"He was being difficult when he was conceived," Kirley teased, reaching out to touch her forehead as well.
At about that time, the Healers returned, and shouldered Kirley out of the way. He stood firmly, hanging onto Anna's hand, while they took up places on either side of his wife and explained what was going to happen. They placed their hands on her distended belly and used their magic to help the baby turn, and Kirley watched in rapt fascination while he held onto her hand.