Miserable

Both EJ and Skyler had been weird.

I think they both revealed things to me that they hadn’t meant to and now felt awkward about it. I didn’t want to pressure either of them, but I was a bored pregnant lady, so what the hell else was there to do?

I noticed that when people touched my stomach, they were more vulnerable, since I was being vulnerable too.

“Hey Sky, wanna touch my bump?” I asked standing in front of her. “It might make you feel better.”

Skyler nodded and rubbed my stomach. She smiled slightly when the babies kicked for her. I think they were recognizing the important people in my life.

“You’re gonna be a great mother, Scarlett,” She whispered.

“I hope so. I’ll have so much help. You’ll be a great mother too, you know? Someday really soon.”

“Hm.”

“What are your plans for when Avery returns? You must be excited to start trying for a baby again. Especially after like almost a month apart.”

Skyler pulled her hand away. “I don’t really want to talk about that.”

“Why not? You