CHAPTER 43
The nurse said a few minutes, but I guess she meant fifteen or more. I’m tired. I drove all the way to Spokane, and I haven’t even had coffee today. I’ve been trying to cut back on caffeine because I read online that it’s healthier for the baby.
There’s some irony for you.
Jake’s texted me about fifty times. Wants to know where I am. Why I stormed off like that. When I’ll come home. Reminds me he’s working tonight and has to have the car back by six. I don’t reply.
He can ride his bike.
I’m proud of myself that I made this decision. I should have done it months ago. It would be infinitely easier for everyone involved if I had. But I wanted to pretend it would all work out, that Jake and I could learn to be that little picture-perfect family.
Who was I kidding?
I just wish
