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00:00:00My water broke weeks before my due date.

00:00:02I shook my husband, Chad Willoughby, awake.

00:00:05Grab the go-bag.

00:00:06We need to get to the hospital now.

00:00:09We were at the front door.

00:00:10Just then, my best friend, Kimberly Hart,

00:00:12hurried out of the guest room, barefoot.

00:00:13Wait, wait. I haven't washed my hair.

00:00:16A sharp contraction hit me.

00:00:18Chad stopped in his tracks.

00:00:20Sure, take your time.

00:00:22Go grab some shoes first.

00:00:23Kimberly pouted in the mirror, brushing her hair.

00:00:25Don't stress, Isabel. It'll be super fast.

00:00:27I'm the godmother.

00:00:28I get to hold her first.

00:00:30I can't be in the photos, looking like a greaseball.

00:00:34She casually ordered him.

00:00:35I'm hopping in the shower.

00:00:37Polish my white snakeskin heels, will you?

00:00:39I'm wearing them today.

00:00:41Chad dropped my hospital bag without a second thought.

00:00:43He actually knelt to find the shoe polish.

00:00:46Hearing the news, my parents video-called, pale and terrified.

00:00:49We're on the way. Your doctor is on standby.

00:00:51Get moving.

00:00:52I glared at Chad through the pain.

00:00:54I'm already dilating.

00:00:55If we don't leave right now, the baby and I could die.

00:00:58He let out a scoff.

00:00:59Labour takes hours.

00:01:01We'll just be waiting around the hospital anyway.

00:01:03Stop being so dramatic.

00:01:04Dramatic?

00:01:05Was that really how he saw me?

00:01:06My water broke, and he thought I was putting on a show.

00:01:09I watched him carefully buffing Kimberly's tilettos.

00:01:12Something inside me snapped.

00:01:14I pulled out my phone and texted that mafia boss.

00:01:20You said you wanted me and the baby.

00:01:22I'm delivering in thirty minutes.

00:01:24Make it in time, then you're the father.

00:01:27He replied instantly.

00:01:30Deal.

00:01:31The shower was running.

00:01:32Chad wasn't rushing her at all.

00:01:34He was plugging in her blow dryer, adjusting it to the perfect temp for her.

00:01:38Another brutal contraction hit.

00:01:40I slid down the wall, collapsing onto the floor.

00:01:42My private nurse couldn't watch this anymore.

00:01:45She rushed over, helping me onto the couch.

00:01:47Mr. Willibury, we can't wait.

00:01:49Her water broke.

00:01:50The baby is in distress.

00:01:52You need to get her to the hospital in thirty minutes.

00:01:54What if there are complications?

00:01:55My sister-in-law, Charlotte, panicked.

00:01:57Isabel isn't even due yet.

00:01:59Her water broke early.

00:02:00We need to get her to the hospital right now.

00:02:02Chad acted like he didn't even hear her.

00:02:04Charlotte was frantic.

00:02:06Chad!

00:02:06You can wait all you want, but Isabel and the baby can't.

00:02:09At least tell your bodyguard to pull the car up front.

00:02:12All eyes turned to him, but Chad didn't even look up.

00:02:15He was busy lining up Kimberly's skincare products.

00:02:18Relax.

00:02:19She's just washing her hair.

00:02:20He looked at me, trying to sound soothing.

00:02:22A few minutes won't kill you.

00:02:24Worst case, you get a C-section.

00:02:25You didn't want to push anyway.

00:02:27I stared right at him, my voice trembling.

00:02:29Do you realize how dangerous this is?

00:02:32Mm-hmm.

00:02:32He kept his eyes on the bathroom door.

00:02:34He wasn't even listening.

00:02:36I took a sharp breath, snatching the heavy crystal ashtray off the table.

00:02:40I hurled it straight at his feet.

00:02:42It slammed against the floor with a violent crash.

00:02:44I said my baby and I could die.

00:02:46I am going to the hospital right fucking now.

00:02:49Are you deaf?

00:02:50Chad flinched, glaring at me in annoyance.

00:02:52Jesus, what is wrong with you?

00:02:54Ever since you got pregnant, you act like the center of the damn universe.

00:02:57Why can't you wait a few minutes?

00:02:58You're the one who asked her to be the godmother, remember?

00:03:01The shouting drew Kimberly out of the bathroom.

00:03:04Hair dripping wet, she padded over and gave me a pouty look.

00:03:07Come on, bestie.

00:03:08We agreed I'm the godmother.

00:03:10I'm going to be in all the photos and I can't look like a mess.

00:03:13Let me just dry it real quick.

00:03:15The hairdryer clicked on, but Chad took it from her.

00:03:17She takes forever.

00:03:18Let me do it so we can hit the road.

00:03:20I watched him carefully section and dry her hair and my heart ached.

00:03:23When I was heavily pregnant and begged him to help with my hair,

00:03:26he always claimed he was too exhausted from work.

00:03:29A sharp cramp ripped me from my thoughts.

00:03:31That means the baby is in distress.

00:03:33We have to go now.

00:03:34Charlotte's face went pale.

00:03:35Chad, hurry!

00:03:36Over the roar of the blow dryer, neither of them even heard her.

00:03:39Charlotte's hands trembled with rage.

00:03:41She kept reassuring me that I'd be fine while dialing her phone for help.

00:03:45The nurse finally had enough.

00:03:46She marched over and yanked the plug.

00:03:48She needs to go to the ER, now.

00:03:50Kimberly gasped and looked at Chad.

00:03:52Doesn't she work for you?

00:03:53Why is she acting like she owns the place?

00:03:56Chad scoffed.

00:03:57I told Isabella to let my mom help out.

00:03:59But no.

00:04:00She insisted on hiring some fancy private nurse.

00:04:04What am I supposed to do?

00:04:05He plugged it right back in.

00:04:07The motor roared again.

00:04:08Neither of them gave a damn about my baby.

00:04:10They were busy complaining about my staff.

00:04:12My phone rang.

00:04:13It was the hospital.

00:04:14The nurse on the line sounded frantic.

00:04:16Isabella, where are you?

00:04:18It's already 1020.

00:04:19The delivery room is prepped.

00:04:21You need to be here by 11 o'clock sharp.

00:04:22This is a medical emergency.

00:04:24The dryer died again.

00:04:26This time, I yanked the cord.

00:04:28I was panting, clutching my stomach in agony.

00:04:3111 o'clock.

00:04:32I need to be there by 11.

00:04:34All right, all right.

00:04:34We're going.

00:04:35There's no need to freak out.

00:04:37Chad groaned, finally grabbing the go-back to follow me.

00:04:39My mom and my brother, William Winslow, had just pulled up.

00:04:43Seeing us still at the door, William's face darkened.

00:04:46What the hell took so long?

00:04:47Hurry up.

00:04:47Get in the car.

00:04:48Before I could even step out the door, Kimberly whined again.

00:04:51She tugged at her straight hair, groaning.

00:04:53Wait, I didn't curl it.

00:04:55The photos will look awful.

00:04:56Give me five minutes, okay?

00:04:58I'll be super quick.

00:04:59My mom couldn't hold back anymore.

00:05:00Why don't you finish up here?

00:05:02We're taking it away into the ER.

00:05:03This is life or death.

00:05:04Kimberly plugged in her curling iron, without a hint of urgency.

00:05:07Eleanor, don't stress.

00:05:08I'm almost done.

00:05:09We should all go together.

00:05:10I'm the godmother to your little angel.

00:05:12I have to look flawless when I hold her.

00:05:15William snapped at her.

00:05:16Are you kidding me?

00:05:17Get your ass moving.

00:05:18My sister is in agony while you're doing your damn hair.

00:05:22Kimberly froze.

00:05:23Her eyes welled up with tears.

00:05:24Why are you yelling at me?

00:05:26I'm going as fast as I can.

00:05:28It's not my fault Isabella's water broke out of nowhere.

00:05:31I didn't have time to prep either.

00:05:33This is stressful for me too.

00:05:35My mom ignored her, calling William over to help support me toward the stairs.

00:05:39But Chad didn't even hesitate.

00:05:41He pulled his gun and ordered the bodyguards to block the door.

00:05:44Stop right there.

00:05:46Nobody leaves.

00:05:47Then he turned back to Kimberly, his voice gentle.

00:05:49Take your time.

00:05:50Don't burn yourself.

00:05:51My mom gave him a long, piercing look.

00:05:53Chad, do you even remember who your wife is?

00:05:57Before he could answer, the baby thrashed, struggling for oxygen.

00:06:01Gasping through the pain, I looked Chad dead in the eye.

00:06:04It's already 10.30.

00:06:06I'm leaving right now.

00:06:08Are you coming or not?

00:06:09Chad hesitated for a split second when he saw how pale I was.

00:06:13But then he pushed me right back onto the couch.

00:06:16Babe, relax.

00:06:17You don't need to play up the pain to get my attention.

00:06:20Kimberly is almost done.

00:06:22Just be a good girl and wait a little longer, okay?

00:06:24Pushed back against the sofa, I felt my contractions deepen from a heavy soreness to a dull ache.

00:06:30Kimberly was still admiring herself in the mirror.

00:06:32When our eyes met, cold sweat beaded on my forehead, but she stuck her tongue out at me.

00:06:37Since my hair is already curled, I figured I might as well throw on some makeup.

00:06:41It'll take two seconds.

00:06:43Chad, come help me pick.

00:06:44Does the nude or the mauve look better?

00:06:46Charlotte, who had been quiet until now, finally snapped.

00:06:49Enough!

00:06:49She needs a hospital, now!

00:06:51But Kimberly glided over and took Charlotte's arm.

00:06:54Isabelle is so lucky.

00:06:56You even showed up for the birth.

00:06:58Not like me.

00:06:59Nobody loves me.

00:07:00I'm literally trying to look decent for the pictures.

00:07:02I'm sure Isabelle understands, right?

00:07:03The pain robbed me of my voice.

00:07:05She took my silence as consent, and Chad chimed in.

00:07:09Five more minutes, max.

00:07:11Once she's ready, we hit the road.

00:07:13Another massive contraction hit.

00:07:14I clawed at the sofa cushions, riding out the agony before I could speak.

00:07:20Chad, on Valentine's Day, we were supposed to get our marriage license.

00:07:24She said she wanted to tag along, and you just had to wait for her.

00:07:27By the time she woke up, City Hall was closed, and we're still not legally married!

00:07:31At the wedding, she was the maid of honor and lost my wedding ring, getting the whole thing cancelled.

00:07:36I am asking you one last time.

00:07:38Is it me and our baby, or are you waiting for her?

00:07:41Chad's face darkened.

00:07:42Are you seriously using our baby as an excuse to drag up the past?

00:07:47Kimberly slapped a hand over her mouth in exaggerated shock.

00:07:51Jesus, Isabelle, why do you have to make everything a fight?

00:07:54Blame it on the pregnancy, I guess.

00:07:56You know what?

00:07:57I'm not engaging.

00:07:58I need to finish my makeup.

00:07:59I stared at her.

00:08:00First, it was washing her hair.

00:08:02Then, it turned into a full face of makeup.

00:08:04Next, it would be picking an outfit.

00:08:06She wouldn't be out that door for another hour.

00:08:0910.40pm.

00:08:09Biting my lip hard so I wouldn't scream.

00:08:11Take all the time in the world.

00:08:13I'm leaving.

00:08:15Chad!

00:08:15Tell your goons to back off!

00:08:17Kimberly rushed to block the door.

00:08:19No way!

00:08:20Oh, come on!

00:08:21A few minutes won't kill you!

00:08:23I'm hurrying!

00:08:24You want me looking like a mess when I hold our baby?

00:08:2810.45pm.

00:08:29My knees buckled.

00:08:30My dad called, frantic.

00:08:32Why aren't you down here yet?

00:08:33The hospital keeps calling.

00:08:35They said if you aren't there by 11, the odds of you and the baby making it aren't good.

00:08:39Every minute counts!

00:08:40The contractions came crashing over me in relentless waves.

00:08:43I couldn't string a sentence together.

00:08:46William snatched the phone and roared into it.

00:08:48We're trying, but this crazy bitch is blocking the damn door!

00:08:52Fine!

00:08:52Stay put.

00:08:53I'm coming up.

00:08:54When my dad barged in with his bodyguards, Kimberly was busy gluing on fake eyelashes in the mirror.

00:09:00He swallowed his fury and-

00:09:01Chad!

00:09:02I never asked you for much.

00:09:03When you married her, I told you I didn't care about money or success.

00:09:07I only wanted you to treat her right.

00:09:09And you swore to me you would!

00:09:11And now you're risking her life over makeup?

00:09:13Are you out of your damn mind?

00:09:15My brother's fists were clenched white.

00:09:17You're supposed to be her husband!

00:09:20You swore you'd protect her, Chad.

00:09:22That's the only reason I let you marry her.

00:09:24We all saw how much she suffered during this pregnancy.

00:09:27And now you're telling her to hold it in?

00:09:29How the hell do you put labor on pause?

00:09:33But I'm the godmother!

00:09:35It's a huge deal!

00:09:36You can't expect me to show up looking like a mess, can you?

00:09:39Exactly.

00:09:39Isabella wanted her to be the godmother.

00:09:41We're just trying to include her.

00:09:42My dad couldn't hold back anymore.

00:09:44He snapped.

00:09:45Godmother?

00:09:46Who gives a shit about a godmother?

00:09:49My daughter is the mother!

00:09:50What do you expect her to do?

00:09:52Cross her legs and hold it in?

00:09:54My daughter is in labor!

00:09:56She's supposed to wait until this woman is done playing dress-up?

00:09:59My dad was always the peacemaker, always telling me to dial it back.

00:10:03This was the first time I'd ever seen him explode.

