The Storm Is Over

“Where is Thomas?”

Everyone in the room, apart from the doctor, knew something was wrong when Reyona asked that question.

“Rey, why are you asking about...”

Toria caught the gesture Maxwell made to her and stopped what she was asking.

“What?” Reyona asked when Toria paused.

“Nothing. I…I mean, are you fine now? You gave us all a scare. You…”

Reyona winced a bit as she said, “It is coming back now.”

“What is coming back?” Toria asked eagerly as she clasped her hands around Reyona’s.

“The headache. It stopped for a second but...”

“I will give you something for it,” Andrea said as she came closer. “I am sorry everyone but she still needs to rest.”

“Oh, of course,” Toria said as she quickly stood up from the bed.

“She is beautiful. Is she your baby?” Reyona said as she looked at the baby in Celia’s arms.

Celia’s eyes filled as she said, “Yes, erm. She is my daughter. I chose the liberty to name you her godmother during your....absence. I hope you don’t mind.”