As she spoke, her eyes closed gently, and hot tears rolled down her cheeks. Then Sophia hugged her tight. "Eli, don't be scared," she said. “You've got us, you've got Samuel. We'll protect both you and the baby. Nothing bad's gonna happen to either of you."

Eliana looked up at Sophia. "But, every time I fall asleep," she said, "I have nightmares. I dream that he doesn't want me, and our baby doesn't want me either." Her emotions spilled over, tears now streaming uncontrollably ...