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PART 3 — THERE WAS NO BABY “Freeze that image.” The technician’s hand stopped instantly. Sophie tightened her fingers around mine. “What is it?” Neither woman answered her. Dr. Ortiz …

“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

She looked at me. “Mom.” I walked beside her bed. “We need to talk with the doctors.” “That means they found something.” “Sophie—” “What?” Her voice rose. “What did they …

PART 2-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

When can we see her?” “Soon. She’s being moved to pediatric intensive care.” I looked at Dr. Reed. “But?” He studied me. “What?” “There’s a but.” Doctors had developed a …

PART 3-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

“No.” Linda continued. “I asked her what you meant.” “And?” “She wouldn’t tell me.” Daniel shook his head. “No. No, there is context missing.” Eric’s jaw tightened. I turned toward …

PART 4-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

“She doesn’t recognize her mother.” The entire hallway went silent. I stared at her. “That’s impossible.” “She’s asking for someone else.” “Who?” The nurse hesitated. “She keeps asking for a …

PART 5-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

He froze. That stopped him. He looked through the glass. My daughter was sleeping. Bandage on her head. Machines surrounding her. Eric closed his eyes. “You’re right.” Daniel spoke from …

PART 6-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

He slid several pages toward Dr. Chen. “This was Anna’s genetic testing.” Dr. Chen began reading. Her expression became intensely focused. “What does it say?” I asked. “Give me a …

PART 7-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

“Dr. Chen?” She handed her a printed report. Dr. Chen read it. Her face changed. I stood. “What is it?” “Sophie’s repeat AFP.” “And?” “It has increased.” My stomach twisted. …

PART 8-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

No.” Her answer was firm. “We screen.” “For what?” “For problems early enough that we can act before they become emergencies.” I looked at Sophie’s bandaged head. “That would have …

PART 9-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More

“When?” “After Anna died.” Eric’s head snapped back. “What?” “I sent a letter.” “I never got it.” “I know.” “How?” “Your mother returned it.” Eric closed his eyes. Of course …

PART 10-“My daughter, who is 10 years old, tested positive for pregnancy. “Arrest him,” her biological father said, pointing directly at my husband when he arrived at the hospital. Read More