My mother was delighted to meet Sable. Even after I told her everything, she accepted the baby as mine. I settled the baby's bassinet next to Mom's bed, and we watched her sleep together.
“She's beautiful,” Mom said.
I nodded. “I can't believe I made her.”
“I can,” Mom said. “I always knew you'd do amazing things.”
I stayed over that night with Mom and Sable. The next day, Dr. Lee declared me recovered enough to try healing them both. Sable's color improved and she finished an entire bottle for the first time in her life. Mom perked up and her vitals improved.
After two more days of that, Dr. Lee and I discussed options with Ethan and Mom.
“Honestly, I'd like to get you and Sable out of the hospital environment,” Dr. Lee said. “It's just not good for your mental health at this point.
