Page 19 of This Memory
Gavin pressed his mouth into a tight line and motioned with his head for the doctor to go on.
She opened the file and read something before glancing at me. “Let’s see, you’re a surrogate for your best friend, it says.”
“Yes, for our best friends, Evelyn and Denny.”
Gavin nodded.
“Are you two a couple? No, no…you said you were frenemies.”
I felt my cheeks heat. “He’s a friend of mine, and we’re also best friends with the parents.”
“Will they be joining us for this?”
Gavin spoke that time. “No, they’re both in court right now. They couldn’t get out of it. They’re lawyers, not criminals.” Gavin smiled. “In case you were wondering.”
Bouncing her gaze between us, the doctor finally nodded and shut the file. “I’m happy to let you know that the implantation worked—you’re pregnant.”
It took a few seconds for her words to fully sink in.
“It…it worked?”
She smiled. “It did. I see this was the first time, so that’s wonderful news.”
Gavin laughed again, but it wasn’t his usual laugh. More like a nervous laugh. “Looks like you’re a fertile myrtle!”
The doctor chuckled at Gavin’s joke.
My free hand went to my stomach. “I’m pregnant? You’re sure?”
“I’m positive.”
Turning to Gavin, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to laugh or cry. He grinned that megawatt smile of his…and kissed me on the forehead.
The gesture was so sweet, it broke the dam I’d built up, hoping to keep my emotions at bay—no matter the news—and I started to cry.
“Hey, hey,” he said, cupping my face in his hands. “Why are you crying? This is good. It’sreallygood.”
“I’m just…so…relieved it…worked!”
He smiled again and looked at the doctor. “Is there anything she needs to do?”
“She should have received all the handouts beforehand. Just make sure you review the ones for healthy eating, and you’ll want to go ahead and make an appointment with yourOB.”
“OB?” Gavin asked.
“Obstetrician. I imagine you and the biological parents have agreed on an OB?”
I nodded. “Yes. Yes, I’m seeing my own. Um, the mom, the biological mom, also sees her as well.”
“Perfect then. Well, the only other thing I can offer now is congratulations.”
Gavin pulled the chair out, and I dropped onto it.
“Are you okay?” he asked, sitting opposite me. “You haven’t said a word since we left the clinic.”
Lifting my head, I met his gaze. “I’m pregnant.”
He smiled. “I know.”
