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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 squeals, hugging him

here, princess," Jayden says, his voice soft as he kisses the

you wouldn't be

He grins and both girls giggle. "I might be

it all in. My breath catches in my

eyes and all

sets the girls down

brushing a tear off my cheek.

say. "But you, are

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takes the carrier from

Henry to Bobby. "Take him for

carrier and the girls and goes

he whispers into my hair, and I feel the tension I've been carrying start

missed you too," I murmur, my voice catching in

back slightly, searching my face. "You sure you're

dizzy. My blood pressure was

the forehead. "Alright, let's get out of here. I've got

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

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 luxurious hotel I've ever seen. It's massive, with towering arches and golden domes that glitter

my eyes

grins, unbothered. "We're technically on our honeymoon,

shaking

He smirks.

w for you

more extravagant than the exterior, Chandeliers dangle from high ceilings, casting a warm glow over the marble

towering flower arrangements, and staff that seem to appear out of

out of place, but the

is like a

live here?" Abby asks, holding onto his hand

like this forever,

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