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regular room tomorrow, and could possibly go home in a couple of days. Right now, Beth and I are at a motel."
    Jennifer listened for a moment. “No, she said it wouldn't be necessary, as Jeb wouldn't be worried. Beth actually said, he wouldn't care."
    She remained silent for a few seconds. “I'm not sure how long we'll stay. I'll let you know."
    After hanging up, she lay across the bed next to the baby. She glanced toward the bathroom as a beautiful soft melodic voice, singing what sounded like an American Indian lullaby, drifted through the door. “What other surprises am I going to learn about your mom?” she said, touching Marcy's chin.
    The baby waved her arms and kicked her feet, knocking off the light cover across her legs. Jennifer laughed as she replaced it. “I think you recognize the song."
    Wrapped in a towel, Beth emerged from the bathroom and glanced at Jennifer. “Sorry I took so long, but you were right, I really enjoyed the bath. Just wish I'd brought some fresh clothes. I had no idea we'd spend the night."
    Jennifer smiled. “Me either, so we're in the same boat. You have a beautiful voice. Marcy kicked and waved her arms like she'd heard it before."
    Beth laughed, as she rummaged through the pockets of her jeans and brought out a large comb which she ran through her wet, thick black hair that extended past her hips. “Not so sure I sound good, but I enjoy singing to her."
    While Jennifer took her turn in the shower, she thought about Beth's long tresses, high cheek bones, dark brown eyes and bronze skin. She came to the conclusion the woman had Indian blood in her veins, especially after hearing the haunting melody from her lips. She'd also gathered there was little affection between her and Jeb. What about the older boy? Beth had not mentioned him.
    When Jennifer returned to the room, she found Beth and the baby curled up in their bed, both with closed eyes. Flipping off the lamp, she crawled under the covers and discovered she felt very tired.
    The next morning, the two women were awakened by the cries of Marcy. Jennifer rolled over and faced Beth, with only the large shawl wrapped around her body, rocking the baby in her arms, as she tried to get her to take milk.
    "I'm sorry she woke you. I think she's sick. She seems very warm, like maybe running a fever."
    "Oh, no,” Jennifer said, crawling out of bed and slipping into her clothes. She moved over and sat next to Beth, then touched Marcy's head. “She's burning up. What do you think is the problem?"
    "She keeps putting her hand up to the side of her head, like something hurts."
    "Sounds like she might have an ear infection. When we get to the hospital, we'll have a doctor check her."
    Beth continued to rock the baby, as Jennifer used the last of the groceries to make sandwiches, then took Marcy so Beth could dress. They were ready to leave in just minutes. When they arrived at the hospital, Jennifer scurried to find a doctor who would look at the baby. She soon found one and he verified Marcy had an ear infection, wrote out a prescription for a liquid antibiotic, also drops for the ear.
    Jennifer picked up the medications at the hospital pharmacy, and they hurried up to the ICU, only to find Randy had been moved. Soon, they located him in a double bed room. When he saw them walk in, his face lit up in a big smile.
    "Hi, Mom and Mrs. Casey. The doctor might let me go home today."
    "Really,” Jennifer said.
    "Yeah, he said I was healing like a strong man. I'll have to be extra careful and use crutches for a couple of weeks. I told him I could do that. He said to have Mom talk to him."
    "Thank goodness you're doing so well,” Beth said, reaching over and patting his arm. “Our little Marcy has an ear infection."
    Randy frowned and sat up to peer at his baby sister. “Hey, little girl, can't have you sick. I'm coming home to help Mom take care of you."
    A man in a white coat walked into the room. “Is one of you Mrs. Hutchinson?"
    "Yes,”