Mystic Trails (4) Saving Baby

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2015

MYSTIC TRAILS (4)

Saving Baby

Narrator

"Now, one of the working girls who worked for Madam Ellis had up and got pregnant some 9 months ago. Nearing her due date, the other girls had gathered when hearing news of the contractions, along with the Doc to witness the miracle. For a small town like Dolson, this was a big deal...as they had only recorded six live births in the past year. 

As her contractions got closer, everyone was excited. Tomei on the other hand seemed to be concerned. Something about the position of the baby had her stressed, and she decided to say something about her visions to the Doc. Doc was busy boiling water and getting towels ready as Tomei approached him."

Tomei

"Hey Doc...you busy right now?"

Doc

"Kinda Hon...what's up?"

Tomei

"Well, I got this funny feeling, been getting them all morning 'bout this baby..."

Doc

"What kinda feelings...you say funny?"

Tomei

"Not like a laugh funny, but...I don't know, like the baby ain't straight or something?"

Doc

"Well, from time to time, things like that could happen...but girl it's rare, pretty doubtful for something like that to happen...the odds be plum terrible...but I appreciate your thoughts, I really got to get back to my preps, any moment now you'll witness a new child brought in to this world...a brand new birth...you can go stand over there if you don't mind?"

Madam Ellis walks upstairs into the birthing room

"Now girls, I know this is a big event, but now Doc needs some room to work, and I do believe that some of you are on duty too...we've got men to entertain and God help me...I'm trying to run a business here...so if you don't mind...you on duty, scoot!"

Belinda (Pregnant Girl)

"I'm so sorry Miss Ellis...'bout all this, it was sort of an accident..."

Madam Ellis clutching Belinda's hand

"Your going to be just fine Honey, everyone has you in their prayers, I just know that everything's going to be okay!"

Belinda breathing rapidly now.

Doc

"Okay ladies, let's make a little space, gettin close to show time here.

Narrator

"And with that, the Doc put fresh towels around Belinda and made ready, waiting for the baby to make it's appearance. But, instead he was shocked to see nothing more than a small hand appear, and it was then he knew right away that Tomei was right, this baby was not in alignment...it was indeed a Breech Baby."

Doc

"Guess you were right Tomei, I may have to get my tools for this, maybe do a cut to make room here!"

Tomei just smiled

"Pardon me Doc, but I think I might be able to help here...I think...never done something like this before..."

Doc looking concerned

"Child, I know you mean well, but you'd be best of purpose wiping the sweat of Miss Belinda's brows there!" 

Tomei

"It's not me doing anything...it's the spirits who do the work...I just ask them for the favors...they take it from there."

Belinda looking at Doc

"At least give her a chance, let her try...I've heard things about this girl...she's special!"

Doc shaking his head

"If you say so, we don't have much time...all right Tomei..go head and do whatever it is you do?"

Tomei stood to the side of Belinda and placed her hand on top of her protruded belly and closed her eyes.

Tomei started chanting

"Obla, merci, beavest, huja, doweth...align this sole I ask...prayeth to the forceful ones I request...amen!

Doc was becoming concerned

"I've got to start the operation, how long is this going to..."

Tomei staring at Belinda

"This might take a moment, they work at their own pace!"

Suddenly Tomei's hand started moving sideways as she held it to Belinda's stomach. 

Tomei and everyone there could only watch as her hand mysteriously traveled down Belinda's pelvis. 

                                                                    

        Belinda now breathing rapidly, heavier, suddenly she shuttered and screamed out

"I see them, I see them!"

Doc

"You see what, what are you seeing Dear?"

Belinda

"The Angels I guess, they are right above me, can't you see them?"

Doc looking up at ceiling

"I don't see anything, but the air does feel funny, sort of cool, there might be a draft in the room?"

Tomei

"Quiet please, they are setting up...this won't take long..."


Narrator

"And as Tomei's own hand was guided closer to the birthing canal, it was then that Doc saw something he couldn't believe. Instead of fingers, the baby's head appears, and before Doc had a chance to react, the baby came forth almost without any hesitance, any effort from Belinda. As though the birth was being pushed out by the Angels themselves. The Doc could only could only wipe the baby down, cut the umbilical cord, and soon...Mother and Daughter were one."


Doc looked perplexed, giving Tomei a hug

"Girl, never will figure out what just happened, but thanks for the assistance!"


Tomei smiled, putting her hand to his

"All I did was ask...the Angels took it from there...you know, they're here for all of us..."


Madam Ellis coming back to the birthing room

"My little miracle worker, you did it again...your something else girl!"


Tomei

"Miss Ellis, I need to tell you something...I saw the person, the man who fathered this child...it was in my visions, I sense that he is here in this town as I speak."


Madam Ellis

"Dear, do you have a name?"


Tomei

"I'm searching...yes, I have it now...his name is Jason."


Madam Ellis

"Well, there must be a dozen Jason's in this town, how will you know which one?"


Tomei

"The spirits know, they will help me find him...so please excuse me Miss Ellis, Doc, and to you Belinda (now sleeping with baby in her arms)...thanks for bringing such a beautiful little girl into this world (caressing the baby's forehead with her hand), I must go now...I have things to do!


Madam Ellis

"I swear Doc, that child is an Angel walking in a human body...have you heard of such a thing?"


Doc

"Indeed, we are witnessing a girl destined for sainthood, we should be so blessed!"


Madam Ellis nodding

"Indeed Doc...very much indeed!"



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