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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

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

you

know. I did a sneaky." He grins and

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

and all the bad energy leaves

concern immediately. He sets the girls down gently and strides toward me,

face, thumb brushing a tear off my cheek.

a lot," I say. "But you,

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

hands Henry to Bobby. "Take him for

and the girls and

into his arms, holding me tight. "I missed you," he whispers into my hair, and I feel

my voice catching in my throat.

searching my face. "You sure

dizzy. My blood pressure was

on the forehead. "Alright, let's get

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

lean my head back against the seat, trying to enjoy it, but the tiredness is creeping back in. Soon, we pull up in

way too much," I say, my eyes

technically on

laugh softly, shaking my head. "You're

He smirks.

w for you

extravagant than the exterior, Chandeliers dangle

seem to appear out of nowhere to help us with

a little out of place,

a palace!" Sarah says,

can we live here?" Abby asks, holding onto his hand

lives like this

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