Editing CS5: finally found out why the Eliza part doesn't live up to its plan. The second time in Eliza's POV is an unnecessary POV change. It'll work better to tell the last part of the scene completely through Zach's eyes, instead of the first half from her perspective. Back to the drawing board...
Reediting ahoy!
...Eliza, bare-footed in pastel-colored patients wear, held Jessie tight. And Zachy—
The doctor bumped against Zach's back. Bionics giving the firmer stand, he ignored it. She may be dangerous. Eliza would never harm their children. If she recognizes them as their children, a traitorous thought reminded him...
Reediting ahoy!
...Eliza, bare-footed in pastel-colored patients wear, held Jessie tight. And Zachy—
The doctor bumped against Zach's back. Bionics giving the firmer stand, he ignored it. She may be dangerous. Eliza would never harm their children. If she recognizes them as their children, a traitorous thought reminded him...