Expecting: a Novel
“Her other hand presses lightly, protectively across her stomach.
“We are completely available to you and your husband, Mrs. Gaines. We’d be happy to refer you to a counselor.”
Laurie grips the phone tighter. “You’re sure? About the results.”
Dr. Julian hesitates. “Yes, there’s no chance of an error.”
Laurie looks around her kitchen—at the ceiling, at a chip in the plaster she’s never noticed before.
“I know this is unpleasant news. I’m very sorry. We’ll speak again soon. My ...best to your husband.”
Laurie allows the phone to slip from her hand. You bet we’ll speak again, buster. You and me and a roomful of attorneys—hoo-ray. We’ll get enough money to replaster the kitchen ceiling, remodel the master bath, buy the house next door, knock it down, and build a fucking compound.
I need a glass of wine, Laurie thinks.MoreLess
“We are completely available to you and your husband, Mrs. Gaines. We’d be happy to refer you to a counselor.”
Laurie grips the phone tighter. “You’re sure? About the results.”
Dr. Julian hesitates. “Yes, there’s no chance of an error.”
Laurie looks around her kitchen—at the ceiling, at a chip in the plaster she’s never noticed before.
“I know this is unpleasant news. I’m very sorry. We’ll speak again soon. My ...best to your husband.”
Laurie allows the phone to slip from her hand. You bet we’ll speak again, buster. You and me and a roomful of attorneys—hoo-ray. We’ll get enough money to replaster the kitchen ceiling, remodel the master bath, buy the house next door, knock it down, and build a fucking compound.
I need a glass of wine, Laurie thinks.MoreLess
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