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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.

you're here!" Abby

princess," Jayden says, his voice soft

you wouldn't be

sneaky." He grins and both girls giggle. "I might be

stand frozen for a moment, taking it all in. My breath catches in my

prick my eyes and all the

can see the concern immediately. He sets

face, thumb brushing a tear off my cheek.

lot," I say. "But you, are a sight

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the carrier from me. Henry stares at him

to Bobby. "Take him for

the carrier and the girls and goes

tight. "I missed you," he whispers into my hair,

I murmur, my voice catching in

pulls back slightly, searching my face. "You sure

And a little dizzy. My blood

forehead. "Alright, let's get out of here. I've got a surprise for

hand and leads the kids and me out to a sleek black car waiting outside the terminal. The drive through the shimmering streets of Dubai

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

my eyes wide as

"We're technically on

shaking

He smirks.

w for you

more extravagant than the exterior, Chandeliers dangle from high ceilings,

staff that seem to appear out of nowhere

but feel a little out of place, but the kids are

is like a

live here?" Abby

lives like this forever, Abby,"

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