Page 111 of The Rebound
“We just found out,” Louise says. “I’m only at eight weeks but the doctor confirmed it.”
Dad, who hasn’t moved a muscle in the last few seconds, finally stirs. “Which doctor?”
“Dr. Gavin.”
“Is he that new one?”
“It’s a she and yes.”
“You should go to Dr. Mehtar,” Dad says. “He’s very good.”
“He is,” Mam says, nodding. “He helped with your father’s hip.”
“He’s also retired,” Louise points out.
“I’ll give him a call.”
“No.We’re with Dr. Gavin and she’s already arranging all the necessary checks and appointments.”
“Sure, Dr. Mehtar could do that,” Dad huffs.
“It’s all very exciting,” I say pointedly. “Your first grandchild!”
Tomasz does the thing with his hands again.
Dad blinks very hard as Mam stands suddenly, disappearing off-screen “You’re feeling okay?” he asks.
“I feel fine,” Louise says.
“No morning sickness?”
“Not yet.”
“Your mother had awful morning sickness.”
Louise’s smile falters. “Great.”
“When’s the best time to come?” Mam calls. “End of the month?”
Louise’s eyes shoot to me as our mother sits back on the couch, flipping through her small red diary.
“Don’t be silly, Mam,” I say, my voice bright. “You don’t need to come all the way back here. It’s too far.”
“It’s a two-hour flight.”
“It will be a little cramped, don’t you think?” I continue. “With me here? Plus it’s not like—”
“You’ll need all the help you can get.”
“I’d love to have you over when the baby comes,” Louise says quickly. “Wewould,” she adds, and Tomasz nods. “But there’s nothing to do now.”
“But what if something goes wr—”
“Mam,” I interrupt sharply, and she immediately goes quiet.
Louise is very still beside me. “Dr. Gavin said everything is completely normal so far,” she says.
“Of course, it is,” Mam says quickly. “I’m sure she has everything under control.”
