I’m nowhere near yet. In a flash, her body slows. Hands are on her, softening her fall. “Mrs. Green!” I hear. By the time I reach her side, there are more footfalls.
“Abi? Abi!” My voice is raw. “Baby, please,” I beg, my hands on her. Sawyer is cradling her head. I pull her into my arms and hold her to me, tapping her cheeks, stroking her face.
“Is she breathing?” Taylor is pulling Sawyer up from the floor, taking his place. Gail is pacing not far behind.
Abi stirs with a groan, her brow furrowing. Her eyes c***k, and she blinks slowly up at me. Oh, thank God.
“Gail, please call my mother to come,” I order, eyes not leaving Abi’s face. “Abi, are you hurt?”
“I don’t think so,” she mumbles. I pull her in close, gathering my legs underneath me and stand, carrying her against my chest thr
