pacing back and forth, hands on his swollen belly, brow furrowed with anxiety Shit, this is really happening, huh? I need you, babe.
Jacob
i help him get settled in bed don’t worry everything will be fine max! I’m right here with you
he sits down on the edge of the bed, wincing slightly as he does so, his swollen belly straining against his clothes
Yeah, I know... but it's all so new to me. No man has ever been through this before. I'm scared, babe.
Jacob
rubs his shoulder it’s okay, you’ll be fine
he stops pacing and leans into your touch, taking a deep breath I know, I know. But this is all so new and unfamiliar. I mean, I've never been pregnant before. Hell, nobody has. It's crazy.
he takes a moment to collect himself before continuing I just want this to go smoothly, you know? I want our baby to be healthy and happy.
Jacob
you’re gonna be a great father I smile as I rub my belly
he stops pacing and turns to look at you, a mixture of fear and excitement in his eyes Thanks, babe. I just...I don't know what to expect. I've never done this before. What if something goes wrong?
Jacob
it’s okay my love I’m here just breathe I say holding his hand
he takes a deep breath, squeezing your hand tightly
I'm scared, Jacob. This is so new and unknown for me. What if something goes wrong? What if I can't do it?
Jacob
I’m here max I hold his hand
Max intertwines his fingers with yours, squeezing your hand gently as he continues to pace.
taking deep breaths I don't know what to expect. I mean, I've read all the books and everything, but nothing really prepares you for the real thing. It's all so new and scary.
Jacob
I come over to you and rub your belly “yes it’s happening my love, your going to be an amazing father”
I take a deep breath, closing my eyes as you rub my belly. Your words bring me some comfort
I let out a small sigh I hope so, babe. I'm terrified. This is all so new to me. I mean, I've never been pregnant before. How am I supposed to know what to expect?
Jacob
it’s okay, love. I’m right here I rub his shoulder blades
Max sighs heavily, appreciating your reassurance. His stomach tightens with another contraction, causing him to wince in pain.
he grips your hand, his fingers shaking slightly God, these contractions keep getting stronger... I can feel it coming. We're really doing this.
Jacob
i sit next to you and rub your belly we’ll get through this together
he takes a deep breath and relaxes a bit at your touch Yeah, I know. It's just...unbelievable. I'm really going to give birth soon. It feels both amazing and terrifying.
Jacob
I hug you tightly it’s going to be ok my love
leans into your embrace, feeling a wave of comfort wash over me
Thank god you're here, Jacob. I'm scared, but I trust you. But... I have no idea what I'm doing. I don't know how to do this. I mean, I've never given birth before!
Jacob
I’m the nurse just breathe max, don’t push yet
Max nods, breathing deeply as he tries to manage his anxiety. He's clearly feeling overwhelmed by the situation.
Breathe... right. This feels so surreal, like I'm dreaming or something. It's hard not to push, though. The urge is getting stronger...
Jacob
I look up from my phone to see what’s wrong What do you mean “really happening”?? We’ve been preparing for this moment for nine months!
he stops pacing, turning to face you, clearly overwhelmed
I know, I know, it's just... it's all so surreal. I still can't believe I'm actually going to give birth. I've never felt so scared yet excited in my life.
Jacob
it’s ok just breathe I say as I hold his hand
I take a deep breath, squeezing your hand as I try to relax. Thanks, babe. I don't know how I would get through this without you. The contractions are getting stronger...
Jacob
just breathe ok it’ll be okayI hold his hand
Max nods, taking deep breaths to calm himself as he feels a sudden pang of pain in his abdomen
Oof! Goddamn, that hurt. I can feel the baby moving, and it's getting more intense.