00:10:07Chad lowered his head.

00:10:08Right then, Kimberly finished gluing her last fake lashes and stepped in front of him.

00:10:12Marcus, that's incredibly unfair.

00:10:15What do you mean waiting for me?

00:10:16She'll be waiting at the hospital anyway.

00:10:19Why don't you go yell at the doctors?

00:10:20And Isabella, I didn't even want to be the godmother if you hadn't asked.

00:10:24Now somehow I'm the villain?

00:10:26Fine.

00:10:26Everything is my fault.

00:10:28I shouldn't have come.

00:10:30A second later, she stormed back into the guest room and slammed the door so hard the walls shook.

00:10:37Another violent contraction ripped through me.

00:10:39My vision blacked out and my knees gave way.

00:10:42My family immediately rushed forward to carry me downstairs.

00:10:45But Chad still wasn't having it.

00:10:47With a subtle nod, his bodyguards drew their weapons.

00:10:50Isabelle, does this exact second really matter?

00:10:53What's a few more minutes?

00:10:54You're the one who begged her to be the godmother.

00:10:56Now look at the mess you've made.

00:10:58Go apologize to her.

00:11:00Unless you want to give birth without your baby's father there.

00:11:03He knew I was terrified of labor.

00:11:05We had agreed ages ago that he'd be in the delivery room to cut the cord.

00:11:09And now, he was using that against me.

00:11:12The threat was clear.

00:11:13If Kimberly wasn't coming, neither was he.

00:11:15If that's how it's going to be, I'll find a new father for my baby.

00:11:19After all, ever since I sent out that text, my phone had been blowing up.

00:11:24The latest message read,

00:11:25Pulling up now.

00:11:38My mom's voice trembled with panic.

00:11:40Did you not hear the doctor?

00:11:42Her fluid is almost gone.

00:11:43Move out of the way!

00:11:45From the guest room,

00:11:46Kimberly's sobbing grew louder.

00:11:47It's fine.

00:11:48Go without me.

00:11:49Don't worry about me.

00:11:50I'm just getting in the way.

00:11:51I don't deserve to be the godmother anyway.

00:11:53Chad panicked.

00:11:55If you aren't going, I'm not going.

00:11:58Nobody leaves!

00:11:59The moment the words left his mouth,

00:12:01the atmosphere turned lethal.

00:12:02My dad locked eyes with Chad.

00:12:04Are you sure you want to make an enemy of the Winslow family?

00:12:07Chad didn't flinch.

00:12:08My dad let out a cold laugh.

00:12:10Excellent.

00:12:11Boys, if anyone blocks the door, shoot them.

00:12:1510.52pm

00:12:16Fighting through the agonizing contractions,

00:12:19I directed my mom to pack up all my jewelry,

00:12:21trust fund documents, and IDs,

00:12:23Seeing me pack my bags,

00:12:25Chad finally lost it.

00:12:27Isabelle,

00:12:27do you really have to push it this far?

00:12:30Just apologize to Kimberly,

00:12:31and we can drop this.

00:12:32Don't push your luck.

00:12:33I'm done catering to your tantrums.

00:12:35I touched my rock-hard belly.

00:12:36I said I need a hospital!

00:12:38The baby stopped moving!

00:12:39Fine!

00:12:40Go!

00:12:41But don't come crying to me later.

00:12:42He stepped aside,

00:12:44totally convinced I couldn't even get admitted

00:12:46without him there to handle the paperwork.

00:12:48Suddenly,

00:12:49Kimberly's tears stopped.

00:12:50She peeked out of the door.

00:12:53Chad,

00:12:53you should just go.

00:12:55Don't worry about me.

00:12:56Isabelle has her whole family backing her up anyway.

00:12:59She made it sound sweet,

00:13:00but she was really painting us as the bad guys.

00:13:03I didn't have the energy for her games.

00:13:05Clutching my belly,

00:13:06I stumbled down the stairs.

00:13:07Hold on, baby.

00:13:09Just hang on a little longer for mommy.

00:13:10Please.

00:13:11But when we reached the garage,

00:13:13the cars were gone.

00:13:14Not only had Chad's bodyguards

00:13:16blocked my parents' vehicles,

00:13:17but the car they gifted me

00:13:19when I got pregnant

00:13:19was missing too.

00:13:20The parking spot was empty.

00:13:22William dialed Chad instantly.

00:13:24Chad,

00:13:25where the hell is Isabelle's car?

00:13:26Suddenly,

00:13:27Kimberly didn't need

00:13:28a few more minutes.

00:13:29She ran downstairs

00:13:30holding her bangs,

00:13:32scrambling to explain herself.

00:13:33Oh,

00:13:33I told Chad I had to borrow it

00:13:35for a couple days.

00:13:35I'll bring it right back.

00:13:36Promise.

00:13:37My water broke weeks

00:13:38before my due date.

00:13:39I shook my husband,

00:13:40Chad Willoughby,

00:13:41awake.

00:13:41Please.

00:13:42Grab the go bag.

00:13:43We need to get to the hospital now.

00:13:46We were at the front door.

00:13:47Just then,

00:13:47my best friend,

00:13:48Kimberly Hart,

00:13:49hurried out of the guest room,

00:13:50barefoot.

00:13:51Wait, wait.

00:13:51I haven't washed my hair.

00:13:53A sharp contraction hit me.

00:13:56Chad stopped in his tracks.

00:13:57Sure.

00:13:58Take your time.

00:13:59Go grab some shoes first.

00:14:00Kimberly pouted in the mirror,

00:14:01brushing her hair.

00:14:02Don't stress, Isabelle.

00:14:03It'll be super fast.

00:14:05I'm the godmother.

00:14:06I get to hold her first.

00:14:08I can't be in the photos.

00:14:09Looking like a grease ball.

00:14:11She casually ordered him.

00:14:12I'm hopping in the shower.

00:14:14Polish my white snakeskin heels,

00:14:16will you?

00:14:17I'm wearing them today.

00:14:18Chad dropped my hospital bag

00:14:19without a second thought.

00:14:20He actually knelt

00:14:21to find the shoe polish.

00:14:23Hearing the news,

00:14:24my parents video called,

00:14:25pale and terrified.

00:14:26We're on the way.

00:14:27Your doctor is on standby.

00:14:28Get moving.

00:14:29I glared at Chad

00:14:30through the pain.

00:14:31I'm already dilating.

00:14:32If we don't leave right now,

00:14:34the baby and I could die.

00:14:35He let out a scoff.

00:14:36Labor takes hours.

00:14:38We'll just be waiting

00:14:38around the hospital anyway.

00:14:40Stop being so dramatic.

00:14:41Dramatic?

00:14:41Was that really how he saw me?

00:14:43My water broke

00:14:44and he thought

00:14:45I was putting on a show.

00:14:46I watched him carefully

00:14:48buffing Kimberly's stilettos.

00:14:49Something inside me snapped.

00:14:51I pulled out my phone

00:14:52and texted that mafia boss.

00:14:58You said you wanted me

00:14:59and the baby.

00:14:59I'm delivering in 30 minutes.

00:15:01Make it in time,

00:15:02then you're the father.

00:15:04He replied instantly.

00:15:07Deal.

00:15:08His shower was running.

00:15:09Chad wasn't rushing her at all.

00:15:11He was plugging in her blow dryer,

00:15:13adjusting it to the perfect temp for her.

00:15:15Another brutal contraction hit.

00:15:17I slid down the wall,

00:15:18collapsing onto the floor.

00:15:20My private nurse

00:15:20couldn't watch this anymore.

00:15:22She rushed over,

00:15:23helping me onto the couch.

00:15:24Mr. Willibury,

00:15:25we can't wait.

00:15:26Her water broke.

00:15:28The baby is in distress.

00:15:29You need to get her

00:15:29to the hospital in 30 minutes.

00:15:31What if there are complications?

00:15:32My sister-in-law,

00:15:33Charlotte, panicked.

00:15:35Isabelle isn't even due yet.

00:15:36Her water broke early.

00:15:37We need to get her

00:15:38to the hospital right now.

00:15:39Chad acted like

00:15:40he didn't even hear her.

00:15:41Charlotte was frantic.

00:15:43Chad,

00:15:44you can wait all you want,

00:15:45but Isabelle and the baby can't.

00:15:47At least tell your bodyguard

00:15:48to pull the car up front.

00:15:49All eyes turned to him,

00:15:51but Chad didn't even look up.

00:15:52He was busy lining up

00:15:53Kimberly's skincare products.

00:15:55Relax.

00:15:56She's just washing your hair.

00:15:58He looked at me,

00:15:58trying to sound soothing.

00:15:59A few minutes won't kill you.

00:16:01Worst case,

00:16:02you get a C-section.

00:16:03You didn't want to push anyway.

00:16:04I stared right at him,

00:16:05my voice trembling.

00:16:07Do you realize

00:16:07how dangerous this is?

00:16:09Mm-hmm.

00:16:10He kept his eyes

00:16:10on the bathroom door.

00:16:11He wasn't even listening.

00:16:13I took a sharp breath.

00:16:14Snatching the heavy

00:16:15crystal ashtray off the table,

00:16:17I hurled it straight at his feet.

00:16:19It slammed against the floor

00:16:20with a violent crash.

00:16:21I said my baby and I could die.

00:16:23I am going to the hospital

00:16:25right fucking now.

00:16:26Are you deaf?

00:16:27Chad flinched,

00:16:28glaring at me in annoyance.

00:16:29Jesus, what is wrong with you?

00:16:31Ever since you got pregnant,

00:16:32you act like the center

00:16:33of the damn universe.

00:16:34Why can't you wait a few minutes?

00:16:35You're the one who asked her

00:16:36to be the godmother, remember?

00:16:38The shouting drew Kimberly

00:16:40out of the bathroom.

00:16:41Hair dripping wet,

00:16:42she padded over

00:16:43and gave me a pouty look.

00:16:44Come on, bestie.

00:16:46We agreed I'm the godmother.

00:16:47I'm going to be in all the photos

00:16:49and I can't look like a mess.

00:16:50Let me just dry it real quick.

00:16:52The hairdryer clicked on,

00:16:53but Chad took it from her.

00:16:55She takes forever.

00:16:56Let me do it

00:16:56so we can hit the road.

00:16:57I watched him carefully

00:16:58section and dry her hair

00:16:59and my heart ached.

00:17:00When I was heavily pregnant

00:17:02and begged him to help

00:17:03with my hair,

00:17:03he always claimed

00:17:04he was too exhausted

00:17:05from work.

00:17:06A sharp cramp

00:17:07ripped me from my thoughts.

00:17:08That means the baby

00:17:09is in distress.

00:17:10We have to go now.

00:17:11Charlotte's face went pale.

00:17:12Chad, hurry!

00:17:13Over the roar of the blow dryer,

00:17:15neither of them even heard her.

00:17:16Charlotte's hands

00:17:17trembled with rage.

00:17:18She kept reassuring me

00:17:19that I'd be fine

00:17:20while dialing her phone

00:17:21for help.

00:17:22The nurse finally had enough.

00:17:23She marched over

00:17:24and yanked the plug.

00:17:25She needs to go to the ER.

00:17:26Now!

00:17:27Kimberly gasped

00:17:28and looked at Chad.

00:17:29Doesn't she work for you?

00:17:30Why is she acting

00:17:31like she owns the place?

00:17:33Chad scoffed.

00:17:34I told Isabella

00:17:35to let my mom help out,

00:17:36but no.

00:17:37She insisted on hiring

00:17:38some fancy private nurse.

00:17:41What am I supposed to do?

00:17:42He plugged it right back in.

00:17:44The motor roared again.

00:17:45Neither of them

00:17:46gave a damn about my baby.

00:17:48They were busy

00:17:48complaining about my staff.

00:17:49My phone rang.

00:17:50It was the hospital.

00:17:51The nurse on the line

00:17:52sounded frantic.

00:17:53Isabella?

00:17:54Where are you?

00:17:55It's already 1020.

00:17:56The delivery room is prepped.

00:17:58You need to be here

00:17:58by 11 o'clock sharp.

00:18:00This is a medical emergency.

00:18:01The dryer died again.

00:18:03This time,

00:18:04I yanked the cord.

00:18:05I was panting,

00:18:06clutching my stomach in agony.

00:18:0811 o'clock.

00:18:09I need to be there

00:18:10by 11.

00:18:11All right, all right.

00:18:12We're going.

00:18:12There's no need to freak out.

00:18:14Chad groaned,

00:18:15finally grabbing the go bag

00:18:16to follow me.

00:18:17My mom and my brother,

00:18:18William Winslow,

00:18:19had just pulled up.

00:18:20Seeing us still at the door,

00:18:21William's face darkened.

00:18:23What the hell took so long?

00:18:24Hurry up.

00:18:24Get in the car.

00:18:25Before I could even step out the door,

00:18:27Kimberly whined again.

00:18:28She tugged at her straight hair,

00:18:30groaning.

00:18:31Wait, I didn't curl it.

00:18:32The photos will look awful.

00:18:34Give me five minutes, okay?

00:18:35I'll be super quick.

00:18:36My mom couldn't hold back anymore.

00:18:38Why don't you finish up here?

00:18:39We're taking away into the ER.

00:18:40This is life or death.

00:18:41Kimberly plugged in her curling iron

00:18:43without a hint of urgency.

00:18:44Eleanor, don't stress.

00:18:45I'm almost done.

00:18:46We should all go together.

00:18:47I'm the godmother

00:18:48to your little angel.

00:18:49I have to look flawless

00:18:50when I hold her.

00:18:52William snapped at her.

00:18:53Are you kidding me?

00:18:54Get your ass moving.

00:18:56My sister is in agony

00:18:57while you're doing your damn hair.

00:18:59Kimberly froze.

