Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

After finishing up the paperwork and getting settled into the hospital room, Elijah came in with the nurse to give Jenna a basic check-up. "Way to go!"

Elijah ruffled Jenna's hair, giving her a big thumbs up in praise.

"Have we been taking our medicine like a champ, Jenna?"

"Yes!" Jenna nodded obediently, cuddling into Sherilyn's embrace with a voice as sweet as a bell.

"Listening to Mommy, aren't you?"

"Is Jenna being amazing?"

Elijah's eyes crinkled with a smile as he pulled a magic wand from his pocket. "Guess what this is?"

"Wow!" Jenna's eyes sparkled. "For me?"

"Yes," Elijah chuckled, nodding. "But I can't give it to you just yet. You have to be super cooperative during the check-up today if you want it." The check-up included drawing blood and taking various scans.

For a three-year-old, it was no small feat.

"I will!" Jenna nodded confidently. "I'll do really well!"

"Good girl!"

Elijah glanced at Sherilyn. "The nurse will be with you throughout. If Jenna feels unwell at any point, let me know right away."

"Thank you so much."

"Don't mention it. It's what I'm here for."

up Jenna. "Off

to be

of her initial energy, leaned into her

you hungry? What do you want

"I want

they could be bought from outside, and Sophia knew how

Sherilyn immediately

make them for

handed Jenna to Sophia. "Make sure to give Jenna water, little by

"Don't worry."

order, Sherilyn rushed off

holding Jenna, continued to

there; it'll be over soon. Once we're done, Mommy will bring your favorite cheesy

"Okay."

"Jenna!"

nurse accompanying them for the check-up emerged.

"Alright."

check-up, Jenna,

I want

eyes welled up with tears,

hold them back.

back soon. Oh,

so unfair, this tiny person enduring so

"Jenna?"

a tall figure appeared before