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 asleep when I went to see him last night. He might think he's still inside you!"

"He's sleeping well because of the lack of oxygen from the premature birth." Avery looked up at him with her wet eyes and said, "I won't let Chelsea Tierney get away with this, Elliot."

Elliot said, "She pushed the blame onto her cousin. Nora's already fled the country."

"How would Nora have the guts to do anything without Chelsea's help?!"

"I know, Avery." He held her hand and said, "I've already sent people