Dr. Katestone stepped quietly down the hallway, her footsteps muffled against the soft carpet. She paused at the nursery door and gently knocked, her usual courtesy before entering a family's private space. The gentle knock was met with silence, save for the faint sound of breathing and soft laughter inside.
Opening the door softly, Dr. Katestone found the room bathed in warm afternoon light. The babies—two little bundles she knew well—were fast asleep in their cribs, their tiny chests rising and falling in perfect harmony. Across the room, Kathy and her husband sat close together on the couch, talking in low voices and sharing smiles that spoke of joy and exhaustion.
Dr. Katestone felt a swell of happiness for the new family, but something caught her eye. Kathy held an extra baby in her
