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I think he’s ok. Probably overwhelmed, but he seems happy to be here.

KARA

And you?

ME

Same. Overwhelmed, but happy he’s here. I know I’ve been preparing for this for a couple of months, but I’m not sure anything could have prepared me to flip a switch and suddenly be a mother.

What if I screw this up? What if I wasn’t the best choice for Jason?

KARA

Are you having second thoughts about your decision?

ME

Absolutely not. Nothing could change my mind.

KARA

Which in and of itself is a miracle, Miss Pro/Con lists for days, only to second-guess her decision, make more lists, waffle on her choice again, and then repeat.

ME

Ha ha. If you’re trying to ease my mind with jokes, I guess you accomplished your mission. Only not really because I’m still freaking out. I’m not afraid I made the wrong decision, I’m just afraid that I can’t give him everything he needs. That he won’t feel secure with me as a single mom.

KARA

You’re going to be an amazing mother, Danae. It’s not going to be easy, but I know you can do it. It might be different than me taking Millie home from the hospital, but I guarantee you I didn’t know what I was doing either. No parent does.

ME

I know, but I’m still worried that I won’t be able to provide everything he needs. A single teacher’s salary isn’t exactly top-tier financial security.

KARA

You had abundant financial security growing up, and look where that got you with your parents.

ME

Fair point.

KARA

You already love Jason so much. You’re going to be there for him in every way you can. That counts the most.

ME

Thanks for the pep talk. I might need a lot of pep talks.

KARA

I got you. We’re all here for you, the whole staff team. Text me tomorrow to let me know how things are going, ok?

ME

Will do.

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