Danielle: Hes letting you in, but he wants you to stay out of the way.
Mike: Why? Whats going on? Is Katie okay?
Danielle: Dr. Miller wouldnt tell me anything. And the only reason youre getting let in there is because I talked him into it. Put these on and when youre ready, well go in.
Mike: Thanks. (Mike changed into the outfit that Danielle gave to him)
Danielle: Go on in! (Mike went inside and Danielle stayed in the lobby)
(While Danielle was sitting there, Mikes family wandered in. Danielle was out at the nurses desk and saw a familiar face amongst the crew)
Danielle: Hi Andy! (Andy looked up at her but was a little hesitant to speak to her)
Andy (Small smile): Umhi.
Pam: Andy, who is she?
Danielle (Speaking out and reaching her hand out): Im Danielle. Im Mikes sister.
Pam: Oh(Pam looked at her and remembered the conversation she and Mike had together) Ohhh so 'youre' Danielle! (Pam took Danielles hand into a hand shake) Its nice to meet you. Im Pam; Mikes first wife.
Danielle: Nice to meet you.
Pam: Obviously you know my son Andy.
Danielle: Yeah; we met at Ashers the night I met with Mike. Who are these ladies?
Pam: These are Mike and Katies daughters. This is their 14-year-old daughter, Janelle and their 12-year-old daughter Clairice.
Danielle: Nice to meet your girls.
Clairice: If you are daddys sister, how come hes never talked about you before?
Danielle: Because he didnt know about me until now.
Andy: Hows Kate doing?
Danielle: I dont know just yet. They have her in surgery right now. We can only hope for the best.
Andy: Mom? Do you think Davy, Micky and Peter would mind if I gave them a call at this hour?
Pam: Well, I know that Peter wont because he loves things like this and Micky might not mind but you know how Davy is if he doesnt get any sleep.
Andy: I know but I love hearing him complain. (Pam laughed at her son) Ill go call them.
Pam: Baby, why dont you wait until your dad comes out to tell us how it went?
Andy (Looking at the clock): Good idea; thatll really get Davy going.
Danielle: Whos he talking about?
Pam (Not giving it away): Friends of the family.
Danielle: You can have a seat in the lobby and as soon as I know anything, I will be out to let you know.
Pam: Do you have time to sit and talk?
Danielle: Not right now. Maybe a little later when I go on my break.
Pam (Smiling): Im looking forward to it.
Danielle (Smiling right back): Me too. See you later. (Danielle left and Pam took the kids to the lobby where they sat and waited nervously for news on Katie and the baby)
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(Inside the operating room, Mike got to sit beside his wife while the doctors worked to get the baby. It was at that point that Mike took the time to admire his sleeping wife and her beauty. He smiled at her and gave her a small kiss on the forehead)
Mike (Whispering to her): I love you.
Dr. Miller: Theres the head! Ready? (His crew nodded and Dr. Miller pulled the baby out) Hold up! (They all held up as Dr. Miller unwrapped the cord from the babys neck) Its a boy, Mike! (Mike smiled) Its just as I suspected too. The cord was wrapped around his neck. (Dr. Miller unwrapped the cord from the babys neck and cleaned out the babys mouth. Mike heard the baby let out a very loud and a wonderful scream. Mike had a tear come to his eye and fall down his face. But this was a happy tear and one of relief that the baby was just fine)
Nurse: Um, Dr. Miller? We have a problem here?
Mike (Scared): What? Whats wrong?
Dr. Miller: Im the doctor; Ill ask the questions. (To the nurse) Whats wrong?
Nurse: Were getting another heart beat and its not Katies.
Dr. Miller: Are you joking me? (The nurse shook her head no so Dr. Miller looked to see what the nurse was talking about) Well Ill be a monkeys uncle. (To Mike) No pun intended.
Mike (In a funny sarcastic voice): Ha, ha, ha. Whats going on?
Dr. Miller: Youd better brace yourself Mr. Nesmith. (Mike heard a second babys cry) You and your wife have twins.
Mike (Mouth open in disbelief): What? Twins..?! (Mike heard the babys loud, healthy cry)
Dr. Miller (Pulling the baby all the way out): Its a girl! You have a boy 'and' a girl! (Mike smiled and was in awe over the two babies)
Mike: Can I see them?
Dr. Miller: Wait until I get your wife taken care of and then you can see them.
Mike: No, I wanna see them now.
Dr. Miller: Boy, youre the most persistent man Ive ever come across.
Mike: Yeah and Ill probly be your last. Now let me see them! (Dr. Miller shook his head and laughed a little bit. He pointed his finger toward the two crying babies and Mike went over to them. He took a hold of the fingers and smiled at them) Hi; Im your daddy. How much do they weigh?
Nurse #2: Your son is4 pounds and 6 ounces and your daughter is4 pounds 6 ounces. Thats rare that they are the same exact weight.
Mike: Can I hold one?
Nurse #2: Sure. (The nurse picked the baby boy up and handed him to Mike)
Mike: Wow, hes light. (Mike heard a long, loud noise and the doctor began to speak frantically)
Dr. Miller (Shouting to the nurses): GET HIM OUTTA HERE!!
Mike: NO!! (Mike tried to walk toward Katie when he was stopped by another doctor) LET GO OF ME!! THATS MY WIFE AND I
Dr. Miller: AND WERE GONNA LOSE HER IF YOU DONT GET OUTTA HERE!! (Mike was forced into the hall and he sat in a chair to cry. Andy noticed his dad sitting in the chair and walked up to him)
Andy: Hey, whats wrong?
Mike (Crying): My whole world may be gone.
Andy: Something happen to the baby?
Mike: No; theyre fine.
Andy: They..?
Mike: Twins. Katie had twins. (Andy looked at his dad in concern)
Andy: Its Katie, isnt it? (Mike nodded and Andy took a hold of his dad to let him cry)