Every one froze, but Shelly dropped down and pulled Abby to her. “Baby…” But she trailed off, because what do you say to a child who is too observant to be kept in the dark?
“It’s okay, momma. I’ve known for a while now.” She reached up and cupped her face. “I just wanted to spend the best year with you and daddy so I didn’t tell you I heard you and the doctor talking about me.” Rick dropped down next to them and hugged them both to his chest.
“It’s going to be alright.” He whispered to them, but I could tell it was to himself. He looked up at me, so ready to believe, and I nodded.
“I can’t fix it today.” I held out my hand. “But I swear I will fix it.”
Shelly looked at me. “How can you be so sure?”
“Magic.” I winked, but she shook her head. I crouched. “I can’t tell you. Not before
