Four weeks later, and the United States was working its way toward July Fourth weekend. Bella and Nathan were winding down the week in Pasadena. Brad had been at a conference in Phoenix all week but was scheduled back Friday night; they expected him home anytime now. They’d flown out to keep Stacy company while Brad traveled, as promised. Stacy’s baby bump seemed to have doubled in size since they saw her last.
Stacy laughed when Bella went, “Wow,” as they’d arrived.
“Yeah, I’m probably a little heavy on food these days. But it doesn’t seem to be traveling anywhere but to the kid.”
They’d had a great visit through the week. Stacy was in high spirits. She filled Bella in on the changes to Brad’s work schedule.
“That’s awesome, Stace,” Bella told her sincerely. “I always knew Brad was a
