The little guy was lying there quietly, face flushed, with a wet cloth on his forehead. Emily's heart ached, and she felt tears coming.

I'm so sorry, baby. This is all Mommy's fault.

Mommy won't ever leave you again.

Please get better soon.

Emily stood there until her legs hurt. Then Eva's annoyed voice cut in.

"Miss Kelly, how much longer are you planning to stand there?"

Emily took one last look at Sam before ...