Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Daniel, Part 2

Her question gives me pause. I know I should want Geni to come over and relieve me as soon as she can. I mean, I have to work again tomorrow. And we're just dating, not in an official relationship or anything. But strangely, I don't want to leave her like this. I want to stay and take care of her and the baby. It's a strange feeling. "Uh… I think we'll be okay for one more night. I have an out-of-town game this weekend, so I definitely can't stay past tomorrow."

"I'll take over for you starting tomorrow night. Will that work?"

"Perfect." The thermometer beeps, and I pull it out of Quincy's mouth. She settles in on the couch again as I read it out loud. "One oh two point seven."

"Damn," Geni says.

"I gotta go. I need to get some more medicine in our girl and feed the baby before my mom gets here with dinner."

"Your mom is bringing you guys dinner?" Geni sounds overly excited by this tidbit of information.

"Her chicken noodle soup."