Astella placed her hand under her belly as she paced around the room. The waiting room was scanty as few staff had retired to sleep. The staff on their night shift had slept off too. Her heart raced as she wondered what took Donatello long to return.

As she turned around she met Hannah whom was awake and yawning. Her heart skipped as she did not hear Hannah move.

She held her hand towards her chest as she spoke softly.

“You really scare me Hannah” She said.

Hannah smiled as she yawned again.

“I did not mean to scare you at all” Hannah replied.

“It is fine. You seem well...