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Ava

“It’s a turkey baster” I frown at Teagan—my friend, holder of est birthday gift Teagan laughs so hard she falls sideways in the booth This is what I get for telling herplans “You’re a bitch”

All four of us—Teagan, Nicole, Veronica, and I—are crowded into a booth at Jackson Brews to celebratebecause one, I love these wo, warut out to your fingertips Two, I’ve just turned thirty, and while that freaked me out yesterday, today I’m excited Because today I have a plan

And while givingher support

“I guess I should make an announceets me every time

“I want to hear your announceht brown hair behind her ear Even she indulged in a drink tonight—a rarity for the resident good girl in our group—and her cheeks are flushed a pretty pink

“Since it’s et myself a present”

“You deserve it,” Teagan says She lifts her glass in salute How lucky a friends?

“What kind of present?” Veronica asks

“A baby,” I blurt, excite my voice shrill Veronica and Nic stare at oing to have one”

“Like, immaculate conception or” Veronica says

I squeeze the end of the turkey baster and glare at Veronica “Okay, bitch I’ piece of this puzzle, but I’ anytime soon But I couldn’t conceive the entire time I was married—”