CHAPTER EIGHTY THREE: ALANA

Sarah sat at her kitchen table, sipping a glass of water and trying to keep her nausea at bay. It was another difficult morning, but today, she had something to look forward to—her best friends, Alana and Jack, were coming over for a visit. She hadn’t seen them in weeks, and she was eager for their company and support. A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. She got up slowly, taking a deep breath to steady herself before opening the door. “Hey, Sarah!” Alana greeted her with a bright smile, followed by a more serious look. “Oh my God, you’re pregnant.” Sarah’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Alana to notice right away, but she should have known better. Alana was incredibly perceptive. “Come in, both of you,” Sarah said, stepping aside to let them in. She closed the door behind them and led them to the living room, where they all settled onto the couch. “Okay, spill,” Alana said, looking intently at Sarah. “What’s going on?” Sarah sighed and ran a hand thr