Alicia

As soon as I open my eyes, I immediately realize two things.

The nurse is waiting for me to say something, or at least, act excited about being pregnant for a man who doesn't even know he's going to be a father and might not even want to become one, and secondly. . .

Night eyes is standing behind her.

Judging from his widened eyes and open mouth, he heard everything she said to me.

Shit!

Instead of manning up and owning my reality, I decide to change the game. With a tremulous smile, I take the nurse's hand and pump it vigorously. "Congratulations, nurse, I'm sure you're going...