“So I guess I’m more affected by this whole thing than I realized,” she said. “I’ve been so focused on the kids that we’re going to see in a few days, and I’ve been trying so hard to not think about the parents. What they’ve been through, what they’re still going through.”
He nodded, understanding her need to avoid that whole train of thought and emotion.
“They have no idea where their babies are, and I know what that’s doing to them,” she said. “I went through it for no real stretch of time at all, but God help me, Hunter… those nine days damn near killed me. And in my dreams sometimes? I can still hear Sean screaming for me.” She looked up at him, so strong and beautiful in her vulnerability. “I heard him again tonight.”
“I’m so sorry.” He ran his hand down her spine, loving the curve
