I was on pins and needles being in the delivery room, with every contraction and every cry of pain I was getting more anxious and scared. Tina was there, coaching us both, I was very glad she was there. Jennifer’s father was out in the waiting room, he didn’t want to see the baby. He was upset about the adoption but was on his daughter’s side. She was too young to be a mother, Jennifer’s mother wasn’t in the picture and he didn’t have the means or the strength to raise another child.

Tina and I stood on both sides of Jennifer, holding her hand, and coaching her. Our support was making this easier for her. Tina smiled at me, she knew a lot more about child birth than I did, she experienced it. I only read books and took numerous classes, but none of that could prepare me for this.

"Miss. Porter the contractions are getting closer together. It shouldn’t be long now, please follow the nurse and she’ll get you scrubs, is Miss. Kennard your partner? If not, she has to leave," the doctor said nodding his head yes.

"She is," I answered quickly.

"Alright, ladies follow Gina and she’ll show you to the changing area."

The nurse grabbed us some scrubs and showed us to a bathroom. She handed us bags for our clothing and left. I was so nervous, I could barely unchange. Tina held my hands and squeezed them and I closed my eyes and breathed.

"So, I’m your partner?"

"I panicked; I need you there. Plus he was gesturing for me to say yes. He’s very family friendly," I said and I smiled at her, "and I would love for you to be my partner, if you’ll have me."

"Of course I will. I’ve waited so long for you, I won’t let you go now."

I smiled and held her close to me, she cupped my face and placed the softest kiss on my lips. I loved how she made me feel, I felt invincible, like I could do anything. But right now, I had to get through the birth of my son. I took her by the hand and led her to the delivery room, the nurse was patting her face with a wet towel. We took our places on either side of her and coached her breathing and reassuring her she was doing great.