Justin knew Millicent was worrying when she got quiet and stopped talking. He was beginning to understand some of her behaviour, and when she got all quiet and thoughtful, he knew that she was thinking about something.
If he were a betting man, he'd most likely guess she was trying to get out of seeing Megan. He was so pleased when she finally decided to actually go and see her. He trusted Megan - she was a friend, and a professional, so what was there to worry about?
He held her hand tightly, and as they sat in the waiting area, he brushed a stray hair from her face and squeezed her hand again.
Her posture was so hard, it was easy to tell she was far too tense. Could that be good for the baby?
"Have I told you today how much I love you?" he said, trying to take her mind off whatever it was that was making her so tense.