Avery also noticed the rash on the baby's face, but she was not particularly shocked.

"Babies have delicate skin, so they get rashes easily." She imparted her experience to Elliot. "Hayden and Layla used to get rashes all the time before they turned one. Applying ointment usually does the trick."

Elliot was relieved.

"Premature babies get little setbacks like this easier."

There was self-blame in Avery's voice.

"It's fine as long as it's nothing serious." Elliot comforted her. "He was sound