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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."

eyes. "Does that

nods, his eyes softening. "Yeah.

him for the first time-it's almost too much. I've wanted this for so long, but now

closer, his forehead resting against mine. "We're ready. We've been through hell, and we're still standing.

out a shaky breath. "Easy,

missed so much.

snort, shaking my head. "Way too soon to joke. You're

"But you love me."

up at him, my fingers curling into his

the kids. I think it's time for them to meet

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"Awesome."

you and me." He kisses me

say with the ragged breath of

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with Jayden, looking more nervous than excited.

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

day and he has grown a lot in three months," I tell her. "And today, you get to see

Abby's face lights up, and she practically bounces

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

e our hands."

wondered if I'd ever get the chance to be a

monitors."

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

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

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