When Bella returned to the room with a plate of steamed fish, Meggie was kneeling in prayer, her hands clasped together at her chest, eyes closed, sincerely pleading with God.

“What are you praying for this time?” Bella asked with a smile.

Meggie slowly opened her eyes and replied, “What else would I be praying for? Of course, I’m praying for a great-grandchild! Didn’t you hear Dylan earlier? Vincent and Emily have reconciled! Now that they’ve made up, they need to hurry up and give ...