"Irwin!"

Rosita grabbed Irwin's arm. "You can't go!"

He frowned. "Why not?"

"Because your dad doesn't know yet."

"Then I'll go tell him and ask him to talk to Mom Bryn about it!"

Irwin huffed, frustration flashing across his face. "Dad always says I'll be his only child for life. If he finds out Mom Bryn is having a new baby, he'll definitely tell her not to keep it!"

A flicker of anxiety crossed Rosita's eyes, but seeing how young Irwin was, she quickly calmed herself.

"Irwin, sweetheart, don't get upset." She pulled him close and held him tightly. "Mommy's not well, you know that. I don't know how much longer I'll be here with you. If something happens to me, I worry so much... What will happen to my little Irwin?"

Her voice broke, trembling with emotion.

make lots of money-he'll find you the best doctors. You'll get better,

sadly. "I know, darling.

know how much longer I can hold on. But what scares

"Dad loves me a lot. He wouldn't stop just because there's a new baby.

for her, and he wrapped his small arms around

Mom. You don't have to worry about me. Mom Bryn is actually really nice-she's just

Rosita's tearful eyes-something cold and venomous

keep loving

was quiet for a long moment before he finally asked, "So how can I know if Mom Bryn is really having

sweetheart. What I'm going to tell you is our secret, okay? You

"Why not tell Dad?"

just like Mom Bryn. As soon

felt panic welling up inside him,

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