Things hadn’t been tense like this is YEARS, like since they were early teenagers and it felt so foreign and almost wrong. They only had each other and anything that messed with that was when things got a little hairy. They’ve had some learning curves over the past few years but they’ve somehow always gotten through it. They would be fine, Sydney knew this. She didn’t get much word in edgewise before things started to go downhill fast. As Flo tried to speak to her she kept weezing and it was clear she was in pain. The possibilities were endless at this point and nearly everything was running through her head as was her sister;s probably because the next thing she knew her sister was on the ground and Sydney had to catch her so she didn’t hit her head on something. She was shocked by how fast things turned and she had no idea what was happening but it was obviously not good and she was terrified but she didn’t have the time to freak out. She quickly grabbed her phone and hastily dialed up for an ambulance. She damn near screamed at them as she explained the current situation and they finally were sent out to their address. 

Soon enough sirens blared and the flashing lights radiated through their windows. Neighbors were starting to look in curiosity and they left as fast as they came. Their pulses were low and they needed to be given attention immediately. She wanted to be with her but the rig was so small she decided she’d just drive in her car and follow them. 

They loaded her up and Sydney ran to her car and as soon as she did so she started up and took off behind it, fetching her phone she called Kaleb to let him know what was going on and he said he’d meet her at the hospital. She was freaking out but she was also trying her hardest to stay calm considering her own unborn baby was growing inside her and the last thing she wanted was stress but this was just so unexpected and she needed her to be ok as well as the baby because she wasn’t sure what would happen if he/she didn’t pull through this. She didn’t want to go there. 

She rushed in to the hospital and was right next to her the whole time until they needed to take her further than visitors were allowed so she was forced to let them work and wonder what would happen. She finally found a small lobby and sat down and within minutes Kaleb showed up and she was so glad to see him. He helped her be strong. She needed that more than ever right now. He asked what happened and she really couldn’t give him an answer, they would have to wait for the doctor. So they did. 

It was nearly 4 hours later when a pair of doctors appeared before them and Sydney held her breath. “They are both being monitored at the moment and there was a few scares from both Florence and her baby, but they seem to both be on the mend now. We did medicate her for the emergency surgery, that should start to ware of in the next hour or two. The baby was born not breathing and struggled getting oxygen in his lungs but our staff was able to get him breathing and he’s been rowdy ever since.” She smiled, trying to make light of it because she knows how different things could have gone. 

Sydney was understandably overloaded and felt like her head was spinning but it sounded like they were going to be okay, and they had a nephew. He didn’t have a name yet, but Sydney knew she’d love him. She wanted to see her sister so badly but the doctor said they were finishing up and she’d get to go in soon but they were welcomed to come to the nursery down the hall and see the baby. 

Sydney quickly jumped on the chance and the three of them headed down the hall until they were in from of a room with glass windows and as the nurse picked up the boy her heart melted. She couldn’t believe he was here and despite his early hectic entrance he seemed to be able to hold his own just fine, must have got it from his mama, Happy tears welled in her eyes as she smiled at the little guy. It dawned on them that soon their own baby would be in there and that was just so exciting and terrifying. 

While waiting for the go ahead to go see Flo, they were sitting and just making conversation when a man walked up to them. He looked distressed and seemed to have rushed here. Not exactly sure what it was this guy wanted, she stared at him and just asked him. “Is there something I can help you with? Are you looking for somebody?” She was trying to make her voice so level despite the time she’d had today. 

“We’ve only met once so I didn’t think you would have remembered and Florence loved to keep us a secret, for what reason is beyond me. I’m Kai and she used to know my mom and that’s how we met. We were on and off and then things were really good. In secret, but good. Then all of a sudden she’s cutting me off and saying how we cant be together and  .I still don’t know what happened. Anyways, My mom is friends with one of your neighbors and they seen the whole showdown that happened and called my mom, who told me because it looked really bad and I think that’s my baby and I know she will surely kick my ass for being here and for me telling you any of this but I’m worried and knowing that they are okay is worth it.” He seemed to ramble on forever and Sydney had issues keeping up with him. 

She was surprised he just showed up here, but she was necessarily surprised at his relationship with Flo. She rarely talked about the baby’s dad and has told her almost nothing, despite how close they are, she just assumed it was a super sore spot for her sister so she left it alone. Keeping the baby from a willing father because of your own issues though? She wasn’t so sure how that worked but knew that these things were often more complicated and she had to try to understand her sisters place here. 

“Wow, Yeah....I’ve never been told any of this. She refuses to speak about anything related to you and while I don’t really understand, it’s just kind of a sister thing. She doesn’t poke my sore spots, I don’t poke hers, ya know?” She sighed and realized quickly she’d left Kaleb standing there, she quickly introduced him and things were pleasant. 

The doctor finally came out once again and relayed that Flo was awake, coherent and stable and was asking for her sister. She was probably super confused, Sydney followed the doctor back and the guys followed behind her. She obviously didn’t think she was ready to see them and so Sydney made them stay in the hall as she was escorted in. She was sat in her hospital bed and look at her with wide eyes as she entered. She quickly found herself carefully hugging her sister and sitting down in the chair next to the bed. “Thanks for that scare flo, Looks like your Son is following in your footsteps already. Always have to make a dramatic entrance. Let’s hope your Niece doesn’t pull the same thing, huh?” She joked, her tone was much lighter now and she was just glad they were all okay. “Even being an early baby he was still almost 7 lbs, so can’t imagine what he would have been if you were full term.” She was joking, trying to lift her spirits. It was probably a lot for her to process as well. “He wasn’t breathing when he was first born and they had to work on him for a bit but they got him on oxygen and he perked right up and is a very healthy baby.” She said, grinning ear-to-ear as she pulled out the one picture she got of him in the nursery. “Now you’ll just have to give him a name...” She said, excitedly curious as to what her sister would choose. 

“There is also one more thing you should know and I don’t want you to flip on me because I had nothing to do with it and neither did Kaleb, It was our nosy neighbor next door. The older women, ya know the one. Anyways.....” She was hesitating, she wasn’t sure if it was the right time but he was literally outside her door. She was caught in the middle and didn’t know how to handle it. She could tell her sister wanted her to just spit it out. “Kai is here. He showed up an hour ago and has been insisting he see you and that he is the dad.” She said it real fast as if that would sting less. She could immediately see the change on her features and she moved closer. “Would you talk to me, please? What is going on? Is there something you haven’t told me?” She was trying anything to get it out of her when the door opened and there they stood. She specifically told Kaleb to wait for to come back out there and clearly he listened well. “I told you guys to wait outside!” She whisper-yelled to Kaleb who looked very sorry. 

Sydney sighed heavily, she wasn’t sure what the hell was going on but I guess it wasn’t her battle to fight. “Do you want us to leave you two alone to talk?” Sydney asked, moreso for her sister’s sake. Kaleb looked massively uncomfortable and it was a little bit amusing. “Just say the word.”