00:19:00Her eyes welled up with tears.

00:19:02Why are you yelling at me?

00:19:03I'm going as fast as I can.

00:19:05It's not my fault

00:19:06Isabella's water broke

00:19:07out of nowhere.

00:19:08I didn't have time to prep either.

00:19:10This is stressful for me too.

00:19:12My mom ignored her,

00:19:14calling William over

00:19:14to help support me

00:19:15toward the stairs.

00:19:16But Chad didn't even hesitate.

00:19:18He pulled his gun

00:19:19and ordered the bodyguards

00:19:20to block the door.

00:19:21Stop right there.

00:19:23Nobody leaves.

00:19:24Then he turned back to Kimberly,

00:19:25his voice gentle.

00:19:26Take your time.

00:19:27Don't burn yourself.

00:19:28My mom gave him

00:19:29a long, piercing look.

00:19:30Chad?

00:19:32Do you even remember

00:19:33who your wife is?

00:19:34Before he could answer,

00:19:35the baby thrashed,

00:19:36struggling for oxygen.

00:19:38Gasping through the pain,

00:19:39I looked Chad dead in the eye.

00:19:41It's already 10.30.

00:19:43I'm leaving right now.

00:19:45Are you coming or not?

00:19:47Chad hesitated for a split second

00:19:48when he saw how pale I was,

00:19:50but then he pushed me

00:19:51right back onto the couch.

00:19:53Babe, relax.

00:19:54You don't need to play up

00:19:55the pain to get my attention.

00:19:57Kimberly is almost done.

00:19:59Just be a good girl

00:20:00and wait a little longer, okay?

00:20:02Pushed back against the sofa,

00:20:03I felt my contractions deepen

00:20:04from a heavy soreness

00:20:06to a dull ache.

00:20:07Kimberly was still admiring

00:20:08herself in the mirror.

00:20:09When our eyes met,

00:20:10cold sweat beaded on my forehead,

00:20:12but she stuck her tongue out at me.

00:20:14Since my hair is already curled,

00:20:16I figured I might as well

00:20:17throw on some makeup.

00:20:18It'll take two seconds.

00:20:20Chad, come help me pick.

00:20:21Does the nude or the mauve look better?

00:20:23Charlotte, who had been quiet until now,

00:20:25finally snapped.

00:20:26Enough!

00:20:27She needs a hospital, now!

00:20:29But Kimberly glided over

00:20:30and took Charlotte's arm.

00:20:31Isabel is so lucky.

00:20:33You even showed up for the birth.

00:20:35Not like me.

00:20:36Nobody loves me.

00:20:37I'm literally trying to look decent

00:20:38for the pictures.

00:20:39I'm sure Isabel understands, right?

00:20:41The pain robbed me of my voice.

00:20:43She took my silence as consent

00:20:44and Chad chimed in.

00:20:46Five more minutes, max.

00:20:48Once she's ready,

00:20:49we hit the road.

00:20:50Another massive contraction hit.

00:20:52I clawed at the sofa cushions,

00:20:53riding out the agony

00:20:54before I could speak.

00:20:57Chad,

00:20:58on Valentine's Day,

00:20:59we were supposed to get

00:21:00our marriage license.

00:21:01She said she wanted to tag along

00:21:02and you just had to wait for her.

00:21:04By the time she woke up,

00:21:05City Hall was closed

00:21:06and we're still not legally married.

00:21:08At the wedding,

00:21:09she was the maid of honor

00:21:10and lost my wedding ring,

00:21:11getting the whole thing canceled.

00:21:13I am asking you one last time.

00:21:15Is it me and our baby

00:21:16or are you waiting for her?

00:21:18Chad's face darkened.

00:21:20Are you seriously using our baby

00:21:22as an excuse

00:21:22to drag up the past?

00:21:25Kimberly slapped a hand

00:21:26over her mouth

00:21:26in exaggerated shock.

00:21:28Jesus, Isabel,

00:21:29why do you have to make

00:21:29everything a fight?

00:21:31Blame it on the pregnancy, I guess.

00:21:33You know what?

00:21:34I'm not engaging.

00:21:35I need to finish my makeup.

00:21:36I stared at her.

00:21:37First, it was washing her hair.

00:21:39Then it turned into

00:21:40a full face of makeup.

00:21:41Next, it would be

00:21:42picking an outfit.

00:21:43She wouldn't be out that door

00:21:44for another hour.

00:21:4610.40pm.

00:21:47Biting my lip hard

00:21:47so I wouldn't scream.

00:21:49Take all the time in the world.

00:21:50I'm leaving.

00:21:52Chad!

00:21:53Tell your goons to back off!

00:21:55Kimberly rushed

00:21:55to block the door.

00:21:56No way!

00:21:57Oh, come on!

00:21:58A few minutes won't kill you?

00:22:00I'm hurrying!

00:22:01You want me looking like a mess

00:22:02when I hold our baby?

00:22:0510.45pm.

00:22:06My knees buffled.

00:22:07My dad called, frantic.

00:22:09Why aren't you down here yet?

00:22:10The hospital keeps calling.

00:22:12They said if you aren't there

00:22:13by 11,

00:22:14the odds of you and the baby

00:22:15making it aren't good.

00:22:16Every minute counts!

00:22:17The contractions came crashing

00:22:19over me in relentless waves.

00:22:20I couldn't string a sentence together.

00:22:23William snatched the phone

00:22:24and roared into it.

00:22:25We're trying,

00:22:26but this crazy bitch

00:22:28is blocking the damn door!

00:22:29Fine!

00:22:30Stay put.

00:22:30I'm coming up.

00:22:31When my dad barged in

00:22:33with his bodyguards,

00:22:34Kimberly was busy

00:22:35gluing on fake eyelashes

00:22:36in the mirror.

00:22:37He swallowed his fury and-

00:22:38Chad!

00:22:39I never ask you for much.

00:22:41When you married her,

00:22:42I told you I didn't care

00:22:43about money or success.

00:22:44I only wanted you

00:22:45to treat her right,

00:22:46and you swore to me you would!

00:22:48And now you're risking

00:22:49her life over makeup?

00:22:51Are you out of your damn mind?

00:22:52My brother's fists

00:22:53were clenched white.

00:22:55You're supposed to be

00:22:56her husband!

00:22:57You swore you'd

00:22:58protect her, Chad.

00:22:59That's the only reason

00:23:00I let you marry her.

00:23:01We all saw how much

00:23:02she suffered

00:23:02during this pregnancy,

00:23:04and now you're telling her

00:23:05to hold it in?

00:23:07How the hell

00:23:07do you put labor

00:23:08on pause?

00:23:11But I'm the godmother!

00:23:12It's a huge deal!

00:23:14You can't expect me

00:23:14to show up looking

00:23:15like a mess, can you?

00:23:16Exactly.

00:23:16Isabella wanted her

00:23:17to be the godmother.

00:23:18We're just trying

00:23:18to include her.

00:23:19My dad couldn't

00:23:20hold back anymore.

00:23:21He snapped.

00:23:22Godmother?

00:23:24Who gives a shit

00:23:25about a godmother?

00:23:25My daughter

00:23:26is the mother!

00:23:27What do you expect

00:23:28her to do?

00:23:29Cross her legs

00:23:30and hold it in?

00:23:31My daughter

00:23:32is in labor!

00:23:33She's supposed

00:23:33to wait until

00:23:34this woman is done

00:23:35playing dress-up?

00:23:37My dad was always

00:23:38the peacemaker,

00:23:39always telling me

00:23:39to dial it back.

00:23:41This was the first time

00:23:42I'd ever seen him explode.

00:23:44Chad lowered his head.

00:23:45Right then,

00:23:46Kimberly finished

00:23:47gluing her last

00:23:48fake lashes

00:23:48and stepped in front of him.

00:23:50Marcus,

00:23:51that's incredibly unfair.

00:23:52What do you mean

00:23:53waiting for me?

00:23:54She'll be waiting

00:23:54at the hospital anyway,

00:23:55why don't you go

00:23:56yell at the doctors?

00:23:57And Isabelle,

00:23:58I didn't even want

00:23:59to be the godmother

00:24:00if you hadn't asked.

00:24:01Now somehow

00:24:01I'm the villain?

00:24:03Fine.

00:24:04Everything is my fault.

00:24:05I shouldn't have come.

00:24:07A second later,

00:24:09she stormed back

00:24:10into the guest room

00:24:11and slammed the door

00:24:12so hard

00:24:13the walls shook.

00:24:14Another violent contraction

00:24:15ripped through me.

00:24:16My vision blacked out

00:24:18and my knees gave way.

00:24:19My family immediately

00:24:20rushed forward

00:24:21to carry me downstairs.

00:24:22But Chad still

00:24:23wasn't having it.

00:24:24With a subtle nod,

00:24:25his bodyguards

00:24:26drew their weapons.

00:24:27Isabelle,

00:24:28does this exact second

00:24:29really matter?

00:24:30What's a few more minutes?

00:24:31You're the one

00:24:32who begged her

00:24:32to be the godmother.

00:24:33Now look at the mess

00:24:34you've made.

00:24:35Go apologize to her.

00:24:37Unless

00:24:37you want to give birth

00:24:39without your baby's father there?

00:24:40He knew I was terrified

00:24:42of labor.

00:24:42We had agreed ages ago

00:24:44that he'd be in the delivery room

00:24:45to cut the cord.

00:24:46And now,

00:24:47he was using that

00:24:48against me.

00:24:49The threat was clear.

00:24:50If Kimberly wasn't coming,

00:24:52neither was he.

00:24:53If that's how it's going to be,

00:24:54I'll find a new father

00:24:55for my baby.

00:24:56After all,

00:24:57ever since I sent out

00:24:58that text,

00:24:59my phone had been blowing up.

00:25:01The latest message read,

00:25:02Pulling up now.

00:25:0410.50 p.m.

00:25:05The hospital called again.

00:25:06Where exactly is the patient?

00:25:08Do you need an ambulance?

00:25:09Based on what you're saying,

00:25:10her fluid levels

00:25:11are dangerously low.

00:25:12Get her in here right now

00:25:13or we can't guarantee

00:25:14the baby's safety.

00:25:15My mom's voice

00:25:16trembled with panic.

00:25:17Did you not hear the doctor?

00:25:19Her fluid is almost gone.

00:25:21Move out of the way!

00:25:22From the guest room,

00:25:23Kimberly's sobbing grew louder.

00:25:25It's fine.

00:25:25Go without me.

00:25:26Don't worry about me.

00:25:27I'm just getting in the way.

00:25:28I don't deserve

00:25:29to be the godmother anyway.

00:25:31Chad panicked.

00:25:32If you aren't going,

00:25:33I'm not going.

00:25:35Nobody leaves!

00:25:36The moment the words

00:25:37left his mouth,

00:25:38the atmosphere turned lethal.

00:25:39My dad locked eyes with Chad.

00:25:41Are you sure you want to make

00:25:42an enemy of the Winslow family?

00:25:44Chad didn't flinch.

00:25:45My dad let out a cold laugh.

00:25:47Excellent.

00:25:48Boys,

00:25:49if anyone blocks the door,

00:25:51shoot them.

00:25:5210.52pm.

00:25:54Fighting through

00:25:54the agonizing contractions,

00:25:56I directed my mom

00:25:57to pack up all my jewelry,

00:25:59trust fund documents,

00:26:00and IDs.

00:26:01Seeing me pack my bags,

00:26:02Chad finally lost it.

00:26:04Isabel,

00:26:05do you really have to

00:26:06push it this far?

00:26:07Just apologize to Kimberly

00:26:08and we can drop this.

00:26:10Don't push your luck.

00:26:10I'm done catering

00:26:11to your tantrums.

00:26:12I touched my rock-hard belly.

00:26:13I said I need a hospital!

00:26:15The baby stopped moving!

00:26:17Fine, go!

00:26:18But don't come crying to me later.

00:26:20He stepped aside,

00:26:21totally convinced

00:26:22I couldn't even get admitted

00:26:23without him there

00:26:24to handle the paperwork.

00:26:25Suddenly,

00:26:26Kimberly's tears stopped.

00:26:27She peeked out of the door.

00:26:30Chad,

00:26:30you should just go.

00:26:32Don't worry about me.

00:26:34Isabel has her whole family

00:26:35backing her up anyway.

00:26:36She made it sound sweet,

00:26:38but she was really

00:26:38painting us as the bad guys.

00:26:40I didn't have the energy

00:26:41for her games.

00:26:42Clutching my belly,

00:26:43I stumbled down the stairs.

00:26:45Hold on, baby.

00:26:46Just hang on a little longer

00:26:47for mommy, please.

00:26:49But when we reached the garage,

00:26:50the cars were gone.

00:26:51Not only had Chad's bodyguards

00:26:53blocked my parents' vehicles,

00:26:54but the car they gifted me

00:26:56when I got pregnant

00:26:56was missing too.

00:26:58The parking spot was empty.

00:26:59William dialed Chad instantly.

00:27:01Chad,

00:27:02where the hell

00:27:02is Isabel's car?

00:27:04Suddenly,

00:27:04Kimberly didn't need

00:27:05a few more minutes.

00:27:06She ran downstairs

00:27:07holding her bangs,

00:27:09scrambling to explain herself.

00:27:10Oh,

00:27:11I told Chad I had to borrow it

00:27:12for a couple days.

00:27:12I'll bring it right back.

00:27:13Promise.

00:27:14My water broke weeks

00:27:15before my due date.

00:27:16I shook my husband,

00:27:17Chad Willoughby, awake.

00:27:19Grab the go bag.

00:27:21We need to get to the hospital now.

00:27:23We were at the front door.

00:27:24Just then,

00:27:24my best friend,

00:27:25Kimberly Hart,

00:27:26hurried out of the guest room,

00:27:27barefoot.

