The Baby Was Coming… And Dad Was Still Missing! 😨| Slow English (Level A2) |

Mommy, is your tummy hurting again? Don't worry, sweetie. The baby and I are fine. Anna, the baby may be coming sooner than we expected. Okay, Mom. I'll stay calm and call Dad. Oh Mommy, are you okay? I will be fine. I'm getting help! Mom, what happened? She's having contractions. Stay calm and listen to me. I'm okay, Alex. We just need to get ready. Dad, please answer. Mom's contractions have started. Keep trying, Anna. He may not hear the phone. Is Mom going to be okay? She needs us to stay calm. Please bring the hospital bag from the nursery. Thank you, Alex. Walk carefully. One more pack, and then I'll head home. Slow down, Alex. Mom needs you to be careful. Beautiful. Everything is ready. I'm bringing the bag now. It still isn't answering. Try again in a moment. Stay close to me. I'm not leaving you, Mom. Hang on, Mom. Dad will be here soon. We are right here with you, Mommy. Look at me, Alex. Take one slow breath at a time. I'm trying, but I'm scared. You are both doing well. Stay together and remain calm. Mom, tell us about when you were pregnant with us. Okay, I will tell you all about it. It was a beautiful journey. I'm going to be a mother. Oh my gosh, I'm going to be a mom. We are going to be a family. Max, I'm pregnant. Are you serious? We're going to have another baby. Are you sure? Yes. Our family is growing. This is wonderful. I'm so happy. I couldn't wait to tell you. Anna, Alex, your mother and I have something important to share. Is it a surprise? Are we in trouble? No one is in trouble. This is happy news. Are we going on a family vacation? Or are we finally getting another pet? Those are creative guesses. But this surprise is even more special. We are going to have a baby! Wait, are you really serious? Is this some kind of a joke? Is that a joke? Mom, this is amazing! We do not know yet, but we will love the baby either way. I already love the baby. I can help choose clothes for the baby. We will all prepare together. Everyone will have an important part. Yes, that sounds good. Alex, you've seemed so unhappy lately. You know you can talk to me. I know, but it's just hard. Love is not something we divide into smaller pieces. Then the baby will add more love to our family? Exactly. And you will always be my wife. We will take care of one another. I will help mom whenever she needs me. And I will protect the baby. This baby is already surrounded by love. Stay seated for a moment. I brought you some water. Thank you. Take your time. There is no need to rush. A little more stirring and breakfast should be ready. I may have left the toast in a little too long. Only a little? Please do not tell your mother yet. I think she will smell it. I'm starting to speak now. Your chair is ready, Mom. Anything. Thank you, Anna. You are taking wonderful care of me. We promised to help you and the baby. Oh, no! I only wanted to wash the vegetables. I'm sorry, the vegetables fought back. It looks like the sink won. We will clean it together. At least the vegetables are very clean. I'm getting a little bit of a mind. Take one step at a time. I'm right behind you. Thank you. Here's a towel for your feet, Mommy. Thank you, sweetheart. That is very kind. Everything is ready. We will begin the examination now. We have all been waiting for this moment. Will we be able to see the baby? Yes, once the image becomes clear. Is everything all right? The image is still adjusting. Please give the machine a moment. We will stay calm. We are right here, mom. That steady sound is your baby's heartbeat. It is so beautiful. Our baby is really there. The heartbeat is so fast. I could listen to it all day. Look carefully. The baby is moving. I saw it. The baby really moved. Our little sibling is saying hello. The baby is developing normally and looks healthy. That is wonderful news. We were so worried. I cannot wait to meet the baby. Everything is so tiny and adorable. Those shoes are smaller than my hand. Let us choose only what the baby truly needs. I have a feeling we may leave with more than we planned. Look at this one, Mommy. It's so tiny. It is perfect. I think the baby will love it. Dad, these shoes are smaller than my toy. Your brother will be very small when he first arrives. I cannot believe feet can be this tiny. Max, I think we already have more than enough. What if the baby needs an extra bottle? We already bought several extra bottles. Then this toy can be the final... Max, slow down before those boxes start falling. I can still see a little space near my feet. I'm very safe. Let us carry some of them for you. That explains why none of the pieces fit correctly. Dad, this panel needs to face the other direction. I think I've built the entire crib backward. That is all right. We can fix it one step at a time. You can have this. It always made me feel safe. We have clothes, towels, bottles, and the baby blanket. Then the hospital bag is almost ready. I will keep it beside the nursery door. Thank you. Wait, everyone stay calm. I just felt a strong contraction. Is it time to go to the hospital? The bag is already prepared. Tell me what you need me to do. Dad, that is my toy bag. What? Then where