Author's note: written for the Prompt Table activity on the Paint It Red Forum - prompt: "Three little words"; also for the Paint It Red Monthly Challenge - prompt: "Three words that can change your life forever"
Three little words
"So… how have you been?"
"Good. Fine. I am pregnant."
You never thought that three simple words would be enough to turn your whole world upside down.
Sarah's pregnant. That means you're going to be a father.
It scares you. Like hell. Your own father had never been much of an example after all.
Yet you can't help feeling… happy.
A baby is always a miracle. No matter where you stand about your relationship with Sarah.
The tiny life you two created together will always matter more than anything else.
This overshadows all the rest – your job, your career, your friends. Even Grace.
All you can think about now is your kid.
You wish you can be a good father to him – or her, if the baby happens to be a girl.
A pity none of your friends would be able give you some advice on this particular subject.
You know you'll never have the courage to ask Jane anyway.