SH Medical 07 - The Detective's Accidental Baby (20 page)

“We bought the perfect crib!” Erica had scarcely been able to contain this piece of urgent news, and now it burst forth. “That gift certificate you gave me to the antiques store really helped. Thanks.”

“What does it look like, exactly?” Dr. T asked.

“Yes, don’t spare us any excruciating details,” the anesthesiologist muttered.

“It meets all the current safety standards,” Erica told them, and went on to describe the butterflies and how the wood shone as if with its own special light.

“He’ll love it,” Dr. T said when she finished. “Or she. Any idea which it is?”

“Not yet,” Erica told him.

“Be sure to let me know when you find out,” the surgeon told her as he bent over the patient. “Babies are fascinating.”

Erica ignored Rod’s grunt of disapproval. Perhaps one of these days he’d change his mind. After all, how could anyone not love those enthralling little people?

Babies. Honestly!

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ISBN: 9781459221079

Copyright © 2012 by Jackie Hyman

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