00:27:28Wait, wait.

00:27:29I haven't washed my hair.

00:27:31A sharp contraction hit me.

00:27:32Chad stopped in his tracks.

00:27:35Sure,

00:27:35take your time.

00:27:36Go grab some shoes first.

00:27:37Kimberly pouted in the mirror,

00:27:38brushing her hair.

00:27:39Don't stress,

00:27:40Isabel.

00:27:41It'll be super fast.

00:27:42I'm the godmother.

00:27:43I get to hold her first.

00:27:45I can't be in the photos,

00:27:46looking like a grease ball.

00:27:48She casually ordered him.

00:27:50I'm hopping in the shower.

00:27:51Polish my white snakeskin heels,

00:27:53will you?

00:27:54I'm wearing them today.

00:27:55Chad dropped my hospital bag

00:27:56without a second thought.

00:27:57He actually knelt

00:27:59to find the shoe polish.

00:28:00Hearing the news,

00:28:01it was my parents' video called,

00:28:02pale and terrified.

00:28:03We're on the way.

00:28:04Your doctor is on standby.

00:28:06Get moving.

00:28:07I glared at Chad through the pain.

00:28:08I'm already dilating.

00:28:10If we don't leave right now,

00:28:11the baby and I could die.

00:28:12He let out a scoff.

00:28:14Labor takes hours.

00:28:15We'll just be waiting

00:28:16around the hospital anyway.

00:28:17Stop being so dramatic.

00:28:18Dramatic?

00:28:19Was that really how he saw me?

00:28:20My water broke,

00:28:22and he thought I was putting on a show.

00:28:23I watched him carefully buffing

00:28:25Kimberly's toletos.

00:28:26Something inside me snapped.

00:28:28I pulled out my phone

00:28:29and texted that mafia boss.

00:28:35You said you wanted me and the baby.

00:28:37I'm delivering in 30 minutes.

00:28:38Make it in time,

00:28:39then you're the father.

00:28:42He replied instantly.

00:28:44Deal.

00:28:45The shower was running.

00:28:47Chad wasn't rushing her at all.

00:28:48He was plugging in her blow dryer,

00:28:50adjusting it to the perfect temp for her.

00:28:52Another brutal contraction hit.

00:28:54I slid down the wall,

00:28:55collapsing onto the floor.

00:28:57My private nurse

00:28:58couldn't watch this anymore.

00:28:59She rushed over,

00:29:00helping me onto the couch.

00:29:01Mr. Willowberry,

00:29:02we can't wait.

00:29:04Her water broke.

00:29:05The baby is in distress.

00:29:06You need to get her to the hospital

00:29:07in 30 minutes.

00:29:08What if there are complications?

00:29:09My sister-in-law,

00:29:10Charlotte, panicked.

00:29:12Isabelle isn't even due yet.

00:29:13Her water broke early.

00:29:14We need to get her to the hospital

00:29:15right now.

00:29:16Chad acted like he didn't even hear her.

00:29:19Charlotte was frantic.

00:29:20Chad!

00:29:21You can wait all you want,

00:29:22but Isabelle and the baby can't.

00:29:24At least tell your bodyguard

00:29:25to pull the car up front.

00:29:26All eyes turned to him,

00:29:28but Chad didn't even look up.

00:29:29He was busy lining up

00:29:31Kimberly's skincare products.

00:29:32Relax.

00:29:33She's just washing her hair.

00:29:35He looked at me,

00:29:36trying to sound soothing.

00:29:37A few minutes won't kill you.

00:29:38Worst case, you get a C-section.

00:29:40You didn't want to push anyway.

00:29:41I stared right at him,

00:29:43my voice trembling.

00:29:44Do you realize how dangerous this is?

00:29:46Mm-hmm.

00:29:47He kept his eyes on the bathroom door.

00:29:49He wasn't even listening.

00:29:50I took a sharp breath.

00:29:52Snatching the heavy crystal ashtray

00:29:53off the table,

00:29:54I hurled it straight at his feet.

00:29:56It slammed against the floor

00:29:57with a violent crash.

00:29:59I said my baby and I could die.

00:30:01I am going to the hospital

00:30:02right fucking now.

00:30:04Are you deaf?

00:30:04Chad flinched,

00:30:05glaring at me in annoyance.

00:30:07Jesus, what is wrong with you?

00:30:08Ever since you got pregnant,

00:30:09you act like the center

00:30:10of the damn universe.

00:30:11Why can't you wait a few minutes?

00:30:13You're the one who asked her

00:30:13to be the godmother, remember?

00:30:15The shouting drew Kimberly

00:30:17out of the bathroom.

00:30:18Hair dripping wet,

00:30:19she patted over

00:30:20and gave me a pouty look.

00:30:21Come on, bestie.

00:30:23We agreed I'm the godmother.

00:30:24I'm going to be in all the photos

00:30:26and I can't look like a mess.

00:30:27Let me just dry it real quick.

00:30:29The hairdryer clicked on,

00:30:31but Chad took it from her.

00:30:32She takes forever.

00:30:33Let me do it so we can hit the road.

00:30:34I watched him carefully section

00:30:35and dry her hair

00:30:36and my heart ached.

00:30:38When I was heavily pregnant

00:30:39and begged him to help with my hair,

00:30:41he always claimed

00:30:41he was too exhausted from work.

00:30:43A sharp cramp ripped me

00:30:44from my thoughts.

00:30:46That means the baby is in distress.

00:30:47We have to go now.

00:30:48Charlotte's face went pale.

00:30:50Chad, hurry!

00:30:51Over the roar of the blow dryer,

00:30:52neither of them even heard her.

00:30:54Charlotte's hands trembled with rage.

00:30:55She kept reassuring me

00:30:57that I'd be fine

00:30:57while dialing her phone for help.

00:30:59The nurse finally had enough.

00:31:00She marched over

00:31:01and yanked the plug.

00:31:02She needs to go to the ER, now.

00:31:04Kimberly gasped

00:31:05and looked at Chad.

00:31:06Doesn't she work for you?

00:31:07Why is she acting

00:31:08like she owns the place?

00:31:10Chad scoffed.

00:31:11I told Isabella

00:31:12to let my mom help out.

00:31:13But no,

00:31:14she insisted on hiring

00:31:15some fancy private nurse.

00:31:18What am I supposed to do?

00:31:20He plugged it right back in.

00:31:21The motor roared again.

00:31:23Neither of them gave a damn

00:31:24about my baby.

00:31:25They were busy

00:31:25complaining about my staff.

00:31:27My phone rang.

00:31:28It was the hospital.

00:31:29The nurse on the line

00:31:29sounded frantic.

00:31:30Isabelle, where are you?

00:31:32It's already 10.20.

00:31:33The delivery room is prepped.

00:31:35You need to be here

00:31:36by 11 o'clock sharp.

00:31:37This is a medical emergency.

00:31:38The dryer died again.

00:31:40This time,

00:31:41I yanked the cord.

00:31:42I was panting,

00:31:43clutching my stomach in agony.

00:31:4511 o'clock.

00:31:46I need to be there

00:31:47by 11.

00:31:48All right, all right.

00:31:49We're going.

00:31:49There's no need to freak out.

00:31:51Chad groaned,

00:31:52finally grabbing the go-back

00:31:53to follow me.

00:31:54My mom and my brother,

00:31:55William Winslow,

00:31:56had just pulled up.

00:31:57Seeing us still at the door,

00:31:59William's face darkened.

00:32:00What the hell took so long?

00:32:01Hurry up!

00:32:01Get in the car!

00:32:02Before I could even

00:32:03step out the door,

00:32:04Kimberly whined again.

00:32:05She tugged at her straight hair,

00:32:07groaning.

00:32:07Wait, I didn't curl it.

00:32:09The photos will look awful.

00:32:11Give me five minutes, okay?

00:32:12I'll be super quick.

00:32:13My mom couldn't hold back anymore.

00:32:15Why don't you finish up here?

00:32:16We're taking it away into the ER.

00:32:17This is life or death.

00:32:18Kimberly plugged in her curling iron

00:32:20without a hint of urgency.

00:32:22Eleanor, don't stress.

00:32:22I'm almost done.

00:32:23We should all go together.

00:32:24I'm the godmother

00:32:25to your little angel.

00:32:26I have to look flawless

00:32:28when I hold her.

00:32:29William snapped at her.

00:32:30Are you kidding me?

00:32:31Get your ass moving.

00:32:33My sister is in agony

00:32:34while you're doing

00:32:35your damn hair.

00:32:35Kimberly froze.

00:32:37Her eyes welled up with tears.

00:32:39Why are you yelling at me?

00:32:40I'm going as fast as I can.

00:32:42It's not my fault

00:32:43Isabella's water broke

00:32:45out of nowhere.

00:32:45I didn't have time

00:32:46to prep either.

00:32:47This is stressful for me too.

00:32:49My mom ignored her,

00:32:51calling William over

00:32:52to help support me

00:32:52toward the stairs.

00:32:54But Chad didn't even hesitate.

00:32:55He pulled his gun

00:32:56and ordered the bodyguards

00:32:57to block the door.

00:32:59Stop right there.

00:33:00Nobody leaves.

00:33:01Then he turned back to Kimberly,

00:33:02his voice gentle.

00:33:03Take your time.

00:33:04Don't burn yourself.

00:33:05My mom gave him

00:33:06a long, piercing look.

00:33:08Chad?

00:33:09Do you even remember

00:33:10who your wife is?

00:33:11Before he could answer,

00:33:12the baby thrashed,

00:33:14struggling for oxygen.

00:33:15Gasping through the pain,

00:33:16I looked Chad dead in the eye.

00:33:18It's already 10.30.

00:33:20I'm leaving right now.

00:33:22Are you coming or not?

00:33:24Chad hesitated

00:33:25for a split second

00:33:26when he saw how pale I was,

00:33:27but then he pushed me

00:33:28right back onto the couch.

00:33:30Babe, relax.

00:33:32You don't need to play up

00:33:33the pain to get my attention.

00:33:35Kimberly is almost done.

00:33:36Just be a good girl

00:33:37and wait a little longer,

00:33:38okay?

00:33:39Pushed back against the sofa,

00:33:40I felt my contractions deepen

00:33:42from a heavy soreness

00:33:43to a dull ache.

00:33:44Kimberly was still admiring

00:33:45herself in the mirror.

00:33:46When our eyes met,

00:33:48cold sweat beaded on my forehead,

00:33:50but she stuck her tongue out at me.

00:33:52Since my hair is already curled,

00:33:53I figured I might as well

00:33:54throw on some makeup.

00:33:55It'll take two seconds.

00:33:57Chad, come help me pick.

00:33:58Does the nude

00:33:59or the mauve look better?

00:34:01Charlotte,

00:34:01who had been quiet until now,

00:34:02finally snapped.

00:34:03Enough!

00:34:04She needs a hospital, now!

00:34:06But Kimberly glided over

00:34:07and took Charlotte's arm.

00:34:08Isabelle is so lucky.

00:34:10You even showed up

00:34:11for the birth.

00:34:12Not like me.

00:34:13Nobody loves me.

00:34:14I'm literally trying

00:34:15to look decent

00:34:15for the pictures.

00:34:16I'm sure Isabelle

00:34:17understands, right?

00:34:18The pain robbed me

00:34:19of my voice.

00:34:20She took my silence

00:34:21as consent

00:34:21and Chad chimed in.

00:34:23Five more minutes, max.

00:34:25Once she's ready,

00:34:26we hit the road.

00:34:27Another massive contraction hit.

00:34:29I clawed at the sofa cushions,

00:34:30riding out the agony

00:34:31before I could speak.

00:34:34Chad,

00:34:35on Valentine's Day,

00:34:36we were supposed

00:34:37to get our marriage license.

00:34:38She said she wanted

00:34:39to tag along

00:34:39and you just had

00:34:40to wait for her.

00:34:41By the time she woke up,

00:34:42City Hall was closed

00:34:43and we're still

00:34:43not legally married!

00:34:45At the wedding,

00:34:46she was the maid of honor

00:34:47and lost my wedding ring,

00:34:49getting the whole thing canceled.

00:34:50I am asking you

00:34:51one last time.

00:34:52Is it me

00:34:53and our baby

00:34:53or are you waiting for her?

00:34:55Chad's face darkened.

00:34:57Are you seriously

00:34:58using our baby

00:34:59as an excuse

00:35:00to drag up the past?

00:35:02Kimberly slapped a hand

00:35:03over her mouth

00:35:04in exaggerated shock.

00:35:05Jesus, Isabel,

00:35:06why do you have to

00:35:06make everything a fight?

00:35:08Blame it on the pregnancy,

00:35:09I guess.

00:35:10You know what?

00:35:11I'm not engaging.

00:35:12I need to finish my makeup.

00:35:13I stared at her.

00:35:14First,

00:35:15it was washing her hair.

00:35:16Then it turned into

00:35:17a full face of makeup.

00:35:18Next,

00:35:19it would be picking an outfit.

00:35:20She wouldn't be out that door

00:35:22for another hour.

00:35:2310.40pm.

00:35:24Biting my lip hard

00:35:25so I wouldn't scream.

00:35:25Take all the time

00:35:26in the world.

00:35:27I'm leaving.

00:35:29Chad!

00:35:30Tell your goons

00:35:31to back off!

00:35:32Kimberly rushed

00:35:32to block the door.

00:35:33No way!

00:35:34Oh, come on!

00:35:35A few minutes

00:35:36won't kill you?

00:35:37I'm hurrying!

00:35:38You want me looking

00:35:39like a mess

00:35:39when I hold our baby?

00:35:4210.45pm.

00:35:43My knees buckled.

00:35:45My dad called,

00:35:46frantic.

00:35:46Why aren't you

00:35:47down here yet?

