Fever and Freedom

Kaelia

The ER doctor barely looked up from Bianca as she spoke. “It’s probably just a virus, totally normal for babies this age. But because she was premature and spent time in the NICU, we’ll keep her here for observation. IV antibiotics, just to be sure.”

“How long?”

“Twenty-four hours at least. Maybe longer if she doesn’t bounce back.”

Watching them thread the IV into Bianca’s tiny hand felt li