Anna peeked around the corner as they entered. Her mom lay on the hospital bed, her face pale and her eyes closed. Wires and tubes surrounded her, and Anna’s steps slowed as a flicker of worry crossed her face. “Is Mommy okay?” she whispered.
“She’s just very tired,” the nurse reassured her, kneeling beside her. “She worked very hard to bring your sister into the world. She’ll be awake soon, I promise. In the meantime, your sister is right here. Do you want to see her?”