***Peanuts***

The hospital lights burned too bright. Too white. Too cold.

Emma sat in the waiting room. Yara in her lap. Still crying. Still holding her stomach.

Liam paced. Back and forth. His hands in his pockets. His face tight with worry.

Sophia sat beside Emma. Silent. Her hand on Yara's back. Rubbing circles.

"Mrs. Harrison?" A nurse appeared. Clipboard in hand.

Emma stood. Careful with Yara. "Yes?"

"The doctor will see you now."

They ...