Chapter 12 The Man Who Knew

"Hush now, Scott," she whispered, gently rocking her baby as his cries softened. Cradling him close, she moved toward the door, each step cautious, every knock echoing louder in her chest than in the hallway. "You didn't return to help yesterday. I've been knocking for quite sometime now – sure you're okay?" Jessica asked the moment she opened up.