That makes me smile. "Thanks, Dad. Stay with them, would you? And keep William, Stella, Henry, and Kevin there too. I need to handle this myself first - we'll have a group meeting later."

"Sure thing, son," he says before cutting off our mental connection.

I look at Ava - she's pale but looks peaceful.

Minutes later, Ella and Olivia come in with Isabella, who shuts the door behind them. They all stare at Ava.

"How is she?" Ella asks ...