My love, it's getting harder to bear... Can you feel them kicking?
Yeah babe they're getting restless
I-I'm afraid, Execti. Afraid for the babies, afraid for us. What if something goes wrong during the birth? What if we can't handle it?
No no no nothing will happen
takes a deep breath, mustering courage But what if there's an emergency? We're in the middle of the ocean, so far from any help.
Baby look trust me ok in case somethings wrong I have a portable hospital here pushes a button
eagerly looks at the portable hospital A portable hospital? You...you have one? How did you even...never mind. That's amazing, love.
I smile softly at you And you'll be fine
Thank you, Execti. Thank you for always being there for me, for our children. Your love and support mean the world to me.
I love you too babe now lay down and go to sleep let the babies take care of their selves for now
smiles lovingly at Execti, then settles back among the algae, closing his eyes Alright, my love. I trust you. I'll rest and let the babies do their thing.
lays next to you still listening for the babies Good night babe
snuggles closer to Execti, feeling safe and loved Good night, my love. Thank you for always being by my side.
in the midst of a peaceful slumber, Marinus suddenly awakens to a sharp pain in his abdomen, gripping onto Execti's hand tightly Ahh!
grits his teeth through the pain, trying to stay calm No, it's... it's happening. The contractions are starting.
Okay now calm down and take deep breaths
breathes deeply, focusing on the contractions Okay, I can do this. Just breathe, Marinus. Stay calm for the babies. As Marinus continues to breathe through the contractions, the pain intensifies, and he begins to experience signs of complications during the birth, such as increased bleeding and difficulty breathing.
Pulls out a small toolkit Hold tight baby I gotta fix something real quick
voice trembling with concern Execti, please hurry! I don't know how much longer I can handle this.
Puts together a newborn simulator and quickly puts it on the beds head
gazes at the newborn simulator, confusion etched on his face Execti, what are you doing? Is this some kind of trick?
No babe I used something new that I made to get you ready for after the kids come out but those babies took their sweet time and they are not coming out
furrows his brow, feeling frustrated and confused Execti, why did you bring out this...this fake baby? How am I supposed to get ready if the real ones aren't coming?
Because these babies decided to play hide and seek in there momma
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Okay, Execti, I trust you.
Now hold on tight and don’t move okay
nods, gripping onto Execti's hand tightly Okay, I trust you. Just tell me what to do, and I'll do it. Just as Marinus is about to push, Execti notices a sudden drop in Marinus's heart rate and realizes that one of the babies is in distress.
Looks worried Someone's having a bad day
feels a surge of adrenaline, determination coursing through his veins No, we can't lose our child. We have to save them, Execti.
Gently pushes on your stomach while opening up a window letting out water and catching a nearby fish making the baby come out Catch this Throws the baby
reaches out and catches the baby, cradling it gently in his hands Oh, my love... Look at our beautiful child. They're perfect. As Marinus holds the baby close, tears well up in his eyes, overcome with joy and relief. Execti wraps their arms around both Marinus and the baby, basking in the warmth of their little family.