EPILOGUE 1

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EPILOGUE

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FIVE YEARS LATER.

BRINLEY.

Again, I am back to the dark place of mind as I pace the hospital floor.

Caliana called for me, and Xander when Dominic passed out in her room.

Dominic is having heart surgery again.

Dominic is twelve now, and Caliana is nine. These last five years have flown by, and Xander and I are proud that the kids are turning out.

Kyle had to take Xander outside to calm him down. When Jacobs didn't have any news, Xander tried to hurt him, but Dr. Jacobs didn't mind his behavior. His words were, "Xander is frightened, and he should be."

"Brinley, I got you a coffee,"

"Thanks, mama,"

Delores nods.

"Have you heard from Gabby?" I ask.

Delores shakes her head.

"She says her honeymoon is going great," Delores says.

"I still cannot believe she's married, and Eric is already sixteen," Delores mutters.

I nod.

"At least you get to watch them grow; what if I never get to see Dominic grow up?"

"You will,"

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"Brinley, Xander," Dr. Jacos says.

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