-Caleb-
“You’ve decided what now?” Darren gaped.
“We’re going to get pregnant,” I replied. “So, please have the gyno come to make sure she’s well, but…”
“... I won’t be needing an IUD,” Jacey said, leaning her head against my shoulder.
Darren closed his eyes, his lips moving as though he was counting to ten. Maybe a hundred. “You’re just kids. Jacey, you’re nineteen. And you’re in witness protection. I think it might be best if you waited.”
“We feel differently,” I insisted. “I mean, we’re going to be in witness protection forever, right?”
Darren gave me a look. “I’m talking to Jacey.”
I looked down at her, feeling bad for talking over her. “Sorry.”
She patted my arm reassuringly. “I want to start having a family. I want to start my life.”
“Yes, but eventually, even though you’ll
