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a good time.”
    “Right, sorry.”
    “You didn’t have to come all the way here to tell me you were pregnant.  And you certainly didn’t need to worry.  I really am happy for you, Roni.  But, I need to be getting ready.” 
    “You asked when I was due.  I’m actually due in March.”
    “Wow, you’re carrying the baby well.  I didn’t think you were that far along.”
    “Thanks, I guess.  Bradley…” She stepped closer filling the gap between the two of them.
    A light bulb went off in his mind and his face turned white as the realization came over him.  He was the reason for her visit. Shaking his head he muttered, “No, you said you were on the pill.”
    “I was.  They don’t always work.”
    He nervously ran his fingers through his hair.  “Shit, Veronica.  Why are you just now telling me this?”
    “I wasn’t sure I was going to tell you at all, but I just thought you should know.”
    “Ya think?  Damn, your timing is crap.  I need you to leave.  I’ll call you later.  We’ll work this out, but I really need to deal with Gabby and this situation myself.”  He started to walk toward the door.  “I don’t need you here, especially not today of all days.”
    She tilted her head while looking up to him. “Bradley, I love you.  I have always loved you.  I didn’t plan on this, but I am glad it happened.” She leaned in and softly kissed him on his cheek.
    Gabby stood at the entrance to his bedroom door.  “Bradley?”
    He quickly pushed Veronica away and immediately started across the room to reassure Gabby.  Veronica’s eyes narrowed as Gabby started backing away from Bradley, shaking her head. 
    “Gabby, it’s not what you think.  I will explain can you give me a minute please.  Veronica was just leaving.”
    Bradley continued towards her despite her backward motion. “Gabby, look at me.  It’s okay.” He walked her into the bed.  “Just sit here and wait.  I’ll be right back.”  He leaned in and pushed her hair back behind her shoulders and kissed her on her forehead.  “Wait here.  Trust me, please.” 
    He walked back to the door and opened it motioning for Veronica to leave. “Have a good day, Veronica.” 
    She stopped at the door and turned back towards him and whispered, “So, that’s it?  Are you going to call me or something?”
    Bradley nodded his head. “Yes, that’s it.  I need some time to process it all.”
    A small smile came across her face and she walked away.

    Bradley took a long deep breath after he closed the door.  Running his hands through his hair, he exhaled and closed his eyes with his brows furrowed.  When he opened them Gabby was standing in front of him.
    “So.”
    “It’s nothing I can’t handle.  No need for you to worry about it.  Let’s not let it ruin our night.  Where were we?” Smiling his seductive smile he slowly started walking towards her.
    “It was nothing?  The part I heard didn’t sound like nothing.  I thought you weren’t involved seriously with any of the other women?”  She put her hands on her hips and hissed, “You know, what did you call it?  The casual fling or friends with benefits?  That sure seemed like more.”
    “No, Gabby.  You’re more than anything I’ve ever had.  The feelings were…hell…are not mutual with Veronica. I can assure you of that!”
    “She’s pregnant?”
    “Yes.”
    Gabby continued interrogating him.  “When’s she due?”
    “March,” Bradley whispered.
    “It’s yours, isn’t it?”
    “Gabby –”
    “I knew it!  I knew there was no way you could be happy with this situation.  I knew I wouldn’t be enough for you.” Her voice grew louder and tears filled her eyes.  “Were you going to wait for the baby to be born before you told me?  Were you ever going to tell me?”
    Bradley grabbed her shoulders and pulled her close, but Gabby fought him.  “Don’t,” she hissed. 
    He put his hands up in surrender, taking a step back.