Chapter 30 - "A Stressful Premiere Part II...?"

Jenna's PoV

Lilly was very organised even though she was stressing. She helped me get to the hospital and get into the bed. Not that stayed there too long it hurt to much.

'I don't think I can do this' I cried and she told me to keep calm and collected, not that it was working because there was one thing that couldn't get out of my mind. 'Lil?' I asked panting through another contraction.

'Oh god? Are you okay?' She asked.

'For god sake have you rang Matt?' I yelled and the colour drained from her face'

'I'm on it' She yelled through the door running out to phone him.

'Jenna there's no answer' she said. 'So help me Lilly I don't care what the bill amounts too. You ring him or whoever it takes as many times as you need too until he is here. He can't miss this and I won't do it without him'

'I'll do my best'

- - -

'So Matt. What was it like going into filming a second series? Was it less pressure for you?'

'Oh yeah. Much less pressure. Especially when the first episode we filmed was in America. That was really exciting' Matt said.

'So Rory's alive again? And is he sticking around for the whole season or does he die again?' Someone joked to Arthur.

'Well he's alive for now, but I'm sure you'll find ways to see him in other battles this year. And no spoilers but in sure he will die again. He's already died and been resurrected technically three times'

Someone else stood up and asked a question. This is the best part about the programme and these fan events.

'What's your favourite thing been to film for series 6 and why? And that question is to all of you really'

'Well I really enjoyed America' Kaz said.

'Hmm I loved America but there was something about episode 3 that I really loved' Arthur grinned but there was a lot of secrets to keep this series.

'In all honesty, we haven't even finished filming series 6 yet, because it's split into two halves for air, but the worst one was for episode 5 and 6. You'll see why but it was freezing on location'

'Oh my god yes. It was about 2 degrees and we were filming in a castle wearing practically jeans and a leather jacket' Kaz said.

Matt intentionally pulled his phone out of his pocket to stop the vibrating. He thought it was Twitter but there was a lot of missed calls.

He was going to turn it off when it rang again.

He canceled the call quickly before, realising how many times they had called. 21 missed calls from Jenna and 29 from Lilly.

His eyes directed into the audience where Richard should have been sitting but he wasn't there. This couldn't possibly mean anything could it?

'So Matt. How many times have you fallen over on set?'

'Oh it's a daily occurrence' he said totally
Spaced out and couldn't concentrate.

'He's seen his phone look at his face. He can't miss the birth of his child. He's a good four hours away if we don't leave now' Richard said backstage.

'We'll have to get him off. What do we do? Announce the labour?'

'No. Say that we're taking a break. Let him escape. Then announce it' Richard said methodically.

Someone radioed the earpiece of the commentator. He looked confused but it was Matt's chance to bolt from the stage.

- - -

'She's gone into labour hasn't she?' Matt panicked as he ran off.

'Lilly said two hours ago'

Matt looked over at Steven and everyone with me. 'Go. We will have to announce it though' Steven said. 'Whatever'

'I'm never gonna make it' he yelled as we were escorted to his car. 'Were 4 hours away, regarding there's no bloody traffic'

'We be optimistic'

'Welcome back to our panel, on series 6 of Doctor Who. Unfortunately Matt had to make a quick get away from the building, because he's just been informed that his girlfriend has gone into labour. So we wish him all the best, in replacement we have Steven Moffat coming out to answer any questions'

- - -

'They've left. You in labour is on Twitter' Lilly said to me and she rang him again.

'lil. We left about an hour ago. But we're at least three hours away' Matt said.

'John you get your sorry backside here' I cried. 'I don't want you to miss this' I panted. 'And it bloody hurts'

'I know Jenna. Just hold on' he said.

'Matt. She hasn't got three hours. You have to hurry as much as you can' Lilly whispered but I heard it.

Suddenly someone came in the room who had got to Wales dhoti singly quickly. 'Hey Jane' I whimpered.

'Hey Jenna' I heard Jane say and I smiled until I was in agony again.

She was the closest thing I was found to get to Matt right now so I wasn't going to push her away.

