During The Farewell For His Pregnant Wife, A Husband Asked To See Her One Last Time — And Noticed A Movement That Made Everyone Stop And Call Doctors Immediately

The accident on the rain-slick highway had been described to him in calm, professional tones, the kind people use when they think clarity will lessen pain, and everyone had agreed on one thing without hesitation: nothing could have been done.

Doubt That Refused to Stay Silent
As the staff prepared the chamber and spoke in hushed voices, Andrew felt something tighten in his chest, a quiet resistance that made no logical sense but refused to be ignored, the way a thought lingers long after it should have passed.

“I just need a minute,” he said, his voice barely holding together. “One last look.”