The Note in the Baby’s Bag Named the Man Who Came Knocking

as she checked the baby. She asked direct questions, and he answered each one: estimated time found, feeding, breathing, skin color, wet clothing, response to warming.

“You know what you’re doing,” Mara said.

“I used to be a medic.”

“Military?”

“Army.”

She nodded and returned her attention to Noah. “He’s cold and exhausted, but his breathing is better than continue reading …