Whitefish River There's not much comfort in this place; I'll keep you safe

Padding around, Reiko knew it was any day now that Speedy was due. Today was the day that she had prepared for, worked for, and would continue to work for to make sure she would give Speedy and her pups all that she could. But she wasn't aware that today was the day, of all days. While she approached Speedy's den, the birthing had already begun, Emrik had already gone inside and she was just about to peer into the den -  Speedy? I'm gonna go try and find something to eat, would you like anything? Once her nose crossed the den's barrier, thats when the familiar scent smacked her right in the face - hard enough for her to stumble back and fall onto her bum.

It was happening! Instead of calling out to the new mother, Reiko stood by on the outside of the den - Speedy must know she's here now, after she had so rudely called out the way she did. So if she needed anything, the physician would simply ask. For now, with a smile on her face, heart beating in her chest and tail wriggling in excitement, she waited outside the den with bated breath.