Helanie:
I was so nervous. I sat anxiously in their shared office after placing the pregnancy test on the table.
"I'm so excited," Maximus said, but after getting a harsh look from Kaye and Emmet, he settled down.
"As long as she's okay with it, we'll be happy. If she's not, then remember, it's her body, not ours," Emmet said firmly, staring into Maximus's eyes.
I had overheard them once before, while I was in the bathroom. Norman, Emmet, and Kaye were actually scolding Maximus for being too excited. They said it might pressure me into feeling like I had to be happy just for their sake, especially Maximus's.
"But fine. You know what? I'll tell you why I'm so happy. Because there's good news, or maybe not," Maximus said, placing his hands on his waist.
"Remember I had been researching Emmet." As soon as Maximus said that, I looked at Emmet, who frowned and narrowed his eyes.
"I didn't know you were so impressed with me," he said.
