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We're finally back. The penthouse feels strange after everything we've been through. It's a little surreal. Cass is in the hospital for observation. I know she'll have some struggles after being captive and drugged.

I'm sure it will take time to deal with it all. But we're home and she is getting the best care, and that's all that matters right now.

I walk over to the windows, looking out over the city. It's getting dark, and the lights below are starting to flicker on. For the first time in days, I can actually breathe and relax.

"Henry's looking good. That virus is all but cleared up." Jayden says, stepping up behind me.

He wraps his arms around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder. "Doctor says he's feeding well, breathing on his own, and all the tests came back perfect."

"Really?" I lean into him, feeling some of the weight lift off my chest. "That's... that's amazing. I wasn't sure we'd ever get to this point."

"I know." Jayden kisses the side of my head. "But we're here. They're talking about taking him off all the wires tomorrow, maybe even a real bath and getting him dressed in a full outfit."

"That is exciting. And nerve-wracking. I used to be worried I'd let Abby slip when she was a baby in the bath. I think I'll need rubber gloves for tiny Henry."

"Tomorrow he is out of isolation, so we can give him his first real bath. Soon he'll be coming home."

"Does that mean.... Can we finally introduce him to

nods, his eyes softening. "Yeah.

time-it's almost too much. I've wanted this for so long, but now that it's actually happening. I'm kinda terrified too. "What if... what if they don't handle it well?" I

We've been through hell,

a shaky breath.

cocky, confident look I've missed so much. "Surely easier than rescuing ass

shaking my head. "Way too soon

"But you love me."

him, my fingers curling into his shirt.

take the kids.

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the next morning. Abby holding my hand, her eyes wide with exciternent. Bobby and Sarah trail behind with Jayden, looking more nervous than excited. I get it. We've all been through so much in

he still really tiny?" Abby asks, looking up at me with those big, curious

in three months," I tell her. "And today, you get to see him take his very first

up, and she practically bounces

see, sweetheart. Maybe we can start with just saying hi first.

e our hands."

fills me. Not so long ago I wondered if I'd ever get the chance to be a mother to Henry. The nurse smiles as we walk in.

monitors."

chest rising and falling 'steadily. There are some wires still attached to him, but not

hand as the nurse gently unhooks the monitors, her movements quick and practiced. Within minutes,

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