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Chapter 12: Crossing Lines (Audra)

It’s been 3 days since Simon went back to Vermont and I returned to work.

I try to keep myself busy with my patients, hoping to distract myself from what happened while he was here.

I crossed a line with Simon that I shouldn’t have.

But it doesn’t matter right now in this moment. I have patients who need me.

“Good morning, Mr. Christiansen” I say softly, almost so softly I wasn’t sure he would hear me.

“Please, Audra. Call me Matt. No need to be so formal.”

I nod and cross the room to Daniel’s isolette. I check his vitals and note they’ve improved. They were not great while I was gone but consistent. I administer his morning medications and then remove him from the isolette.

I take his tiny diaper off, wrapping him in a warm blanket and then weighing the diaper. I remove him from his cozy bundle to place a new diaper on him and as the room air meets his delicate skin, he starts to fuss.

“Shhhhhhh little one. We’re almost done.” I gently murmur to him. He instantly settles.

“Ma
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