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Claire is by the fire. She is reading to Seth from Winnie-the-Pooh. Seth is pretending to focus on the moving pictures. Really though he's just trying to break his own record of five consecutive spit bubbles.

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She cuddles and coos at him.

"Hello, Seth. Oh! Look what you can do! Such a clever little guy."

Seth squeaks again.

Claire laughs. "He loves attention. I think he's going to be so spoiled. He already has most of the bar wrapped around his little finger."

She laughs too.

"He'll have more uncles than he'll be able to puke on."

"He already does." She grins. "Uncles, daddies, friends, and I hear more than a few girls are now wanting babies of their own. We're very lucky."

Bethany laughs again.

"Oh no, maybe that's why I'm here. I'm a Planned Parenthood counselor."

Claire smiles. "I bet there are several boyfriends in here who would like to have a word with you."

She reaches over to stroke Seth's arm. "But I think his powers are way too effective."

"Maybe I should advertise my services. I need a way to pay my tab anyhow."

She bounces Seth a little and kisses his forehead.

"Yes, the cuteness and sweetness are very persuasive. They just need to know that poopy diapers and long nights come with that package."

Claire nods. "Very long nights."

She sighs. "I was going to give him up for adoption, but now I am so glad I have him to love."

"What made you change your mind?"

No judgment, just curiosity.

She laughs soemwhat ironically. "I was in a plane crash and stranded on a deserted island. There wasn't much choice to make."

She rubs her now much flatetr belly thoughtfully. "But I think I realized I loved him as soon as the plane went down. He was the only thing I could think of. Even myself."

"Awww, that's so sweet."

She kisses Seth again.

"I'm glad you decided to keep him. Seems like he's good for you."

"He is the best for me." She grins. "Did you know you wanted to keep your baby?"

She nods emphatically.

"Oh, yes, she's a blessing from God. My uterus was dead for years before I got pregnant with her."

"Then she really is a miracle." Claire smiles. "Is the father going to be around?"

She asks it casually, but with a sympathetic smile. Claire knows all about fathers who split.

And now she has an odd look on her face as she thinks of how to answer.

"Um....you won't believe this....but, there is no father."

Claire laughs, perhaps somewhat unexpectedly. "I do believe that. That's not the strangest thing I've heard here. Although that must have been quite a shock to you."

"Yes, it was at the time, but a very good shock."

She has a goofy smile on her face.

Claire raises an eye at the goofy smile but doesn't pry. "Have you noticed anything strange about your pregnancy?"

Again, casually.

She shakes her head. "Nope, everything's gone according to plan. Very quiet. But it's only my first trimester."

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