Briar POV
Everything seems surreal right now. Calob was perfectly fine a few hours ago, and now he is lying here severely hurt in this hospital bed. He looks so broken. I keep reminding myself that the sounds of the ventilator and heart monitor mean he is still with us. I have to believe he will get through this. That our daughter will get to know her father. Derek squeezes my shoulder, offering me support. The door to the room opens and Calob's parents step inside. His mom heads over to the side of Calob's bed.
Tears stream down her cheeks and my heart breaks to see the pain and worry on her face. I can't imagine a mother having to see her child hurt or in pain. The worry she must feel that she could lose him. She bends down, pressing a kiss on Calob's forehead. "My sweet boy, mom and