is the hospital bag? It is right beside me. I knew that. I was only testing you. The contraction is fading. I do not think it is time yet. I thought we had to leave immediately. I am checking the bag one more time, just in case. Max. I'm just going out for a little while to buy groceries at the supermarket. Okay, drive safely. Please, Dad, answer the phone. Why isn't he picking up? Why isn't he picking up? He's still not answering. Why did I miss so many calls? Anna, what is happening? Dad, Mom is in labor. The contractions are much stronger now. Keep her seated and help her breathe slowly. I am coming home immediately. Please. Please stay calm, Ella. I am on my way. I am here. Move slowly and lean on me. The contractions are getting closer. I have the hospital bag. The car door is open. The seat is ready. Everyone keep your seatbelts fastened. We are going directly to the hospital. Breathe slowly with me, Mom. I am trying. Please stay close. The road ahead is clear for now. Traffic has stopped completely. Another contraction is starting. Keep breathing slowly, Mom. We are with you. Dad, the cars ahead are not moving. Breathe in slowly, Mom. And now breathe out. I am following you. Do not let go of my hand. I found another possible route. I will take it once traffic... This road is clear. We should reach the hospital soon. Keep breathing slowly, Mom. We are getting closer. The road ahead is open, Dad. Please keep driving carefully. We are here to help. I can sit down. Please support my back. Her contractions are becoming stronger. I have the hospital bag. I will close the car and follow you. I was afraid the baby would take... I should never have thought that. Being afraid does not make you a bad brother. I already love him. Please let mom and the baby be safe. The baby would take our parents' love. I was afraid does not make you a bad brother. To be safe. Meet your little brother. His hand is so tiny. I brought you my favorite toy. He is lucky to have both of you. Our family is finally together. toward the bridge. Ella, keep Alex and Anna behind the barrier. Where are you going? Stay here and keep everyone away from the water. Dad, come back. Lucky still needs help. If dad cared about Lucky, he would not have left him here. We do not know why he ran toward the campground office. He may be bringing someone who can help. He should have told us. Go ahead, Lucky. Keep him inside the campsite, Alex. We are going to have a wonderful day. I changed it some. The tent is almost ready. The picnic area looks perfect here. Lucky wants to explore everything. Keep him close while- Bring it back, Lucky! He is running so fast! Good boy, Lucky! He looks very happy. Stay behind the barrier and keep away from the water. Lucky always listens to me. We will stay on this side. Even a trained dog can become distracted. There was heavy rain upstream. Please watch the water level carefully. Thank you for warning us. We will keep the children and Lucky away from the stream. The clouds are getting darker. We should pack soon. We will keep watching the weather. Lucky, wait! Toward the bridge! Hold his collar, Alex! Lucky, bring the ball back carefully. Everyone stay behind the barrier. The water is rising. Lucky looks frightened. Lucky! Stay back, Alex. The bridge is not safe. He cannot get across now. Lucky, stay there! Do not move closer to the water! Ella, keep Alex and Anna behind the barrier! Where are you going? Stay here and keep everyone away from the water! Dad, come back! Lucky still needs help! Alex, your father may be trying to find assistance. Then why did he leave without telling us? We have to stay here and wait. The call keeps disconnecting. Both of you must stay beside the tent and away from the stream. Lucky cannot wait forever! We need to stay together until help... If Dad cared about Lucky, he would not have left him here! We do not know why he ran toward the campground office. He may be bringing someone who can help. He should have told us. Dad may have gone to find the campsite workers. He did not tell us that. He just ran away. Arguing will not help Lucky. We need to stay calm and wait for an adult plan. Lucky, move higher. He is back on stable ground. Lucky, stay still and wait. I have to get to Lucky. No, Alex. That current could carry you away. Please stay here with us. Lucky needs trained rescuers, not another person in danger. No one loves Lucky as much as I do. We all love him, Alex. We are trying to help. Dad may return with help. I just want Lucky home. Lucky, lie down and stay still. He sounds tired. Keep speaking calmly so he knows we are still here. Stay together beside the tent. Do not leave this campsite. We will wait here. Please call someone quickly. I will return as soon as I reach a signal. I found the rain jackets and flashlights. There is a rope in Dad's tool bag. Leave the equipment there. Mom told us to wait. I have seen rescuers use ropes before. Maybe I can reach Lucky if I am careful. There must be a narrower place, farther along the stream. The rope and flashlight are gone! After Lucky by himself! Mom saw the letter Alex left behind, and Mom called Dad. This should keep me connected to the tree. I only need to move slowly. Slowly. Ruff, ruff. Just