00:35:47The hospital keeps calling.

00:35:49They said if you

00:35:50aren't there by 11,

00:35:51the odds of you

00:35:51and the baby

00:35:52making it aren't good.

00:35:53Every minute counts!

00:35:54The contractions

00:35:55came crashing over me

00:35:56in relentless waves.

00:35:58I couldn't string

00:35:59a sentence together.

00:36:00William snatched the phone

00:36:01and roared into it.

00:36:03We're trying,

00:36:04but this crazy bitch

00:36:05is blocking the damn door!

00:36:06Fine!

00:36:07Stay put.

00:36:07I'm coming up.

00:36:09When my dad barged in

00:36:10with his bodyguards,

00:36:11Kimberly was busy

00:36:12gluing on fake eyelashes

00:36:13in the mirror.

00:36:14He swallowed his fury and-

00:36:15Chad!

00:36:16I never ask you for much.

00:36:18When you married her,

00:36:19I told you I didn't care

00:36:20about money or success.

00:36:21I only wanted you

00:36:22to treat her right

00:36:23and you swore to me

00:36:24you would!

00:36:25And now you're risking

00:36:26her life over makeup?

00:36:28Are you out of

00:36:29your damn mind?

00:36:30My brother's fists

00:36:31were clenched white.

00:36:32You're supposed to be

00:36:33her husband.

00:36:34You swore you'd

00:36:35protect her, Chad.

00:36:36That's the only reason

00:36:37I let you marry her.

00:36:38We all saw how much

00:36:39she suffered

00:36:40during this pregnancy

00:36:41and now you're telling her

00:36:42to hold it in?

00:36:44How the hell

00:36:45do you put labor

00:36:45on pause?

00:36:48But I'm the godmother.

00:36:49It's a huge deal.

00:36:51You can't expect me

00:36:51to show up looking

00:36:52like a mess, can you?

00:36:53Exactly.

00:36:54Isabella wanted her

00:36:54to be the godmother.

00:36:55We're just trying

00:36:56to include her.

00:36:56My dad couldn't

00:36:57hold back anymore.

00:36:58He snapped.

00:37:00Godmother?

00:37:01Who gives a shit

00:37:02about a godmother?

00:37:03My daughter is the mother!

00:37:05What do you expect her to do?

00:37:06Cross her legs

00:37:07and hold it in?

00:37:08My daughter is in labor!

00:37:10She's supposed to wait

00:37:11until this woman

00:37:12is done playing dress-up?

00:37:14My dad was always

00:37:15the peacemaker,

00:37:16always telling me

00:37:17to dial it back.

00:37:18This was the first time

00:37:19I'd ever seen him

00:37:20explode.

00:37:21Chad lowered his head.

00:37:22Right then,

00:37:23Kimberly finished

00:37:24gluing her last

00:37:25fake lashes

00:37:26and stepped in front of him.

00:37:27Marcus,

00:37:28that's incredibly unfair.

00:37:29What do you mean

00:37:30waiting for me?

00:37:31She'll be waiting

00:37:32at the hospital anyway.

00:37:33Why don't you go

00:37:33yell at the doctors?

00:37:35And Isabelle,

00:37:35I didn't even want

00:37:36to be the godmother

00:37:37if you hadn't asked.

00:37:38Now somehow

00:37:38I'm the villain?

00:37:40Fine.

00:37:41Everything is my fault.

00:37:42I shouldn't have come.

00:37:45A second later,

00:37:46she stormed back

00:37:47into the guest room

00:37:48and slammed the door

00:37:49so hard

00:37:50the walls shook.

00:37:51Another violent contraction

00:37:52ripped through me.

00:37:53My vision blacked out

00:37:55and my knees gave way.

00:37:56My family immediately

00:37:57rushed forward

00:37:58to carry me downstairs.

00:38:00But Chad still

00:38:01wasn't having it.

00:38:01With a subtle nod,

00:38:03his bodyguards

00:38:03drew their weapons.

00:38:04Isabelle,

00:38:05does this exact second

00:38:06really matter?

00:38:07What's a few more minutes?

00:38:08You're the one

00:38:09who begged her

00:38:10to be the godmother.

00:38:11Now look at the mess

00:38:11you've made.

00:38:12Go apologize to her.

00:38:14Unless you want

00:38:15to give birth

00:38:16without your baby's

00:38:17father there.

00:38:18He knew I was

00:38:18terrified of labor.

00:38:20We had agreed ages ago

00:38:21that he'd be in the

00:38:22delivery room

00:38:22to cut the cord.

00:38:23And now,

00:38:24he was using that

00:38:25against me.

00:38:26The threat was clear.

00:38:27If Kimberly wasn't coming,

00:38:29neither was he.

00:38:30If that's how it's

00:38:31going to be,

00:38:31I'll find a new

00:38:32father for my baby.

00:38:34After all,

00:38:34ever since I sent out

00:38:36that text,

00:38:36my phone had been

00:38:37blowing up.

00:38:38The latest message read,

00:38:39Pulling up now.

00:38:4010.50pm,

00:38:42the hospital called again.

00:38:44Where exactly

00:38:44is the patient?

00:38:45Do you need an ambulance?

00:38:46Based on what you're saying,

00:38:47her fluid levels

00:38:48are dangerously low.

00:38:49Get her in here

00:38:50right now

00:38:50or we can't guarantee

00:38:51the baby's safety.

00:38:52My mom's voice

00:38:53trembled with panic.

00:38:54Did you not hear

00:38:55the doctor?

00:38:56Her fluid is almost gone.

00:38:58Move out of the way!

00:38:59From the guest room,

00:39:00Kimberly's sobbing

00:39:01grew louder.

00:39:02It's fine.

00:39:03Go without me.

00:39:03Don't worry about me.

00:39:04I'm just getting in the way.

00:39:05I don't deserve to be

00:39:06the godmother anyway.

00:39:08Chad panicked.

00:39:09If you aren't going,

00:39:10I'm not going.

00:39:12Nobody leaves!

00:39:13The moment the words

00:39:14left his mouth,

00:39:15the atmosphere

00:39:16turned lethal.

00:39:17My dad locked eyes

00:39:17with Chad.

00:39:18Are you sure you want

00:39:19to make an enemy

00:39:20of the Winslow family?

00:39:21Chad didn't flinch.

00:39:23My dad let out

00:39:23a cold laugh.

00:39:24Excellent.

00:39:25Boys,

00:39:26if anyone blocks

00:39:27the door,

00:39:28shoot them.

00:39:3010.52pm.

00:39:31Fighting through

00:39:31the agonizing contractions,

00:39:33I directed my mom

00:39:34to pack up all my jewelry,

00:39:36trust fund documents,

00:39:37and IDs.

00:39:38Seeing me pack my bags,

00:39:39Chad finally lost it.

00:39:41Isabel,

00:39:42do you really have to

00:39:43push it this far?

00:39:44Just apologize to Kimberly

00:39:45and we can drop this.

00:39:47Don't push your luck.

00:39:48I'm done catering

00:39:48to your tantrums.

00:39:49I touched my rock-hard belly.

00:39:51I said I need a hospital!

00:39:52The baby stopped moving!

00:39:54Fine!

00:39:54Go!

00:39:55But don't come crying

00:39:56to me later.

00:39:57He stepped aside,

00:39:58totally convinced

00:39:59I couldn't even get admitted

00:40:00without him there

00:40:01to handle the paperwork.

00:40:03Suddenly,

00:40:03Kimberly's tears stopped.

00:40:05She peeked out of the door.

00:40:07Chad,

00:40:08you should just go.

00:40:09Don't worry about me.

00:40:11Isabel has her whole family

00:40:12backing her up anyway.

00:40:14She made it sound sweet,

00:40:15but she was really

00:40:16painting us as the bad guys.

00:40:17I didn't have the energy

00:40:18for her games.

00:40:19Clutching my belly,

00:40:20I stumbled down the stairs.

00:40:22Hold on, baby.

00:40:23Just hang on a little longer

00:40:24for mommy.

00:40:25Please.

00:40:25But when we reached

00:40:26the garage,

00:40:27the cars were gone.

00:40:29Not only had Chad's bodyguards

00:40:30blocked my parents' vehicles,

00:40:31but the car they gifted me

00:40:33when I got pregnant

00:40:34was missing too.

00:40:35The parking spot was empty.

00:40:37William dialed Chad instantly.

00:40:38Chad,

00:40:39where the hell

00:40:39is Isabel's car?

00:40:41Suddenly,

00:40:42Kimberly didn't need

00:40:42a few more minutes.

00:40:44She ran downstairs

00:40:45holding her bangs,

00:40:46scrambling to explain herself.

00:40:48Oh,

00:40:48I told Chad

00:40:48I had to borrow it

00:40:49for a couple days.

00:40:50I'll bring it right back.

00:40:50Promise.

00:40:51My water broke

00:40:52weeks before my due date.

00:40:54I shook my husband,

00:40:55Chad Willoughby,

00:40:55awake.

00:40:57Grab the go bag.

00:40:58We need to get

00:40:59to the hospital now.

00:41:00We were at the front door.

00:41:01Just then,

00:41:02my best friend,

00:41:02Kimberly Hart,

00:41:03hurried out of the guest room,

00:41:04barefoot.

00:41:05Wait, wait.

00:41:06I haven't washed my hair.

00:41:08A sharp contraction

00:41:09hit me.

00:41:10Chad stopped in his tracks.

00:41:12Sure.

00:41:12Take your time.

00:41:13Go grab some shoes first.

00:41:14Kimberly pouted in the mirror,

00:41:16brushing her hair.

00:41:16Don't stress,

00:41:17Isabelle.

00:41:18It'll be super fast.

00:41:19I'm the godmother.

00:41:20I get to hold her first.

00:41:22I can't be in the photos,

00:41:23looking like a grease ball.

00:41:25She casually ordered him.

00:41:27I'm hopping in the shower.

00:41:29Polish my white

00:41:29snakeskin heels,

00:41:30will you?

00:41:31I'm wearing them today.

00:41:32Chad dropped my hospital bag

00:41:33without a second thought.

00:41:35He actually knelt

00:41:36to find the shoe polish.

00:41:37Hearing the news,

00:41:38my parents video called,

00:41:39pale and terrified.

00:41:40We're on the way.

00:41:41Your doctor is on standby.

00:41:43Get moving.

00:41:44I glared at Chad

00:41:45through the pain.

00:41:45I'm already dilating.

00:41:47If we don't leave right now,

00:41:48the baby and I could die.

00:41:49He let out a scoff.

00:41:51Labor takes hours.

00:41:52We'll just be waiting

00:41:53around the hospital anyway.

00:41:54Stop being so dramatic.

00:41:55Dramatic?

00:41:56Was that really how he saw me?

00:41:58My water broke

00:41:59and he thought

00:41:59I was putting on a show.

00:42:01I watched him carefully

00:42:02buffing Kimberly's toletos.

00:42:04Something inside me snapped.

00:42:05I pulled out my phone

00:42:07and texted that mafia boss.

00:42:12You said you wanted me

00:42:13and the baby.

00:42:14I'm delivering in 30 minutes.

00:42:15Make it in time,

00:42:16then you're the father.

00:42:19He replied instantly.

00:42:21Deal.

00:42:22The shower was running.

00:42:24Chad wasn't rushing her at all.

00:42:25He was plugging in her blow dryer,

00:42:27adjusting it to the perfect temp for her.

00:42:29Another brutal contraction hit.

00:42:31I slid down the wall,

00:42:33collapsing onto the floor.

00:42:34My private nurse

00:42:35couldn't watch this anymore.

00:42:36She rushed over,

00:42:37helping me onto the couch.

00:42:38Mr. Willibury,

00:42:40we can't wait.

00:42:41Her water broke.

00:42:42The baby is in distress.

00:42:43You need to get her to the hospital

00:42:44in 30 minutes.

00:42:45What if there are complications?

00:42:47My sister-in-law,

00:42:47Charlotte, panicked.

00:42:49Isabel isn't even due yet.

00:42:50Her water broke early.

00:42:52We need to get her to the hospital

00:42:53right now.

00:42:54Chad acted like

00:42:54he didn't even hear her.

00:42:56Charlotte was frantic.

00:42:57Chad!

00:42:58You can wait all you want,

00:43:00but Isabel and the baby can't.

00:43:01At least tell your bodyguard

00:43:02to pull the car up front.

00:43:03All eyes turned to him,

00:43:05but Chad didn't even look up.

00:43:07He was busy lining up

00:43:08Kimberly's skincare products.

00:43:10Relax.

00:43:10She's just washing her hair.

00:43:12He looked at me,

00:43:13trying to sound soothing.

00:43:14A few minutes won't kill you.

00:43:15Worst case,

00:43:16you get a C-section.

00:43:17You didn't want to push anyway.

00:43:18I stared right at him,

00:43:20my voice trembling.

00:43:21Do you realize

00:43:22how dangerous this is?

00:43:23Mm-hmm.

00:43:24He kept his eyes

00:43:25on the bathroom door.

00:43:26He wasn't even listening.

00:43:27I took a sharp breath.

00:43:29Snatching the heavy crystal

00:43:30ashtray off the table,

00:43:31I hurled it straight at his feet.

00:43:33It slammed against the floor

00:43:34with a violent crash.

00:43:36I said my baby and I could die.

00:43:38I am going to the hospital

00:43:39right fucking now.

00:43:41Are you deaf?

00:43:42Chad flinched,

00:43:43glaring at me in annoyance.

00:43:44Jesus, what is wrong with you?

00:43:45Ever since you got pregnant,

00:43:46you act like the center

00:43:47of the damn universe.

00:43:48Why can't you wait a few minutes?

00:43:50You're the one who asked her

00:43:51to be the godmother, remember?

