The doctor came in and I explained how I had been feeling. Naturally he asked if I could be pregnant. I explained that I hadn't had a real period for about five weeks, but I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. “Well, Rebecca, I am going to order some tests for you so we can figure out what is wrong. First I want to have you take a blood test to rule out pregnancy. Home pregnancy tests are typically very accurate, but they can give false negatives. There are many reasons for it, but the best way to clear that up is with a blood test. I am also going to test you for anemia and check your blood sugar. A lab tech will be in to draw blood, and we will have the results for you by Wednesday morning at the latest.” Aiden was very quiet after we left the clinic. I felt irritation, anger and restlessness rolling off him in waves. I wasn’t sure what sparked his mood swing, but it felt centered on me. We pulled up at home and I practically jumped out of the car. His mood had me feeling strung tight. I felt like screaming or crying, or maybe both at the same time. “I have to get to class. Can you just stay here? We need to talk when I get home,”
