“Cassie, I love you to death, but I’m huge and running around like this isn’t exactly what I was looking forward to on my hopefully last pregnant Friday night.” I groan, wrapping my hands under my huge belly to support some of the ever growing size. She laughs, as though I’ve just told her a joke. “Don’t you even worry, Ellie dear. This is so good for you, Mom said.” I frown and continue walking with her. For some reason, Cassie got bored today and decided that she had to hang out with me. How hanging out became her walking and me waddling around the block, I have no idea. “Cass, I’m tired.” I sigh, feeling worn out already. “Elle, we’re one block away, that’s all. I can literally see your house in the distance.” She encourages me. I shut my mouth, not even knowing why I’ve be

