Racing Home

CHAPTER 77

"I'm going to have a tub, and then try to get some sleep before these cramps really start to get worse." You say as you get home. "We should probably let my parents know too."

You head upstairs and Pierre follows closely behind you. Pierre take out his phone and texts your dad quickly – Labour started will keep you updated.

You head to the bathroom and start running the hot water for a bath. Pierre closes the door behind him and takes off his shirt. You add some salts to the bath before undressing and climbing carefully into the tub. Pierre finishes undressing and steps in sitting behind you. He wraps his arms around and you lean back against him as you feel another cramp hit. You squeeze your eyes shut and try to breath through it, Pierre holds you until the cramping passes.

"I'm so proud of you," he says kissing your neck. "You're so strong."

"He's definitely got my stubbornness," you say rubbing your belly.

"Oh, we're in trouble then." Pierre says chuckling.

"Maybe he's got your love for racing. He's just so excited to watch his daddy race he decided to come early." You say smiling.

"We'll see, he might have to wait for another week." Pierre says kissing your neck again.

"Pierre you're not calling out of this race. You're in a good position for tomorrow you could win."

"I'm not missing the birth of our child Maddie. I'm not going to leave you to do this alone." Pierre says sternly and you know there's no arguing with him.

"What time is the latest you have to call out by?" You ask.

"6am, but the earlier the better." Pierre says.

"Okay, you hear that baby, I'm giving you until 3am then I'm getting you out either way." You say.

You're able to relax for a few minutes before another cramp starts. You close your eyes and take a few deep breaths before it passes. The two of you sit in the tub for about an hour until the water feels cold, Pierre holding you through each cramp that comes. Pierre gets out of the tub first and grabs you a towel before helping you out of the tub. You dry yourself off with the towel before wrapping it around your body. You brace your arms against the sink counter as you feel another cramp coming on. This cramp is stronger than the last couple and you groan as the pressure on your belly increases. Pierre runs back into the bathroom hearing you groan.

"What can I do to help?" He asks.

You just shake your head and breathe as the pressure starts to subside.

"I don't think I'm taking a nap tonight," you say sighing. You head out with Pierre to the bedroom and get changed into a pair of loose shorts and a loose t-shirt. You throw a change of clothes into a bag, and make sure you have everything before you head to the nursery. You stand in the doorway, bag on your shoulder and Pierre's arms around you.

"You'll be home soon little one," you say rubbing your bump as you feel another cramp start. The pressure starts to intensify, you lean back onto Pierre for support holding onto his arms groaning as the pressure builds.

"Breathe Maddie," Pierre whispers and you take a few deep breaths with him as the pressure slowly starts to subside. Pierre kisses the top of your head, and you slowly release your grip on his arms.

"Come on," Pierre says taking the bag from your shoulder and holding your hand as you slowly walk down the stairs.

You smile as you see Anna and Charlotte standing around with Pascale talking, Charles and Carlos in the corner entertaining the kids.