Whatever she’s thinking is hidden behind that killer poker face of hers. “Did you use protection?”

“No…”

“All right, well, before I can put you on birth control, we’re going to have to do a pregnancy test.”

“A pregnanc—why?” I ask, flustered. “If I haven’t had my period yet, that means I’m not ovulating, right?”

“Not exactly. It is very possible to get pregnant on your first ovulation after pregnancy, in which case, you would not have a period.”

“But that’s like…rare, right?”

She shrugs. “It happens.” She turns around and opens a drawer to retrieve a cup. “Go take a walk down to the bathroom. You know where it is by now.” She shakes her head and laughs. “Leave it in the little door.”

Although I’m sure this is more as a precaution than anything else, I must admit I’m nervous. I expected to get fussed at over the possibility of hurting myself for having sex before I was cleared. A possible pregnancy wasn’t even on my radar. But now that she’s explained it, I feel more than a little stupid.

After providing my sample, I go back to her office and wait.

It doesn’t take long before Dr. Ruby returns with a complimentary baby bag identical to the one I received at my first appointment for Judd looped over her arm.

“You’re joking.”

“I assure you,” she says, passing me the bag, “I do not kid about these things.”

My heartbeat gets louder. I can hear it echoing in my head. “I’m pregnant?”

She nods. “Congratulations.”

“For Lyle,” I muse, not realizing I said it aloud.

“Well, I would hope so,” Dr. Ruby says, chuckling.

“Shit.” Shit. Shit. Shit

“Well,” she says, attempting to lighten the mood, “at least this time we can get a due date based on the date of conception.”

After my exam, we head to the waiting room to retrieve my husband and child.

Lyle immediately recognizes the little diaper bag full of free shit. “What’s that for?”

“Your daughter,” I say dryly, renewing our debate.

“My da—” His jaw drops. “Nooo.”

I nod. “Surprise!”

“You’re pregnant?”

“Apparently.” I shake my head, still not sure I believe it myself.

“This is incredible!” He wraps his arms around me, grinning like a fool.

“It is?”

“Fuck yeah.” He swings me around before setting me back to my feet. “Judd and George will be the best of friends.”

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