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To my surprise, Hazel grabbed my hand, holding it right against her.
“Congratulations, you two, you’re having a baby girl.”
Hazel burst into tears. Unable to keep it in, they poured out of her.
I couldn’t resist when I rasped into her ear, “I told you.”
Which only made her cry harder.
“I’m sorry,” she apologized. “I don’t know why I’m crying.”
Felicia smiled. “You don’t need to apologize. It happens all the time. This is a big moment in your pregnancy. It’s normal to feel emotional about it.”
Chance walked over to us. “You lucked out. Except she’s screwed.” He pointed at her belly. “With Ledger and me, she won’t date until she’s forty. Congratulations, though.” He kissed Hazel’s forehead and then looked at me. “I know we’re not on the best terms right now, and I never thought I’d say this, but you’ve really stepped up for her, and I can’t ignore that. You’re going to make one hell of a father, and I’ve always thought of you like my brother and this baby girl truly makes us family, so what I’m trying to say is, I’m glad it’s you who knocked her up.”
I nodded, and he patted my back, squeezing my shoulder for a second.
I never thought I’d be in this situation, especially with my best friend’s sister, but now, I couldn’t imagine experiencing this with someone else. Not thinking twice about it, I leaned forward and softly pecked her lips. Catching her by surprise, she lightly gasped but didn’t back away from me.
It was over far too soon, and I was the first to pull away…
Although it was the last thing I wanted to do.
Hazel
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t shocked he kissed me, and I’d be lying further if I said I didn’t like it.
“Can I talk to Hazel alone for a minute?” Dr. Malone requested.
“Yeah,” Ledger agreed. “I’m going to call my dad and let him know the news of having a granddaughter.”
After Chance and Ledger excused themselves, Dr. Malone arched an eyebrow at me. “So tell me, how are things? How are you feeling?”
“I’m good, I think.”
“How’s your stress?”
“I’m handling it.”
I must have made an odd expression because she questioned, “Your face says otherwise.”
“Right… are you an OB-GYN or a therapist?”
“With this job, it comes with the territory.”
I sighed deeply. “I think it’s just that my hormones are all out of whack, and I’m trying to understand and keep up with all these emotions.”
“That’s perfectly normal. You’re growing a new life inside you. You’re allowed to feel all over the place.”
“Is it… I mean… is…”
“It’s okay.” She smiled. “Whatever you say to me stays between us.”
“I was just going to ask if it’s normal that I’m in the mood to, you know…” I wiggled my eyebrows. “All the time?”
She called me out, “Have sex?”
“Yes.” I blushed. “That.”
