I woke up to a blinding pain that overwhelmed me, my surroundings were hazy and I was shifting in and out of consciousness. Panic washed over me when I realized that I was in a moving vehicle. I was supposed to be at the hospital. What about my baby? “Mathiel” I croaked, my voice barely making more than a whisper. “ Please drive faster Mathiel. I need to save our baby” I said with worry. Mathiel looked at me with worry etched across his face. He did not respond but he pressed his foot on the gas pedal, pushing the car to its limit. My vision blurred and I clutched my slightly protruding belly, saying a silent prayer for my baby. I was terrified that we would loose our child, but Mathiel’s voice broke through my fear, his tone oddly soothing as he tried to re-assure me. “Hang in there