Anna felt instantly better after the Healers had turned the baby. Though she was feeling the contractions come more frequently, she knew it still it might be a while yet. They checked to see how dilated she was before they left and said they'd be back in a few minutes to check again.
"Not long now, I hope," she said, pulling him closer so he could sit on the bed with her. "You look tired. Are you going to be okay staying here for a while?"