ONE WILD NIGHT
“They’re delivering a hospital bed and oxygen tank tomorrow.”
For the first time in a long time, the house felt lighter. Hope had a way of changing the air.
The next morning, Jake turned sixteen.
With everything happening, we’d almost forgotten — but Maya hadn’t. Somehow, despite being thirty-nine weeks pregnant, she’d gotten up early and made pancakes.
“Happy birthday,” she said, placing a plate in front of him with sixteen crooked candles.
Jake blinked. “You’re not supposed to be cooking.”
“One batch of pancakes won’t hurt me,” she said, smiling softly. “Now make a wish.”
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