When the Truth Was Born

Summary

I had been on a business trip overseas for less than six months when I suddenly received a call from the hospital.

"Mr. Jones, your wife is having a difficult labor. Should we proceed with a C-section or try to continue with a natural delivery?"

The words hit me like a bolt of lightning. I stood there, frozen. When I left, my wife had not shown any sign of pregnancy. How could she be giving birth less than six months later?

I quickly dialed her number. The moment the call connected, I heard her cries of pain.

"Honey, what's wrong?"