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Chapter 46 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: Twins the Ten

September finally came. Dolly Was in Labor but she stated That she would deliver her Babies at home. Damian Tried Gentle discouragement. "Naw, Babe we will be patients at Magnum Medical Hospital Center. We ain't gonna discuss This any further, understand?" She said, "yes" such a tiny Utter he barely heard the word. He sped toward the Hospital Breaking a few traffic laws On the way. When she was Admitted the contractions Were closer Together. Molly And the rest of the Hakims Straggled in consecutively. Mother Daughtry and her sisters Were also there an hour after everyone else. Delilah's room Was overflowing with family. Damian thought it was to Crowded so he ushered most Everyone into the waiting room. Molly Mother Daughtry remained With Mother Hakim and one Of her sisters. Dolly had been in Labor for almost three hours When the Doctor examined her And gave her pain medications. They at last wheeled her into The labor and delivery room. Molly was concerned, "how Are you Feeling Lila?" She said "I'm scared Molly. If something's Wrong.... Damian intruded "Don't think that, nothing's Gonna be wrong. Delilah we Have to remain optimistic no Matter." She started having Contractions. The doctors Checked the babies progress. They began instructing her to Push. "Ok Mrs.Hakim every Thing is going accordingly just Follow the instructions."Push, Push, And relax Mrs. Hakim Your doing Fine." She started Feeling some pain. "Damian, I'm in pain and I not having any More Damians damn it." Dolly Cried out. "Molly what do you Remember? Was it this bad for You? How long did your labor Last? The Doctor instructed Push Delilah. Push. The doctor Check her cervical area. "Yes One Baby is coming through. We have one Baby boy on his Way Mrs. Hakim." You're Young and healthy this should Be a good delivery. Another Doctor instructed her to push And bear down. Molly Patted Her sweat as the two mothers Rubbed her back one on each Side while Damian stood at The foot of the table, vision Ready. He was soon to be the Father of ten. He was Thinking. How could he stop? Could The two Women stop? Just Then Delilah had a strong Contraction. Damian put his Hand on Her belly and felt the Baby move. Delilah cried again. Push again Mrs. Hakim. Push. Dolly was just about Exhausted. But the Doctor said "I can see his head now. Your Baby is crowning now!" "What's his name?" Another Doctor wanted to know. Damian proudly bellowed His name is Damian Shadir! And his brother in there is Damian Matthias!" The Doctor Further instructed continuous Pushing. So Dolly Continued. The doctor said ok, team. We have Both the head an shoulders. Damian said, "come on baby Shadir is almost here. Damian Shadir. With his brother Damian Matthias makes ten. My big Family. Hakim!!" Everybody Heard Damian's voice even Beyond the doors. The Doctor's Instructed Delilah to push more. Then they heard little Damian Shadir Cry. Dolly screamed, let me see Him!! The Doctor held the baby Up for her to see. He placed The child on the nursing area. Then he said Delilah we're Prepared for baby number two. This should be easier now. Delilah said "Yeah, I feel him Moving." "Okay" that's a good Sign." At the end of the day Delilah stayed in Labor for 8 hours without much Complications. Matthias and Shadir were taken away for Test and exams. The Doctors Said the last twin held the Placenta in his hand, speaking Among themselves. After her Torturous 8 hour twin birth Dolly was wheeled back to her Room grougey with extra pain Medication. The babies were Examined and given a slew of Test including Blood test. The Family spent the night with Dolly and her identical twin boys. The family ambushed Damian. So what are their names? Come Now, tell it! Brother." his sister Manisha said. "Okay, alright Calm down Nishi." Damian Held one Baby and said his Name. Is Damian...Matthias He brought the baby back to Delilah and held the other and Came forward again saying, "His brother here is Shadir. Damian Shadir.... Hakim!! The Parents And babies stayed in The hospital for 2 days before Being Discharged. Damian's Family waited at home anxiously Anticipating The newest Additions to the family.

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