Chapter 2

"You okay, boss?"

Van Pelt looked obviously worried as Lisbon emerged from the ladies' restroom for the third time that morning.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

The younger woman didn't fell for it. "You'd better go home."

"I told you I'm perfectly fine."

She could guess that the redhead was now summoning the courage to ask her the crucial question.

"I know this is none of my business, but…"

"But what?"

"Does Mashburn know you're pregnant?"

Lisbon surveyed her coolly. "You're right. That's none of your business."

With that she strode to her office and shut the door behind her.

Van Pelt sighed and went back to her desk.