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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.

Not a name you hear often. I see you and Jayden finally

him. "Um no. Jayden and I are no

can you please tell Winona and Phillip

Abby has a heart defect. This isn't uncommon in adults but at this young age it is

"A heart defect? How?"

but generally it would develop later

up before now? We have regular check-ups." This

tiredness, being irritable, no appetite. Not anything

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

question and I almost want to block my

chance. I can tell you we will

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27 That Was Close

has youth on her side. But I must mention,

I feel a little better

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

"Thanks Dr. Green."

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

Wing is set aside 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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