Lost Me Gained Regret

Edith glanced over before scooping up the baby and turning to Gregory, "The little one might catch a cold sleeping like this. I'm going to the room next door. Holler if you need anything." Gregory nodded, his expression somber.

Edith understood his turmoil but couldn't fathom why their journey seemed endlessly fraught with hardship.

And now, their unborn child was sharing in their misfortunes.

She hoped the peace charm she'd earnestly prayed for would keep them safe.

"Let me."

Herbert, trailing behind, had lost her at an intersection.

He'd tried to take a shortcut, not anticipating a blockage.

Arriving much later, he found Edith deftly avoiding his reach and entering the hospital room.

She laid Ike down, slipping off his shoes and jacket before tucking him in.

Settling beside him, she remained silent.

Herbert suggested, "You should rest with the kid. I'll wake you if anything comes up."

Edith maintained her silence.

...

returned to the emergency room, she noticed Gregory's condition seemed off. He was

fall. She reached out, missing him, but

"He's burning up."

shoulder, checking his

hurried off, and Dailey managed to get Gregory to a room, calling for

fever. We need to take this seriously. Start an IV to bring down the fever and fight the infection. Let's not leave him alone tonight. A recurring fever

the rain hadn't helped their

it, but the living must press on,

"I understand."

leaving, the doctor stressed, "Call me

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

to the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews is available, ask about Jane's condition and tell

en

BUMS

making her way back just as Dr. Andrews

on Gregory's absence, replied, "She's stable for now. Will be moved to a room soon, and Mr. Abdul with

patient

medical expertise or

save them."

state

"Please, could you check on Gregory? He's running a high

such an ordeal, a fever was

...