I thought three would do the trick, so I placed them on the plate and set them next to the bed. Maggie had washed the sheets earlier that day, so after turning down the bed and lighting the candles I slipped into bed and waited for Maggie.

When the hair dryer stopped, she made her entrance into the bedroom and said, “Candles! How ‘womantic’!”

I laughed and said, “Well, anything for my two girls!”

Maggie got into bed and snuggled up next to me and whispered, “Showtime.”

Kissing her, I said, “Okay, let’s do this.”

Maggie smiled and said, “Layla, daddy’s got a favor to ask you, so listen up, girl.”

Placing my hand on Maggie and Layla, I took a few deep breaths and started moving my hand gently over Maggie’s skin. When I found Layla under my hand, I said, “Layla, sweetie, daddy wants to ask you to do something tonight. Your mommy and I want you to turn around with your head down so that you can be born at home with both of us here in this bed and Mama Vermillion here too.