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.

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room, she noticed Gregory's condition seemed off.

she could inspect closer, Gregory started to fall. She reached out, missing

"He's burning up."

arm over his shoulder, checking his temperature, "Fetch

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

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 could spell real trouble." Dailey was well aware of

hadn't healed, and the rain hadn't helped

must press on, not

"I understand."

stressed, "Call

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

to Christine, he said, "Head back to the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews is available, ask about Jane's

en

BUMS

making her way back just as Dr.

"She's stable for now. Will be

always say, if the patient

medical expertise or

save them."

current state doesn't bode

you check on

an ordeal, a fever

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