It was late in the day, the same day that Declan entered the camp at the transport pod, when Murdock reached his cabin. As he entered, he noticed that the children were already sleeping and Annie was looking at Mei Lee, concern plastered on her face.
“Are you okay, Mei?” he asked as he closed to door.
“I think she will deliver soon,” Annie said, her voice composed and soothing.
“Is there anything you need?” Murdock asked, his tone showing his deep concern.
“Not right now,” Annie answered.
“Did Declan get back to the transport pod okay?” Mei Lee asked.
“I got him close enough for him to make it on his own,” Murdock said. “You don’t need to worry about that, right now. He can take care of himself.”
Mei Lee smiled at him, and he smiled as he squeezed her hand lovingly.
A few hours lat
