The sound he made was not quite a sob. It sounded like a man trying to bargain with heaven.
A doctor eventually appeared.
Ben and I stood at the same time.
“The babies have been delivered,” the doctor said. “They’re receiving care, and both are responding well.”
Relief flashed through me, but the doctor had not finished.
“Rosie has experienced serious complications. We are working to stabilize her, but her condition remains critical.”
The hallway seemed to tilt.
Ben stood completely still.
The doctor explained that the medical team was doing everything possible before returning through the doors.
I placed a hand against Ben’s back.
“She needs you to believe in her,” I said. “You’re the person who has always made her feel safe.”
Ben lowered his hands.
“My promise,” he whispered.
“What promise?”
He looked toward the doors, then back at me.
“There’s something I need to tell you.”
