Jack's P.O.V-
I paced in front of the door, my eyes fixed determinedly on the door. Way Sally okay? What's happening? How much longer?! It drove me insane, this excessive waiting. Sandy came up to me, smiling hugely, though his eyes lacked the twinkle their brown depths normally held. Oh, what if what happened to their daughter, happened to Sally and our child?
I shoved the thought out of my head. I refused to entertain it, as it would only panic me further until I was mad with fear. Huh. The Pumpkin King, afraid for once. The irony of it all. "Jack." Sandy began slowly. "You must go back to Halloween Town." I could only stare dumbly. "Go back? Now?! I can't leave Sally in the middle of childbirth!" I cried, frustrated.
"Jack, your holiday must be in a panic, not knowing where you are." He said. I scowled. It was true. They were tied to me like a child to its mother, despite the fact it was completely unnecessary. Still. I sighed and nodded. "We can take care of Sally. You go and take care of Halloween Town. I will send an elf when it’s over." He replied.
"Okay." I said after a few minutes. "I have to finish the Halloween plans regardless.” I told him reluctantly. “Tell Sally I love her.” I added before leaving. I sprinted across the snowy ground towards the woods. Oh please dear Halloween Spirit let Sally be okay……
Sally’s P.O.V-
I writhed in pain, letting out another shriek. I was amazed how much pain I could take. I thought I would have to be dying in order to feel like this. But I wasn’t. It was the exact opposite. Soon, hopefully should the Halloween Spirit allow it, I would be welcoming a little life into the world.
“Alright Sally, one more good push.” Mrs. Clause, Mary as she insisted I call her, encouraged. But I was tired. I just wanted to close my eyes and die. But I couldn’t. I tensed and pushed as hard as I could. The pain was worse, like a fire eating me from the inside out. I let out another wail as the agony gripped me with iron claws. And suddenly it disappeared. I stared in confusion at Mary. She was smiling hugely. “Congratulations Sally. You have two beautiful baby girls.” I blinked. Two? As in twins?
I reached out to take my daughters, still lost in a cloud of wonder. They both had their little eyes closed. I smiled happily. It was true. I had two beautiful daughters. I looked up to Marry, my eyes filled with tears. Tears of joy. Mary was crying too as she moved to my side. “Do you have any names picked out yet dear?” She questioned. I paused. I hadn’t really thought of names.
“No? Well, I remember when Jenny was born. We went through a million names. I could give you a few suggestions.” She offered. “Thank you Mary. I would be helpful.” I said tiredly. It was just occurring to me what I had been through. I was so very tired. But I couldn’t sleep until my two children woke up and knew their names.
“Emma and Roslyn?” She asked. I shook my head. “Hmmmm….. How about Eva and Ella?” She fired off. “No, I don’t think so.” I said kindly. ‘Well, I have one last lot left. Michelle and Eileen?” I paused. Michelle. I had always liked that name. And for some reason Eileen set off a bell. I distant memory perhaps? “Maybe….” I murmured. “Well sleep on it. I’ll make you up some hot chocolate and some milk for the two dears.” She said, standing up and bustling out to the kitchen.
I stared into their little faces. Both had perfectly round skulls, just like Jack. Except a few tuffs of ginger hair on their otherwise bald heads. Suddenly one yawned and opened her eyes. Staring back at me was a pair of large green eyes. “Michelle.” I whispered before I could stop myself. “And that makes you Eileen.” I told the other one, who was just waking up. She cracked open one eye and I saw brown eyes instead of green thought just as big and innocent.
Eileen looked terribly confused and started to cry. Michelle joined in until their bellows echoed off the walls. For such little babied they had huge voices! “Oh are they awake?” Mary called excitedly and ran in.”Oh what darlings!” She cried joyfully. I nodded, suddenly overcome with exhaustion. “You must be so tired. I’ll watch them while you rest.” She said. I nodded, too sleepy to think as I fell asleep.