one step at a time. I have to reach Lucky. Lucky! Stay on the high ground! Please stop moving! Lucky, stay there! Woof, woof, woof. Lie down and wait for me. Do not come closer to the edge. The tree is moving. I should never have tried this alone. The rope is caught. I cannot safely go forward or back. These are Alex's footprints. The rope mark follows the trail. Stay beside me. We will find him together. Hold on tight! I have to reach him. Mom, stop. Without safety equipment, you could be trapped too. Alex needs you here to keep him calm and guide the rest. I slipped. I am holding the branch. Keep both arms around it and stay completely still. Help is coming, Alex. Do not let go. Lucky, stay by the roots. He is in the shallow area beside the bank. Do not move toward him, Alex. Both of you must stay still. My arms are getting tired. I'm starting to speak now. I am still holding the branch. Lucky! Hold on to the roots! Stay there! Stay there and stop climbing! I am sorry! I should have listened to you! We will talk about that later. Keep both arms around the branch. We are right here. We are right here. You are- They are near the fallen tree! The safe access path is this way. Keep the equipment together and stay on firm ground. Alex! He is holding the branch, but he is getting tired. Lucky is beside the roots on the other bank. Everyone stay behind us while we assess both positions. Alex thought you had abandoned Lucky. I should have told him I was bringing rescuers. I will follow every instruction. My son is losing his strength! Do not enter the water without protection. We will secure you first and the team will control every movement. Tell me what to do. I will follow your plan. Stay still while we complete the safety check. I am ready. The professional line is secured and the support team is in position. Move only when we give the signal. Alex, look at me. Keep both arms around the branch. You are not alone. I am coming closer. Move slowly and wait for each signal. I am not leaving you. I'm just going to call the res- I'm just going to call the rescue team. I have you, Alex. Keep holding still. Please do not let go. The rescue harness is secure. We are going back together. Connection check. Begin the controlled pull. Pull slowly and keep the line steady. You are almost on the bank, Alex. They are coming back. Lucky is being rescued too. Alex is cold and exhausted, but he is alert and responding well. Lucky is tired, but his breathing is steady. Do they need anything else right now? Keep them warm. Lucky, you are safe. Be gentle. He is tired and cold. He is still wagging his tail. You are both back with us. Why did you run away without telling me where you were going? I thought you had decided to leave Lucky there. I understand why you believe that. Let Alex finish telling us how... I was thinking only about reaching the rescue station. I should have told you I was bringing help back. Leaving frightened both of you, and that was my mistake. We did not know whether you were coming back... Entering that current would have created another emergency. Running into danger would not have helped Lucky. The rescuers needed all of this equipment to reach us safely. My rope was never enough. They had to rescue me, too, recognizing... I'm sorry for taking Dad's rope and leaving. I should have stayed and waited for rescuers. My choice put us all in danger. Thank you for telling us... Sorry I left while you were frightened. I should have noticed the rope sooner. This was not your responsibility. We must make the safety plan clear and stay together. Next... Being brave does not mean facing danger alone. Real courage begins with staying calm. Understand your limits and find help. Next time... Lucky, you are feeling better. His tail is moving again. He knows he is safe with us. We are all going home together. First, stay away from the dangerous area. Second, call a trusted adult immediately. This plan will help us make calm decisions together. Always call a trained adult before approaching a dangerous area. I stay behind the safety boundary. I clearly explain where help did. You are both learning to make safe. I still wanna be brave, Dad, but I will never let panic or impatience put someone else in danger. That is the kind of courage I am proud of. And this time, today everyone will introduce themselves in English. Sounds great! I'll do my best. Anna, you may begin. Hello, my name is Anna. Nice to meet everyone. I like reading books. Take your time. Let me try again. I can improve little by little. Hello, how are you? Nice to meet you. I want to practice like that too. I'll start with today's lesson. Hello, my name is Anna. Nice to meet you. Whenever you're ready, we'd love to hear you. Thank you. I'd like you to meet Teacher Tita. He loves helping students become confident English speakers. Thank you. Hello, Anna. Welcome. It's wonderful to meet you. Hello, Teacher Tita. Nice to meet you. Sometimes I don't feel confident when I speak English. That's completely normal. Every learner grows step by step. Every great English speaker started by learning one step at a time. That makes me feel better. I wake up early, I eat breakfast, I go to school. These sentences