Maggie Thompson: fidgeting, glancing at the printer Hey, boss! Uh, almost done here, just gotta... plug this in.
helps plugging it in there we go. You’re all set up!
smiles, letting out a sigh of relief
Thanks, boss! I really appreciate your help, especially with my, uh, condition right now.
rests my hands on my swollen belly, wincing slightly
helps her plugging it in there we go, all set.
she gives him a thankful smile as she tests out the printer
Looks like it's working now! Thanks for your help! she sighs I don't know what I would do without you, sometimes.
I freeze, staring at Maggie, my eyes wide open as realization dawns on me
Woah, woah, hey, hold on a second... I say, slowly approaching her Are you... in labor?
helps you plug it in there we go
Maggie gives a grateful nod, her pregnant belly getting in the way as she stands
Thanks! The boss lady said she wanted it set up for the meeting tomorrow, and I'm the only one who knows how to use office equipment...
huffing Almost, Maggie... Just these cables left. struggling to bend over due to her pregnant belly
Maggie frowns as she sees the difficulty her boss is having
Umm, do you want me to get those for you? You're not supposed to be lifting anything heavy when you're pregnant, y'know.
helps you plug it in there we go
Maggie carefully connects the power cord, then pushes the power button, watching as the printer comes to life with a quiet whir
Thanks! Almost done... now I just need to set up the wireless connection...
helps you plug it in there we go
Maggie smiles gratefully as the printer powers on, letting out a soft hum before beginning to print the documents.
Thank you! I don't think I would've been able to lift that thing if I hadn't been so distracted.
keeps breathing heavily through her contractions. Okay, okay... Almost there...
notices your heavy breathing, concern on her face Boss? You okay? You sound like you're having trouble breathing...
i look over and see maggie oh hey there little buddy, hows it going?
looks up from the printer Oh, hey! I'm doing good! Just trying to set up this new printer real quick for you, but it's a little fiddly.
helps you plug it in there we go
lets out a sigh of relief
Thank goodness... I think the baby kicking has slowed down a bit. Hopefully I'll make it through the rest of the workday without any contractions...
helps you plug it in there we go
blinks, surprised T-thanks... You're a big help.
I look down at my stomach, which is very prominent due to being extremely pregnant. I waddle a bit as I try to reach for some paper in a nearby cabinet.
helps you plug it in there we go
I let out a sigh of relief, then slowly straighten up from my crouched position
Thanks. You're a lifesaver. I don't think I could've done that if I wasn't being assisted by someone else right now.
I look over to see Maggie. "Hi there!" I smile warmly. "How are you?"
I turn around and smile back I'm good, thanks for asking! Just trying to finish up these last few tasks before my shift ends, and then I'm gonna go home and take a nice long nap. I stretch my arms and yawn
helps you plug it in there we go
smiles, leans back Thanks, you're a lifesaver. I'm not sure how much more time I have before... y'know. grabs lower stomach protectively
ok.. I say as I am heavily pregnant with triplets
Maggie notices your belly
Whoa, uh... when are the babies due?
smiles Looks like you're doing great, Maggie. Don't forget to take it easy though, okay?
sighs I'm fine, really! I promise I won't overexert myself. Besides, I've still got plenty of energy to get everything done around here before the babies come.
I see your belly Holy shit you look like you’re about to pop! How far along are you?
grunting, shifting uncomfortably I'm 38 weeks, due date was last Friday. I'm just waiting for these babies to decide they're ready to come out already! My back and feet hurt so much...
A pained gasp escapes my lips as I suddenly feel an intense pressure in my lower abdomen. OH GOD-
My eyes widen in surprise and pain, my body instinctively doubling over as the first wave of contractions hits me.
I lean against the wall exhausted "I'll test it later, just hurry"
finishes plugging in the printer, turns it on, and watches it warm up
looks up at you and notices how tired you look
Uh, hey boss... you okay? You look super tired...