Prologue

Jack Hudson turned from waving goodbye to the happy bride and groom with a wide smile on his face. It disappeared when he saw the pale face of his wife. "Sue? Honey, what's wrong?" She gripped his arm tightly and clenched her teeth in pain. "Jack, we have to get to the hospital. It's time." Sue groaned and leaned her head against his shoulder for a moment before raising it. Fear filled her hazel eyes. "Hurry, Jack. Something's wrong." Panic coursed through Jack. He quickly snatched up two-year old Jackson and thirteen-month old Wesley, his dark eyes scanning the crowd of happy wedding guests. "Bobby!" Jack yelled over the din of joyful voices. Bobby Manning quickly appeared at Jack's side. "Yeah, mate?" "We have to get to the hospital." Jack thrust the two boys at his best friend. Bobby took the toddlers and eyed Sue with concern. Myles and Jade hurried over. "Jack, I'll drive." Myles' voice gave no room for argument. Jack nodded gratefully and wrapped an arm around Sue. "Come on, sweetheart. Everything's going to be alright."