Gina did look a little tired, although the prospect of cake perked her up, for all of a minute. She put her hand over her mouth and yawned, leaning her head against my shoulder. After the yawn she fell asleep. Her face was peaceful and serene. I hoped it would always stay that way.
“Would you like me to take her?” Danny asked.
I slid my arms underneath her and stood up, feeling the muscles in my arms flex as I adjusted to her weight. I’d carried her for so long, what were a few more minutes.
“I can manage. I’ll meet you in Eden.”
I brushed my lips against Danny’s and disappeared home. We appeared directly in Gina’s bedroom and I laid her on the bed, pulling the cover over her. I thought about her being in pyjamas and the clothes she’d been wearing being clean and folded, sitting on her
