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332 A Second Opinion (Winona)

"Mommy, why does Henry need to see my doctor?" Abby asks, her small voice cutting through the quiet clinic. She swings her legs from the chair, completely relaxed.

I shift Henry in my arms, his tiny body still not much bigger than some newborn's, even though he's five months old. "We're just making sure he's okay to fly, sweetheart. And Dr. Green will check on you, too. Remember? We have to make sure your heart's doing okay." Abby nods. T like Dr. Green."

I smile, kissing her on the top of her head. She's been through so much already-two heart surgeries and another one looming in a few months. I can't help but worry about her flying across the ocean, even if Dr. Green has been positive. But Henry... Henry's the one who keeps me up at night. Literally.

The door clicks open, and Dr. Green walks in with his usual comforting smile. "Winona, Abby, good to see you both."

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"Hi, Dr. Green," Abby chirps, swinging her legs a little faster. "We're gonna fly on a plane!"

Dr. Green chuckles as he taps on his tablet. "Flying soon, huh? Well, let's see if we can get you all cleared for takeoff. I'll just get Henry's files up"

I swallow hard, the tension settling back into my shoulders as I glance down at Henry. His breathing is steady, but I can't shake the fear that something could go wrong.

Green asks,

doctor wants us to wait another four weeks for more tests due to him being unsettled, but I just... I don't think we can wait that long. I need to know if he's okay to fly as originally

I see, nothing suggests he can't fly. If you've got a full medical team with you, which I assume you will, there's no reason he can't travel." Relief washes over me, but

I've seen babies in far more critical conditions fly safely, Winona. You'll

curled tightly around Henry's blanket. "What about Abby?" I ask, turning to my little girl. "She's doing well, but I'm nervous about her flying.

"Abby's doing great. Her heart's stable, her latest test results are -excellent. I don't see any reason flying

sure?" I ask again, the knot of worry in

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comfortable. There's no indication flying will pose any risk to her heart." Abby swings her

her, but inside, I'm still battling the fear I know what Dr. Green's saying makes sense,

Henry's doctor?" I ask, frowning. "She's been pushing for more tests,

Green tilts his head, considering my words. "It's possible his doctor is being extra cautious. Some doctors prefer to err on the side of caution, especially with preemies or babies who've had

"Yes, I understand,"

with babies in far more

Could this be Judy?

dark and unsettling. Maybe it's just paranoia. Maybe I'm seeing things that aren't there. But after everything Judy's done... nothing would surprise me. It's all too convenient, this delay. Too perfect. But I

arms. "I think we'll move forward with the plan to leave next

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