Page 27 of Last Call

“Do you worry about that with me?”

“No,” Andi replied. “But I’m the one who let go, Billie—of JakeandFallon. Do you worry about losing me?”

“No,” Billie said. “It’s a little strange if I think about it.”

“Why?”

“Oh, come on. I’m not exactly the poster girl for self-confidence.”

“I think you sell yourself short,” Andi said. “You can be a bit self-deprecating. We all have insecurities.”

“I don’t worry about losing you. I worry about hurting you. Like I did earlier.”

“That was my mirror, honey.”

“Maybe. Part of being in a marriage is recognizing your spouse’s worries and insecurities. I’m sorry,” Billie said.

Andi kissed Billie softly. “You don’t have a thing to apologize for. I know you would never hurt anyone intentionally.”

“I would never hurt you,” Billie said. “Are you honestly okay with the idea that Jacob might be the biological father of Riley and Fallon’s kids?”

“I am. It’s a mixed bag of emotions, even if it shouldn’t be. But yes, I am.”

Billie nodded.

“I need to ask you something, and I want you to answer me honestly,” Andi said.

“Okay?” Billie asked.

“How do you feel about it?”

“About what? About Jacob being their donor?”

“Yes.”

“Why would I care?” Billie asked.

“Billie, you’ve always wanted a family.”

“I have a family—a growing one.”

“You know what I mean.”

“If you mean me having a baby, some things aren’t meant to be,” Billie said.

“I don’t think that’s true.”

“Why not? You think some thingsaremeant to be.”

“No. I think the road leads us to the places and people we need. That’s not the same,” Andi said.

“What does this have to do with the fact that I hoped I’d have kids?” Billie asked.

“Do you still want that?”

“I think we’re both past that point.”

“That wasn’t my question,” Andi said.

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