I watched as some of the pups ran through the forest ahead, Barton's laughter ringing out as he attempted to keep up with them, chasing Henry and Veronica through the canopy of trees, south-east of town, a small lake snaking between the foliage creating a serene, wild setting that was both breathtaking and completely soothing.
A smile tugged at my lips, a sleeping pup named Emily nestled on my hip as I trailed behind with the Omega's who worked at the after-school daycare, Amelia and Isabella.
Amelia hid her giggling behind her hand as she watched Barton slow, panting heavily and partly collapse against a tree exhausted.
Veronica and Henry danced around him, teasing him.
We'd spent most of the morning in the hospital cafeteria - Manny had dislocated his shoulder while he and Barton
