Chapter 39

“So you gave birth to a baby?” David asked as he sat in front of Ashley on the opposite couch sipping a cup of tea, while Ashley told him about the recent event that happened in Lamaze class.

“No, David, I assisted in the birth of Irish’s baby,” Ashley confirmed as she curled up on the couch with covers wrapped around her, “Wow, who would’ve thought, and what did I tell you, Lamaze class will be great for your pregnancy,” he said as Ashley smiled before it slowly faded away. In contrast, she wrapped her arms around herself.

“How did you feel about that?” David asked, watching as she slipped into deep thought.

“Honestly, I was so scared and helpless, I mean, all the other mothers were so calm while I was in tears myself,” she explained as David listened to her talk.

“Was it the experience or the thought?”

“Both because they sort of connect,” she replied as David placed his cup down, sitting back to listen to his best friend.

“How so?”

“During that moment of hearing Irish’s screams a