"Good," Ashley determined, though it was a bit of a stretch. She felt fine -- thankful that the horrible bouts of morning sickness she'd gone through were over -- but it was an every day struggle. She didn't tell Jack this -- she wasn't sure where his stand was on everything, considering this baby had been a surprise -- but she was nearly positive it would end up being an only child.
"How are you?" Ashley wondered, looking at Katie and feeling a slight pang of envy, as Katie always looked so polished and put together, and Ashley was nothing more than Shamu the Whale.