Maria glanced at her husband’s pale face and thought he truly did seem more nervous than her. He might faint at this rate.

When someone else is more anxious than you, it often helps you stay calm. Maria continued walking slowly, talking to Simon about their child. "I think you should start seriously thinking about the baby’s name. After all, we’ll need it soon."

In reality, Simon had been thinking about the baby’s name for months. He had already made up his mind, but he hadn’t shared it with anyone yet. When they held the baptism for the baby, during which the name would be revealed. This was a tradition...