Gabriel waited patiently for Laura to make her way out of the tub and nodded to Robin gratefully. "Thanks buddy," he said. "I'll get the lady settled. He took both Laura's hands, one arm around her back, as he escorted her as if to a dance. He led her to their room where the bed was covered in towels, a cotton sheet on top, and a plastic sheet underneath.
"Anything else you would like for your nest can be provided. Of course, of you would like another room that's fine too. I can move all this in a wink." He waited for her to decide. He knew she had to be close if she was eager to get into position. "Then we'll have Heather check how far along you are, OK?"