**Chapter 77: A Glimmer of Hope**

The night air was alive with the hum of crickets and the distant rumble of traffic, a soothing melody that usually brought Noah peace. But tonight, it was just background noise, a reminder that the world outside his window was moving forward, oblivious to the turmoil brewing inside him. He couldn't shake the feeling that time was running out, that Jacquie's life was slipping further and further away from him. As he stood there, lost in thought, his phone buzzed on the coffee table, breaking the silence. He glanced at the screen, his heart skipping a beat as he saw Dr. Kim's name flashing on the display. He quickly grabbed the phone, his mind racing with possibilities. "Hey, Noah," Dr. Kim said, her voice warm and reassuring. "I wanted to follow up on our conversation earlier. I've reviewed Jacquie's file, and I've spoken to the hospital team. I'm concerned that they're not taking her situation seriously enough." Noah's grip on the phone tightened, his knuckles white with anxiety. "What does that mean?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "It means that I want to see Jacquie as soon as possible," Dr. Kim replied. "I want to assess her condition, run some tests, and get a better understanding of what's going on. I've also spoken to a colleague who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and she's willing to take a look at Jacquie's case." Noah felt a surge of hope, a sense that maybe, just maybe, they were getting somewhere. "What about the hospital?" he asked, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios. "Leave that to me," Dr. Kim said. "I'll handle the hospital team. You just bring Jacquie to my office tomorrow, and we'll take it from there." As Noah hung up the phone, he felt a sense of determination wash over him. He quickly grabbed his keys and headed to Jacquie's room, his heart pounding in his chest. He burst through the door, a smile on his face. "Jacquie, we have a plan," he said, his voice filled with excitement. "Dr. Kim is going to help us. She's going to make sure you get the best care possible." Jacquie's eyes fluttered open, a hint of curiosity in their depths. "What did she say?" she asked, her voice weak but determined. Noah took a deep breath, launching into a detailed explanation of his conversation with Dr. Kim. As he spoke, Jacquie's eyes locked onto his, a spark of hope igniting within them. For the first time in days, Noah felt like they were fighting back, like they were taking control of a situation that had seemed hopeless. He smiled, his heart full of determination. "We're going to get through this, Jacquie," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "We're going to make sure you come out of this stronger than ever." As he spoke, Noah knew that he would do whatever it took to make that happen, even if it meant going against the hospital's recommendations or fighting against the odds. He was Jacquie's husband, and he would do everything in his power to save her life.