The following day, Indy and Kate waited for an ultrasound tech in a dimly lit exam room.
“Did you sleep at all?” Kate asked.
“Not much. A lot on my mind.”
“It’ll be okay.” Kate reached out and held Indy’s hand. “You’re not alone.”
The warmth and strength of Kate’s touch loosened tight nerves. The technician entered and introduced herself. Indy couldn’t concentrate on anything. Her brain filled with white noise.
“Lay back and ease the top of your pants down a bit.”
The tech tucked crinkly paper into the waistband of Indy’s open jeans and then squirted clear gel onto Indy’s abdomen. The warm slime slid across her skin.
Indy closed her eyes and waited, unsure of what to expect. Kate patted her hand in reassurance.
“Here you go,” the tech said.
Indy opened her eyes. The computer monit
