A New Battle

Midnight

Touka sat upright in her bed. Ken's hand that had been holder her shoulder glided down to her pillow.

"Are you alright?" He asked half asleep.

A moan teased the back of Touka's mouth. "My stomach hurts."

Ken sat up, putting his hand in something wet. He lifted his hand to fine the moisture coming from her Pajama pants.

"Your water broke."

She held her abdomen while she leaned forward-- stiffing a groan in her throat. "Yeah that would make sense."

"I'll call a cab." 

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The cab came in a matter of minutes, and Ken helped Touka into the car. Touka was still struggling to find her breath as the vehicle began to move. 

"Remember the breathing," Ken said. She found her breath again, feeling the cool sweat drip down her forehead.

"Ken?"

"Yeah?"

"Were going to be parents."

Ken laughed, kissing her cheek. "What a beautifully scary thought."