*Shelby*

**One Month Later**

I watched as Michael gingerly carried Thomas and Amelia's infant carriers down the hallway, away from the NICU where they had lived for the past month. I had never seen Michael so gentle. He held each carrier at an odd angle so he wouldn't bump the babies against his legs. Thomas and Amelia were sleeping peacefully, not aware that they were finally coming home but hopefully completely aware of just how loved they ...