Gabriel had studied quite a bit. He was well-educated for this town. He knew how to lead a community. He had a lot of experience dealing with different kinds of people. But if there was one thing he knew nothing about, it was female anatomy - let alone how to help deliver a baby. When she said her waters had broken, he panicked and looked around, desperate to find someone who could handle this situation better than he. Though the yards were usually crowded, there was no one there today. He began to sweat.

"Stop!" he said, as she stumbled into the house, and he hurried after her. "You'll... hurt yourself..." Too late. He panicked even more when she lifted her skirt. He hadn't been that exposed to a woman's body since the day he was born. He had to do something now, he knew. But still he stood there uselessly.

"O-okay! Stay here!" he finally said, unnecessarily. He rushed out and into the street.
"You there!" He grabbed the arm of a random boy who was just running by. "Get a doctor! I'll give you five shillings if you're back in ten minutes! Ten if you're back in five!" The boy ran off as fast as he could and Gabriel rushed back in. "Hold on! The doctor is coming!" he shouted as he reentered the house. Please hold on.