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“For sure!” I say. I have to go to the bathroom anyway. Lately, I always have to go to the bathroom. I probably have a yeastinfection or something. I remember reading somewhere that lots of sex can cause them.

Sitting on the toilet in the second-floor bathroom of the lodge, I think about the fact that my brother’s having a baby. McKenna must have been so excited when she missed her period and took the pregnancy test—

My thoughts about McKenna slide away.

Missed her period.

MISSED. HER. PERIOD.

Oh my god.

Wait. No.

My adrenaline surges. I start shaking.

When did I last getmyperiod?

Not in February. Not in January.Ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod.I haven’t had it since…before Christmas.

But every time Quinn and I have had sex we’ve used a condom.Every time.

Except…the first time.

In Vegas.

And yes, he pulled out when I realized we didn’t have a goalie, but could some of his swimmers have gotten away?

Absolutely.

I’ve been peeing a lot. And sleeping a lot. And emotional. Like, over-the-moon happy about being with Quinn.

Holy shit.

“I’m pregnant,” I whisper aloud.

I pull out my phone and text Harper.

PARKER:

There’s a pregnancy test in my bathroom at the cabin. Will you get it for me and meet me upstairs in the hallway bathroom? Please?

HARPER:

????On it. BRB!

Still sitting on the toilet (I may as well, I’m going to pee on a stick in a second…) I think about the reality of my situation. Now, there’s no guarantee that I’m pregnant, of course, but it feels like a strong possibility. So here are two questions that need to be answered and fast.

Do I want a baby?

And…

Do I want a baby with Quinn?

Itry to take a deep breath, but it’s choppy and shallow, probably because my heart is beating so fast.Calm down. Calm down.I close my eyes and breathe normally. In and out. In and out.

Do I want a baby?

The answer comes quickly.Yes.