Jessica POV
I felt very proud of Douglas, making the effort to come and help me with the babies, so soon after getting out of the hospital. I hadn't expected it, which made it a pleasant surprise when he wheeled himself into the room backward.
When my grandparents arrived, they looked like they hadn't slept. I rushed over and hugged Grandma, and Grandpa put his arms around us both, taking deep breaths, as if breathing in our scent.
"Hey, sorry we are late, but we were at the hospital for part of the night. Douglas, the senator, had been shot; he is still alive, but in critical condition." They announced the news to Douglas, who didn't seem all that upset. He just looked confused for a moment.
I asked why they had gone to the hospital, and I was sad to hear that Donna's PA called my gra