are easy to understand. I study English every day. Excellent! Let's try it one more time together. Read aloud every day and enjoy English movies with subtitles. I'll practice every day. Today we'll learn the simple present tense, the foundation of everyday English. I wake up early, I brush my teeth, I eat breakfast, I go to school. Hello, everyone. My name is Anna. I enjoy reading books and studying English. Wonderful job, Anna. Excellent presentation, Anna. I like reading books. I enjoy listening to music. I like reading books. I enjoy listening. Write five new English sentences every day. Small steps lead to great progress. I will. Thank you, teacher. I study English every day. I like learning new words. I make breakfast. I drink milk. I eat breakfast every morning. How are you today? How are you today? The story begins. What do you like to do after school? I like reading books. Great answer! Watch my mouth carefully. Now try this sound. Apple, apple. I see beautiful flowers. The trees are tall. The weather is nice today. Hello, my name is Anna. I like reading books and studying English. Excellent work, Anna. You did a fant... Let's go together. Let's go together. How are you today? I'm doing great. Thank you. Thank you. How about you? How about you? Let's speak only English for the next 10 minutes. Please read the next paragraph, Anna. Every morning, I wake up early and study English. Good morning. How are you? We're great. We're great. Nice to see you. Your English sounds really clear now. Thank you. I practice, I practice a little every day. I'd like a bottle of water, please. Certainly. Here you are. I'd like an orange juice, please. Excellent. That's a perfect order. I'm getting better every day. There's an English speech competition next month. Would you like to join? I'll do my best. Let's choose a topic you truly enjoy. I'd like to talk about learning English. Good afternoon, everyone. Today I'd like to share my English learning journey. Enjoy sharing your ideas and have fun speaking English. Thank you. I'll do my best. I'm ready. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here today. Every day I practiced a little more and each step helped me grow. Why do you enjoy learning English? Because it helps me communicate with people around the world. Outstanding work, Anna! Thank you, everyone! Congratulations, Anna! Thank you for your encouragement. Congratulations, Anna! This is a wonderful beginning. Thank you. I'll keep improving every day. I'll keep practicing every day. Every step brings you closer to your dreams. Learning English is fun. The flowers are beautiful. The sky is blue. The birds are singing. Today's challenge is English only. What do you usually do after school? I usually read books, practice English, and help my family. Today, I'll practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. What's your favorite subject? English! Excellent! Excellent! What do you like to do? I like playing basketball. Well, I don't know. Can you help me introduce myself? Of course! Let's practice together. Let me try that again. Let me try that again. Excellent. You corrected it perfectly. I've learned so much. Let's practice this sentence together. Let's practice together. Ha ha ha. Good morning, everyone. Today, our group will share excellent teamwork and presentation. Thank you, everyone. The English Club is a great place to practice speaking. To join. Hello, my name is Anna. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. Today, I'd like to tell you a short story. A great story! Would you like to help our new students? I'd be happy to help. Hello, my name is Anna. What's your name? My name is Ben. Nice to meet you. Great job! Who would like to present first? I'd be happy to begin. What would you like to do in the future? I'd like to become confident in English and help other people learn. Today we're learning the present continuous tense. It connects nicely with the simple present tense. I'll learn a few new words every day. I'm making breakfast. I'm pouring milk. I'm preparing fruit. Excuse me, where the train station? Go straight and turn left at the next corner. Thank you. Anna, would you like to host the language festival in English? I'd be honored. Thank you. Welcome, everyone. We're so happy you're here today. Let's welcome our next performance. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to our language festival. Thank you for joining us today. Wonderful job, Anna. We're very proud of you. Do you remember your very first lesson? Yes, and I'm so happy to see how much I've grown. Consistency is the key to learning. I'll keep practicing every day. I'll speak English confidently every day. I'm ready for the next challenge. What did you do yesterday? I played soccer with my friends. Now I'm scared. Practice a little every day and you'll see amazing progress. We'll do our best. Thank you for always believing in me. You've earned every step of your success. I'm starting to understand every dream. This book is for your next learning adventure. Thank you so much. I'll study it carefully. The sunset is beautiful. I'm enjoying this peaceful evening. Every small step helps me grow. Keep learning, keep speaking, and keep believing.