Charlie was sitting in bed, reading (yet another) book. She stretched a little, leaning to the side as she did and felt something strange. "Oh, I know you and I did not just have this conversation yesterday only for you to do this today," she said, "especially not when Daddy is a work."

Merlin. Of course. Damn impatient child.

"Baby, now is really NOT the time..."

Like that was going to stop anything? Shit. She sent a patronus to Chessa. "Think I might be in actual labour. Can you come check before I call Jake?"

It took less than five minutes for her mother-in-law to show up. "I didn't tell anyone where I was going, because I didn't want everyone to overwhelm you," Chessa said as she came in. "What does it feel like?"

"Pressure," Charlie said, "a lot of pressure and..." she paused, gritting her teeth. "And like things are rushing forward even if I don't want them to."

Chessa nodded, taking a moment to check her and immediately sending patronuses out to everyone. "It's not going to take long, sweetheart. You're at 7 centimeters."

Dear Mum and Dad-

I'd come to visit, but on Healer's orders, I'm not to be on my feet too much. To ensure the safety of your grandchild, I'm doing what they say.

No, it's not as dire as it sounds, I promise.

Basically, I've been dilating a little, and they want to be sure I don't go into early labour.

So... Come visit and keep your baby girl company? Tell Tess and Queen Tessie that Adam gave me a new colouring book and crayons. I'll save pictures for them.

Oh, and if you ARE coming, can I request a list of things and I'll pay you for them when you get here?

I need books. Flourish and Blotts has a held order for me, and if you ask for Doma, she always has suggestions of what's new that I'd like.

Chocolate Frogs. Bertie Botts. Lemons. ANYTHING Lemon, in fact. I think that's about it.

I love you all.

Charlie

1.5 centimeters. *SIGH* They are forcing me to stop work now. I hate this. Dear baby? You better be worth this. *laughs*

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