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Prologue

Kat

“You can do it,” Rochelle states

I shake ht now? “No No, I can’t” My hands slide overbelly

What the fuck is this?

How did this happen?

They say a bond is meant to be there with my child Where is it?

Right now, I’h to be put in this situation in the first place?

“You can If anyone can, you can”

“Shut up! Shut up!” I screalass I can reach

Rochelle isn’t fazed bysisters She’s used to my brand of crazy Her hand touchesmy belly

“I got you We all do”

I shake ether as I close my eyes “I don’t want her in there Do you hearto stand and push away from Rochelle’s touch

She shakes her head and purses her lips “You’ll need her More than me Trust me, she’s done this a time or two” Rochelle offers me a small smile I don’t take it and bend back over, ready for the next contraction to hit me like a ton of bricks

“Will not! I got this,” I say, reaching for a cloth that Rochelle holds out in her hand

As ain “Fuck! Fuck! Why did I have to do that? Seriously,” I scream, but it’s more of a half-cry

“Do what?” Rochelle asks as I e to catch my breath

“Have a one-night stand Look where it’s gotten e basketball taking over my belly Reality will be here soon And then I will have to face it, even if I don’t want to Even if I never wanted this

“I’m excited for your new adventure”

I want to throat punch her No, I don’t, but it ht help my anxiety “Fuck you”

Rochelle giggles at my words The door to ht over to ht spot

How does she know?