The Choice I Made Without Thinking
I didn’t stop to debate.
I didn’t hesitate.
I pressed him against my chest.
Wrapped my scarf around his head.
And ran.
By the time I reached my apartment, my legs were shaking.
But the baby’s cries had softened, soothed by warmth.
Peggy froze when she saw me.
“Cate… what is this?”
“I found him outside,” I said. “Alone. Freezing.”
