The Wait

For a modern hospital they sure have an old-fashioned clock on the wall in here, Tom Jackson thought as he sat in the waiting room. It was big, round and white with Roman numerals circling around the face. It was 3:12 am when they arrived. It was now 11:34 am.

I hope they're taking care of her. Of course they are. This is a hospital.

12:56...

1:43...

2:19...

3:12...

Okay, we've been here exactly 12 hours. When will this end?

Tom saw Dr. Langley appear.

"It's a healthy baby boy, Mr. Jackson," the doctor said with a cheery smile.