As the alarm stopped, both the nurses and Benjamin seemed to have a new, calmer sense about them, and she knew the baby was okay for the moment.

"You just missed your daddy in action," she whispered to Jack as his eyes opened. She smiled down at him.

"Sorry," Benjamin said as he sat back down.

She turned to him. "Come here," she called with a tilt of her head. Benjamin pulled his brows together but leaned forward. As soon as he was close enough, she kissed him. "You were amazing," she whispered ...