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“Such nice people,” McKenzie said.

“They’re the backbone of this island.”

“So Abby is their daughter?”

“Daughter-in-law. She’s expecting quads and went into early labor. They sent her to the mainland by Life Flight.”

“Oh wow. Quads. Gulp.”

“I know. From what I heard, it came as a huge shock to them. They’d been told they wouldn’t be able to have babies, and then pow.”

“Yikes. I sure hope they’re okay.”

“You and me both.”

Chapter16

With Abby settled into her room and attached to a bunch of monitors, all of which indicated she and the babies were doing well, Adam finally exhaled after the long, stressful day.

Since the Lawrys were staying at his uncle Frank’s house, Adam had booked a room at a nearby hotel. But he was reluctant to leave Abby alone in the hospital.

They were still waiting for the neonatal specialist to come by to check in with them. After that, he’d think about going to get some sleep. He knew he had to pace himself to support her over the finish line of a complicated pregnancy. Burning himself out now wouldn’t help anyone, but he’d more or less accepted the state of hypervigilance he’d fallen into weeks ago as her pregnancy became more difficult by the day.

“How’re you feeling, hon?” he asked her.

“As fine as I was when you asked me that ten minutes ago.”

“Sorry.”

“Don’t be. I know it’s super stressful for you.”

“It’s not about me. It’s about whatever you and the boys need.”

“It’s about all of us, and it’s okay to admit you’re stressed. Anyone would be after the day we’ve had.”

“I’m definitely stressed, but I’m so glad you’re here where you can get the best possible care.”

Abby’s chin quivered. “I miss Liam.”

“I do, too. I keep looking around for him.”

“Do you think we could call him?”

“Sure. My parents were at the marina earlier, but they should be home by now.” Adam put through the FaceTime call.

Liam’s little face filled the screen. “Dada!”

“Hey, buddy. It’s me and Mommy. We wanted to say good night.”

“Home.”

“Soon. We’ll be home soon. Are you being a good boy for Grammy and Pop?”

“Pop!”

“Pop is his favorite,” Linda said with a smile.

“Pop is everyone’s favorite,” Adam said.

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