“Patient is Genesis Blackwood, age 24. Forty weeks pregnant. Penetrating stab wound to left shoulder. Facial trauma. Possible blood loss. Water broke on scene. Fetal status unknown.”

The stretcher flew through the emergency doors.

“BP dropping!” “Get OB and trauma team now!” “Prep OR for emergency C-section!” “Type and crossmatch blood!”

Genesis’s head rolled weakly to the side. An oxygen mask was placed over her face.

“Genesis, can you hear me? Stay with us.”

No response.

Kieran tried to follow but a nurse blocked him.

“You can’t go past this point, sir.”

“She’s my wife!” he roared.

“They’re taking her to surgery. We’ll update you.”

Behind them, another stretcher rushed...