Dr. Blackwell was next door, treating Derek.

"Dr. Blackwell, Sophia's awake."

While treating Derek, Dr. Blackwell asked, "How did she seem?"

Aurora hadn't really had time to check, and she'd forgotten to wait for Sophia's response.

"I'll go look again." She rushed back next door.

******

Having been unconscious for quite a while, my mouth felt dry, but I was relieved to still feel the baby's presence. I was about to get up for some water.

That's when ...