Veronica handed Aurora a cross pendant. "I prayed for these. Help me give them out, and keep one for yourself."

"Sure."

Aurora kept one, gave two to Derek, then went to see Phoebe. Mason thought for a moment, then followed her.

Veronica glanced at them, then picked up the child and told Derek, "He'll catch a cold sleeping like this. I'll take him to the room next door. Call me if you need anything."

Derek nodded.

Veronica understood his feelings, but wondered ...