“L’ambulance est coincée dans les embouteillages.” The ambulance is stuck in traffic. “À quelle distance se trouve l’hôpital le plus proche?” I ask. How far is the nearest hospital? He points in the direction. “Hôpital de l’Hotel-Dieu, environ 5 kilomètres.” About 5 kilometers. 3 miles. With Daisy in my arms, I can fucking run that in fifteen minutes or less. I mumble thank you, and I just fucking take off. Her head bounces against my chest only a couple of times before I adjust her. I have carried this girl so many times in my life. But this time—this is the absolute worst. I run. One hundred
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oh my god.
