But that can’t be!” Sassy Matthews stared in disbelief at the doctor standing at the side of the examination table. If the roof over her head had suddenly crashed in, she couldn’t have been more shocked. The doctor gave her a kindly smile. “Why not? You’re a young, healthy woman.” Sassy’s mouth flopped open. “But that happened more than two months ago! And we used protection.” “I’d say two months or a little more is just about right. And no method is foolproof. You did say you’re not using oral birth control?” Birth control! Sassy had never needed it. Then she’d gotten to know Barry and spent one impulsive night with him. Now a baby was coming. It was too much to comprehend. “No. I’m not. I didn’t. But, doctor, I’ve not missed my period. How—” “Occasionally that happens in the early months.
