Camping Trip Surprise

A couple face an unforseen event while camping.

“I can’t believe you dragged me out camping!”

“Aw, Honey, this is supposed to be fun!”

“F-fun, f-fun – I can’t stop shivering in this bloody rain and oh!”

“What’s wrong?”

“M-my water just broke.”

“What?”

“You heard me!”

“Ok, Lily, hang on, alright?”

“Hang on? We’re miles away from civilization and our baby wants out!”

“Here, lean on me. Try sitting down on this fallen log. That’s it.”

“Jack, what are we going to do?”

“Sit tight, I’m going to see if I have a signal.”

“Well?”

“Nothing.”

“Are you sure? Try again.”

“I am!”

“And?”

“No luck.”

“Ah…”

“Was that a contraction?”

“Yeah. They’re getting worse.”

“I’ve been such an idiot. I’m sorry for insisting you join me –”

“Jack, let’s put that aside for now. We need to figure out how to handle this.”

“I know. Do you think you can reach our tent?”

“If you help me.”

“Here, I’ll carry you. Just rest your head against my chest.”

“Thanks.”

“At least we’ll get you out of the rain.”

“Thankfully.”

“At last. Here lay down on the sleeping bag, there you go.”

“Can you get me some water?”

“Here’s your canteen. Slowly now, careful.”

“Ok.

“I’m right beside you.”

“Let me hold your hand.”

“Squeeze as hard as you can, Lily.”

“Oh, please, God help!”

“Remember to breathe.”

“I am breathing! It hurts!”

“You can do this. I’m here.”

“Don’t leave me!”

“I won’t.”

“Jack, the baby’s coming!”

“Oh my… You got this! Just another push! There it comes. Oh, wow – it’s a girl! Lily, we have a daughter!”

“Can I see her?”

“Give me a minute to clean her off. What the heck am I going to cut the cord with? I’ll have to sterilize my pocket knife! Just give me a chance.”

“Her cries sound healthy.”

“She’s perfect. Alright, here, got her?”

“Yes. Oh, Jack she’s beautiful!”

“Yeah. What should we call her?”

“How about Dinah?”

“Dinah, it fits.”

“Love, thank you for being here – for facing the situation and helping me.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Well, we have a daughter...”

“Finally.”

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