“I appreciate that,” the nurse replies sweetly. “Well, for now, I’ll take you back for a quick exam,” she says at Rachel. “Daddy, you’re welcome to come too,” she adds at me. “Your other guests can wait here or head down to the cafeteria. If the doctor decides to admit you, they can always meet you up at your room on the L&D floor.” “Oh, no, we’re all daddy,” I say quickly. She glances between us. “You’re all…” She looks back down at her tablet. “Wait—is this like a surrogacy case? ‘Cause that’s not in the chart—” “No,” Rachel replies patiently, still swaying as she breathes. “It’s a
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