XLVII

It has been two days since Izzy's operation and two days of torture for Oliver, she has been moved from the ICU to a private room. Oliver looks at the beeping machine attached to Izzy.

please wake up Elizabeth please. said Oliver fighting back tears. Jack knocks on the door and beckons Oliver outside

what's going on? asked Oliver

the baby is having a hard time breathing said Jack

is she in pain? asked Oliver with a tight feeling in his chest

her lungs isn't well developed yet. they don't know if she would make it. said Jack

is there anything we can do? asked Oliver

we can try the cuddling method, it's quite unconventional but studies shows premature babies has more chance at survival when cuddled said Jack

really? asked Oliver wondering how he could help

yeah, cuddling them keeps them warm and helps replicate the feeling of being in the womb since she is out early. said Jack

ok, so is there like a professional cuddler or something? asked Oliver