74. Sickbay

"Mommy, I don't feel so good," Kelly called out as she walked into the room.

I rushed toward her, but before I could reach her, she collapsed, falling unconscious. "Kelly, baby!" I cried, trying to wake her, but she didn’t respond. Her skin burned with fever, and her small body felt weak. "Please, baby, don't do this to me. Please wake up."

Brenda hurried over, touching Kelly's hand to check her temperature. Her eyes widened in alarm, and without hesitation, she scooped Kelly into her arms. "We need to get her to the hospital. Now."

We rushed to the car, Brenda still holding Kelly close. She gently laid her on the back seat, and I slid in beside her, cradling her in my lap. I was trying to hold myself together, but I felt faint, my head spinning from fear and anxiety.

Brenda pulled out of the driveway and into the main road, speeding towards the hospital. I held Kelly close, my heart pounding with fear. Her small body felt so fragile in my arms, her face pale as her breathing came in