“The private maternity wing at St.

Jude needs the preregistration fee by Friday.”

Eleanor didn’t look down at the paper.

She set her glass on a silver coaster with a soft, clean click.

“The Vance Trust won’t pay seven hundred dollars for a private room, Vivian.”

“It’s a high-risk delivery,” I said.

“Dr.

Thorne’s office specifically asked for the cardiac monitoring suite on the third floor.”