Chapter 6: TermsA conference was held at Rowena and Ben's cottage that afternoon, which took place in fits and starts as the Tines either departed for training, or returned from it. The unexpected news of a pregnancy couldn't halt the usual days' routine, not without drawing Epi's attention and that was the one thing I most wanted to avoid. I couldn't imagine how he would react if he found out. No doubt about it, I needed time - lots of time before Epi discovered the news.
As Ripley predicted, Rowena knew about the pickle I was in. She was on the doorstep of the cottage before we even reached the stoop, her eyes luminous with worry. Without a word she drew me into a bear hug as Ben watched on from the kitchen doorway. He handed me a mug when Rowena could finally be convinced to let me go.
