Summary

Clee and the baby were separated upon their arrival at the hospital, Cheryl staying with Clee to support her although she was overwhelmed herself. The baby had been stabilized but was still not entirely healthy. Clee worried about the possible long-term effects of this lack of health, and then called her mother only to be yelled at aggressively. Cheryl expressed sorrow at encouraging her to call her mother, and the two kissed for the first time. The next morning the adoptive parents arrived, but were willing to give Clee some time in order to separate from the child. Clee wanted to spend time with him as he moved towards full recovery. Cheryl left her side briefly to make a phone call that afternoon, first saying goodbye to her Kubelko Bondy. She returned to find Clee crying, she had...