I Begged My Husband Not to Leave as Labor Began, But They Locked the Door and Went to Dinner Instead

is on the way.”

For the next several minutes she remained on the line, talking me through every contraction.

Then I heard it.

Sirens.

The most beautiful sound I’d ever heard.

Moments later came another sound.

CRASH.

Glass shattering.

Emergency responders forcing entry through the rear patio door.

Boots thundered through the house.

Voices filled the rooms.

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