“The ‘big deal,’” I yell, making air quotes as I go for emphasis, “is that he specifically told me he wanted none of that!”
“Well, he wanted some last night, that’s for sure.”
I sigh. “Co-parents—that’s all we were supposed to be. What now?”
“You can still co-parent and share a bed. You know, most people do it. It’s called ‘being a couple.’”
“But we’re not a couple!” I almost scream. “That’s why this was such a bad idea! It’ll be confusing!”
“For who, Nugget?” June asks skeptically.
“At the very least!” I retort. “When it’s old enough to understand.”
“I think it’ll eventually figure out it didn’t come by stork mail, A.”
“Ha. Ha. Ha. Truly comedic genius you’re doling out here.”
“Besides, I hope you’ll keep it down so he doesn’t hear you getting all wanton with it, y’know?”
I smas
