Chapter 2

Sophia and Lily were sitting at the table on the deck outside Jamie and Sophia's house looking out at the creek.

"It's such a nice day," Sophia said.

"It really is," Lily said. "I love the way the light hits the creek. So how are you feeling?"

"This is the first day I haven't felt so nauseous," Sophia replied.

"So what's it like to be pregnant?" Lily asked.

"I'm hungry all the time, my stomach is expanding, and I have to pee a lot," Sophia said.

"Aaron and I want kids," Lily said. "Are you excited?"

"Yes," Sophia replied. "But I keep worrying about the baby's health. Jamie told me about HCM running in your family. But I know not everyone has it. I know Jamie, Nathan, Lydia, Keith, and you don't have it, but I know Lucas has it."

"Actually I have it too," Lily said. "I found out last year. I've been getting tested every 3 years and last year I found out I have it."

"Oh," Sophia said. "I'm so sorry."

"It's okay," Lily said. "I mean it's not a death sentence. I manage it by eating right and taking my medicine."

"Were you scared when you found out?" Sophia asked.

"Of course I was," Lily replied. "I cried when I found out. But you know, I talked with Lucas and he assured me that everything is going to be okay. And I don't let it rule my life. But can you please not tell anyone? Only my mom, Lucas, and Aaron know."

"I promise," Sophia said.

Lily and Sophia shared a hug.

"Let's go out onto the dock and look out over the creek," Sophia said.

Lily and Sophia walked out onto the dock and Sophia took a picture over Lily looking out into the creek. Lily began to laugh.

"What?" Sophia asked.

"I can see people in the house across the creek making out," Lily laughed.

Sophia began to laugh as well.

"Such an adult conversation," Sophia laughed.