Ethan Ashford I cried with her. I'm not ashamed to say it. Tears ran down my face as I knelt beside her and held her hand and told her she was strong, she was the strongest woman I had ever known, and she was going to be fine, our babies were going to be fine, because I would not survive it if they weren't."Ethan, it hurts," Serena sobbed, gripping the edge of the bed. "It hurts so much.""I know, baby, I know, you're doing so well, you're doing so well."I had never meant anything more in my life and never felt more helpless saying it.The doctor's voice came through through the phone again.Another contraction hit.Serena screamed until her voice became hoarse.I climbed onto the bed beside her.The doctor instructed, "Spread a waterproof maternity underpad on the bed to protect the mattress."I found the folded disposable maternity underpad in the delivery kit, unfolded it with clumsy hands, and carefully placed it beneath Serena's hips."Good," the doctor said. "Now help her li
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