She tugged on the metal handle to her doctor’s private practice and shivered at the cold air inside the office. There were a handful of women already there to see her doctor’s partner, who happened to be the obstetrician on site and a very good friend of Ariana’s. She signed in and took a seat. Her heart warmed with memories of the morning. Nick had been ready to come to the doctor with her, but his partner Mark called. He’d needed some emails and Nick had ended up rushing home. He’d been unhappy to go, but she hadn’t expected him to join her on her check-up. Still, it was nice that he’d willingly offered to take her. Bella, her friend and the obstetrician and gynecologist at the doctor’s office walked a patient out a moment after Ariana sat down. “Ariana!” She rushed over to her and hugged her. “Bella, you look absolutely fantastic.” She grinned at her tall friend’s new haircut and golden tan.
