Elizabeth Seymour's bedchamber

Following Margaret through the corridor they finally arrived to Elizabeth's chambers. Before they entered Sabrina turned to Margaret and said, You should enter first, it'd be better to see you first. She smiled, then added quickly, And lady Margaret be calm, it'll help her a great deal to have you by her side, but you must be calm.

Niklaus laid her carefully on bed. He started unlacing her corset slowly in order she could breath deeply and freely "Shh..everything will be alright, my love. Don't worry. We'll write so many pages together. The midwife is coming..and I'm going anywhere. Just relax and breath deeply..better now?" He said as he finished loosening the laces of her corset. He never saw a childbirth. But he tried to smile to make her relax

Margaret stopped in front of Elizabeth's door. She nodded after Sabrina's words "Yes..you're right. I shall remain calm, my lady. I promise.." She took a breath and finally she opened the door. She found Elizabeth on bed with Klaus at her side. She entered, gesturing to Sabrina to follow her "Elizabeth..how do you feel? Lady Sabrina is here. Don't worry, everything will be alright. You're going to become a mum.." She curtsied before Klaus. With an happy smile, she sat on bed taking her hand

Sabrina followed Margaret into the room, and immediately turned her attention to Elizabeth. How do you feel, my lady? Did contraction started? She asked as she opened the window, and then ordered to servants to bring her hot water and some blankets.

Margaret took some water. And with a wet cloth she started rubbing softly Elizabeth's forehead "When you feel the contraction coming squeeze tightly my hand, Elizabeth. Relax and breath deeply. Are you comfortable?" She asked while refreshing her friend

Niklaus looked at Margaret and Sabrina. He smiled at them, but he felt a bit weird. He was the only man in the room, and he didn't know how to be useful. Luckily Sabrina was a good midwife. He smiled at his wife holding her hand "I'll never leave your hand, my love. You're in excellent hands and I'll remain here with you. I would never lose this big emotion for nothing in this world.." He said and kissed deeply her hand. He was now realizing that he was going to become father and felt his heart beating faster in his chest

Sabrina looked at Niklaus as he said his encouraging words to Elizabeth, and she smiled. Anyone could see the love between them. Let us see how close we are, then. Just relax. She said as she  moved to examine her.

Margaret was tapping softly Elizabeth's forehead and neck with a wet cloth. She smiled, thinking at when her turn to give birth will come too, one day. She hoped to be surrounded by people she loved most, including Elizabeth, Anthony and Thomas

Sabrina was surprised at lady Elizabeth's request, but quickly pulled herself and smiled.  Both of you can wait outside. I'll come to inform you as soon as the baby is born.

Margaret looked at Sabrina and at Klaus, surprised for her friend's words. She took a breath. After putting down the wet cloth, she nodded and stood up "Yes..of course. I shall wait outside. But please, call me immediately if you need help.." She smiled at Elizabeth. So she curtsied quikly before Klaus and left the room

Niklaus watched Margaret leaving, but he couldn't hide his surprise as well. He thought that she wanted him at her side during labour. But probably she felt much more comfortable alone with Sabrina. He smiled weakly "As you wish, my love. But remember that I'm out there with Margaret. I love you.." He kissed her forehead softly and stood up. Therefore he took a breath. And after giving a meaningful glance to Sabrina, he left the room reaching Margaret outside

That's fine. You've no need to explain. Sabrina said, then added, I'll call them back once when I finish examination. She smiled warmly to Elizabeth, trying to ease her nervousness.  Oh, no... I'd not mind at all. Now are you ready?

I'm the only child, but I do have many cousins, and I love them very much. Sabrina answered. She could see Elizabeth's water was leaking and thought it might break when she examined her. What about you, lady Elizabeth? Do you've siblings?  She asked, wanting to distract her while she  inserted her fingers into Elizabeth's womanhood and pressed on her stomach.

Oh, you have such large family. It must have been nice growing up with all of them. Sabrina said with a soft voice. The baby was
in the right position and Elizabeth was fully dilated, it was just a matter of time when
the labor would start.Your baby is ready to be born, you will soon urge to push. She said, as she finished with her examination.

Sabrina gave the nod with her head and walked to the door. Lady Elizabeth would like to have both you with her now. She said to Elizabeth's husband and Margaret.