Chapter 13

As Jamie walked out of the high school gym Friday night, Nathan walked up to him.

"Well the Ravens won," Nathan said.

"They sure did," Jamie said.

"I just wanted to let you know that Sophia took your car," Nathan said. "I'm going to give you a ride home."

"Thanks," Jamie said.

As Nathan drove towards Jamie and Sophia's house, he and Jamie talked about their week.

"So then I apologized for being a jerk and let him know I was okay with him dating Lydia," Nathan said.

"Wow," Jamie said. "Lydia dating. Before you know it, Keith will be starting college."

"Let's not talk about that," Nathan said.

"I know you told me not to worry about this now, but HCM does run in our family," Jamie said. "Grandpa Dan had it and Uncle Lucas has it. There is a chance that Amber will have it and I can't shake off the fear that my daughter will have to go through that."

"Just know that whatever happens, it's going to be okay," Nathan said.

"Thank you Dad," Jamie said.

Nathan pulled up to Jamie's house.

"Here we are," Nathan said.

"Are coming inside?" Jamie asked.

"Sorry, I can't," Nathan said. "I have to go home."

"Well thanks for the ride Daddy," Jamie said.

Jamie and Nathan shared a hug and then Jamie got out of the car. When Jamie entered the house, he walked into the living room to see Sophia sitting on the couch. Jamie sat down next to his wife.

"Sorry I took the car," Sophia said. "I was feeling nauseous and just wanted to go home."

"It's okay," Jamie said.

"I can't believe that in 6 short months, we're going to be parents," Sophia said. "I'm kind of nervous."

"Me too," Jamie said. "I am kind of scared considering there's a huge chance Amber might have HCM."

"HCM?" Sophia asked.

"Yeah," Jamie said. "It runs in my family. I don't have it, my dad doesn't have it, and Lydia and Keith don't have it, but my Grandpa Dan had it and Uncle Lucas has it."

"What exactly is HCM?" Sophia asked.

"It's an enlarged heart," Jamie said. "Cardiomyopathy."

"So there's a chance our daughter will have it?" Sophia asked.

"Yes," Jamie said. "But like my dad says, whatever happens, it's going to be okay."

"Yeah," Sophia said.

"Well I'm going to go take a shower and then I'll make us some dinner," Jamie said.

"Thanks," Sophia said.

Jamie gave his wife a kiss and went upstairs. Sophia got out her phone and began looking up HCM.

"Please don't let my baby have this," Sophia said.

That's the end of this one.