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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.

here!" Abby squeals, hugging him

Jayden says, his voice soft as he kisses the

said you wouldn't

grins and both girls giggle. "I might

moment, taking it all in. My breath catches

prick my eyes and all the bad

and I can see the concern immediately. He sets the girls down gently and strides toward me, closing the

thumb brushing a tear off

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

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the carrier from

to Bobby. "Take him

the girls and goes and sits on the seats

holding me tight. "I missed you," he whispers into

too," I murmur, my voice catching in

my face. "You sure you're

tired. And a little dizzy. My blood pressure was a

a soft kiss on the forehead. "Alright, let's get out of

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

against the seat, trying to enjoy it, but the tiredness is creeping back in.

my eyes wide as

unbothered. "We're technically on our

shaking my head.

He smirks.

w for you

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

seem to appear out of nowhere to help us

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

a

here?" Abby asks, holding onto his

like

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