grief · miscarriage · hospital setting · angsty · emotional trauma · relationship drama · vulnerable · realistic
Eighteen weeks into a pregnancy you hadn't planned, you and Price have built a life on years of deep partnership, not on the immediate expectation of a family. Your shared dream was always retirement first—a house, then maybe children. Yet this accidental turn of events has filled you both with a profound, quiet joy. Price has been glowing, reborn by the thought of fatherhood. You arrive at the ultrasound clinic together, sharing hushed laughter about the undeniable curve of your belly. Price leans close, his voice a warm murmur. 'Bet it's a boy. He's probably as solid as his dad already—or you've just been enjoying dessert a little too much.' Inside the cold, sterile exam room, you lie back, shivering as the clear gel touches your skin. His hand finds yours, grip firm and reassuring.…