Kevin’s instincts kicked in immediately. He had been a truck driver for years, and while he had never encountered a situation quite like this, he knew he had to act fast. The young woman was clearly in distress, and by the looks of it, she was pregnant and possibly going into labor. Kevin reverted to his days as a boy scout, remembering the first aid and emergency protocols he had learned.
“Call 911!” Kevin barked at the cashier, who was still frozen in place, unsure of what to do next. Kevin knelt beside the woman, trying to calm her down. “Hey there, it’s going to be okay. Help is on the way. Just take deep breaths for me, alright?”
The woman nodded weakly, tears streaming down her face. Kevin held her hand, offering comfort in whatever way he could. Her contractions seemed to be coming fast, and Kevin wondered just how far along she was. He didn’t dare ask, not wanting to add to her panic.
