Gale opened her mouth but could not speak; tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Don't cry, Mommy. You told me that a girl's tears can't be shed easily because they are precious." Nicole gently wiped her tears.

"We are all here with you, trying to cheer you up. Don't be angry or sad, okay? I want to see you and Daddy being affectionate and even give us one more brother or sister!"

"Joshua and I both want a younger sibling, so I can be a big sister too!"

Gale hugged Nicole tightly, burying her f