Little Lucie was born a little early. It was on a dark evening and there was a terrible storm outside. Thunder cracked as loud as the whip and lightening filled the night sky. The power had gone out so there was no heat or light. Lucie's father had been called away. He was forty-five minutes from their Soho home. Lucie, Charles and Ms. Pross panicked but Sydney remained calm.

"My sister had twins," Sydney said, "I delivered them. I can easily deliver this child."

He took charge, delivering orders.

"Ms. Pross," he instructed, "Light a fire. Get a blanket and some warm water as well as some ice. Charles help Lucie to your recliner as it will provide the most comfortable and safest position for her to deliver. Lucie relax and focus on your breathing- it's important to stay calm."

"Remember to stay positive," Charles whispered to Sydney.

"I am positively telling you to stay calm and focus on the task at hand," Sydney said.

Lucie's first contraction was light and cautionary in nature but the reality of all that was happening was scary to her.

"I'm frightened," she admitted.

"You have nothing to fear," Sydney said gently, "You're doing great."

"But will I be a good mother," Lucie mumbled.

"Of course you will," Sydney said, "Instincts take over and you'll know what to do."

It was only a few minutes until the pain passed. Light labor lasted three hours before she transitioned into heavy labor. A frightful pain gripped her and she screamed from the suddenness of it.

"I know it doesn't seem like it," Sydney said as Charles massaged Lucie, "But this is very normal. The baby is getting ready to make her way out."

Lucie smiled when Sydney said "she". She really wanted a girl.

It wasn't much longer before Little Lucie broke from her mother's womb and made entry into the world.

"It is a girl," Sydney said smiling.

He handed the baby to Ms. Pross right as the power came back on.

"Clean her up and return her to her mother," he instructed Ms. Pross

"Sydney thank you for all you've done," Charles said.

"Yes," Lucie said, "Thank you and I'm sorry about talking back during labor."

"You have nothing to apologize for," Sydney said, "When you're in labor that's not called talking back."