CHAPTER 22

Suzie was right. The cold chili was disgusting, but we still ate our fill.

Somehow the guys had found several cans of baby formula for Mindy. She had a few large packages of diapers and wipes too, but not nearly enough to get us through the next month.

I was grateful we had enough for a couple of weeks, but it worried me to think about what we would have to do once her supplies ran out.

Mindy was currently sitting on my lap eating Cheerios. At least she could eat solids. I didn't know much about babies, but I assumed since they were usually introduced to baby food before they could walk, Cheerios would be okay.

After Derek and I emerged from my bedroom, Thomas was doing his best not to ask about the status between us. Thomas assumed something because there were several occasions when I could feel the heat of his eyes on me, and when I'd glance at him, he would look away.

I cared about Thomas, but it was too much to wrap my mind around right now. We were friends, and I