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We left them talking over drinks not long after. We’re grateful they gave us the chance to speak to our friends first. I know Melanie is dying to see her daughter, but she promised she was okay and would pop round in the morning.
It’s toasty warm when we step inside our flat. I’m grateful for the girls thinking ahead because it’s freezing outside, and when we don’t have the heating on, our flat is just as bad, if not worse.
I’m surprised to find everyone here and waiting for us. We still have half an hour to go before we told them to be here.
“Hey, guys, you’re early,” I greet, smiling at everyone.
CJ, a little more than tipsy, flops down into the armchair.
Cole turns to his friend, an eyebrow arched. “You okay, mate?”
CJ looks up, a dopey smile on his face. “All is good in the world. I’m not dead, am I?”
Not understanding, Cole shakes his head, his forehead scrunched up. I duck my head to hide my smile. “Should you be?”
CJ nods dramatically. “Yes, yes I should. Damn dreams.”
“Well, okay then,” Cole mutters at him before turning to me. “Is there a reason we’re all here? Does it have something to do with meeting your parents?”
“Yeah, were they trying to talk you into going home? I know it’s bad here, but we have school,” Willow adds.
I raise my hand in the air, stopping them. “No, we brought you here because we have something to tell you.”
“Have you figured out who the killer is?” Jordan adds.
My smile falls, and I shake my head. “No. It’s nothing about that.”
CJ taps the back of my leg and I sit down on the arm of the sofa. “We called to share something good with you,” he tells them.
“This can’t be good,” Cole mutters, loud enough for us all to hear. Everyone laughs, turning from Cole to us.
“I’m pregnant,” I blurt out.
Just like with our parents, the room falls silent. Alex is the first to speak, standing from his place in the corner next to Becca. “Congratulations. I’m happy for you both.”
I give him a soft smile, glad he acted surprised for us. “Thank you.”
When I glance at Willow, she has tears in her eyes, her hands covering her mouth. She steps forward, but stops, shaking her head.
“Really?” Cole asks, pursing his lips sceptically.
I laugh. “Yes, I’m pregnant. A doctor confirmed it and everything.”
Coming unstuck, Willow steps forward again so she’s stood in front of me. “I’m going to be an auntie?”
I stand up and nod. “Yes, and I’m going to be a mum.”
She rushes into me, wrapping her arms around my neck. “I’m so happy. I’m happy for the both of you,” she tells me, then pulls back, keeping my hands in hers. “How are you feeling? How far along are you? Are you scared?”
I giggle at her rambling. “I’m feeling great—better than ever. We’re not sure how far along I am yet, but I must be around four weeks. And I’m petrified, but I know we can do this.”
She beams at me. “Hell yes, you can. Not sure about him, though,” she says, her eyes turning down to CJ. I laugh when I find him eating their leftover Chinese.
Next, Jordan steps forward, hugging me. “Congratulations. And you can put me down for babysitting duty.”
“Thank you,” I reply, smiling at her.
Rosie and Becca step forward next. “Us too. We used to babysit the kids where we lived, so we’re good with them,” Rosie tells us.
