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27 That Was Close (Winona)

"Winona! How is Abby?" Phillip is rushing up to me and jump back from Jayden and hug Phillip. That was a close call. I feel if I'd ended up in Jayden's arms, wild horses couldn't have dragged me back out again. "Phillip, our girl is stable. She's a fighter. The doctor is coming soon to speak with us.

"I'm sorry I wasn't with her."

"I'm the one who should be sorry," I sob into his shoulder. "I can't keep working these hours. I have a daughter and family to be with."

"Don't be sorry, Winona. You came here for me. To give me the chance of a lifetime. I'm the one who's sorry." Phillip rubs my back as he hugs me.

"No matter why I'm here, I should not have been working like I didn't have a child at home who needs me."

"Let's talk about that later. Right now, it's no one's fault. All we need to do is get Abby well."

I nod. "I hope the doctor is here soon. They are doing more tests. I almost died when I saw our angel hooked up to those machines. Why? Why does such an innocent little girl have to have this happen?" "Come on. You need to stay calm for her. Let's see what the doctor has to say. Let's sit down again."

Phillip guides me to the seat and shakes hands with Jayden. "Thanks for your help."

"No problem."

Then my old doctor comes in and sees us all. He walks up to me.

a name you hear often. I see you and Jayden finally had

I are no longer married. He's here as a...ahhh," I

Doctor Green. Now can you please tell

Abby has a heart defect. This isn't

"A heart defect? How?"

but generally it would develop later in

never been picked up before now? We have regular check-ups." This

no appetite. Not anything you'd worry about

go to ask if it can be fixed but the words choke inside me, and

Phillip asks the question and I almost want to block my ears in case

than average chance. I can tell you we will do everything in our power. Abby will

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her side. But I must mention, this won't be

cover and money set aside. Do whatever you need to." I feel a little better now knowing she has a good chance even though there is a

get you to sign the paperwork, and we'll

"Thanks Dr. Green."

said you have insurance and money set aside, but operations will be ongoing and it may end up in Abby needing a heart transplant. She will need the best of

for that type of care. You could stay with her in a family unit...but the cost is a lot more substantial in the long

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