It's time

Eight months later… Scarlett stood in the middle of the living room, her hands pressed against her rounded belly, feeling a sudden wetness. Her eyes widened with realization as she looked down, her water breaking and dampening her clothes. Panic mixed with excitement surged through her veins. "Ryke!" she called out, her voice filled with urgency. "It's happening! My water just broke!" Ryke, who had been in the kitchen preparing a snack, dropped everything and rushed to Scarlett's side. His eyes widened as he saw the wet patch on her clothes. "Okay, okay," he said, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. "We need to get you to the hospital. Stay calm, we've got this." They hastily gathered their carefully packed hospital bag and rushed to the front door. Scarlett's contractions were becoming more intense, each one accompanied by a wave of discomfort that made it harder for her to walk. They carefully made their way to the car, with Ryke assisting Scarlett into the pas