Sarah left Bobby's apartment a few minutes later after tidying up her breakfast dishes. She needed to shower and change before going to her meeting with Amanda. Which left her about two hours to spend with Angie and 3-month old Sean. A new baby hadn't left much time for the two women to hang out together. Something they both missed. They were still trying to find a new routine. Well, today was their chance to catch up a little.
Sarah called Angie from her cell phone as she pulled into the driveway outside David and Angie's apartment to give her a chance to buzz her in.
As Angie opened the door of their apartment, Sarah reached out and grabbed young Sean out of his mother's arms. "Hello, my precious angel. You've gotten so big. It's been too long since I've seen you baby."
"I remember when people, especially you, used to speak to me."
"Oh, hello Angie, how are you doing?" Winking, with a wicked grin on her face, she grabbed Sean out of his mother's arms. She knew this was getting to be a pet peeve for Angie. People really showered new babies with attention, which was leaving this first time mom a little out of the loop.
"I'm doing just fine, thank you very much for asking. You look very good with a baby. When are…"
Looking back over her shoulder Sarah warned, "Don't finish that sentence."
"But things with Bobby are going well, aren't they?"
"Yes, but how long were you and David married before you guys had Sean? I've known Bobby for less than a year."
"But you look so right holding Sean and Bobby's great with him. You should think about it. Things are still going well with you guys aren't they?"
"Yes. They are. But, sometimes….."
"Because of his mom?" Angie knew about his mom's schizophrenia.
"Not just his mom. You know, just the completely dysfunctional family dynamic. He hasn't quite worked all that out yet. And I haven't worked out all my problems either."
Sean chose that moment to gurgle which caused the two women to smile and giggle at him. It also changed the course of their conversation, much to Sarah's relief. The next hour and a half passed quickly and pleasantly, with a decision to make plans for the two couples to get together on the weekend.