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finished her chores just in time to feed both boys. Chelsea would be home soon and she was going to see a sister in charge.
     

Chapter 7
     
    Seth drove Chelsea over to the hospital where she insisted on stopping in the gift shop to buy flowers for Brianna and a stuffed lamb for baby Faith. Seth followed her and insisted on paying for the purchases before directing her to the nearest elevator.
    As they entered the room, they were greeted by a smiling Brianna. “Good morning,” she chimed as they pushed through the doorway
    “Chelsea! Seth! Oh, come in.” Brianna was smiling and the light was back in her eyes. Trent was nowhere to be seen, but she held her daughter in her arms, snuggled tight in a blanket and sleeping peacefully.
    Chelsea approached the bed, her eyes never leaving the small bundle she had cared for the day before. A sense of longing caught her by surprise as she envisioned one day holding her own child close to her chest. Would Seth be standing by her side when that time came?
    Seth gave Brianna a gentle squeeze on the shoulder, “How you doing, mama?”
    “Seth, isn’t she just perfect?” Brianna asked, tears in her eyes once again.
    “Just like her mama. Where do you want these?” he asked, indicating the flowers he still held.
    “Oh, they’re lovely. Over there on the table is fine.” Brianna glanced back to Chelsea to see her attention still fixated on the tiny infant. Holding her daughter up, she inquired, “Would you like to hold her again?”
    Chelsea had been afraid to ask, but eagerly nodded her head, “Hey there, babygirl. You are so precious. I bet your mommy hasn’t put you down since last night.”
    Brianna chuckled, “You are so right. Trent stayed here last night and held her so I could sleep. I just couldn’t handle the thought of her going back to the nursery.”
    Chelsea glanced up and nodded, “That’s understandable. I don’t think I’d let her out of my sight for a good long while.”
    Brianna and Chelsea shared a look that only women could while Seth watched. “So, Trent went home to catch some sleep?”
    Brianna shook her head, “No. He went home to make sure everything’s ready for our homecoming. They’re going to let us out of here this afternoon.”
    Chelsea looked concerned, “Are you sure you’re ready to go home? You have to be really careful of your stitches…” Realizing that she was probably interfering in business that didn’t concern her, she trailed off.
    Brianna was so touched by her concern, “Chelsea, I feel fine. Really. The doctor was here just a few minutes ago and said everything looks great. I’ll have to be careful about lifting anything for a few weeks, but I really want to go home.”
    Chelsea nodded, “Sorry. I guess I tend to get carried away sometimes.”
    “No worries.” Brianna turned to Seth, “We’re having a homecoming party next week and I would love it if you would both join us. Your brother, too.”
    Seth nodded, “We wouldn’t miss it!”
    Chelsea handed the baby back, “She’s absolutely perfect!” She realized she was jealous of this woman she had just recently met. That was unacceptable and she lectured herself mentally for allowing negative thoughts like that to surface. Seeing Seth watching her with a calculating look in his eyes, she blushed and thanked Brianna for allowing them to visit.
    Heading out the doorway, she waited for Seth to join her, anxious now to get home and snuggle the two babies awaiting her at home.
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    Chance had too much energy after leaving Rachel’s home so he headed to the office. Shawn was already there when he arrived and they spent several minutes discussing the finer details of yesterday’s retrieval.
    “So, what’s being done about Marco?” Chance asked.
    “Not much right now. He’s out of the country for another three weeks according to our information.”
    “What happens when he