She hadn't heard of it that way exactly, but she understood the sentiment behind it. Ella appreciated Pepper's reassurances and paused for a moment again to give her friend another grateful hug. "I hope that you're right," she replied, choosing to believe that would be the case. She went back to her cooking in time to discuss her pregnancy with Colin in more detail.
"Oh yes," she explained. "I've missed being pregnant and Colin has been an enjoyable and attentive lover. It seemed natural to ask him to be the father and we wasted no time to getting started." Ella blushed a little bit at her admission of having sex, but that was simply because she wasn't used to it being so open about that sort of thing. "I know this child will not be my last. I enjoy being pregnant far too much."