The doorbell rings and I jump.

Edward steps out of the nursery and turns towards the front of the house.

He doesn't notice me slumped down in the hallway.

I hear the front door open and I pull myself up.

I go into the nursery, where 'Madison' is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

I hear low murmurs down the hall.

With tears in my eyes, I exit the room and go towards the sound.

Two uniformed officers are standing outside the open door talking to Edward.

But he's not letting them in.