Nancy agreed to let her mother-in-law, Elizabeth, help with her home birth despite feeling uneasy about it. On the big day, while Nancy endured painful contractions, Elizabeth kept slipping out of the room, looking flustered.
Suddenly, Nancy and her husband, Josh, heard voices and music coming from outside. Josh investigated and returned pale-faced — Elizabeth had invited a crowd and was hosting a surprise “welcome baby” party in their living room while Nancy was still in labor.
