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Lab reports came in that afternoon. The drug in Dez’s IV could have been fatal, but she’d received antidotes soon enough that nobody expected serious complications.
“I wouldn’t be too surprised if she was a little drowsier than normal,” the doctor explained.
“I should be so lucky.” Jade grinned at her daughter.
“Hey.” Dez gave a playful pout.
Right before dinnertime, the nurse came in with all the discharge paperwork and instructions. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, since Pastor Reggie and his family were due to land at the airport any minute. Thankfully the pastor’s van would have enough space to fit Jade, Dez, and Ben. It would be midnight or maybe even later by the time they reached Glennallen, but at least they could spend the night at their home.
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