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“Yes. My husband and I’ve sat in on a few classes as well. We miss him since he went back to Littleworld but were delighted when he agreed to teach for us once a month.”

Hadley knew Finn had taken some classes but hadn’t realized they’d dealt with some embarrassing topics. Yucky.

“So you’re informed on how to give a proper enema and the benefits of them as well?” Nurse MacIntosh asked.

Enemas?

“I did. I haven’t introduced her to them yet but will in the near future.”

“It may be sooner than you planned. There is some fecal matter on the end of the thermometer. That means she is a bit impacted.”

Hadley gasped.

“Oh, Peeps. Has your tummy been hurting, baby?”

She hesitated. Having a Daddy meant letting them know the hard things too and they had just had a talk about being honest with each other.

She nodded.

“Oh, I’m so sorry, baby. We’re going to make it feel so much better.”

“She does have a temp. I recommend giving her acetaminophen suppositories to bring it down. I’ll send you back to your room with some, but we definitely need to clean her out so they will work properly.”

“Thank you so much,” Finn answered.

“Let’s go ahead and change her into a gown. I’ll finish the rest of my exam and then we can get her feeling all better in time for Christmas. I’m going to grab a few things and I’ll be back.”

Hadley was set on her feet and Finn stripped her off. She shivered when she was exposed to the cool air.

“Poor baby,” Finn cooed as he wiped the tears from her face. He worked her into the pink gown. “Do you feel bad?”

She nodded. She did feel so very bad. It had taken a while for all the aches and pains to register.

“And you’re embarrassed?”

She nodded again. So very embarrassed.

He kissed her forehead. “I know this is all new, Peeps. But I’m not grossed out or embarrassed at all. Taking care of you is a privilege, and I’m so thankful you’re trusting me with the task. I won’t bend on your health. We will be leaving this room with your bottom squeaky clean and some meds to help you feel better, but if you need a break or some reassurance, you can still tap my leg, okay? We can slow down or take a break if we need to.”

She hugged him and he chuckled. “I love you, little girl.”

Chapter Twelve

Finn helped Hadley settle on the table and covered her with a soft pink blanket. She trembled from the cold and he hated that he couldn’t provide more for her right now.

Nurse MacIntosh entered the room and hung a large bag of solution from a pole before setting some items on a rolling table. He would admit he was a little worried about Hadley accepting all of the fluid into her tiny belly, but he’d learned in his class it was possible.

“Alright, love, I’m going to finish my exam and then we’re going to get this in your tummy.”

Hadley sniffled a bit but nodded.

“I’m going to look in your throat first,” the doctor said, peeking into Hadley’s mouth.

“Poor girl, your Daddy was right. Your throat looks yucky. Does it hurt?” she asked.

“She says only a little bit, but it looks so bad.”

“Hmmm, at least she’s not hurting too bad. I’m going to do a little swab, honey. Can you stick your tongue out for me?”

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