“It’s not any better is it?” Liam asked.
“No, I think this kid is wrapped around my spine.” Sebastian tried to smile at his mate to reassure him but he was too tired. Liam reached over and began to rub small circles on his lower back.
“You’re in pain? Sebastian, why didn’t you say anything yesterday?” Doc demanded, getting up from their table. He knelt beside Sebastian and took his wrist.
“Felix, my stethoscope.” Felix, looking concerned, reached into Doc’s bag and handed him the instrument.
“Ow, ow, ow. Motherfucker ow!” Sebastian complained as Doc listened in.
Rebecca winced and rubbed her back.
Doc sat back on his heels, staring up at Sebastian in shock.
“You’re in active labor, Sebastian, those are contractions! You’re less than a minute apart. We need to get you to the clinic!” Doc stood.
“What!” Liam and Kent yelled.
“I’m fine, I don’t think I’m in labor, my back just hurts. There’s no pain across my abdomen.” Sebastian reassured both of his wide-eyed mates.
Doc pinched the bridge of his nose. “Sebastian, you’re experiencing back labor! How long has your back been bothering you?” he asked.
Sebastian felt a sliver of panic. “Since Kate went into labor.”
“So, you’ve been in labor for approximately thirty-six hours. We need to get you to the clinic.”
“I gotta go pee first,” Sebastian said, struggling to his feet. Liam pulled at his hair frantically as Kent helped him to stand.
As soon as he got to his feet he felt a gush of warm liquid run down his legs. Mortified that he had just wet himself he stared at Kent with tears in his eyes. Seconds later a debilitating pain gripped his abdomen, driving him to his knees.
“His water just broke. Get his pants off.” Doc ordered.
“Like hell! I’m in the middle of the damn diner,” Sebastian yelled.
“I need to check you, Sebastian,” Doc said calmly, looking Sebastian in the eye.
Embarrassed beyond belief, Kent raised his hips as Liam pulled his pants off. Ma came over with some towels and pushed the hair out of his face.
“I’m so sorry, Ma,” he began.
She smiled down at him and took his hand. “Don’t you worry a bit about it, you just concentrate on your little one.”
Sebastian nodded. Doc pushed his legs apart and he felt cool air hit his nether regions.
“Kill me now,” he muttered.
“Sebastian, did you realize that you had already shifted to female parts?” Doc asked, looking impressed.
“No, I didn’t feel it shift. It wasn’t like that this morning.”
“Well, you are completely dilated and your baby is crowning. You’re having this little one right here.” Doc turned and grabbed a pair of gloves out of his bag.
“What! No, Doc, we have to get him to the clinic! Where there are machines and medicines and needles and sterile tables,” Liam yelled, every ounce of blood draining from his face.
“I don’t think the baby is going to wait, Liam,” Sebastian ground out between his teeth.
“Breathe, kitten, you’re doing great,” Kent said, sitting close to his mate holding his hand.
Liam scrambled to the other side. “Are you sure?” he asked.
