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Rain slicked the pavement outside Nonnatus as Nurse Crane’s car crunched to a halt. It was meant to be her day off, but Trixie’s flu forced her hand. Inside, the clinic was quiet; perhaps a chat with Millicent Higgins awaited. Dr. Turner rounded the corner, pausing at the threshold. “Good morning. I expected Aylwood. Is she unwell?” Before Crane could answer, the peace shattered—a mother rushed in, supporting a vomiting child, instantly commanding the Doctor’s urgent attention.