I really didn't want her to know... even if she was understanding, what if she changed her mind? What if... she didn't want to let me have Daddy's babies? The thought struck me with such terror that I whimpered.

"Oh, darling, what's wrong? It's not that bad, is it?"

I whimpered again, trying to keep tears out of my eyes. "What if she changes her mind? What if she doesn't like it? What if-"

He grabbed me by the shoulders. "Sweetie. Please, listen to me for a second, okay?"

I nodded, wiping at my eyes.

"Your mother is not going to change her mind. We've talked about it before, way...