Page 4 of Blizzard Babies
MIIKKA: I love you, muruseni.
I loved his Finnish term of endearment for me. Though we’re texting, in my mind I can hear his rich voice, filled with love, as he says the word.
CHARLI: I love you too. When are you coming home?
MIIKKA: Today if you ask me to.
CHARLI: Have I told you you’re the best husband ever?
MIIKKA: Not today.
CHARLI: Well, you are.
MIIKKA: Good to know. How’s your stomach?
CHARLI: Miserable. Nausea woke me up, and I’ve already puked. Aren’t you glad you’re in Boston instead of here?
MIIKKA: No! Never. I wish I was there to hold your hair and carry you back to bed.
CHARLI: It’s a good thing you’re so sweet or I’d be really mad you did this to me.
MIIKKA: I am sorry you are sick. I wish it could be me.
CHARLI: Me too. Anyway, I’m going to order groceries because a big storm is supposed to be headed this way.
MIIKKA: Make sure the generator is working. I tested it before I left and it was fine, but test it again. It’s important.
CHARLI: I will.
MIIKKA: I have to go, but I’ll call after practice, okay? I love you.
CHARLI: I love you too. Have a good practice.
I almost put down my phone but then go back to the texting app, pulling up Sara’s name.
CHARLI: Hey, what are you doing?
SARA: Just waking up. What are you doing up so early?
CHARLI: Is that a trick question?
SARA: Morning sickness?
CHARLI: My favorite.
SARA: Well, Baby Girl Ferrar is being feisty this morning as well. I’ve been up since four.
CHARLI: Ugh. Want to go to breakfast in a while? Are you going to work?
SARA: Yes to breakfast, no to work. I’m tired and Dr. Harjo said he didn’t need me today.
Sara is a veterinary technician.
CHARLI: I’m going to shower and try to make myself feel human. I’ll text you once I’m ready. Are you going to try to go back to sleep?
SARA: Nah. I’m watching decorating videos on YouTube. I’m trying to get some ideas on how to decorate the nursery while Aaron’s out of town. We’re going to start working on it when he gets back.
CHARLI: That’s so exciting! I can’t wait to see it. We have no ideas yet.
