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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."

İ

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."

breaths, slowly puffing air into Abby's lungs, Phillip kneels

reassures, his hand finding a spot on my back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep going. Winona.

phone back into her pocket and moving closer

be here as

is racing, each beat echoing the

my voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm as he tries to soothe Abby, who remains frighteningly still. "Hey, kiddo, you've got to come back to

sound of sirens finally penetrates around me, a sound

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

them, a seasoned professional with a calm demeanor,

he explains to us, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation. Mumma

You sure did well

watching every movement with intense focus. "Will she

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can right now.

the ventilator, his eyes flicking to the monitors

heartbeat is slow and

Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for

Joseph here with a very faint heartbeat and breathing with assistance only.

lowers, the conversation with Dr. Green turning into a muffled. exchange that leaves me anxiously trying to

back to us, her expression slightly more relaxed. "Dr. Green is readying his team

efficiency. They secure Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They check her IV line and wrap her in a blanket, their actions deliberate and

shaking uncontrollably and

a blanket around me. "You

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