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.

...

Gregory's condition seemed

to fall. She reached out, missing him, but Dailey caught

"He's burning up."

over his shoulder, checking his temperature,

Gregory to a

an IV to bring down the fever and fight the infection. Let's not leave him alone

healed, and the rain hadn't

must press on, not neglect

"I understand."

leaving, the doctor stressed, "Call me immediately if

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

the emergency room. If Dr. Andrews is available, ask about Jane's condition and tell him Gregory could use

en

BUMS

back just as Dr. Andrews appeared. "How's

replied, "She's stable for now. Will be moved to a room

always say, if the patient can't find way

medical expertise

save them."

state doesn't bode well for continuous

nodded understandingly, "Please, could you check

surprised; after such an ordeal, a fever was almost

...