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medicine. She gave Fredrick the shot, then immediately picked him up to comfort him.
    â€œShh. I know it hurt, but this will make you feel all better. I promise.” Sheturned to the nurse. “Heather, go ahead and get this medicine so little Fredrick can get home to his warm bed.”
    â€œOkay, Dr. St. John.”
    Meridan put Fredrick’s pajamas back on him and kissed him on the forehead. She looked in his eyes. “Your Uncle Keaton did the right thing bringing you here. I’ll have to tell you how worried he was about you when you get a little older. Now, let’s go show him you’re much better. Your uncle and your sister are very concerned about you.”
    When Meridan walked out the door with Fredrick, Winston and Arnelle were coming around the corner with fearful expressions on their faces. She waved at them, smiling. “He’s okay. Calm down, guys. It’s only an ear infection.”
    Arnelle grabbed her heart and, with tears in her eyes, took Fredrick into her arms. She could see the relief in Winston’s eyes also as he seemed to slowly let out a breath. Arnelle planted kisses all over Fredrick, then said, “Thank you, Meridan.”
    â€œThat’s what I’m here for, but the credit goes to Keaton. He’s the one who noticed Fredrick had a high fever and brought him here.”
    Winston patted Keaton on the shoulder. “Thanks, Man! You just don’t know…”
    â€œYes, I do. These guys are my blood and I love them like they’re my own.” Tears were flowing down Arnelle’s cheeks as she walked over and kissed Keaton. “Thank you, little brother,” she said as she hugged him.
    MaLeah was hugging Meridan’s leg and from nowhere shouted, “Freddie tee-teed in Uncie Key’s face!”
    Keaton lowered his face in embarrassment. “Thank you for the reminder, Shorty.”
    Everyone laughed together.
    Winston said, “Well, I guess we’d better get this little guy home. Thanks again, Meridan, and don’t work too hard. Goodnight.”
    She blushed and folded her arms.
    â€œGoodnight, guys, and don’t forget to follow the directions on Fredrick’s medicine. Oh, by the way, you two, you look great. What’s the occasion?”
    Arnelle smiled and proudly announced, “Winston won Man-of-the-Year tonight.”
    Meridan smiled. “Well, congratulations, Winston!”
    Keaton shook his hand and hugged him. “Yeah, Man, congratulations. You deserve it.”
    MaLeah jumped up and down and yelled, “Yeah, Daddy!”
    Winston scooped her up in his arms. “Thanks, everyone. It was a great feeling. Now, we’d better get home and get these little people into bed. Keaton, are you coming?”
    He turned away to look at Meridan before answering. “What time do you get off work? I’d like to treat you to breakfast, lunch, or something for taking care of Fredrick.”
    Meridan blushed. “It’s my job and I’m so sorry, Keaton, but I’m covering for someone tonight. I just came on and I’m on duty until tomorrow afternoon.”
    Winston and Arnelle smiled as they started walking out of the hospital, leaving them to their conversation.
    MaLeah yelled, “Wait, Daddy! Uncie Key!”
    He smiled at Meridan. “Excuse me for a second. Duty calls.”
    Keaton walked over and knelt down, giving MaLeah a hug and kiss.
    â€œI’ll see you in the morning, Shorty. It’s way past your bedtime and you need to get some sleep. I love you, and thank you for helping me with Fredrick tonight.”
    She hugged his neck and yelled, “K!”
    Keaton watched as his sister and her family exited the hospital doors together. When he turned back around, Meridan was gone. Confused, he walked over to the nurse’s station.
    â€œExcuse me. Which way did Dr. St. John go?”
    The nurse smiled and handed him a note.
    â€œThank you,” he said as