A Life Debt Repaid

“What?!” Zoe exclaimed in shock.

Beside them, John’s face fell despite being usually stoic.

Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.

Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, “We’re the hosts, Zoe.”

“Don’t care.” Zoe was completely unconcerned. “Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I’m going with Cordy!”

Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.

Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.

As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, “If you’re done kissing, we’re going to the hospital! Cordy’s going into labor!”

Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. “Slow down.

We can catch up.”

most of the guests were leaving as weII—it was as if the banquet for Zoe’s son was

was certainly unlucky to have

immediately

was urgent as

restless. He paced around outside the delivery room, unable to

had enough. “Calm down, Johnny. We’re all nervous, and you’re getting everyone

at Zoe, and Jay had to step in.” Don’t worry, Cordy will be fine. It took Zoe a while before too, but

was far less calm than John when Zoe went into labor and would have gone on to be the

waited outside, able to hear

palpable, just as they could see John

hand, catching her by

herself soon and she might be hurting too, and it hurt

silent, while John was

doctor how it’s going. And tell him a C-section is viable

worry, sir. The doctors will suggest the

told you to ask!” John exclaimed a