4 It was difficult, but I was determined not to sink into a state of depression. Court was right––it wasn’t just me anymore. I had a baby to think about now. I needed to keep my chin up and try to forget about how much I craved Sam. I had figured that Annie would be on my side, since she had wanted me to choose Sam all along. When I explained the situation to her at work the next day, though, she surprised me by saying, “Courtney’s right, Dear. You need to make a go of it with Seth. Forget about Sam. He’s a bad news bear cub.” I was floored. Too shocked to even acknowledge her latest mangled idiom. “I can’t believe you’re even suggesting that, Annie.” I shook my head at her. “You’re the one who is always telling me to follow my passion, and how rare it is to find someone who makes your

