Michael grew more worried with every word. “You're scaring me, sweetheart.”
Tears swam in Sheridan's eyes. “I'm scared too.”
What in the world could it be? Do they suspect cancer? I won't leave her if she's sick, I wouldn't do that.
“Michael, one of the condoms failed,” she blurted. She covered her mouth with a fist. Her other hand tightened on his.
“What? What on earth does that mean? How did the doctor know?” And what does that have to do with anything? And why is she saying it? His mind chattered aimlessly, posing questions he had no way of answering.
“Because I'm…” she swallowed hard. “I'm pregnant.”
Michael didn't say a word. He couldn't. His voice had completely failed.
“I can't imagine how this happened, but… we're going to have a baby.”
Still, not one word could force its w
