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As Ray pulled up to the hospital, Mirabelle's heart was pounding with anticipation. She clutched her son's hand tightly, hoping that the results would come back in their favor.

"Are you nervous?" Ray asked, turning to look at her.

Mirabelle nodded. "I can't help it. I just want everything to be okay."

Ray reached over and squeezed her hand. "Don't worry. Whatever the results are, we'll deal with them together."

They walked into the hospital together, their son toddling along beside them. Mirabelle couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu as they made their way to the lab. It felt like only yesterday that they had done this same thing for the first time.

As they waited for the results, Mirabelle couldn't help but feel anxious. She fidgeted in her seat, her mind racing with all the possible outcomes.

Finally, the doctor came in with the results. Mirabelle held her breath as he handed them over.

"Well?" Ray asked, his voice tense.

The doctor smiled. "Congratulations. The results show th
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