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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 as he kisses the top of her

said you wouldn't be

know. I did a sneaky." He grins and both

for a moment, taking it all in.

my eyes and all the bad energy leaves my

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

thumb brushing a tear

just been... a lot," I say.

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

hands Henry to Bobby. "Take him for a minute,

takes the carrier and the girls and goes and

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

murmur, my voice catching in my throat.

my face. "You sure

blood pressure

"Alright, let's get out

hand and leads the kids and me out to a sleek black car waiting outside the

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

is way too much," I say, my

technically

laugh softly, shaking my head.

He smirks.

w for you

inside, and the hotel lobby is more extravagant than the exterior, Chandeliers dangle from high ceilings, casting a

towering flower arrangements, and staff that seem to appear out of nowhere to help us with our

but feel a little out of

like a

live here?" Abby

don't think anyone lives like this

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