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(Winona)

The stillness in the room is deafening, every second stretching out unbearably as I lean over Abby. She isn't breathing but I can hear a slow, faint heartbeat in my ear as I press it to her chest.

"Call 911!" I cry out as I prepare to get some breaths into Abby. I'm too scared to try compressions as it may do more damage than help.

Phillip's voice breaks through my fog of panic. I'm on it, calling them now!" His voice is laced with

urgency.

"Tell them she's under Dr. Green at St. Michael's hospital. She needs to

go there."

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His words tumble out as he speaks. "Yes, it's an emergency. My daughter, she's... she's not breathing and she just had heart surgery two months ago. We need an ambulance now!"

I hear him recounting details of the hospital and doctor. He tells them what I'm doing. I'm giving her gentle but regular breaths. Please let it help.

Anne talks now. "I'm calling Sheila Hobbs."

puffing air into Abby's lungs, Phillip

their way," he reassures, his hand finding a spot on my back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep going. Winona. You're doing

call, slipping the phone back into her pocket and moving closer to

as fast

beat echoing

"Come on, Abby, please," I whisper between breaths, my voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm as he

of sirens finally penetrates around me, a sound I've never been so relieved

door, their presence a blur of motion as they took over, their professionalism

activity as they swiftly assess Abby's condition. One of them, a seasoned professional with a

the rise and fall. "We're assisting her breathing." he explains to us, his voice steady despite the urgency of the

You sure did well

nearby, his hands clenched, watching every movement with intense focus. "Will she be okay?" His voice cracks slightly, the fear apparent despite his

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at Phillip. "We're doing everything we can right now. This will

ventilator, his eyes flicking

is slow and

younger woman with quick, efficient movements, pulls out her phone to communicate with the hospital. I'm calling Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for a moment of

Green, we have Abby Joseph here with a

into a muffled. exchange that leaves me anxiously trying

turns back to us, her expression slightly more relaxed. "Dr. Green is

Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They check her IV line and wrap her in

uncontrollably and I feel

wraps a blanket around me. "You got

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