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346 Stopover in Dubai

(Winona)

The plane lands smoothly in Dubai.

"Mommy, is Daddy here?" Abby asks, clutching her stuffed animal tightly.

"Oh, honey," I say, forcing a smile. "I'm sorry. We need to stop here and have then we'll see Daddy. Okay?"

Her face drops. "Oh. I thought we saw Daddy now."

"Only one more plane ride."

more plane ride and

The doors open, I gather the kids, the medical entourage making sure Henry is okay before they hand him

over to me.

I thank them and take him in his carrier. I'll clip it onto the wheels as soon as they unload the base.

"Stay close, kids." I say. "Bobby, keep an eye on your sisters please.

The terminal is elegant, marble floors reflecting the dazzling lights above. The kids are still buzzing around me, and I'm trying to focus on keeping them in line when- "Hey, troublemakers! Welcome to Dubai,"

My head snaps up.

Jayden is there, right behind Bobby, grinning, with his arms wide open. My heart stutters, and before I can even register what's happening, the kids have launched themselves at him.

"Daddy!" Abby shrieks, running full speed at him. Sarah's right behind her, Bobby hanging back but clearly relieved as he fist bumps him and they do their secret handshake.

Jayden scoops up Abby and Sarah, kissing them both on the forehead. "You didn't think I'd let you get to Europe without me, did you? It might not survive your arrival." He winks at Bobby, who finally cracks a smile.

Abby squeals,

says, his voice soft

said you wouldn't

He grins and both girls

taking it all in. My breath catches in

eyes and all the

I can see the concern immediately. He sets the girls down gently and

face, thumb brushing a tear

a lot," I say. "But you,

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Henry's cheek and chatters to him as he takes the carrier from me. Henry stares at him and there's

Henry to Bobby. "Take him for

and the girls and goes and sits

into his arms, holding me tight. "I missed you," he whispers into my hair, and I feel the tension I've been carrying start to

I murmur, my voice catching

slightly, searching my face. "You sure

tired. And a little dizzy. My blood pressure was a bit low. I'll

me a soft kiss on the forehead. "Alright, let's get out of here. I've got a surprise

sleek black car waiting outside the terminal. The drive through the shimmering

the sky, gleaming with glass and gold. The kids press their faces to the windows, bohing and aahing at the incredible sights. I lean my head back against the seat, trying to enjoy it, but the tiredness is creeping back in. Soon, we pull up in front of the most

this is way too much," I say, my eyes wide as I take in the

technically on our honeymoon,

softly, shaking

He smirks.

w for you

the exterior, Chandeliers dangle from high ceilings, casting a warm glow over

to appear out of nowhere

can't help but feel a little out

like a

live here?" Abby asks, holding onto his

anyone lives like this forever,

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