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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, hugging

Jayden says, his voice soft as he kisses

said you wouldn't be

didn't know. I did a sneaky." He grins and both girls giggle. "I might be

for a moment, taking it all

all the bad energy leaves my

the concern immediately. He sets the

touches my face, thumb brushing a tear off my cheek.

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

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he takes the carrier from me. Henry

Henry to Bobby. "Take him for a

the carrier and the girls and

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

my voice catching in my throat.

my face. "You sure

And a little dizzy. My blood pressure was a

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

black car waiting outside the terminal. The

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,

my eyes

"We're technically on our

laugh softly, shaking

He smirks.

w for you

hotel lobby is more extravagant than the exterior, Chandeliers dangle

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

feel a little out of place, but

like a palace!"

Abby asks, holding onto his

think anyone lives like

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