00:43:53The shouting drew Kimberly

00:43:54out of the bathroom.

00:43:55Hair dripping wet,

00:43:56she padded over

00:43:57and gave me a pouty look.

00:43:59Come on, bestie.

00:44:00We agreed I'm the godmother.

00:44:01I'm going to be in all the photos

00:44:03and I can't look like a mess.

00:44:04Let me just dry it real quick.

00:44:06The hairdryer clicked on,

00:44:08but Chad took it from her.

00:44:09She takes forever.

00:44:10Let me do it so we can hit the road.

00:44:11I watched him carefully section

00:44:13and dry her hair

00:44:13and my heart ached.

00:44:15When I was heavily pregnant

00:44:16and begged him to help with my hair,

00:44:18he always claimed

00:44:19he was too exhausted from work.

00:44:20A sharp cramp ripped me

00:44:22from my thoughts.

00:44:23That means the baby is in distress.

00:44:24We have to go now.

00:44:26Charlotte's face went pale.

00:44:27Chad, hurry!

00:44:28Over the roar of the blow dryer,

00:44:29neither of them even heard her.

00:44:31Charlotte's hands trembled with rage.

00:44:32She kept reassuring me

00:44:34that I'd be fine

00:44:34while dialing her phone for help.

00:44:36The nurse finally had enough.

00:44:37She marched over

00:44:38and yanked the plug.

00:44:39She needs to go to the ER.

00:44:41Now!

00:44:41Kimberly gasped

00:44:42and looked at Chad.

00:44:43Doesn't she work for you?

00:44:44Why is she acting

00:44:45like she owns the place?

00:44:47Chad scoffed.

00:44:48I told Isabella

00:44:49to let my mom help out,

00:44:50but no.

00:44:51She insisted on hiring

00:44:53some fancy private nurse.

00:44:55What am I supposed to do?

00:44:56He plugged it right back in.

00:44:58The motor roared again.

00:45:00Neither of them gave a damn

00:45:01about my baby.

00:45:02They were busy

00:45:02complaining about my staff.

00:45:04My phone rang.

00:45:05It was the hospital.

00:45:06The nurse on the line

00:45:07sounded frantic.

00:45:08Isabella, where are you?

00:45:09It's already 10.20.

00:45:11The delivery room is prepped.

00:45:12You need to be here

00:45:13by 11 o'clock sharp.

00:45:14This is a medical emergency.

00:45:16The dryer died again.

00:45:17This time,

00:45:18I yanked the cord.

00:45:19I was panting,

00:45:20clutching my stomach in agony.

00:45:2211 o'clock.

00:45:23I need to be there

00:45:24by 11.

00:45:25All right, all right.

00:45:26We're going.

00:45:27There's no need to freak out.

00:45:28Chad groaned,

00:45:29finally grabbing the go-back

00:45:30to follow me.

00:45:31My mom and my brother,

00:45:32William Winslow,

00:45:33had just pulled up.

00:45:34Seeing us still at the door,

00:45:36William's face darkened.

00:45:37What the hell took so long?

00:45:38Hurry up.

00:45:39Get in the car.

00:45:39Before I could even

00:45:40step out the door,

00:45:41Kimberly whined again.

00:45:43She tugged at her straight hair,

00:45:44groaning.

00:45:45Wait, I didn't curl it.

00:45:46The photos will look awful.

00:45:48Give me five minutes, okay?

00:45:49I'll be super quick.

00:45:50My mom couldn't hold back anymore.

00:45:52Why don't you finish up here?

00:45:53We're taking it away into the ER.

00:45:54This is life or death.

00:45:56Kimberly plugged in her curling iron

00:45:57without a hint of urgency.

00:45:59Eleanor, don't stress.

00:46:00I'm almost done.

00:46:00We should all go together.

00:46:01I'm the godmother

00:46:02to your little angel.

00:46:03I have to look flawless

00:46:05when I hold her.

00:46:06William snapped at her.

00:46:07Are you kidding me?

00:46:09Get your ass moving.

00:46:10My sister is in agony

00:46:11while you're doing

00:46:12your damn hair.

00:46:13Kimberly froze.

00:46:14Her eyes welled up with tears.

00:46:16Why are you yelling at me?

00:46:17I'm going as fast as I can.

00:46:19It's not my fault

00:46:21Isabella's water broke

00:46:22out of nowhere.

00:46:23I didn't have time

00:46:23to prep either.

00:46:24This is stressful for me too.

00:46:26My mom ignored her,

00:46:28calling William over

00:46:29to help support me

00:46:30toward the stairs.

00:46:31But Chad didn't even hesitate.

00:46:32He pulled his gun

00:46:33and ordered the bodyguards

00:46:35to block the door.

00:46:36Stop right there.

00:46:37Nobody leaves.

00:46:38Then he turned back to Kimberly,

00:46:40his voice gentle.

00:46:40Take your time.

00:46:42Don't burn yourself.

00:46:43My mom gave him

00:46:43a long, piercing look.

00:46:45Chad,

00:46:46do you even remember

00:46:47who your wife is?

00:46:48Before he could answer,

00:46:49the baby thrashed,

00:46:51struggling for oxygen.

00:46:52Gasping through the pain,

00:46:54I looked Chad dead in the eye.

00:46:56It's already 10.30.

00:46:57I'm leaving right now.

00:46:59Are you coming or not?

00:47:01Chad hesitated

00:47:02for a split second

00:47:03when he saw how pale I was,

00:47:04but then he pushed me

00:47:05right back onto the couch.

00:47:07Babe, relax.

00:47:09You don't need to play up

00:47:10the pain to get my attention.

00:47:12Kimberly is almost done.

00:47:13Just be a good girl

00:47:14and wait a little longer,

00:47:16okay?

00:47:16Pushed back against the sofa,

00:47:17I felt my contractions

00:47:19deepen from a heavy soreness

00:47:20to a dull ache.

00:47:21Kimberly was still

00:47:22admiring herself

00:47:23in the mirror.

00:47:23When our eyes met,

00:47:25cold sweat beaded

00:47:26on my forehead,

00:47:27but she stuck her tongue

00:47:28out at me.

00:47:29Since my hair

00:47:29is already curled,

00:47:30I figured I might as well

00:47:31throw on some makeup.

00:47:32It'll take two seconds.

00:47:34Chad, come help me pick.

00:47:35Does the nude

00:47:36or the mauve look better?

00:47:38Charlotte,

00:47:38who had been quiet

00:47:39until now,

00:47:39finally snapped.

00:47:40Enough!

00:47:41She needs a hospital now!

00:47:42But Kimberly glided over

00:47:44and took Charlotte's arm.

00:47:46Isabel is so lucky.

00:47:47You even showed up

00:47:48for the birth.

00:47:49Not like me.

00:47:50Nobody loves me.

00:47:51I'm literally trying

00:47:52to look decent

00:47:52for the pictures.

00:47:53I'm sure Isabel

00:47:54understands, right?

00:47:55The pain robbed me

00:47:56of my voice.

00:47:57She took my silence

00:47:58as consent

00:47:59and Chad chimed in.

00:48:00Five more minutes,

00:48:01max.

00:48:02Once she's ready,

00:48:03we hit the road.

00:48:04Another massive

00:48:05contraction hit.

00:48:06I clawed at the sofa cushions,

00:48:08riding out the agony

00:48:09before I could speak.

00:48:11Chad,

00:48:12on Valentine's Day,

00:48:14we were supposed

00:48:14to get our marriage license.

00:48:15She said she wanted

00:48:16to tag along

00:48:16and you just had

00:48:17to wait for her.

00:48:18By the time she woke up,

00:48:19City Hall was closed

00:48:20and we're still

00:48:21not legally married!

00:48:22At the wedding,

00:48:23she was the maid of honor

00:48:24and lost my wedding ring,

00:48:26getting the whole thing cancelled.

00:48:27I am asking you

00:48:28one last time.

00:48:29Is it me

00:48:30and our baby

00:48:30or are you waiting

00:48:32for her?

00:48:33Chad's face darkened.

00:48:34Are you seriously

00:48:35using our baby

00:48:36as an excuse

00:48:37to drag up the past?

00:48:39Kimberly slapped

00:48:40a hand over her mouth

00:48:41in exaggerated shock.

00:48:43Isabel,

00:48:43why do you have

00:48:43to make everything a fight?

00:48:45Blame it on the pregnancy,

00:48:46I guess.

00:48:47You know what?

00:48:48I'm not engaging.

00:48:49I need to finish my makeup.

00:48:50I stared at her.

00:48:52First,

00:48:52it was washing her hair.

00:48:53Then,

00:48:54it turned into

00:48:54a full face of makeup.

00:48:56Next,

00:48:56it would be

00:48:56picking an outfit.

00:48:58She wouldn't be

00:48:58out that door

00:48:59for another hour.

00:49:0010.40pm.

00:49:01Biting my lip hard

00:49:02so I wouldn't scream.

00:49:03Take all the time

00:49:03in the world.

00:49:04I'm leaving.

00:49:06Chad!

00:49:07Tell your goons

00:49:08to back off!

00:49:09Kimberly rushed

00:49:10to block the door.

00:49:11No way!

00:49:11Oh, come on!

00:49:13A few minutes

00:49:13won't kill you?

00:49:14I'm hurrying!

00:49:15You want me looking

00:49:16like a mess

00:49:17when I hold our baby?

00:49:1910.45pm.

00:49:20My knees buckled.

00:49:22My dad called,

00:49:23frantic.

00:49:23Why aren't you

00:49:24down here yet?

00:49:25The hospital

00:49:25keeps calling.

00:49:26They said

00:49:27if you aren't there

00:49:27by 11,

00:49:28the odds of you

00:49:29and the baby

00:49:29making it

00:49:30aren't good.

00:49:30Every minute counts!

00:49:32The contractions

00:49:32came crashing over me

00:49:33in relentless waves.

00:49:35I couldn't string

00:49:36a sentence together.

00:49:37William snatched

00:49:38the phone

00:49:39and roared into it.

00:49:40We're trying,

00:49:41but this crazy bitch

00:49:42is blocking

00:49:43the damn door!

00:49:43Fine!

00:49:44Stay put.

00:49:44I'm coming up.

00:49:46When my dad

00:49:46barged in

00:49:47with his bodyguards,

00:49:48Kimberly was busy

00:49:49gluing on fake eyelashes

00:49:50in the mirror.

00:49:51He swallowed his fury

00:49:52and-

00:49:52Chad!

00:49:53I never ask you

00:49:54for much.

00:49:55When you married her,

00:49:56I told you I didn't care

00:49:57about money or success.

00:49:58I only wanted you

00:50:00to treat her right

00:50:00and you swore to me

00:50:02you would!

00:50:02And now you're risking

00:50:03her life over makeup?

00:50:05Are you out

00:50:06of your damn mind?

00:50:07My brother's fists

00:50:08were clenched white.

00:50:09You're supposed

00:50:09to be her husband.

00:50:11You swore you'd

00:50:12protect her, Chad.

00:50:13That's the only reason

00:50:14I let you marry her.

00:50:15We all saw how much

00:50:16she suffered

00:50:17during this pregnancy

00:50:18and now you're telling

00:50:19her to hold it in?

00:50:21How the hell

00:50:22do you put labor

00:50:23on pause?

00:50:25But I'm the godmother.

00:50:27It's a huge deal.

00:50:28You can't expect me

00:50:29to show up looking

00:50:29like a mess, can you?

00:50:30Exactly.

00:50:31Isabella wanted her

00:50:31to be the godmother.

00:50:32We're just trying

00:50:33to include her.

00:50:34My dad couldn't

00:50:34hold back anymore.

00:50:35He snapped.

00:50:37Godmother?

00:50:38Who gives a shit

00:50:39about a godmother?

00:50:40My daughter is the mother!

00:50:42What do you expect her to do?

00:50:43Cross her legs

00:50:44and hold it in?

00:50:45My daughter is in labor!

00:50:47She's supposed to wait

00:50:48until this woman

00:50:49is done playing dress up?

00:50:51My dad was always

00:50:52the peacemaker,

00:50:53always telling me

00:50:54to dial it back.

00:50:55This was the first time

00:50:56I'd ever seen him explode.

00:50:58Chad lowered his head.

00:50:59Right then,

00:51:01Kimberly finished

00:51:01gluing her last fake lashes

00:51:03and stepped in front of him.

00:51:04Marcus,

00:51:05that's incredibly unfair.

00:51:06What do you mean

00:51:07waiting for me?

00:51:08She'll be waiting

00:51:09at the hospital anyway.

00:51:10Why don't you go

00:51:11yell at the doctors?

00:51:12And Isabelle,

00:51:13I didn't even want

00:51:13to be the godmother

00:51:14if you hadn't asked.

00:51:15Now somehow I'm the villain?

00:51:17Fine.

00:51:18Everything is my fault.

00:51:19I shouldn't have come.

00:51:22A second later,

00:51:23she stormed back

00:51:24into the guest room

00:51:25and slammed the door

00:51:26so hard

00:51:27the walls shook.

00:51:28Another violent contraction

00:51:30ripped through me.

00:51:31My vision blacked out

00:51:32and my knees gave way.

00:51:34My family immediately

00:51:35rushed forward

00:51:35to carry me downstairs.

00:51:37But Chad still

00:51:38wasn't having it.

00:51:39With a subtle nod,

00:51:40his bodyguards

00:51:41drew their weapons.

00:51:42Isabelle,

00:51:42does this exact second

00:51:43really matter?

00:51:44What's a few more minutes?

00:51:45You're the one

00:51:46who begged her

00:51:47to be the godmother.

00:51:48Now look at the mess

00:51:48you've made.

00:51:49Go apologize to her.

00:51:51Unless you want

00:51:52to give birth

00:51:53without your baby's

00:51:54father there.

