Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign: Strong and kind, and the little boy is mine

[thewisdomwithin]

Early labor had begun while the parents-to-be were visiting the Manor, and - as with every other stage of the pregnancy - Mokey was delighted. Though the discomfort moving into pain was there, even that left her awed. Gobo was... Less awed, worrying over the midwife and the others getting there, but Mokey was sure things were going to go just fine - better than "just fine," in fact.

After about an hour of light contractions, though, she started to feel restless. She could move around without the midwife, surely... And a glance out the window told her what she needed. In typically-Mokey, absent-minded fashion, she started making her way to the door, murmuring something about being back soon to Gobo, who Scrooge was trying to reassure at that exact moment.

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[gobetween]

Gobo had become quite stressed out when Mokey had reported contractions. Sure, over the past few weeks since his Episode he'd gotten much better about this but now it was here! The time was coming! And he was quite in a tizzy, even as Scrooge tried his best to calm him down and keep him distracted.

Unfortunately, because of his state it took about a full minute for "I'll be right back, Gobo" to filter in through everything else. Cutting off whatever Scrooge had been saying he whipped around, looking in the room with them. "Mokey? MOKEY!"

And then he was gone, running off after her, catching up easily enough though she'd already gotten outside by that point. "Mokey, what're you doing?!"

[thewisdomwithin]

She smiled when she was joined by Gobo - nervous as he was, it would be nice to have his company out here. They should be together at this time, really. "I needed to take a walk," she explained simply, reaching out to take his hand in her own.

[gobetween]

"Needed to take a walk?" He couldn't help it, his voice squeaked some on that. And though he took her hand, it was just to tug it toward him. "Why not around the manor? It's got plenty of room!"

[thewisdomwithin]

"No, no," Mokey sighed, shaking her head. "A walk outside. Gobo, it's okay. Just a little walk, hmm? I want to be with you, but I need to be out here, too."

[gobetween]

He whined a bit in discomfort, looking at her and then at the manor. The others would be here soon, right? And Uncle Scrooge could direct them if need be. Sighing through his nose, he looked back.

"Alright. But just a short one, okay??"

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey smiled and nodded. "Just a short one," she agreed, then took a few deep breaths in - partially enjoying the fresh air, but largely because that contraction had been a bit stronger than the others.

[gobetween]

He took a half step forward, looking up at her in worry. But when she smiled, patted his hand, and continued walking he bit back a sigh, trailing along after her by the hand.

[thewisdomwithin]

"It's such a beautiful day... And taking walks is good for the baby, you know," Mokey reminded him, seeing the worry in his expression.

[gobetween]

"I don't know that that qualifies when the baby's about to come, Moke..." His hand held onto hers but the other nervously fiddled at his front, and he was constantly looking around him as if the midwife might materialize in their presence.

[thewisdomwithin]

A little giggle. "I don't see why it wouldn't!" She squeezed his hand affectionately. "Gobo, it really is alright. This is a good day, a happy day."

[gobetween]

"It is, it is! I'll just be happier once the birth has happened." A fleeting smile before he looked away again, over his shoulder. Then he drew in a breath and glanced back with a half-wince.

"Mokey? You're squeezing my hand a little hard."

[thewisdomwithin]

"I know," she breathed, pausing the walk, "I'm sorry."

She tried to ease up her grip, but found it difficult - the contractions were definitely getting stronger, and coming a bit more quickly.

[gobetween]

Alright, full and tight wince now. Oww...

Swallowing a bit, he looked up at her, other hand reaching out toward her. "Mokey...?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"I'm okay," Mokey said, although she hardly sounded it. "It's passing, it is."

[gobetween]

"M-maybe we should go back inside anyway, before another one comes." He looked back- when did they get so far from the manor?? -then shook his head a bit and turned back to Mokey, tugging her a bit toward him.

[thewisdomwithin]

She winced, shaking her head. "Maybe, but... I need to sit down first, Gobo. I can't..."

[gobetween]

"Sit down??" Okay, now he was REALLY worried. Was this it? This couldn't be it, could it?? Not while they're out here alone...! "Mokey-"

[thewisdomwithin]

"Gobo, please-" It came out a bit sharply, and she sighed. "I'm sorry. Please... Just help me get down."

[gobetween]

He gulped faintly and nodded, gently taking her arm and easing her down to the ground. "Y-yeah, of course. Here..." He knelt with her, and placed a hand on the opposite side of her head, leaning his into hers.

[thewisdomwithin]

She leaned into that touch, a welcome comfort at this time, especially. "Thank you. You're so-" But whatever he was, it was lost in a sharp hiss.

[gobetween]

There was a soft whine in his throat as he leaned back enough to look at her. "Mokey- Just hang on, I'm going to run back to the manor, okay?" He didn't want to do it, but this was quickly looking like an emergency and he was in over his head. Even if the midwife wasn't there yet, he could still get Uncle Scrooge, anyone who could help. A quick kiss to her temple and then he got up, dashing a few steps away-

[thewisdomwithin]

At first, Mokey nodded. She trusted Gobo and if he thought he needed to get someone, then he should get-

Oh nonono. No. This was happening, wasn't it, and he was starting to leave-

"Gobo!"

[gobetween]

-and then skidded to a stop, slipping only slightly in the grass as he turned on his tail and ran back over to her.

"Mokey! Mokey it's alright, I'm here, I-" A brief, panicked panting, then he skittered a half step back. "I'm not leaving, just hold on-!"

He moved only a few steps away that time, not even out of sight, and sucked in a whole lungful of air. He shouted for help, shouted Scrooge's name, waited. Nothing. Nothing?? How could it happen like THIS-!!

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey tried to smile at Gobo, but it came out as more of a grimace. She needed to focus on breathing, like she'd learned. That was her part for now...

"Gobo, I- I don't think they hear you. Oh!" That hurt, and in lieu of being able to hold onto Gobo's hand, she clenched her fists around her tail. "Gobo!"

[gobetween]

A jolt went through him at that last cry of his name and he looked back, staring at her. One final glance toward the manor, then he turned around and came to a quick stop by her, kneeling down. He kissed her cheek, hand to her head briefly, then knee-walked around toward her legs.

"It's alright Mokey, I'm here. We'll do this together, alright?" His hand trailed down her arm and pulled a hand up with him, holding onto it, looking up into her face.