At Dora's question, Nora was well aware she owed her friend an explanation. But how could she find the words? The right words. She wasn't exactly sure there were any in this situation. Nora had navigated her fair share of situations, but never, ever something like this. Taking a ragged, shaking breath, Nora tried to calm herself down enough to talk, but it was easier said than done.
After a few minutes, the small hiccups and sobs were still there, but she could at least get words out. Or try to, at least.
"A week and a half ago... we found out it was there, and I was terrified but it turned to elation. I'm with the man of my dreams, so why not? Why shouldn't I be happy? But yesterday... I don't know what happened, Dora." Her sobs started again, stronger the more she spoke. "It was there, and then it was gone. There was a heartbeat, Dora... I heard... we heard... it. And.. its.. gone now.. it's gone." Pressing her face back into the pillows she tried to take a shaky, deep breath.
"I don't understand." Her voice was muffled as she spoke, trying to take a few more breaths.