The ambulance lights reflected against wet Cambridge streets.
Her friends arrived shortly afterward.
Sam.
Mei Lin.
Elara.
Sara.
Professor Thorne.
Even Mrs. Finch from the library somehow appeared.
Nobody knew who had called whom.
The waiting room slowly filled.
Silence replaced conversation.
Eventually Dr. Ellis emerged.
Everyone stood immediately.
"She is stable."
The room collectively exhaled.
"The examination stress, exhaustion, lack of rest, and pregnancy together overwhelmed her body."
Sara closed her eyes in relief.
Professor Thorne adjusted his glasses quietly.
Dr. Ellis smiled slightly.
"She also appears to have inherited an unfortunate tendency toward stubbornness."
Everyone laughed softly.
"She needs rest."
The doctor looked directly toward the professors.
"That includes less work."
Professor Thorne looked offended.
"I only gave her reasonable assignments."
Dr. Ellis raised an eyebrow.
"Professor."
"...slightly unreasonable assignments."