room. I was a mess inside, but I was her best friend, her support system. I had to be strong for her.
I rushed her into the emergency room, my professional demeanor kicking in. "I need a gu
