“She closes her eyes and smiles “Dominic?” “Yes?” “Can it wait, for like nine months?” She opens her eyes and takes my hand, holding it against her stomach. It takes me a few minutes to process what she was telling me. Partially because she was adamant about being careful, and partially because she looks so happy about something, a month ago, she wanted to avoid at all costs. I look in her eyes, searching. I need to know she is truly all right. “You’re sure?” She nods.”
