I would like to apologize for the long wait! It only took me a few days to recover from…what happened, but I've been busy all week. I was planning to update on Friday, but a lot of stuff popped up. And, well, I didn't recover as much as I thought I had. So, this is short, but it's the best I can do considering the circumstances. I hope you like it!
"We got your response in the mail the other day," Maureen said stiffly, half-hiding behind Abby as she stood at the Bohemian's table, ready to take their order.
"Yes, well," Joanne mumbled, "We're happy to come. And Maureen, Abby, as two of our closest friends, you deserve to hear the good news."
"And what would that be Joanne?" Abby asked excitedly.
"Yes," Maureen said sarcastically, "Enlighten us."
"I'm pregnant."
Abby squealed with delight and Maureen paled. "What?" they asked simultaneously, though their voices were very different. Abby's was filled with joy and Maureen's was filled with dread.
Joanne smirked. "You heard me."
"Oh Joanne!" Abby shrieked, "That's wonderful!"
For once in her life, Maureen didn't say a word.
ABC"This is…good." Mel said hesitantly, pacing in the alley behind the café.
"It is?" Roger asked.
"Yes," Mel answered, "With Joanne pregnant she'll be too occupied to watch after you, which means you can spend more time with me."
Roger smiled widely. "Well, that is good!" he said.
Mel smiled her seductive smile. "Of course it is,"
As the two shared a passionate kiss, about a mile away, shivers ran down Joanne's spine. Something, somewhere, was not right. And, seeing as everyone was in plain view of her from the couch in the apartment except Roger, she figured he was up to no good. And that meant he was probably with Mel.
"Collins," Joanne whispered into her friend's ear, "Please go find Roger."
"Wha-?"
"Collins, trust me. I don't want him to do anything stupid."
Collins nodded and walked out the door, smiling slightly. "You're a mom already," he muttered.