When Alice woke, she was in the hospital. Axel was sitting beside her, and as soon as he saw that her eyes were open, he jumped up and ran to get the doctor.
After a comprehensive exam and an ultrasound, it was confirmed that everything was fine with the pregnancy. The twins were healthy and growing, and Alice returned with a clean bill of health.
Alice had a hard time accepting that everything was fine.
She had gone to the upstairs bathroom because there was only a shower in the downstairs bathroom. After turning on the water, she gathered her supplies on the counter and changed into her robe.
When she stood up and pulled her hair up into a short ponytail, there was a very sudden sharp pain low in her abdomen. One that had forced a quick breath and clenched jaw.
Her heart started racing, and then there was another sharp pain. Several more. She took a few steps forward, and her body suddenly became weak. A thick and heavy ache in her thigh stretched to her lower back.
