Alastair and Aya hopped out from either side of the backseat as the taxi doors slammed shut.

Upon entering the hospital, there was a whirlwind of sounds as the two ran frantically to the help desk.

Alastair, panting and trying to catch his breath, slammed a fist onto the desk.

"What room is Tessa Holbrooke in?!" He cried out.

"I'm sorry, however-" Before the help desk employee could continue, however, Alastair slammed his fist down yet again.

"What room?!" He shrieked tearfully.

"R-room 246...!" The employee yelped.

"Come on!" Alastair shouted, grabbing a sobbing Aya by the wrist as the two ran hurriedly down the hallway.

"Excuse me, please, no running!" A nurse cried out.

"Shut it!" Alastair screamed.

As the two arrived at room 246, they stopped to catch their breath.

"Tessa, please be okay..." Aya whimpered.

Whispers were coming from inside the room, along with the sound of an infant's cry.

Alastair swallowed hard, firmly taking hold of Aya's hand; he slowly raised a knu