I saw the realization dawn in Ethan\u2019s eyes. The soldier he\u2019d mourned was my husband. The \u201cmistake\u201d he\u2019d mocked was his friend\u2019s child.<\/p>\n
That broke him. He lunged\u2014toward me, toward the baby.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll kill you both!\u201d he screamed, spitting in my face.<\/p>\n
I froze, stunned, until my father-in-law\u2019s hand shot out, clamping Ethan\u2019s wrist inches from the bassinet. Ethan flailed, elbowing me square in the stomach, sending searing pain through my incision.<\/p>\n
The nurse\u2014Kylie, her badge read\u2014slammed the red alarm button. Sirens blared.<\/p>\n
Security stormed in. Ethan shouted threats as they fought to restrain him, knocking over the IV stand. He raged, spewing venom, while five men wrestled him to the ground. My father-in-law never let go of his wrist.<\/p>\n
A new man entered, commanding the room with authority\u2014Cameron Banks, head of hospital security. \u201cEveryone out except medical staff!\u201d he barked.<\/p>\n
My parents and the others hesitated until he repeated himself. They dragged Ethan away, his voice echoing down the corridor.<\/p>\n
Cameron turned to Kylie. \u201cTake the baby to the nursery\u2014safety check.\u201d<\/p>\n
My stomach dropped. She whisked the bassinet away before I could react. I tried to rise, but pain forced me back. Blood seeped through my bandage. Kylie hurried back, checking the wound.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome stitches tore,\u201d she said softly. She photographed everything for documentation\u2014it was now a police matter.<\/p>\n
I barely heard her. I only wanted my son. Cameron noticed my panic. \u201cHe\u2019s safe,\u201d he said gently. \u201cThey\u2019re just making sure he wasn\u2019t hurt.\u201d<\/p>\n
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