chapter seven ghosts & babies chrissy was wrong in thinking this might not be a good day.-august the twelfth was a good day.-a wonderful day.-johnny had put on the blue pajamas '' , the blue shoe covers and the little white tie on mask and had come into the delivery room with her.-he had held her hand , encouraged her to breathe as they had learned during the birthing classes and had let her squeeze his hand until it was numb during the pain of childbirth.-they had decided they didnt want any drugs or painkillers ; she wanted to be wide awake to see the child she would bring into the world as soon as he made his appearance.-after nearly twelve hours of hard labor , thomas allan oreilly was born at three fifteen in the afternoon.-by that time , penny was at the hospital and being prepared for her own delivery but she was able to see little tommy , her grandson , for a few short minutes after he was born.-the proud grandpa was in attendance as well and prepared to become a new father for the fourth time a little while later.-he , too , held his wifes hand and marveled anew at the miracle of birth .