Waiting in Sudden Darkness

You hold your sleeping baby as lights flicker out across the hospital wing.

You cradle your newborn in the quiet hospital room as the ceiling lights abruptly go dark. A nurse hurries down the hall, her footsteps echoing strangely in the sudden silence. Begin with the baby’s breath against your neck, both of you unaware of how long the power will be out.

Start here: Describe the warmth of the baby against your skin

Focus

Intimate physical sensations

One rule

Avoid mentioning cause of blackout or technology