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.

...

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

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

"He's burning up."

over his shoulder, checking

Dailey managed to get Gregory to a room, calling

bring down the fever and fight

the rain hadn't

it, but the living must press

"I understand."

stressed, "Call me

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

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

en

BUMS

nodded, making her way back just as Dr. Andrews appeared.

Andrews, already briefed on Gregory's absence, replied, "She's stable for now. Will be moved to a room soon, and

I always say, if the patient can't find

medical expertise

save them."

to mention, her current state doesn't bode well for continuous

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

an ordeal, a

...