Rebel Yell

~Le Time Lapse~ 7 months

Since I had left the hospital, I moved in with Ash. We had recorded, We Stitch These Wounds, toured and know I had moved in with Ashley. I felt sorry for him. As I was 7 months pregnant, my hormones were everywhere. I could be happy one minute, depressed the next and then furious. Ashley was always on the receiving end but he stuck through it all.

One morning, I woke up earlier than normal. I glanced at the calendar. 12-25. Christmas Day. I could hear Ashley doing last minute wrapping. I chuckled and forced myself out of bed. Looking out of the window, I could see snow. I smiled. Snow on Christmas. Perfect. I went to the toilet then went downstairs. I knocked on the kitchen door.
"Can Mrs. Claus come in?"
Ash laughed. "Yes."
I walked in, looking around at some of the presents. "What in Batman's name?"
"Presents for the guys... and girl."
He was writing a gift tag out. I sat down and he stuck it on my bulging stomach.

To: Ashley & Andy
From: The Stork
DO NOT OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 28th

I chuckled. "Two more months."
He nodded before clearing the table and getting breakfast. I ate quickly. Ash laughed.
"Someone wants their presents."
"I just want to spend today with you."
He smiled at me and he took me through to the living room. I saw the pile of presents wrapped in Batman wrapping paper and I squealed. He laughed at me before sitting me down. As I sat down, it felt like something snapped in my stomach and I gasped. My waters broke and I groaned.
"A-Ash. It's coming."
His eyes widened and he grabbed his mobile, dialing for an ambulance whilst grabbing my bag.
"OK, baby, everything's gonna be alright."
I looked up into his honey-brown eyes and nodded, knowing he was right. I screamed as a contraction started. Sirens sounded and he helped me up.