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43 When In Rome (Winona)

"So, you think we can go home by her birthday in three weeks?" I ask Dr. Green because I don't want to do anything that might set Abby's recovery back. "I wanted to throw her a little party."

"The defect in the heart wall is okay for now. As she grows, and her heart grows, it will need constant adjustments. Hopefully we can get her to a point where there will be no further deterioration meaning a heart transplant won't be needed." "I understand."

"This is going to mean operations and adjustments for much of her childhood. I think a birthday party 'might be just the thing to keep her spirits up. Don't overdo it though. She needs a lot of peace and quiet.

But don't keep her cooped up inside. Get her out in the fresh air and sun as much as possible. Let her be a

kid."

"I certainly will. Thank you, Doctor Green. I owe her life to you."

"I'm just part of it. She's a lucky kid to have such a dedicated support system."

With that happy news, he leaves.

"Hey. I just saw the doctor leaving. How is she?" Phillip whispers from beside me now.

"What are you doing here?"

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"Lunch break. It's been impossible to concentrate knowing Abby's surgery was on. I've delegated some tasks to the trainees and taken a couple of hours off."

"You're so thoughtful. She's ok. She's going to be able to have a little party at our townhouse."

"That's great news."

I sigh and hug him. "It's going to be a long road ahead, but we'll get there."

He kisses me on top of the head. "We will indeed."

The nursing staff come in to do her vitals and make sure her meds are doing their job.

say to Phillip, and

says. "There's some very strong rumors around the office

ready for the pettiness but I guess it's a break from life and death situations. "I'm sure

Jayden and Ashlyn were married

for them. The words come out but I'm not sure how this actually makes me feel. I mean, it makes sense

to set a date. Maybe we should just

wants or if he thinks it

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Rome

proper wedding. With Abby as our flower girl, surrounded by

"That sounds perfect."

about your family? Do you have a best

never talked much about

wrong, I had the best family upbringing ever. But it just finding out everything you thought

hands me a coffee. "I'm not alone. I have you and

time to mend some

could be right. First, let's get Abby home and stronger and then we'll talk

who your biological

avoids eye contact. I mean it's

my situation. You didn't hesitate to be a father to

wish I'd known sooner. I get that things happen but not telling me

think that's why I'm ready to tell Abby she does have a dad. Even though Judy is ridiculous, she is still her grandmother. Maybe now they are married, Judy can stop this obsession with getting me out of his life and just enjoy being a grandmother." "You know, you always see good in

deserves a chance

Just know I always truly loved you and Abby. You have

a strange thing to say. I guess the thought of contacting his family again has him spooked. Families always had stuff you never want

had a moment

is the time. If you've changed your mind about getting married, that's fine. It won't change anything between us. I proposed because I wanted

just don't want you ditching me at the

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cell phone buzzes in my pocket. I pulled it

You'll never

Jayden and Ashlyn got

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