00:51:55He knew I was

00:51:56terrified of labor.

00:51:56We had agreed

00:51:57ages ago

00:51:58that he'd be

00:51:59in the delivery room

00:52:00to cut the cord.

00:52:01And now,

00:52:01he was using that

00:52:02against me.

00:52:03The threat was clear.

00:52:04If Kimberly wasn't coming,

00:52:06neither was he.

00:52:07If that's how it's going to be,

00:52:09I'll find a new father

00:52:10for my baby.

00:52:11After all,

00:52:12ever since I sent out

00:52:13that text,

00:52:13my phone had been

00:52:14blowing up.

00:52:15The latest message read,

00:52:17Pulling up now.

00:52:1810.50pm.

00:52:19The hospital called again.

00:52:21Where exactly

00:52:21is the patient?

00:52:22Do you need an ambulance?

00:52:23Based on what you're saying,

00:52:24her fluid levels

00:52:25are dangerously low.

00:52:26Get her in here

00:52:27right now

00:52:27or we can't guarantee

00:52:28the baby's safety.

00:52:29My mom's voice

00:52:30trembled with panic.

00:52:32Did you not hear

00:52:32the doctor?

00:52:33Her fluid is almost gone.

00:52:35Move out of the way!

00:52:36From the guest room,

00:52:37Kimberly's sobbing

00:52:38grew louder.

00:52:39It's fine.

00:52:40Go without me.

00:52:40Don't worry about me.

00:52:41I'm just getting in the way.

00:52:42I don't deserve

00:52:43to be the godmother anyway.

00:52:45Chad panicked.

00:52:46If you aren't going,

00:52:48I'm not going.

00:52:49Nobody leaves!

00:52:50The moment the words

00:52:51left his mouth,

00:52:52the atmosphere

00:52:53turned lethal.

00:52:54My dad locked eyes

00:52:55with Chad.

00:52:56Are you sure you want

00:52:57to make an enemy

00:52:57of the Winslow family?

00:52:59Chad didn't flinch.

00:53:00My dad let out

00:53:00a cold laugh.

00:53:01Excellent.

00:53:02Boys,

00:53:03if anyone blocks

00:53:04the door,

00:53:05shoot them.

00:53:0710.52pm.

00:53:08Fighting through

00:53:09the agonizing contractions,

00:53:10I directed my mom

00:53:11to pack up all my jewelry,

00:53:13trust fund documents,

00:53:14and IDs.

00:53:15Seeing me pack my bags,

00:53:16Chad finally lost it.

00:53:18Isabel,

00:53:19do you really have

00:53:20to push it this far?

00:53:21Just apologize to Kimberly

00:53:23and we can drop this.

00:53:24Don't push your luck.

00:53:25I'm done catering

00:53:25to your tantrums.

00:53:26I touched my rock-hard belly.

00:53:28I said I need a hospital!

00:53:29The baby stopped moving!

00:53:31Fine, go!

00:53:32But don't come crying

00:53:33to me later.

00:53:34He stepped aside,

00:53:35totally convinced

00:53:36I couldn't even get admitted

00:53:37without him there

00:53:38to handle the paperwork.

00:53:40Suddenly,

00:53:40Kimberly's tears stopped.

00:53:42She peeked out of the door.

00:53:44Chad,

00:53:45you should just go.

00:53:46Don't worry about me.

00:53:48Isabel has her whole family

00:53:49backing her up anyway.

00:53:51She made it sound sweet,

00:53:52but she was really painting us

00:53:53as the bad guys.

00:53:54I didn't have the energy

00:53:55for her games.

00:53:57Clutching my belly,

00:53:58I stumbled down the stairs.

00:53:59Hold on, baby.

00:54:00Just hang on a little longer

00:54:01for mommy, please.

00:54:03But when we reached the garage,

00:54:04the cars were gone.

00:54:06Not only had Chad's bodyguards

00:54:07blocked my parents' vehicles,

00:54:09but the car they gifted me

00:54:10when I got pregnant

00:54:11was missing too.

00:54:12The parking spot was empty.

00:54:14William dialed Chad instantly.

00:54:16Chad,

00:54:16where the hell

00:54:17is Isabel's car?

00:54:18Suddenly,

00:54:19Kimberly didn't need

00:54:20a few more minutes.

00:54:21She ran downstairs

00:54:22holding her bangs,

00:54:23scrambling to explain herself.

00:54:25Oh,

00:54:25I told Chad

00:54:25I had to borrow it

00:54:26for a couple days.

00:54:27I'll bring it right back.

00:54:28Promise.

00:54:28My water broke weeks

00:54:30before my due date.

00:54:31I shook my husband,

00:54:32Chad Willoughby, awake.

00:54:34Grab the go bag.

00:54:35We need to get

00:54:36to the hospital now.

00:54:37We were at the front door.

00:54:38Just then,

00:54:39my best friend,

00:54:40Kimberly Hart,

00:54:40hurried out of the guest room,

00:54:41barefoot.

00:54:42Wait, wait.

00:54:43I haven't washed my hair.

00:54:45A sharp contraction hit me.

00:54:47Chad stopped in his tracks.

00:54:49Sure.

00:54:49Take your time.

00:54:50Go grab some shoes first.

00:54:52Kimberly pouted in the mirror,

00:54:53brushing her hair.

00:54:54Don't stress, Isabel.

00:54:55it'll be super fast.

00:54:56I'm the godmother.

00:54:57I get to hold her first.

00:54:59I can't be in the photos,

00:55:01looking like a grease ball.

00:55:02She casually ordered him.

00:55:04I'm hopping in the shower.

00:55:06Polish my white snakeskin heels,

00:55:07will you?

00:55:08I'm wearing them today.

00:55:09Chad dropped my hospital bag

00:55:11without a second thought.

00:55:12He actually knelt

00:55:13to find the shoe polish.

00:55:14Hearing the news,

00:55:15my parents video called,

00:55:16pale and terrified.

00:55:18We're on the way.

00:55:19Your doctor is on standby.

00:55:20Get moving.

00:55:21I glared at Chad

00:55:22through the pain.

00:55:22I'm already dilating.

00:55:24If we don't leave right now,

00:55:25the baby and I could die.

00:55:27He let out a scoff.

00:55:28Labor takes hours.

00:55:29We'll just be waiting

00:55:30around the hospital anyway.

00:55:31Stop being so dramatic.

00:55:33Dramatic?

00:55:33Was that really how he saw me?

00:55:35My water broke,

00:55:36and he thought

00:55:37I was putting on a show.

00:55:38I watched him carefully

00:55:39buffing Kimberly's toletos.

00:55:41Something inside me snapped.

00:55:43I pulled out my phone

00:55:44and texted that mafia boss.

00:55:49You said you wanted me and the baby.

00:55:51I'm delivering in 30 minutes.

00:55:53Make it in time,

00:55:54then you're the father.

00:55:56He replied instantly.

00:55:58Deal.

00:55:59The shower was running.

00:56:01Chad wasn't rushing her at all.

00:56:02He was plugging in her blow dryer,

00:56:04adjusting it to the perfect temp for her.

00:56:06Another brutal contraction hit.

00:56:08I slid down the wall,

00:56:10collapsing onto the floor.

00:56:11My private nurse

00:56:12couldn't watch this anymore.

00:56:13She rushed over,

00:56:14helping me onto the couch.

00:56:16Mr. Willibury,

00:56:17we can't wait.

00:56:18Her water broke.

00:56:19The baby is in distress.

00:56:20You need to get her to the hospital

00:56:21in 30 minutes.

00:56:22What if there are complications?

00:56:24My sister-in-law,

00:56:25Charlotte,

00:56:25panicked.

00:56:26Isabel isn't even due yet.

00:56:28Her water broke early.

00:56:29We need to get her to the hospital

00:56:30right now.

00:56:31Chad acted like he didn't even hear her.

00:56:33Charlotte was frantic.

00:56:34Chad!

00:56:35You can wait all you want,

00:56:37but Isabel and the baby can't.

00:56:38At least tell your bodyguard

00:56:39to pull the car up front.

00:56:41All eyes turned to him,

00:56:42but Chad didn't even look up.

00:56:44He was busy lining up

00:56:45Kimberly's skincare products.

00:56:47Relax.

00:56:48She's just washing her hair.

00:56:49He looked at me,

00:56:50trying to sound soothing.

00:56:51A few minutes won't kill you.

00:56:52Worst case,

00:56:53you get a C-section.

00:56:54You didn't want to push anyway.

00:56:55I stared right at him,

00:56:57my voice trembling.

00:56:58Do you realize

00:56:59how dangerous this is?

00:57:01Mm-hmm.

00:57:01He kept his eyes

00:57:02on the bathroom door.

00:57:03He wasn't even listening.

00:57:05I took a sharp breath,

00:57:06snatching the heavy crystal ashtray

00:57:07off the table.

00:57:08I hurled it straight at his feet.

00:57:10It slammed against the floor

00:57:11with a violent crash.

00:57:13I said my baby and I could die.

00:57:15I am going to the hospital

00:57:16right fucking now.

00:57:18Are you deaf?

00:57:19Chad flinched,

00:57:20glaring at me in annoyance.

00:57:21Jesus, what is wrong with you?

00:57:22Ever since you got pregnant,

00:57:23you act like the center

00:57:24of the damn universe.

00:57:25Why can't you wait a few minutes?

00:57:27You're the one who asked her

00:57:28to be the godmother, remember?

00:57:30The shouting drew Kimberly

00:57:31out of the bathroom.

00:57:32Hair dripping wet,

00:57:33she patted over

00:57:34and gave me a pouty look.

00:57:36Come on, bestie.

00:57:37We agreed I'm the godmother.

00:57:39I'm going to be in all the photos

00:57:40and I can't look like a mess.

00:57:42Let me just dry it real quick.

00:57:43The hairdryer clicked on,

00:57:45but Chad took it from her.

00:57:46She takes forever.

00:57:47Let me do it

00:57:47so we can hit the road.

00:57:48I watched him carefully

00:57:49section and dry her hair

00:57:51and my heart ached.

00:57:52When I was heavily pregnant

00:57:53and begged him

00:57:54to help with my hair,

00:57:55he always claimed

00:57:56he was too exhausted

00:57:57from work.

00:57:57A sharp cramp

00:57:58ripped me from my thoughts.

00:57:59That means the baby

00:58:01is in distress.

00:58:01We have to go now.

00:58:03Charlotte's face went pale.

00:58:04Chad, hurry!

00:58:05Over the roar of the blow dryer,

00:58:06neither of them even heard her.

00:58:08Charlotte's hands trembled

00:58:09with rage.

00:58:10She kept reassuring me

00:58:11that I'd be fine

00:58:12while dialing her phone

00:58:13for help.

00:58:13The nurse finally had enough.

00:58:15She marched over

00:58:16and yanked the plug.

00:58:17She needs to go to the ER.

00:58:18Now!

00:58:19Kimberly gasped

00:58:19and looked at Chad.

00:58:20Doesn't she work for you?

00:58:22Why is she acting

00:58:22like she owns the place?

00:58:24Chad scoffed.

00:58:25I told Isabella

00:58:26to let my mom help out.

00:58:28But no.

00:58:28She insisted on hiring

00:58:30some fancy private nurse.

00:58:33What am I supposed to do?

00:58:34He plugged it right back in.

00:58:35The motor roared again.

00:58:37Neither of them

00:58:37gave a damn about my baby.

00:58:39They were busy

00:58:40complaining about my staff.

00:58:41My phone rang.

00:58:42It was the hospital.

00:58:43The nurse on the line

00:58:44sounded frantic.

00:58:45Isabella,

00:58:45where are you?

00:58:46It's already 1020.

00:58:48The delivery room is prepped.

00:58:49You need to be here

00:58:50by 11 o'clock sharp.

00:58:51This is a medical emergency.

00:58:53The dryer died again.

00:58:54This time,

00:58:55I yanked the cord.

00:58:56I was panting,

00:58:58clutching my stomach in agony.

00:58:5911 o'clock.

00:59:00I need to be there

00:59:01by 11.

00:59:02All right, all right.

00:59:03We're going.

00:59:04There's no need to freak out.

00:59:05Chad groaned,

00:59:06finally grabbing the go-back

00:59:07to follow me.

00:59:08My mom and my brother,

00:59:09William Winslow,

00:59:10had just pulled up.

00:59:11Seeing us still at the door,

00:59:13William's face darkened.

00:59:14What the hell took so long?

00:59:15Hurry up!

00:59:16Get in the car!

00:59:16Before I could even

00:59:17step out the door,

00:59:18Kimberly whined again.

00:59:20She tugged at her

00:59:20straight hair, groaning.

00:59:22Wait, I didn't curl it.

00:59:23The photos will look awful.

00:59:25Give me five minutes, okay?

00:59:26I'll be super quick.

00:59:27My mom couldn't hold back anymore.

00:59:29Why don't you finish up here?

00:59:30We're taking away into the ER.

00:59:32This is life or death.

00:59:33Kimberly plugged in her curling iron

00:59:34without a hint of urgency.

00:59:36Eleanor, don't stress.

00:59:37I'm almost done.

00:59:38We should all go together.

00:59:39I'm the godmother

00:59:40to your little angel.

00:59:41I have to look flawless

00:59:42when I hold her.

00:59:43William snapped at her.

00:59:45Are you kidding me?

00:59:46Get your ass moving.

00:59:47My sister is in agony

00:59:48while you're doing

00:59:49your damn hair.

00:59:50Kimberly froze.

00:59:51Her eyes welled up with tears.

00:59:53Why are you yelling at me?

00:59:54I'm going as fast as I can.

00:59:57It's not my fault

00:59:58Isabella's water broke

00:59:59out of nowhere.

