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.

...

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

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

"He's burning up."

over his shoulder, checking

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 could

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

but the living must

"I understand."

stressed, "Call me

Dailey nodded in acknowledgment.

Dr. Andrews is available, ask about Jane's

en

BUMS

back just as Dr.

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

the patient

expertise

save them."

her current state doesn't bode well for

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

after such an

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