It Fell Off! (1/1)

Amber was exhausted. Completely, entirely, wholly exhausted down to the bone.She yawned, gathering the necessities to make a quick cup of coffee while Henry played with the baby. It was nearly time for his nap, so she had to be quick.She was stirring the creamer in when she heard Henry scream, followed by a shrill shriek of fear from her baby, and some of the scalding hot drink splattered onto her arm since she jumped in surprise. She didn’t even register the stinging burn as she sprinted to the bedroom, her heart racing in panic. “What is it? What happened?”“Th-The thing! It fell off!” Henry cried, near tears.Amber frowned, quickly taking her son from his grasp. “What are you talking about?”He looked okay, he seemed to only be upset because of Henry’s tangible anxiety. She shifted the baby into one arm and rested a hand on Henry’s arm, glancing up at him worriedly. “He’s okay, Henry. What are you talking about? Do you need some sleep?”He gave her a look, cocking his hip. “Amb, I’m fine. But he’s not! His belly button thing fell off!”She laid the baby on the bed to inspect his tummy, noticing immediately that the small stump from the remains of his umbilical cord had indeed come off. She looked at Henry, puzzled. “Where did it go?”“I don’t know! I was changing his diaper and then I was wiping him-““Softly?” Amber interrupted.“Yes, softly, and it just fell