I was pacing the room at the same time. 'I don't like this it hurts' I said as she came in the door.

'It's alright, it's okay' she said and I glared.

'Don't tell me it's okay. It's not fricken okay' I yelled at her and cried again, leaning on the bed.

She sat on the bed and pulled my hair back out my face and it did help me relax a little.

'Ow, ow ow, oh my god I can't do this' I said leaning over the bed.

'Yeah I know, sorry Jenna my hand hurts' she said.

'Oh shit sorry' I said whimpering.

I leant on the bed and was literally in agony.

She turned to look at Lilly who was the picture of fear.

'Where is he?' Jane said.

'Two hours away'

- - -

'If I don't make this birth I will never live it down. I have to be there and I want to be there' Matt said as they hit the Motorway leading to the toll.

'Were no more than half an hour away and last I checked, she's not given birth. But you could ring to be sure'

'No. No news is good news' he replied and went back to bopping his leg up and down in hope it might help.

'Alright, you may not feel ready yet Jenna but you have to do it. You are going to have to push on the next contraction the baby's ready and needs to be born' She said and I shook her head.

'No way, I definitely can't-- I'm not ready. He's not here' I begged panting.

'Jenna, you have to do it' She said trying to assure me but also sternly. I looked at Lilly for what I could tell was for encouragement and she nodded her head as I threw myself forwards ever so slightly.

'You can't risk any damage to the baby. You have to get it out' she said.

'You have to push Jenna ' Lilly said and I sort of tried.

'Come on Jenna... You have to do this. I know you can do this' She said and my head fell back into the pillow.

There's no way I can do this.

'I can't do this Lilly, I really can't do this' I cried in agony as we both knew the next one was coming.

'Not just because he's not here but because I physically can't do it. It hurts'

Suddenly relief washed through me and I fell backwards on the bed. 'Matt' I cried and he looked panicked and sweaty and was still wearing a suit.

'I'm here' he said and grabbed my hand to which I squeezed and he regretted.

Lilly ran to Richard and hugged him tightly probably whispering about never ever wanting to have kids.

'I can't'

'I'm here now. You can' he said.

'All you have to focus on is getting the baby out of you happy and healthy' He said.

Alright Jenna, come on... You can do this' She said to me.

This time I did, I actually did push. And it hurt more than I could ever have imagined.

I screamed and he was crouched down beside me now which wasn't a good idea because I grabbed his neck.

He bad quickly lost the jacket, bow tie and waist coat, rolling up the sleeves to make things easier.

'Okay, that was better Jenna. Do that again and we might actually get somewhere here' She said. I nodded exhausted now.

'No, I'm tired now... Can't I just sleep instead' I begged and he laughed. I slapped the back of his head.

'Right, really go for it this time Jenna, come on' She said and I nodded.

I don't know where it came from but I got the strength from somewhere this time.

'Well done Jenna, the heads there, I can literally see the head, one more and the baby will be here I promise' she said and he stood up and looked straight at me rubbing the back of his neck.

I sighed finally in instant relief and I loosened the grip on his hand looking for sleep.

Actually more like begging for sleep. It had been a long night and had been 10 bloody hours.

'Oh thank god' I said in an exhausted sigh.

He kissed my head and sat down just on the side of the bed as I rested my head now in his chest and we both heard it... The tiny cry. It sounded familiar yet new.

'Well, congratulations, what can I say. At least I can confirm that it is a girl' The midwife said and she smiled.

'Do you want to, you know cut the cord?' The midwife asked him and he looked at me.

'Just do it' I sighed.

It felt weird having him there while I'm so vulnerable but let him do it.

Her tiny little head caught my attention straight away and I looked away crying. The pain was awful.

But 10 hours I was in labour before she was actually born.

I had no idea that labour could be so intense.

I feel exhausted its been 17 hours since I've slept and I haven't slept properly or comfortably in 6 months.

It was every bit as painful as I was told it would be, but I sighed in all sorts of relief when it was out, and I could finally breathe again.

The nurse then whisked her off to weigh her.

While I was just trying to let sleep find me.