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(Winona)

A few hours later, Dr. Green pops in. The doctor's face is calm, but she does look serious. Jayden and I stand on either side of our son, our hands still resting dently on his tiny form.

The reality of what we're facing is beginning to set in.

"Congratulations on the birth of your son," Dr. Harris says, her voice soft but serious. "He's stable, but we need to be realistic about the challenges ahead."

"What kind of challenges?" Jayden asks.

"He's going to need tube feeding for a while," Dr. Harris explains, her eyes meeting mine with a steadiness that I appreciate. "He's very premature, and his organs are still developing. The next few weeks will be critical in determining his long-term health." Jayden nods, he's absorbing every word, every piece of information. "Will he be...? I mean, will he have any ongoing disability?"

"There's always a chance of health complications in the long term," Dr. Harris continues. "We'll be monitoring him closely."

I swallow hard, trying to keep my emotions in check. "What about his heart?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper. Because the genetic heart problem Abby has might well affect the baby too.

Dr. Harris hesitates, then nods. "Dr. Green, the pediatric cardiologist, will be monitoring him as well. He already knows your daughter's condition and the genetic implications. He'll be here shortly to discuss it with you."

"Oh, thank goodness. Dr. Green has done wonders for Abby."

"Of course, you understand, any surgery would be almost impossible on a baby this size. But these conditions often don't present till later in life."

Jayden squeezes my hand. "Thanks for the information. It helps hearing the truth."

Just then, Dr. Green walks in, his familiar presence bringing a mix of comfort and dread. He's been with us since Abby's first surgery, and there's no one I trust more with our children's health. But that doesn't make this any easier. "Jayden, Winona," Dr. Green greets us with a nod. "Congratulations on the birth of your son."

"Thank you," Jayden replies, his voice steady. "I'm pleased you're involved with his care."

his expression serious. "Given the family history, there's a possibility that your son may have the same genetic heart defect

we're aware of

his voice filled with determination. "He's a fighter. He's

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us that."

a small smile playing on his lips. "He is And he has a good chance. But we need to be prepared for

to steady my breathing. I want to shout my happiness that the baby is okay from the rooftops, but I have to temper that feeling with

to give

smile, but one filled with love.

resting on our son's tiny chest. "This is our family, our future. Let's make it a name that means something positive

it won't

at my

start on what

so fragile, but fighting to stay with us. This is our child, our miracle, and he deserves

man. Happy, funny, and he loved her so much. Took her fishing and camping. She changed

something. He was very down-to-earth I remember. He used to come to Mother's dinner parties. Actually, he did a great job of

Jayden's mind working

mind is blank, "I can see

it."

tongue." Jayden says

and then

That has a nice ring to it,"

"It does."

middle

don't have one.

to you. I

"Same. Less fuss."

the world, Henry Brennan."

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