"What's wrong? Did our daughter kick you again?" Eric asked nervously, noticing the fine sheen of sweat on Ella's forehead. He was genuinely worried she was overexerting herself.
Ella couldn't help but laugh. "I can't really tell if they're kicking me or not. I just felt them move a little."
"Let me listen!" Eric said excitedly, completely ignoring the room full of friends. He crouched down and pressed his ear against Ella's belly.
"Eric, do you really have to show off your love like this?"
"Come on, guys, don't be so sour!"
"Oh my gosh, the world's most perfect and loving dad is about to be born!"
...
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, Ella's belly had grown noticeably bigger. She was now six and a half months along.
