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Sanchez entered first. I watched from the doorway as she approached the bassinet. She put on latex gloves and gently, ever so gently, turned the sleeping baby\u2019s head. She peered closely at the left eyebrow.<\/p>\n

She stiffened.<\/p>\n

She looked back at Daniel and gave a single, curt nod.<\/p>\n

The scar was there.<\/p>\n

\u201cMrs. Vance?\u201d Sanchez said softly to my sister.<\/p>\n

Emma blinked open her eyes. She looked groggy, her smile fading as she took in the police uniforms and the grim expression on my face. \u201cEmily? What\u2019s going on? Why are the police here?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEmma,\u201d I stepped forward, tears stinging my eyes. \u201cWe need to ask you about the birth. About Noah.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about him?\u201d She pulled the blanket tighter around herself, a defensive gesture. \u201cHe\u2019s sleeping.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to know exactly what happened last night,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cBefore you came to the hospital. You said you were at the Evergreen Center?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Emma said, her voice wavering. \u201cI\u2026 I got a call. Late last night. They said my doctor needed to see me immediately. Something about my blood pressure results.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWho called you?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sanchez entered first. I watched from the doorway as she approached the bassinet. She put on latex gloves and gently, ever so gently, turned the sleeping baby\u2019s head. She peered closely at the left eyebrow. She stiffened. She looked back at Daniel and gave a single, curt nod. The scar was there. \u201cMrs. Vance?\u201d Sanchez…<\/p>\n

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