Inuyasha was still upset that his pup may not survive but did as kagome said and prayed to kami every day to let his child be alright. He didn't have much faith, since kami had not been kind to him so far, but continued to pray anyway. Kagome was taking it easy at kaedes orders, hoping the rest would help its chances. Inuyasha just kept repeating over and over as he prayed, 'please, not my pup. I'll do anything if you let my pup live.'

Sango and miroku were trying to get inuyasha out of his depression, talking to him about anything and everything throughout the day. It made him feel a little better to know they were trying to help. Sango turned to miroku one day and said desperately, Isn't there anything we can do?" Miroku sighed and shook his head, "we just have to trust in kami no matter what happens, it all happens for a reason.

Kagome sat in the cave, stroking her stomach and talking to it, when inuyasha walked in and heard her. "If you can hear me little one, your daddy is really worried about you. I am too for that matter...i just want you to know that i love you, no matter what. We are eager to meet you, no matter what happens...i can't help but think...maybe this is my fault...maybe if i didnt try to run, you wouldn't be having these problems? Maybe i overdid myself and hurt you in the process..." she started sobbing into her hands "im so sorry! Please forgive me! I just want to hold you in my arms and you be alright!" Inuyasha ran to her and took her in his arms, soothing her as she did for him, saying "kagome, it's not your fault either. You said this stuff just happens, right? Maybe it will all be okay in the end. You didnt do anything wrong!" They fell asleep holding each other, their hands entwined on top of her belly.

Kaede sighed as she looked into the fire. She had always wanted them to be happy together and now that they were, this had to happen. She often wondered why kami had such a twisted sense of humor. She looked around at the herbs she had placed around her hut to hopefully help the child survive. She started crying again as she thought of the possible heartbreak ahead. Kagome had become a daughter to her, and she thought of the child as her grandchild already. She was determined to do everything in her power to help the child live.