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“Okay. Get some rest. We’ll discuss this some more tomorrow.”

“Thanks again,” Danny said effusively before hanging up.

Victor ended the call and picked up the file again. He compared it to the one Madison had given him. It was no wonder hers had seemed so incomplete, there had been a lot of stuff missing. After looking through this new paperwork he knew what he had to do. He’d reopen this case and clear her name.

While he was hopeful that he could take care of her legal issues, it would all be for naught if he couldn’t find her.

Chapter Twenty-Three

A tear seeped out of her eyes as she watched her baby on the ultrasound monitor. “Oh my God,” she whispered in awe at the tiny miracle growing inside of her.

Jason squeezed her hand. “Yes, there he is.”

She looked over at him with a grin, thankful he’d come along with her to her sonogram. It was an altogether different pregnancy. When she carried Star, she’d basically done everything on her own. Phillip had not been interested in going to any of her doctor appointments and for the most part he acted like she hadn’t been pregnant at all. To have someone else here with her took away some of the anxiety. For that she was grateful to him. She couldn’t have asked for a better friend. “He? It could be a girl.”

“I have a knack for these things.”

“Would you like to know the sex of the baby, Ms. Brooks?” Dr. Olsen asked.

“Isn’t it too soon?”

The doctor gave her a friendly smile. “Not at all. You’re just eighteen weeks. If you’d rather be surprised I won’t tell you.”

“I’d love to know the gender,” she said quickly before she could change her mind.

“What are you hoping for?” the Dr. asked.

“A healthy baby. But another girl would be nice.”

“Well, it looks like everything is looking good so far.” He ran the transducer probe over the slight bump of her stomach. “Hmm.”

Jasmine didn’t like the sound of that hmm. “Is everything alright doctor?”

He scratched his chin. “Everything is just fine. That is as long as you don’t mind that you’re having a boy.”

Jasmine blinked. “A boy?”

Dr. Olsen pointed to a spot on the monitor. “There’s the penis right there. The little fellow certainly isn’t shy. What do you think?”

“That’s great. A son.” She smiled at Jason. “I’m having a boy.”

“That’s fantastic. I think we should go out and celebrate after this. That is if it’s okay with the doctor…” Jason looked at Dr. Olsen expectantly.

“Well, I don’t see the harm in going out for lunch, but I still have some concerns. You haven’t gained as much weight as I’d like you to. But I can see the bed rest has been beneficial to the baby. Just don’t overdo it and stay off your feet as much as possible. I recommend partial bed rest for at least another month or so.”

“Partial?” Jasmine didn’t quite understand.

“If you need exercise take brief walks. Limit long distance travel and, continue to avoid stressful situations because you’re prone to dizziness and fainting spells.If everything looks good after your next visit, I may consider taking you off bed rest.”

“I promise to follow your orders.”

“I should hope you will, young lady. We want you to have a safe and happy delivery.”

“That’s what I want too.” A son. She was having a son!

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“I can’t eat another bite, Jason. I’m serious.”

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