Calliope sat down with Melpomene and nodded with her words. She remembered this stage of pregnancy well, how cumbersome and heavy it was, getting so close to the end.
"I'll get you some tea," she said, just as there came a knock on the door. "Oh, were you expecting someone? You rest, let me get it." She got up, preparing herself for any eventuality. If it was Ares, or Apollo-
"Thalia!" Calliope let out a breath of relief, and held out her arms to pull her sister into a hug. "I've missed you darling! You brought cake! Come in!"