[ WP ] A pregnant woman 's waters break in the middle of a party of family and friends , and an argument over who should go to the hospital ensues .

It was truly the Holiday Season. For the first time since they got married Jenna's and Matthew's entire family had gotten together to celebrate. And they had much to celebrate, since Jenna was due to deliver in two days. 
 As appetizers began to wane and the volume in the house began to steadily increase Matthew stood up with his nearly empty glass of wine. 
 `` Attention, attention! Jenna and I want to take a moment to thank you all for coming this year. We thought it would be much easier to have a baby than to explain to my parents why we went to the Greens this year.'' 
 There was moderate but hearty laughter. 
 `` We are truly blessed to be bringing our daughter into such loving families.'' Matthew turned to look at his wife, redness is both of their cheeks. `` And I am blessed to have such a beautiful woman as the mother of my-'' 
 Matthew paused as Jenna's face turned from awe to upset. She looked confused for a moment until her eyes widened. She opened her mouth to scream but immediately silenced it. Trembling and silently she said, almost to Matthew alone, `` We need to go to the hospital. It's happening'' 
 They had practiced for this moment for weeks. Matthew knew exactly how to react, exactly how to maneuver out of conversations. But what he had n't prepared for was the amount of joy he would feel with those words. That and the wine. Much to Jenna's horror, Matthew exclaimed, `` We're having the baby!'' 
 Screams erupted from around the room. Immediately the two mothers ran to Jenna. 
 `` Take deep breaths!'' Exclaimed one. 
 `` You have to relax. Do n't drop my granddaughter on the tile floor!'' Joked the other. 
 Matthew's dad came over. `` Alright, alright. Let's load into the Mercedes and we'll head to the hospital now.'' 
 `` No, no.'' Said Jenna's dad, now up from his corner chair and making his way. `` Please, you drove all the way over here. Let me take them to the hospital. It's the least I could do.'' 
 Then the expecting grandmothers chimed in. First, Matthew's. `` Rob, you can barely stand without a cane. There's no need for you to drive them. We're perfectly able to-'' 
 `` What are you, nuts?'' Robert said, almost yelling. `` I drove all the way over from the hotel. You think I ca n't make it 10 minutes to the hospital?'' 
 Matthew's dad, Geoffery, replied, `` We're not saying you ca n't do it. There's just no reason for it. I really do n't mind doing it.'' 
 `` But we want to!'' Jenna's mom almost shrieked in. `` Please, wo n't you let us do this? We ca n't afford all the things they need for the baby. Please let us do this one thing!'' 
 `` We do n't mind!'' Yelled Matthew's mom. `` It's really no problem. We'll drop them off then come back and pick you up!'' 
 `` Pick us up?'' Robert replied, startled. `` I told you, we can drive perfectly fine! We'll meet you there. Besides, we do n't want to get your car messy.'' 
 `` But I insist you let us take them. So what if it gets messy? We'll bring a towel and we'll get it cleaned before we go home. Just give it a rest already!'' 
 Before Jenna's parents could respond the phone rang. The room went silent as everyone looked around. After what felt like hours the answering machine picked up. `` Hi, this is Matt and Jen. We're not home right now but please leave a message or try our cell phones. Have a great day!'' After the beep Matthew's voice continued, `` Hey guys, Jenna just had the baby. She's a beautiful, healthy girl at 7.3 pounds. We ca n't wait to introduce you! Hope to see you soon. Beep!'' 
 Jenna's dad answered first. `` I'll drive.'' 

