Page 37 of Through the Storm

Ethan

Too late. It’s already weird. Gotta deal with it head on.

I stare at the screen, equal parts horrified and… smiling.

Jason

Katy, just so you know, no pressure to respond. This is more of a… moral support situation.

Matt

Yeah. Emotional support potential dads.

Ethan

We know pregnancy is no joke, we’re here if you have any weird cravings.

Logan

Guys. I said no freaking her out.

Jason

Sorry. Respectfully shutting up now.

Another message pops up.

Ethan

Also, important question. Is it too early to argue about who teaches the kid how to throw?

I laugh. Actually laugh.

Logan

It’s too early for everything you just said.

Matt

Fair. We’ll circle back in like… a month?

Jason

Congrats though. Seriously. You’re gonna be great.

Matt

Are we allowed to send gifts?

Ethan

Do we know if it’s a boy? Also, we hear we don’t hate Davis anymore?

I stare at my phone and press it to my chest, warmth spreading through me in a way I didn’t expect. Where I expected guilt or distance, or even locker room trash talk, I got kindness. I hesitate for a second, then type back.

Katy

Wow. You guys are weirdly giving me faith in men again.