NYLON ~ 79 ~ GINGER TEA

Aria slipped an arm around Hanna's waist as they strolled down Fifth Avenue loaded with shopping bags. They rounded a corner and came upon one of their favorite cafes and Aria grabbed her.

"Come on," Aria smiled. "Let's take a break."

"Sure," Hanna replied salivating over a steaming drink.

"Take a seat," Aria told her. "I'll be right back."

"Oh wait," Hanna dug for her wallet. "Can you get me a ginger tea?"

"Don't worry," Aria told her. "It's on me."

"Thanks," Hanna smiled getting comfortable.

She didn't have much time to settle into her seat, though, because she was overcome by a wave of nausea. She cursed silently and got up to use the restroom. She ran into the first stall and slammed the door behind her before unleashing her unborn child's fury into the toilet bowl. She flushed it down and then got cleaned up before meeting Aria back at their table.

"Ginger tea," Aria said placing it down in front of her, "and a latte for me."

"Thanks," Hanna smiled taking a sip.

"So," Aria opened a sugar packet to pour into her coffee, "what's new with you?"

"Oh you know," Hanna sighed, "there's work and..."

"...and you're pregnant," Aria finished. Hanna's mouth dropped open.

"How did you know?" Hanna asked.

"You've been to the bathroom four times in the last hour," Aria told her. "I've got two kids. I know the signs."

"It's that obvious?" Hanna sighed. Aria nodded. "In that case, can I count on your discretion?"

"Of course," Aria told her.

"Okay," Hanna inhaled deeply. "Did you notice anything different the second time around?"

"What do you mean?" Aria was confused.

"I'm only two months along," Hanna explained, "and I've already gotten huge, plus I'm sick and tired all of the time. With JT I was working nonstop. This time around I can barely stay awake and I feel huge."

"Well," Aria explained, "each one's different. I definitely started showing earlier with Jeremy but I was really sick with Daisy."

"Ugh," Hanna groaned. "I don't know if I'm ready to do this all over again."

"It's a little late now," Aria reminded her. Then she gave her a comforting smile. "But trust me, it will all work out okay."

"Thanks," Hanna smiled.

"Anytime," Aria replied. Then her face lit up. "Hey, I just realized I'm always the first to know you're pregnant."

"Well technically," Hanna told her, "Caleb was the first to know this time."

"I'm really happy for you guys," Aria told her.

"Thanks," Hanna smiled.

She sipped her tea and felt the warm liquid roll down her tongue. The heat added a touch of pink to her cheeks and she smiled knowing that everything in her life was absolutely perfect.

UP NEXT ~ ANY CONCERNS

Caleb goes with Hanna to her first doctor's appointment where they are met with life-changing news.