DAMNATION

Silence descended in the hall as Sheila's question hung in the air. The people surrounding the table, which had moments ago been caught up in Nathan's mild accusation against Jan, now turned their attention to the subject of Eva.

During the reunion of Nathan, and his family, Shane had been the first to notice Yodah carrying an unconscious Eva in his arms. His gasp of alarm had attracted the others, and cut short the reunion, at least until Yodah had vaguely told what had happened, and until they had confined her to bed rest, this time borne out of magic.

It was clear to everyone present that something was terribly wrong with the little girl.