*Meri*
I'm sitting on the edge of the couch, gently rubbing my lower back as a dull ache radiates through it. Tom looks over at me with concern in his eyes.

"Are you okay, love ?" he asks, setting down the book he has been reading.

I nod, trying to smile through the discomfort. "Yeah, it's just my body getting ready for the birth, I think. It's probably normal".

Tom's face softens, and he moves closer to me. "Let me give you a massage. It might help with the pain".

I gratefully accept his offer. Tom fetches a yoga ball from the corner of the room and places it in front of the couch. I carefully lean over the yoga ball, resting my upper body on it, while Tom starts massaging my lower back.

As he works on my tense muscles, I can't help but let out a small groan of relief. His strong hands expertly knead the achy area, easing my discomfort.

After a while, Tom starts talking about our little boy, who is due to arrive in just a week. "I can't wait to meet him, Meri. Our lives are going to change so much, but I know we will be great parents together".

I can hear the excitement in his voice, and it warms my heart. Despite the challenges we have faced in the past, I know we're both committed to making our little family work. As Tom continues to massage my back, I close my eyes, savoring the moment and looking forward to the day very soon when our son will finally be in our arms.

As Tom finishes massaging my back, I carefully straighten up from the yoga ball, only to suddenly feel a gush of liquid soaking through my pants. Tom's eyes widen as he looks at me.

"Sweetie, um, did you just... pee ?" he asks hesitantly.

I start laughing at his confused expression. "No, Tom. My water just broke. Go get the baby bag, we need to get to the Clinic !"

Tom's confusion instantly turns into panic as he rushes to grab the bag. Meanwhile, I take a few deep breaths, bracing myself for what's to come. As he returns with the bag, I feel the first contraction hit me, causing me to wince in pain.

Tom quickly comes to my side, wrapping his arm around me for support. "Alright, we're going to get through this together". He reassures me.

I lean on him, and together, we slowly make our way towards the door. Each step brings us closer to meeting our son, and despite the pain, I can't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. Our lives are about to change forever, and I'm grateful that Tom is by my side, supporting me every step of the way.

As we reach the door, Tom glances over at Lumi's house and asks. "Should I run over and tell Lumi what's happening ?"

Before I can respond, the door to Zac and Lumi's house swings open. They emerge, with Zac carrying a bag that looks almost identical to ours, and Lumi leaning on him for support. It seems like the twins' connection runs deep – our babies seem to be arriving at the same time.

Tom calls out to them. "Hey, are you guys headed to the Clinic too ?"

Zac nods, looking a bit anxious. "Yeah, Lumi's water just broke. How about you two ?"

Tom grins, the surprise evident on his face. "Meri's water broke as well. Talk about perfect timing !"

Zac then suggests. "Why don't we all go together? We can take my car – it's big enough for all of us".

We all agree that it's a great idea, given the circumstances. Tom and Zac help Lumi and me into the backseat of Zac's car, making sure we're both comfortable.

As we set off for the maternity Clinic, Lumi and I exchange a knowing smile, understanding that we're in this together, just like we've always been. Our partners are doing their best to remain calm and supportive, and we couldn't be more grateful to have them by our sides.

With our due dates so close together and our water breaking at the same time, it seems that the bond between us twins is stronger than ever. We are ready to welcome our little boys into the world, side by side.

*Zac*:
I'm gripping the steering wheel as I drive to the private clinic, doing my best to remain calm. I keep glancing over at Lumi, wanting to make sure she's okay. Her hand is tightly gripping mine, and I can tell she is feeling the contractions intensify.

After parking the car, I rush to Lumi's side, helping her out of the vehicle just as Tom is assisting Meri. The bond between the sisters is strong, and I know they will want each other's support during labor.

Once inside, I speak to the nurse at the reception desk. "Is it possible for Lumi and Meri to have a room together? They are really close, and it would mean a lot to them".

The nurse raises an eyebrow at the unusual request, but she nods. "As this is a private clinic, we can accommodate that. Let me show you to the room".

We follow the nurse to a spacious room with two beds side by side. After helping Lumi onto one of the beds, she looks at me with gratitude in her eyes.

"Thank you, Zac, for making sure we could be together for this". She says, squeezing my hand.

I smile back at her, knowing that having Meri by her side will make this experience a little bit easier for both of them. As Tom and I stand by, ready to support our partners, we watch the bond between the twins grow even stronger as they prepare to welcome their sons into the world together.