Relief and Reckoning

Sadie slipped into her insulated suit as well. "Dad, Mom, Grandma," she said quickly, voice steady despite her worry, "be careful yourselves. Toby is in Callum's arms, so he can't move too fast. I'm going ahead to the hospital to alert the surgeons, so they're ready for him."

"Okay, you be careful," Diane's lips trembled, unable to speak fully. Gareth's voice was low and firm.

Sadie, wearing her i