Emma abruptly woke Steven with a startled cry, arching her back in discomfort. He immediately jumped out of bed, frantically running his fingers through his hair and offering a desperate five thousand dollars for a piece of land, expressing no intention to pay more. Despite her own labor pains, Emma found humor in his confusion as he babbled incoherently.
As she experienced the contractions, Emma calmly informed Steven of the situation, pointing out that she was in labor. Her physical distress was evident as her stomach visibly contorted, highlighting the intensity of her situation while juxtaposing it with Steven's frantic bargaining over land.