Sometime later, an exhausted-looking Zack entered the waiting room.
Billy immediately leapt to his feet. “What’s wrong?”
Zack shook his head and took a seat next to Sam, who automatically put an arm around him. “I’m beat. I’ve been working since 7 am.”
“But is everything all right with Beth and the baby? Maybe I should—”
“Sit down!” Zack snapped. Seeing the shocked look on Billy’s face, Zack softened his tone. “Everything’s fine. Babies are born every day, every minute of every day. In almost every case there’s no problem.”
“But there’s always the chance—”
“Yes.” Zack put a hand on Billy’s bouncing knee to steady it. “Everything’s fine, trust me, I’m a doctor.” Zack smiled, but evidently Billy didn’t get the joke.
“Sorry.”
“It’s okay.” Zack yawned. “I’m only here as a favor to you
