Page 65 of Renewal After Dark

“I think we should do what Vic and David are advising and get to Providence right away.”

“Wh-what about Liam?”

“My mom will keep him for as long as we need her to, and they’ll bring him to us when you’re ready for visitors.”

“I… I don’t want to be away from him.”

“Neither do I, but he’ll be very well cared for while we’re gone.”

“He’ll be scared if we just disappear.”

“We won’t disappear. We’ll FaceTime him later. Vic will call for the chopper. I’ll run home and get some clothes for both of us and be back before it gets here. All right?”

She nodded as she wiped away tears.

He leaned over the bed rail to kiss her. “Everything will be okay. I promise.”

“You can’t promise that.”

“I can promise we’ll do everything we can to make it so.” Adam kissed her one more time. “I’ll be right back.”

“Okay.”

To Vic and David, he said, “I need fifteen minutes.”

David handed him his keys. “Sounds good.”

Adam ran out of the clinic and called his mother as he drove David’s car faster than he should’ve.

“Hi, honey. How’s Abby?”

“She went into early labor, which they were able to stop with meds. Vic and David want her in Providence right away. They’re calling for Life Flight.”

“Oh my goodness. Adam…”

“I know.”

“How’s she taking it?”

“She’s worried about Liam.”

“We’ll keep him with us for as long as you need us to.”

“I was hoping you’d say that.”

“Of course we will.”

“If it’s easier for you to stay with him at our house, make yourselves at home.”

“I’ll talk to Dad about it, but don’t worry about anything.”

“I don’t know how this’ll go, Mom.” His voice broke a little. “If something happens to her or the babies…”

“She’s going to the best possible place to ensure that nothing happens. I know it’s so hard not to think the worst, but don’t do that. You must stay positive for her.”

“You’re right.”

“What else can we do for you?”

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