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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.

was wondering if it was the same Winona. Not a name you hear often. I see you and Jayden

and I are no longer married.

a friend, Doctor Green. Now can you please tell Winona

heart defect. This isn't uncommon in adults but at this young age

"A heart defect? How?"

she was born with but generally it would develop

been picked up before now? We have regular

tiredness, being irritable, no appetite. Not anything you'd

be fixed but the words choke inside me, and the tears keep

and I almost want

than average chance. I can tell you we will do

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27 That Was Close

and specialized recovery treatment. She has youth on her side. But I must mention, this won't be

a little better now knowing she has a good chance even though there is a long road

sign the paperwork, and we'll take her straight through to

"Thanks Dr. Green."

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

for that type of care. You could stay with her in a family unit...but

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