01:00:00I didn't have time

01:00:01to prep either.

01:00:02This is stressful for me too.

01:00:04My mom ignored her,

01:00:05calling William over

01:00:06to help support me

01:00:07toward the stairs.

01:00:08But Chad didn't even hesitate.

01:00:10He pulled his gun

01:00:11and ordered the bodyguards

01:00:12to block the door.

01:00:13Stop right there.

01:00:14Nobody leaves.

01:00:15Then he turned back

01:00:16to Kimberly,

01:00:17his voice gentle.

01:00:17Take your time.

01:00:19Don't burn yourself.

01:00:20My mom gave him

01:00:21a long, piercing look.

01:00:22Chad?

01:00:23Do you even remember

01:00:24who your wife is?

01:00:25Before he could answer,

01:00:27the baby thrashed,

01:00:28struggling for oxygen.

01:00:29Gasping through the pain,

01:00:31I looked Chad

01:00:32dead in the eye.

01:00:33It's already 10.30.

01:00:35I'm leaving right now.

01:00:36Are you coming or not?

01:00:38Chad hesitated

01:00:39for a split second

01:00:40when he saw

01:00:41how pale I was,

01:00:42but then he pushed me

01:00:43right back onto the couch.

01:00:44Babe, relax.

01:00:46You don't need

01:00:47to play up the pain

01:00:47to get my attention.

01:00:49Kimberly is almost done.

01:00:50Just be a good girl

01:00:51and wait a little longer,

01:00:53okay?

01:00:53Pushed back

01:00:54against the sofa,

01:00:55I felt my contractions

01:00:56deepen from a heavy soreness

01:00:57to a dull ache.

01:00:59Kimberly was still

01:00:59admiring herself

01:01:00in the mirror.

01:01:01When our eyes met,

01:01:02cold sweat beaded

01:01:03on my forehead,

01:01:04but she stuck

01:01:05her tongue out at me.

01:01:06Since my hair

01:01:07is already curled,

01:01:08I figured I might as well

01:01:08throw on some makeup.

01:01:09It'll take two seconds.

01:01:11Chad, come help me pick.

01:01:13Does the nude

01:01:13or the mauve look better?

01:01:15Charlotte,

01:01:15who had been quiet

01:01:16until now,

01:01:17finally snapped.

01:01:17Enough!

01:01:18She needs a hospital,

01:01:19now!

01:01:20But Kimberly glided over

01:01:21and took Charlotte's arm.

01:01:23Isabelle is so lucky.

01:01:24You even showed up

01:01:25for the birth.

01:01:26Not like me.

01:01:27Nobody loves me.

01:01:28I'm literally trying

01:01:29to look decent

01:01:30for the pictures.

01:01:30I'm sure Isabelle

01:01:31understands, right?

01:01:32The pain robbed me

01:01:33of my voice.

01:01:34She took my silence

01:01:35as consent

01:01:36and Chad chimed in.

01:01:37Five more minutes,

01:01:38max.

01:01:39Once she's ready,

01:01:40we hit the road.

01:01:41Another massive

01:01:42contraction hit.

01:01:43I clawed at the sofa cushions,

01:01:45riding out the agony

01:01:46before I could speak.

01:01:48Chad,

01:01:49on Valentine's Day,

01:01:51we were supposed

01:01:51to get our marriage license.

01:01:52She said she wanted

01:01:53to tag along

01:01:54and you just had

01:01:54to wait for her.

01:01:55By the time she woke up,

01:01:56City Hall was closed

01:01:57and we're still

01:01:58not legally married!

01:01:59At the wedding,

01:02:00she was the maid of honor

01:02:02and lost my wedding ring,

01:02:03getting the whole thing canceled.

01:02:04I am asking you

01:02:05one last time.

01:02:06Is it me

01:02:07and our baby

01:02:08or are you waiting for her?

01:02:10Chad's face darkened.

01:02:11Are you seriously

01:02:12using our baby

01:02:13as an excuse

01:02:14to drag up the past?

01:02:16Kimberly slapped a hand

01:02:17over her mouth

01:02:18in exaggerated shock.

01:02:19Jesus,

01:02:20Isabel,

01:02:20why do you have to

01:02:21make everything a fight?

01:02:22Blame it on the pregnancy,

01:02:23I guess.

01:02:25You know what?

01:02:25I'm not engaging.

01:02:26I need to finish my makeup.

01:02:28I stared at her.

01:02:29First,

01:02:29it was washing her hair.

01:02:30Then it turned into

01:02:31a full face of makeup.

01:02:33Next,

01:02:33it would be picking an outfit.

01:02:35She wouldn't be out that door

01:02:36for another hour.

01:02:3710.40pm.

01:02:38Biting my lip hard

01:02:39so I wouldn't scream.

01:02:40Take all the time in the world.

01:02:41I'm leaving.

01:02:43Chad!

01:02:44Tell your goons to back off!

01:02:46Kimberly rushed

01:02:47to block the door.

01:02:48No way!

01:02:49Oh, come on!

01:02:50A few minutes won't kill you?

01:02:51I'm hurrying!

01:02:53You want me looking like a mess

01:02:54when I hold our baby?

01:02:5610.45pm.

01:02:58My knees buckled.

01:02:59My dad called, frantic.

01:03:01Why aren't you down here yet?

01:03:02The hospital keeps calling.

01:03:03They said if you aren't there by 11,

01:03:05the odds of you and the baby

01:03:06making it aren't good.

01:03:08Every minute counts!

01:03:09The contractions came crashing over me

01:03:11in relentless waves.

01:03:12I couldn't string a sentence together.

01:03:14William snatched the phone

01:03:16and roared into it.

01:03:17We're trying,

01:03:18but this crazy bitch

01:03:19is blocking the damn door!

01:03:21Fine!

01:03:21Stay put.

01:03:22I'm coming up.

01:03:23When my dad barged in

01:03:24with his bodyguards,

01:03:25Kimberly was busy

01:03:26gluing on fake eyelashes

01:03:27in the mirror.

01:03:28He swallowed his fury and-

01:03:29Chad!

01:03:30I never asked you for much.

01:03:32When you married her,

01:03:33I told you I didn't care

01:03:34about money or success.

01:03:36I only wanted you

01:03:37to treat her right,

01:03:38and you swore to me you would!

01:03:40And now you're risking

01:03:41her life over makeup?

01:03:42Are you out of your damn mind?

01:03:44My brother's fists

01:03:45were clenched white.

01:03:46You're supposed to be

01:03:47her husband.

01:03:48You swore you'd protect her, Chad.

01:03:50That's the only reason

01:03:51I let you marry her.

01:03:52We all saw how much

01:03:53she suffered

01:03:54during this pregnancy,

01:03:55and now you're telling her

01:03:57to hold it in?

01:03:58How the hell

01:03:59do you put labor on pause?

01:04:02But I'm the godmother!

01:04:04It's a huge deal!

01:04:05You can't expect me

01:04:06to show up looking

01:04:06like a mess, can you?

01:04:07Exactly.

01:04:08Isabella wanted her

01:04:09to be the godmother.

01:04:09We're just trying

01:04:10to include her.

01:04:11My dad couldn't

01:04:12hold back anymore.

01:04:12He snapped.

01:04:14Godmother?

01:04:15Who gives a shit

01:04:16about a godmother?

01:04:17My daughter is the mother!

01:04:19What do you expect her to do?

01:04:20Cross her legs

01:04:21and hold it in?

01:04:23My daughter is in labor!

01:04:24She's supposed to wait

01:04:25until this woman

01:04:26is done playing dress-up?

01:04:28My dad was always

01:04:29the peacemaker,

01:04:30always telling me

01:04:31to dial it back.

01:04:32This was the first time

01:04:33I'd ever seen him explode.

01:04:36Chad lowered his head.

01:04:37Right then,

01:04:38Kimberly finished

01:04:38gluing her last fake lashes

01:04:40and stepped in front of him.

01:04:41Marcus,

01:04:42that's incredibly unfair.

01:04:43What do you mean

01:04:44waiting for me?

01:04:45She'll be waiting

01:04:46at the hospital anyway.

01:04:47Why don't you go

01:04:48yell at the doctors?

01:04:49And Isabelle,

01:04:50I didn't even want

01:04:50to be the godmother

01:04:51if you hadn't asked.

01:04:52Now somehow I'm the villain?

01:04:54Fine.

01:04:55Everything is my fault.

01:04:56I shouldn't have come.

01:04:59A second later,

01:05:00she stormed back

01:05:01into the guest room

01:05:02and slammed the door

01:05:03so hard

01:05:04the walls shook.

01:05:05Another violent contraction

01:05:07ripped through me.

01:05:08My vision blacked out

01:05:09and my knees gave way.

01:05:11My family immediately

01:05:12rushed forward

01:05:13to carry me downstairs.

01:05:14But Chad still

01:05:15wasn't having it.

01:05:16With a subtle nod,

01:05:17his bodyguards

01:05:18drew their weapons.

01:05:19Isabelle,

01:05:19does this exact second

01:05:20really matter?

01:05:21What's a few more minutes?

01:05:23You're the one

01:05:23who begged her

01:05:24to be the godmother.

01:05:25Now look at the mess

01:05:26you've made.

01:05:26Go apologize to her.

01:05:28Unless

01:05:29you want to give birth

01:05:30without your baby's

01:05:31father there?

01:05:32He knew I was terrified

01:05:33of labor.

01:05:34We had agreed ages ago

01:05:35that he'd be in the

01:05:36delivery room

01:05:37to cut the cord.

01:05:38And now,

01:05:39he was using that

01:05:40against me.

01:05:40The threat was clear.

01:05:42If Kimberly wasn't coming,

01:05:43neither was he.

01:05:44If that's how it's going to be,

01:05:46I'll find a new father

01:05:47for my baby.

01:05:48After all,

01:05:49ever since I sent out

01:05:50that text,

01:05:51my phone had been

01:05:52blowing up.

01:05:52The latest message read,

01:05:54Pulling up now.

01:05:5510.50pm,

01:05:56the hospital called again.

01:05:58Where exactly is the patient?

01:05:59Do you need an ambulance?

01:06:01Based on what you're saying,

01:06:02her fluid levels

01:06:02are dangerously low.

01:06:03Get her in here right now

01:06:05or we can't guarantee

01:06:06the baby's safety.

01:06:07My mom's voice

01:06:07trembled with panic.

01:06:09Did you not hear the doctor?

01:06:10Her fluid is almost gone.

01:06:12Move out of the way!

01:06:13From the guest room,

01:06:15Kimberly's sobbing

01:06:15grew louder.

01:06:16It's fine.

01:06:17Go without me.

01:06:18Don't worry about me.

01:06:18I'm just getting in the way.

01:06:19I don't deserve

01:06:20to be the godmother anyway.

01:06:22Chad panicked.

01:06:23If you aren't going,

01:06:25I'm not going.

01:06:26Nobody leaves!

01:06:27The moment the words

01:06:28left his mouth,

01:06:29the atmosphere turned lethal.

01:06:31My dad locked eyes

01:06:32with Chad.

01:06:33Are you sure you want

01:06:34to make an enemy

01:06:34of the Winslow family?

01:06:36Chad didn't flinch.

01:06:37My dad let out

01:06:38a cold laugh.

01:06:39Excellent.

01:06:39Boys,

01:06:40if anyone blocks the door,

01:06:42shoot them.

01:06:4410.52pm,

01:06:45fighting through

01:06:46the agonizing contractions,

01:06:47I directed my mom

01:06:48to pack up all my jewelry,

01:06:50trust fund documents,

01:06:51and IDs.

01:06:52Seeing me pack my bags,

01:06:53Chad finally lost it.

01:06:55Isabel,

01:06:56do you really have

01:06:57to push it this far?

01:06:58Just apologize to Kimberly

01:07:00and we can drop this.

01:07:01Don't push your luck.

01:07:02I'm done catering

01:07:03to your tantrums.

01:07:03I touched my rock-hard belly.

01:07:05I said I need a hospital!

01:07:06The baby stopped moving!

01:07:08Fine!

01:07:09Go!

01:07:09But don't come crying

01:07:10to me later.

01:07:11He stepped aside,

01:07:12totally convinced

01:07:13I couldn't even get admitted

01:07:15without him there

01:07:15to handle the paperwork.

01:07:17Suddenly,

01:07:18Kimberly's tears stopped.

01:07:19She peeked out of the door.

01:07:21Chad,

01:07:22you should just go.

01:07:23Don't worry about me.

01:07:25Isabel has her whole family

01:07:26backing her up anyway.

01:07:28She made it sound sweet,

01:07:29but she was really

01:07:30painting us as the bad guys.

01:07:32I didn't have the energy

01:07:33for her games.

01:07:34Clutching my belly,

01:07:35I stumbled down the stairs.

01:07:36Hold on, baby.

01:07:37Just hang on a little longer

01:07:39for mommy.

01:07:39Please.

01:07:40But when we reached the garage,

01:07:42the cars were gone.

01:07:43Not only had Chad's bodyguards

01:07:44blocked my parents' vehicles,

01:07:46but the car they gifted me

01:07:47when I got pregnant

01:07:48was missing too.

01:07:49The parking spot was empty.

01:07:51William dialed Chad instantly.

01:07:53Chad,

01:07:53where the hell

01:07:54is Isabel's car?

01:07:55Suddenly,

01:07:56Kimberly didn't need

01:07:57a few more minutes.

01:07:58She ran downstairs

01:07:59holding her bangs,

01:08:00scrambling to explain herself.

01:08:02Oh,

01:08:02I told Chad

01:08:03I had to borrow it

01:08:03for a couple days.

01:08:04I'll bring it right back.

01:08:05Promise!

01:08:05But I'm going to have to

01:08:05see.

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