Maeve stood up. "I'm going to prepare some things, get some water and crushed ice from the kitchen. Just remember to keep breathing, Elaine, and try to relax. I won't be long."
She hurried out of the room to do her job.
She looked over at him. "I cannot believe this is really happening, my love." Elaine was much calmer now, though she reached for and clutched his hand tightly.